Youth Rock Climbing Camp in Smith Rock State Park‌

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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:

• • An experienced, local rock climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 5 days of rock climbing and camping
  • Accommodations in tents
  • Healthy fresh meals
  • Airport pick-up and drop off for Bend/Redmond, OR (Redmond Municipal Airport, RDM)

What’s not included:

• • Transportation
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Technical climbing equipment
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Camping gear
  • Camping fee
  • Parking pass / Oregon State Park Pass

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:

• • Helmet
  • Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
  • Rock shoes

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest your kid brings:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
  • Water bottle (min. 2 L per person for hot summer days)
  • Shorts
  • Tights
  • Loose fitting pants or sweatpants
  • Extra long sleeve layers and extra clothing in case of colder weather
  • Hiking or tennis shoes
  • Food you can eat on-the-go
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Swimsuit
  • Towels
  • Sun hat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional

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:

• • The max. guest-to-guide ratio for this adventure is 6:1. 
  • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
  • If joining alone, your kids will be placed with peers that share a similar level of experience.

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:

• • This adventure is intended for climbers and campers aged 12-16.

• • The camps, courses, and groups over 10 require a 50% payment to hold a reservation.

Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

• • If you cancel for any reason, prior to 3 days before your trip at Smith Rocks, we will happily reschedule for another date or consider cancellation without penalty. If cancellation is made within 3 days a 50% of the total will be charged. Groups, camps, courses will forfeit their total deposit for cancellation within 1 week of the start date.
  • Cancellation for any significant medical or other emergency circumstances at any time may be considered for a full or partial refund.

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.