For bouldering-only practice offerings, please visit the CRG West Hartford Youth Programs Page
Recreational Team
Designed for kids ages 8-16, the Recreational Team is the perfect next step for climbers who are ready to build their skills and spend more time on the wall. Whether you’re continuing from JumpStart or just beginning your climbing journey, our coaches provide the guidance and support needed to help every climber grow!
Practices focus on building a strong foundation in climbing through warm-ups, strength training, drills, skill-building challenges, and coach-led instruction. By utilizing bouldering, top-rope climbing, and auto-belays, team members develop technique, movement, balance, strength, and confidence across a variety of climbing styles.
The Recreational Team provides a fun, supportive, non-competitive environment where climbers can progress at their own pace. Enrollment includes a full membership to CRG. Parental supervision is required for kids under age 13 outside of designated practice times.
Ready to get started? Complete our interest form below, and we’ll reach out to you!
Please email [email protected] if you have any further questions.
Ages 8-16
No prior climbing experience required!
Sessions
Tuesday 4:30-6pm
Wednesday 4:30-6pm
Saturday: 11:30am-1pm (for ages 8-10)
Saturday: 1:15-2:45pm (for ages 11 and up)
Sunday: 11:30am-1pm (for ages 8-10)
Sunday: 1:15-2:45pm (for ages 11 and up)
Options for 1-3 sessions/week
Cost
Enrollment includes a full membership to CRG
1 session/week: $139/mo
2 sessions/week: $199/mo
3 sessions/week: $259/mo
Required Forms
Please complete our Participation Agreement, Facility & Bouldering Orientation, Auto-belay Orientation, and Top-Rope Orientation forms.
All visitors must complete a Participation Agreement and a Facility & Bouldering Orientation form to check into the facility even if they are not climbing.
FAQs
Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows them to reach, step, and stretch in all directions (think gym wear). We recommend bringing socks to wear with our rental climbing shoes.
Rental climbing shoes and harnesses will be provided.
We recommend bringing a water bottle, a small snack, and a positive attitude ready to learn, try new things, and have fun!
Yes! It is common for families to drop off their climber and return for pickup at the end of practice. Please ensure that we have an up-to-date way to contact you in case we need to reach you.
We ask that parents give coaches and climbers space during practices so our coaches can build strong relationships with participants and provide the best possible support as they develop their climbing skills and confidence.
Unfortunately, no.
Team members are enrolled in a specific day and time and are expected to attend that same practice sessions each week. This allows climbers to build relationships with their coaches and teammates and helps us maintain a high-quality coaching experience for every practice.
If you need to request a permanent schedule change or have a one-time scheduling conflict, please let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request whenever possible.
Yes! Participants are welcome to enroll in multiple practice sessions per week if they would like additional climbing time and practice. Please contact us if you are interested in adding additional sessions.
Yes! We offer discounted membership rates for families!
The discounts are as follows:
First participant: regular program rate.
Second participant: $24/mo discount.
Each additional participant: $44/mo discount.
Examples:
- For Rec. Team participants who practice once weekly:
- 2 participants: $139/mo and $115/mo
- 3 participants: $139/mo, $115/mo, and $95/mo
- 4 participants: $139/mo, $115/mo, $95/mo, and $95/mo