Rock Out! Outdoor Climbing
2010 Rock Out! Dates Announced. Sign up now to be a part of the most exciting camp in town!
PHOTOS
THE PROGRAM
Monday and Tuesday: In the gym. Identify each climber’s skill level, climbing goals, and cover climbing basics.
Wednesday: Minnewaska State Preserve. Climbing on real rock!
Thursday: In the gym. Recover and build on the experiences from Wednesday.
Friday: Minnewaska State Preserve. More climbing, bouldering, and real rappelling.
The program may be modified in the event of bad weather.
Kids who attend one full week of RockOut! can sign up for multiple weeks throughout the summer for a full week or just the outdoor portion of the program.
THE CLIMBING AREA
Our climbing site is the Peters Kill area of the Minnewaska State Preserve just outside New Paltz, NY. Peters Kill is a “little brother” to the famous Gunks cliffs just down the road and an unrivaled site for beginning outdoor climbers. Unlike the Gunks, the Peters Kill area is relatively compact and unintimidating. The rock is wonderful for climbing and also offers outstanding bouldering for all levels. Finally, Peters Kill limits the number of climbers to minimize environmental impact for an exceptionally high quality experience.
Note: TRC reserves the right to use alternate outdoor sites if necessary. These sites offer the same high quality experience as Peter’s Kill.
THE INSTRUCTORS
Our lead instructors, Meghan McDonald and Greg Vigliotti, have years of climbing experience, both indoors and out. Both are licensed NY State Guides and Greg is also certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) for single-pitch outdoor instruction. They are also both CPR and First Aid certified and Leave No Trace Outdoor Leaders.
THE NUTS & BOLTS
Age and Experience: 9 and up. Previous climbing experience is not necessary.
Enrollment: Each session is limited to a maximum of 12 campers. The staff to camper ratio is 1:6 or better. A minimum of 6 campers is required. TRC reserves the right to cancel any session that doesn’t meet this minimum in which case we will either put 100% of the amount paid towards another camp week or refund the amount to you.
Times: Each program session runs Monday through Friday.
Indoors Sessions: Mon, Tues and Thurs: 9am – 1pm
Outdoors Sessions: Weds and Friday: tbd
Very important!!! We depart by van for the climbing site at 7:30 am sharp on Weds and Friday to ensure arrival before 9am. We cannot wait for stragglers. No refunds will be given to participants that miss departure.
2010 Sessions will be available during the following weeks:
- Week 1 June 28-July 2
- Week 2 July 5-9
- Week 3 July 12-16
- Week 4 July 19-23
- Week 5 July 26-30
- Week 6 August 2-6
- Week 7 August 9-13
- Week 8 August 16-20
- Week 9 August 23-27
Transportation: Transportation to and from the climbing site is provided by van.
Price:
Full Week Sessions:1 or 2 weeks @ $625 per week, 3 or 4 full sessions @ $575 per week, 6, 7, 8, or 9 weeks @ $525 per week
2 day mini-sessions (Wed & Fri): $415 (participants must attend a full session of Rock OUT! first, Camp TRC does not qualify)
Please note:Enrollment in Rock Out does not count towards multiple-week enrollment discounts in our indoor program.
Reservations: You can reserve a place for your child by phone, email, or in person at TRC. A 50% deposit and a signed camp registration form are required to reserve a place.
Clothing & gear:
For inside: We provide all the gear your child will need. Clothing should allow freedom of movement. Very baggy clothes and short shorts can make the harness uncomfortable. What’s good for yoga works great.
For outside: Campers with their own harness &/or shoes are encouraged to use them. Campers should arrive in sneakers or boots suitable for light hiking. A full packing list will be provided on the first day of camp.
Waiver: please read carefully
Everyone needs a TRC waiver and medical information & release form signed by a parent. In addition, a waiver for Peterskill is necessary. This will be distributed on the first day of camp and must be returned before departing on Wednesday. Emails, faxes, etc. are not possible for the Peterskill waiver.
Extras: All campers will also receive a TRC camp t-shirt + Individual Climbing Photo + Group Climbing Photo
