BELMONT CLIMBING ACADEMY - 2026-27

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KEY INFORMATION

This is a year-long program that takes place inside the timetable. Students climb three days per week, strength-train one day per week, and have one tutorial day per week where we cover training topics such as cross-training, injury prevention, and competition tactics. This program may replace a Physical and Health Education class, including PHE 9 and 10

PROGRAM GOALS

The Climbing Academy fosters community through a shared passion for climbing. Students work towards building self-empowerment by achieving personal goals while encouraging one another. Instruction is personalized and to meet each student's unique needs and aspirations. Whether working through a fear of falling, improving fitness, or training for competitive climbing at a high performance level, students receive differentiated instruction to help them reach their full potential.

CLASSES OFFERED

Climbing Academy 9-12: Recreational (Single Semester- Those who wish to continue can enroll in Intermediate class)

  • This class is perfect for students who are new to climbing

  • Introduces bouldering across a variety of wall types (slab, cave, vertical, and overhang).

  • Explores multiple difficulty levels of bouldering through a structured circuit system.

  • Builds foundational skills and techniques such as heel hooks, toe hooks, foot switches, and dynos.

  • Develops strength, fitness, flexibility, endurance, and motivation.

  •        Encourages health hobbies, goal-setting, problem-solving, and fosters active lifestyle.

Climbing Academy 9-12: Intermediate

  • This class is for students with climbing experience or those looking to challenge themselves further.

  • Enhances climbing efficiency and versatility on a range of wall types.

  • Refines various bouldering styles and levels through an intermediate level circuit system.

  • Builds on advanced techniques such as paddle and coordination dynos, skates, edging, smearing, knee bars, and mantling.

  • Boosts strength, fitness, flexibility, endurance, and mental motivation.

  •        Encourages health hobbies, goal-setting, problem-solving, and fosters active lifestyle.

Climbing Academy 9-12: Advanced

  • This is a high performance class for students who are serious about pursuing climbing at a high level. 

  • Enhances climbing efficiency and adaptability on a range of wall types.

  • Master complex techniques through advanced circuits, focusing on power, precision, and control

  • Refines specialized skills such as explosive dynos, technical paddle and coordination movements, advanced edging, smearing, knee bars, and dynamic mantling.

  • Maximizes strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall fitness to perform at peak levels.

  • Encourages health hobbies, goal-setting, problem-solving, and fosters active lifestyle.

EXPERIENCE

  • Rec Class - No experience necessary.

  • Intermediate Class - Previous experience or motivation to be challenged.

  • Advanced Class - Students will be selected for this class based on their skill, commitment, and personal goals.

Students will be split by skill level and dedication to climbing rather than by grade. There will be an assessment day in the spring to sort students into classes. Students can also request what class they want to be in.

EQUIPMENT

  • Chalk will be provided for all classes.

  • There will be some shoes available for students to borrow, but students are encouraged to purchase their own shoes

ACADEMY FEES

  • Intro to Climbing (1 semester only): $685
  • Intermediate and Advanced Climbing (full year) (Set-June): $1,285 
  • Intro to Climbing in semester 1 + Intermediate Climbing in semester 2: $1,285

* Fees are pending approval and are subject to change.

Here is what is covered:

  • A full membership to Boulder House so students can go climb at anytime
    • Specialised coaching in climbing and strength training
    • Access to Empire Athletics weight gym
    • Transportation to and from competitions and field trips 
    • Equipment rental and prehab training equipment specialised for climbers
  • Academy fees are collected over 6 months. An initial deposit will be required upon registration followed by monthly payments. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

School District 62 strives to not let financial barriers restrict student participation. There are several bursary programs that students can access to assist with funding, including the following:

There is also an affordability fund through Belmont Secondary school. Please contact the Belmont office directly for more information.

For assistance with financial support applications, please contact Ryan Dube rdube@sd62.bc.ca or Claudia Pampin at cpampin@sd62.bc.ca.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Grade 12 students are eligible to apply for the Physical Activity and Health District Scholarship. Application for this scholarship opens in April. The selection criteria is as follows:

  • Student must demonstrate:

  • Evidence of excellence in one or more physical activities/sports.

  • Commitment to continuing to pursue participation in physical activity/sports.

  • Criteria included for consideration would be:

  • Sportsmanship

  • Leadership

  • Attitude

  • Dedication

All grade 12 Climbing Academy students will be encouraged to apply.

REGISTRATION

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Register here

CONTACT

For further questions or additional information, please contact Ms. Pampin at cpampin@sd62.bc.ca.

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