4/6- Teen Connect Climbing in Fort Collins

Kids at Heart is proud to partner with The Young Ascenders for our Teen Connect.

The facilitator from the Young Ascenders will guide the group through indoor rock climbing! The Young Ascenders welcome youth from all walks of life into the climbing community and provide learning opportunities about support, communication, problem solving, resilience, self-awareness, trust, self-efficacy, positive thinking habits and more via climbing activities. Using rock climbing as a pedagogical tool, we have designed this program specifically for teens.

Time: 11:30am-2:00pm

Staff Facilitators: Spencer, Maribeth Olsen from Young Ascenders

• Climbing gear, snacks, and mentors are provided. (Feel free to bring your own water bottle and snack as well!)
• Wear comfortable, stretchy, and secure clothing (think yoga or typical exercise attire) in case you want to hop into a harness and climb up a wall!
• We also climb routes that are lower to the ground (bouldering), so you can choose the height you climb!

We have updated our check-in process for all Teen Connect events. Please read below:

• Caregivers* will be required to sign our check-in sheet at Drop-off and Pick-up.
  • *If another adult (besides the caregiver(s) listed on your Caregiver Info Form) will be picking up or dropping off your teen:
    • Provide us with their first and last name ahead of time (either at check-in or in advance via email).
    • The alternate adult must provide a photo ID to show us, so we can ensure that teens arrive and leave with the correct adult. :-)

First time attending a Kids At Heart event? Welcome! Please complete our Caregiver Info Form (one per family) and our Child Info Form (one per child attending) to help our staff best serve your teen(s). Thank you!

Check out our website for more information about Teen Connect, the Young Ascenders, and all the amazing benefits that rock climbing can add to the teenage experience!