Is your kid a gym climber between the ages of 12 and 16 and wants to give climbing outside a go? If so, then this guided youth climbing camp in the prized Smith Rock State Park is just what the doctor ordered. Let your little ones meet other like-minded kids who love spending time climbing indoors and want to take it to one of the best climbing destinations in the USA! With Smith Rock’s wide variety of routes in its many climbing areas, your kids will get to climb and camp on the park’s grounds and learn new skills on cliffs of tuff and basalt. As a well-deserved rest from climbing, there will be plenty of time for river swimming, cave exploring, and other activities, making this an ideal vacation full of positive vibrations. Find out more about why every sport climber needs to visit Smith Rock State Park from Jessica Meiris, rock guide and helicopter pilot.
As we planned our trip to Smith Rock, Chockstone was very responsive and helpful. On the day of the climb, our guide was Sean, and he was on time and ready to go with needed gear. Our son has experience climbing in a gym but not much outdoors. Sean was a great teacher and coach. He was very supportive and enthusiastic, and he enjoyed seeing our son improve with each climb. We all had a fantastic time, and Smith Rock is beautiful. We will definitely use Chockstone next time we are here.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, please refer to the Oregon State Parks website and State of Oregon Official Website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
If your kid can climb a ladder, they’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, their guide will choose routes that best suit their skill and fitness level.
This youth rock climbing camp in Smith Rock State Park is for those actively climbing indoors and wanting to explore climbing outside. It doesn’t require a lot of previous outdoor climbing experience. Your kid’s guide will customize the day to suit their skill level and objectives. With a guide by their side, your kid will learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!
When it comes to the technical climbing gear, your kid will need:
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest your kid brings:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Climbing and camping days for youth in Smith Rock State Park can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
To get to Smith Rock State Park, most people fly into Portland International Airport (PDX) 3 hours away from Smith Rock State Park. From there, you can fly into Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and your guiding service will pick you up at the airport in Redmond and transfer you to Smith Rock State Park.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guiding service will pick you up from the airport in Redmond and your kid will meet the guide in Smith Rock State Park, where the climbing and camping adventure begins. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
At the end of your adventure, your guiding service will transfer the kids back to the airport in Redmond at any time of the day.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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As we planned our trip to Smith Rock, Chockstone was very responsive and helpful. On the day of the climb, our guide was Sean, and he was on time and ready to go with needed gear. Our son has experience climbing in a gym but not much outdoors. Sean was a great teacher and coach. He was very supportive and enthusiastic, and he enjoyed seeing our son improve with each climb. We all had a fantastic time, and Smith Rock is beautiful. We will definitely use Chockstone next time we are here.