Applies to Bouldering and Ropes Climbing Areas

General Rules

• Age Requirement: Children under 14 must be directly supervised by an adult (18+) at all times in both bouldering and ropes areas.

• Active Supervision Required: Supervising adults must remain attentive, actively engaged, and maintain direct line of sight with children at all times. 

• Roped Climbing: The gym does not provide staff belayers. Roped climbing is available via one of our youth programs, by attending a private session, or self-belay by belay-tested adults/teens.

Age-Specific Guidelines & Supervision Ratios

Ages 10–13

• Ratio: 1 adult per up to 5 children (1:5).

• Supervision: Children must stay within direct line of sight of an engaged supervising adult.

• Belaying: Youth in this age group may not belay. Ropes must be managed by a certified belayer.

Ages 9 & Under

• Ratio: 1 adult per up to 3 children (1:3).

• Supervision: Supervising adult must maintain constant visual attention and be prepared to stop climbing immediately if needed to attend to the child.

• Belaying: A certified adult may belay one child at a time while other children wait within arm's reach.

Infants & Toddlers

• Infants in Carriers: Place carriers on hard flooring only (never on padded mats). Infants must stay in direct line of sight.

• Mobile Infants & Toddlers: Must stay within arm's reach of a non-climbing, non-belaying adult.

• Safety Zone: Padded/matted areas are not play zones. Keep young children off mats unless actively climbing or being spotted.

Youth Hours

• Children with proper adult supervision are welcome during all regular operating hours. There are no restricted or dedicated youth-only bouldering hours.

Behavior & Safety Expectations

• Immediate Response: Supervising adults must respond immediately if a child is running, crying, or entering fall zones.

• Disruptive Behavior: If disruptive behavior continues, staff may ask that the child be removed from the climbing area for safety.