Advanced Rock Climbing Camp

Five weeks of sport climbing training.

Registration

To register, please complete the three steps below:
-Fill out this online form.
-Mail the deposit check of $100 to ...
28 Rand Cir.
Danvers, MA 01923
... by May 1st to reserve your spot.
-Download, print, fill out and mail in this form along with the rest of the payment to the above address by June 1st.

Description


This focused camping opportunity is designed for boys and girls (ages 9-14) who would like to learn new techniques and enhance their climbing skills in an outdoor setting. Whether attending for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 weeks in July, participants will enjoy a well-rounded, safety-conscious program that builds on their love of the rock climbing sport.

Our climbing program

The small number of participants (max: 25) will enable us to provide high quality, intensive training with maximum safety. Each participant will receive our undivided, personal attention as we coach each to his/her next level. We will concentrate on specific techniques for face, overhang, and crack climbing. Climbers who compete and qualify for the nationals will not only participate in lead climbing on well- protected sport routes but will learn strategies and tactics in a non-competitive environment.

We will explore one of the best sport climbing areas on the Northeast: Rumney Rocks in Plymouth, NH (with 300+ routes in all levels of difficulty).

Additional activities

Each day, participants can participate in non-climbing activities. This includes swimming (under lifeguard supervision), playing field sports such as soccer and volleyball and taking hiking trips to nearby mountains and forests. Evening activities range from games and contests to campfire gatherings and skits.

Advanced Rock Climbing Camp location

The camp is located at the Plymouth Sands Campground, in Plymouth, NH (about 2 hours from Boston and 10 minutes away from Rumney).

Meals

Participants enjoy three home-style meals each day, prepared by a talented cook with extensive mountaineering expedition experience.

Safety

Safety of our students is always our first priority. Its based on over 30 year combined safe-climbing experience of our instructors and councilors. All instructors/staff are CPR and first aid certified.

Transportation

Participants will be driven to/from all activities in a 15-passenger van owned and operated by the International Rock Climbing School.

What to bring

A detailed list of equipment and supplies can be seen at the bottom of this page. This will include:

* sturdy, comfortable climbing shoes
* a harness & chalk bag
* insulated sleeping bag & pad
* backpack
* swimwear


Most importantly, each participant should come in a great mood, ready to have the summer of his/her life!

Schedule

participants can sign-up for one, two, three, or four weeks:
June 29 - July 5 2008
July 6 - 12, 2008
July 13 - 19, 2008
July 20 - 26, 2008
July 27 - August 2, 2008

Cost


1 week - $780
2 weeks - $1480 ($740 per week)
3 weeks - $2100 ($700 per week)
4 weeks $2640 ($660 per week)
5 weeks $3300 ($660 per week)
$100 deposit is due upon registration (fully refundable until May 1st). The full payment is due by June 1st.

DIRECTIONS

To Plymouth Sands Camping Area
From Boston: Take Rt.93 North. Take exit 26 on Rt.25 to West Plymouth. After you pass a set of lights and a gas station on your right, take a right onto Smith Bridge Rd. After you pass a covered bridge look to the left for the campground, which is about 500ft. away from the bridge. The address is:

Plymouth Sands Camping Area
3 Quincy Rd.
Plymouth, N.H. 03264

Arrival and Pick Up

First session:
Arrival time: 10AM on June 29th Pick up time: 10AM on July 5th

Second session:
Arrival time: 10AM on July 6th Pick up time: 10AM on July 12th

Third session:
Arrival time: 10AM on July 13th Pick up time: 10AM on July 19th

Fourth session:
Arrival time: 10AM on July 20th Pick up time: 10AM on July 26th

Fifth session:
Arrival time: 10AM on July 27th Pick up time: 10AM on August 2nd





DAY SCHEDULE


7:30 Wake up
7:30-8:00 morning exercises.
8:00-8:30 washing and cleaning tents.
8:30-9:00 breakfast
10:00 AM-3:00 PM climbing
11:30 snack
1:30 lunch
3:30 snack
4:00-6:00 games and water activities.
6:00-6:30 dinner.
7:00-9:00 evening activities.
9:00-9:30 supper.
9:30-10:00 socializing time.
10:00 bed time.

EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST


Backpack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad;
Jacket, sweater, sweatpants;
Shorts, T-shirts;
Thick wool socks and regular socks;
Warm hat and cap;
Waterproof shells ( top and bottom, poncho useful )
Sneakers and flip-flops/sandals;
Bathing suit;
Towel and wash kit;
Flashlight;
Sun block;
Insect repellant;
Spoon;
Dish;
Mug;
Climbing shoes;
Harness;
Chalk bag.
Water bottle

Laundry will be done on the weekends for campers staying longer than one week.

Irina and Aleksey will have their cell phones with them at camp for emergencies and such. Please call one of the numbers below if you wish to reach one of them.
Irina - 978 766 8150
Aleksey - 978 273 5621