ALTA Chandler
Youth Programs

At Alta Boulders, our youth programs are designed to cultivate a lifelong love for climbing, foster personal growth, and create lasting memories. No matter your child’s age or skill level, we invite them to participate in our robust youth programming options led by skilled coaches in our state-of-the-art facilities. Together, let’s reach new heights in a fun and empowering environment!

Competition Teams (Ages 5-17)

Alta’s competition team is for athletes who want to grow, train with intention, and take their climbing to the next level.

This program is built around consistent training, skill development, and progress. Athletes learn how to work through challenges, refine movement, and compete with focus and composure. Team members train multiple days per week and apply their skill set in local and USAC competitions.

Our coaching staff brings national-level experience and continues to develop athletes capable of competing at that level.

U11-U13 Categories: Ages 5-11

Practice 2 days/week
Wednesday and Thursday 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
$250/month
Head Coach: Matea Mijatovic

U15-U20 Categories: Ages 12-17

Practice 3 days/week
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
$350/month
Head Coach: Matea Mijatovic

Tryout & Requirements:

Placement is by tryout only
Tryouts take place every year in August
Athletes should demonstrate climbing ability/awareness, courage, readiness for a structured training environment, and coachability

For questions about tryouts and upcoming dates, please contact matea.mmijatovic@gmail.com.

Recreation Teams (Ages 6-17)

Recreation Teams are for ages 6-17. Participants must first go through Alta Academy, Bouldering Academy, Homeschool Club, Blocks to Rocks or have equivalent climbing knowledge and skills. Alta membership included.

Offered at both Alta Climbing and Alta Boulders.

We also have a Homeschool Rec Team!

Cost: $225

Age Requirement: 6-17

Includes: Alta Prepaid Membership for duration of program

Duration: 2 hours, 2x a week

Blocks to Rocks (Ages 10-15, ESA APPROVED)

This 8-Week Seasonal Program is designed to build upon the fundamentals of climbing for aspiring youth climbers. The course will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and cover gym etiquette, technique, problem-solving skills, and bouldering essentials.

Cost: $250

Age Requirement: 10-15

Includes: Alta Prepaid Membership for duration of program

Duration: 1.5 hours, once a week for 8 weeks.

Bouldering Academy (Ages 10-15)

This 2-Week Seasonal Program is designed to introduce the fundamentals of climbing to aspiring youth climbers. The course will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and cover gym etiquette, technique, problem-solving skills, and bouldering essentials.

Cost: $60

Age Requirement: 10-15

Includes: 2 extra day passes

Duration: 1.5 hours, once a week for 2 weeks.