Climbing camps for kids ages 7 to 15.
Real movement, real puzzles and real friends, in an air-conditioned building. Half-day camps Monday through Thursday, with shoes and chalk included. Most campers are first-timers, and everyone is welcome.
per student per camp week. $100 per student for siblings or a group of friends.
Grouped by similar age and ability. Beginners through experienced.
9:00 AM to noon, or 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Pick your session.
Up to 8 per class, with one instructor for every 8 campers.
Tired in the good way.
Each half day mixes coached climbing, independent climbing time and plenty of plain fun: crafts, games, snack time, puzzles and hangout time in the cafe.
Coaching works through our circuits, groups of climbs sorted by hold color with the easiest colors first. Campers learn to read a climb, move well on it and come back down, with one movement idea a day: feet first, then hips, then the big holds on the steep wall. The tilting boulder, which moves between three positions, is a camp favorite.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch for free. The cafe has a sightline to the mats.
11 camp weeks, June 7 through August 19.
Pick one week or several. Every week runs Monday through Thursday. Independence Day is observed Monday, July 5, so we will confirm that week's exact days when registration opens.
Official 2027 rates are confirmed and published in early 2027. Registration links go live in January 2027. Email info@shiftclimbing.com and we will give you a heads-up.
Camps when school is out.
Dates follow the Holland Public, Zeeland Public, Holland Christian and Zeeland Christian calendars, so check yours. Winter and spring break camp weeks are $125 per student, or $100 for siblings and groups. Shorter camps are priced by the day and posted with registration.
What kids and parents say.
"My kids have done summer camps the last two years, and they love it. The instructors are super kind, very knowledgeable, and my kids come home raving about not only the climbing, but also the new friends they've making. It's also in the AC, which is a huge plus during the hot July summer temps!"
Jacqueline M.Before you sign up.
Gear: shoes and chalk are provided every day. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack, since camp is nut-free. A parent or guardian signs the online waiver once before day one.
No. Most campers are first-timers, and there are 30 or more climbs on the wall any beginner can finish. Kids who already climb are coached at their level in the same groups.
Yes, the whole building, all year. As far as our ownership knows, it is the only air-conditioned climbing facility in the area.
Under 7: come in for a complimentary trial climb where your child climbs with you. A 16-year-old is welcome at camp, and our Friday teen meetup runs all school year.
Not currently. Those funds do cover our homeschool program during the school year.
Not yet. Every camp is a half day for now, and we are working on a full-day option with another local venue. A few minutes early or late at pickup is never a problem.
Summer 2027 registration opens in January. Email us and we will give you a heads-up the moment it goes live.
Try it on us.
Not sure your child will enjoy climbing? Come in for a complimentary day pass, shoes and chalk included. Take a lap, see how they light up, and if your kiddo is excited, we would love to show you one of our options. Limit one per visitor.
2. Tell the front desk you are here for the free kid day pass.
3. Climb, then ask us about camps, classes and memberships.