Middle and High School Meetup
Join us every Friday and every early release days from 3:30pm-5:00pm for a fun afternoon of climbing and community! Grab a $5 day pass and climb with friends! Open to any middle and high school student. $5 day pass includes chalk and shoe rentals. Make sure a parent fills out a waiver if you’re under 18! shiftclimbing.com/waiver
No need to reserve a spot, just come in on the date!
Middle & High School Meet-Up:
Friday & Early Release Teen Climbing
The new hangout spot just dropped. Every Friday afternoon and early release day Shift turns into a low pressure, high energy open community for students in grades 6-12.
This drop-in session gives local teens full access to our facility at an ultra-accessible rate. No advance registration or multi-week commitment is required—just grab your friends and drop in!
Teen Meet-Up Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Who are you? | All local Middle School & High School Students (Ages ~11–18) |
| When | Every Friday & Every School Early Release Day |
| Time | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Special Rate | $5 Day Pass (Includes shoe rentals & chalk!) |
| Registration | Drop-In (No reservation needed) |
| Waiver Requirement | Parent/Guardian signature required for under 18 (Sign Online) |
| Location | 12345 James St. Holland, Michigan |
Why Join the Teen Climbing Community at Shift?
Finding healthy, engaging social spaces for middle and high schoolers can be tough. The Friday meet-up offers an ideal place to meet up, hang out, and just climb. Simple as that.
+ The Coffee: Grab a cold bev., coffee or latte, with beans from Madcap at our front counter before heading out onto the floor to tackle the fresh sets.
How to Get Started (First-Time Checklist)
Getting on the walls at Shift is fast and easy. Here’s everything teens need to know before coming in:
- Get Your Waiver Signed: If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete our online waiver before you can climb. Fill it out ahead of time at shiftclimbing.com/waiver .
- Show Up Ready: Drop in any Friday or early release day between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM.
- Check In at the Desk: Let our staff know you’re here for the Middle & High School Meet-Up. We’ll fit you for climbing shoes, set you up with chalk, show you around, and answer any questions to make you comfortable so you're ready to climb!
Like all our youth programming: age-grouped coaching, falling taught first, easy-circuit climbing on big holds, and 12 to 14 inches of engineered flooring under everything. How we look after young climbers
What are other parents saying?
These are real Google reviews from families who climb here.
"A real treat with a group of friends. None of us are climbers but we were all challenged, helped, had space to socialize and went home with lots of smiles."
AJ W.
"The family always enjoys Shift. The staff is amazing; the routes are set for all experience levels and relevant for all kinds of movement."
Dan K.
"My kids LOVE Shift Climbing. They attend the homeschool classes and have learned so much and feel very encouraged by the staff."
Jordan
"The routes are always fun, lot of focus on moving, pretty chill place. Have a nice mix of easy and challenging routes which is nice for my level."
Heather W.
Jordan, a homeschool mom who drives in from Hudsonville with three boys, sat down with us to talk about what climbing has done for her kids. You can watch it below or read her family's story. Climbing as a whole family? Our Family Climbing page covers the family membership, day pass costs, and what a first visit looks like.
Call the front desk at (616) 377-7006 and we will help you choose a program.
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