Boise - Youth Climbing Camp
Location
Boise, Idaho
Group Size
6 people per guide
Duration
3 days
Location
Boise, Idaho
Group Size
6 people per guide
Duration
3 days
The Boise Black Cliffs are perfect for the ultimate kids’ climbing camps. We will introduce the kids to face climbing, crack climbing, and bouldering. This camp is designed to provide beginning and intermediate climbers with an incredible experience and to provide as much climbing knowledge as possible over three days.
Our guides will work with every camper to ensure they have a positive experience. It is all about climbing and moving on the rock every single day. The curriculum includes learning the equipment, establishing belays, building anchors, and safety.
Idaho Mountain Guides camps teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills as the campers learn more about how to climb.
Climbing with friends is a great way to strengthen relationships and build trust. We encourage this. Learning together is fun and helps a great deal as our kids develop.
A sample itinerary is described below. The schedule can change due to weather, group skills, and other factors.
Day 1: Students arrive at Black Cliffs. Orientation & Introductions. Walk up to the cliffs and get on the rock. Equipment discussion: adjourn before the sun is too high in the sky.
Day 2: Students arrive. Review Day 1 with a fun equipment quiz. Walk to some new cliffs. Teach belay class. Climb in teams and adjourn before the sun is too high in the sky.
Day 3: Students arrive. Quick check-in and hike to a new area. Review belay skills and introduce crack climbing. Practice climbing cracks, master belaying, and introduce additional equipment. Celebrate a great adventure, and adjourn before the sun is too high in the sky.
4.5 Hours per day, for 3 days.
Idaho Mountain Guides
Idaho Mountain Guides has been providing guiding, courses and custom climbing experiences since 2005. It is our honor and commitment to providing the safest, yet most fun experience one can have. We work with the BLM, Idaho Parks and Recreation, Idaho Outfitters and Guide Association and various other entities to support and protect our beautiful climbing areas.
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What to bring
PERSONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
At Idaho Mountain Guides, we recommend folloing the LAYERING SYSTEM, which consists of three layers: outer layer, insulating layer and base layer. Idaho weather can be wild. It can be windy, drizzly, hot, or cold. In fact, it can be all those things in one day here! However, it is likely to be warm in the afternoon but the morning can start out a bit chilly. We highly recommend you check the weather before your trip, and plan your clothing system accordingly.
Suggested Climbing Personal Equipment List
Clothing:
Base Layer:
- Long comfortable synthetic pants
- Shorts that are not too short. (harnesses already push clothing up and short shorts can make matters worse)
Insulating Layer - early season - Apil-June:
- Fleece / Down/ Fiber Filled Jacket
- Wool hate or balaclava
- Mittens or Gloves
- Synthetic Layer - polypropylene
Protective Layer:
- Wind/Rain Jacket
Footwear:
- Closed toe shoes (boots, tennis shoes, NO flip flops or sandals).
Misc:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Toilet Paper and a ziplock baggie for packing it out
- Snacks
- Water
- Medium Day Pack
Course Minimum is 3 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.
Cancellation Policy
We don't offer cancellations made less than 30 days before your program. Often, we will try to work with you to find a solution, but we do not guarantee solutions to your scheduling challenges. Idaho Mountain Guides reserves the right to cancel a trip due to a lack of enrollment. In such a case, a full refund is given; however, Idaho Mountain Guides is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred in preparing for the program. Exceptions to the cancellation policy are subject to a $50 dollar administrative fee.
CANCELLATIONS DUE TO NATURE
No refunds will be issued for trips impacted by acts of nature such as but not limited to hot weather, wet weather, windy weather, forest fires, and forest fire smoke. If we believe these factors will affect the safety of a program, Idaho Mountain Guides may decide to relocate or reschedule a trip. If no arrangements can be reached to relocate or reschedule a trip, the cost will be credited towards another Idaho Mountain Guides climbing adventure.
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Reviews
Trip: Boise - Youth Climbing Camp
Guide: Chandler D.
My son had a great time at his three day spring break camp down at the black cliffs. Chandler did an excellent job and seems to manage the kids great. My son loved having him as his instructor!
By Evan R. on March 27, 2025
Trip: Boise - Youth Climbing Camp
Guide: Chandler D.
By Jessica B. on March 27, 2025
