Learn to Rock Climb!

New River Mountain Guides Teen Rock Climbing Camps are held in the New River Gorge National Park located in Southern West Virginia. Our Teen Rock Climbing Camps are geared toward teens that want to take their climbing to the next level. RockCampers in our programs will experience real rock in the New River Gorge National Park and surrounding areas, learn to climb, find out how it formed and learn about the rich area history.

This camp is suitable for co-ed teens age 12-18 who are new to climbing as well as those who are totally addicted to it. We'll lay a solid foundation of climbing skills with an emphasis on safety and sound judgment. RockCampers will learn to advance their climbing technique, knowledge of gear and equipment, and the importance of ethics, teamwork, problem-solving, and trust.

New River Mountain Guides Rock Climbing Camp curriculum includes climbing skills such as knots, belaying, rappelling, and mock-lead climbing with the safety of back-up top rope. RockCampers will also learn valuable outdoor skills such as camping, cooking, water treatment, Leave No Trace practices, leadership and natural history.

Each day we'll go to a new climbing area from the New River Gorge to Summersville Lake. We maintain a low camper to guide ratio of 4 to 1 safety and to maximize experiential learning time on the rock. Maximum number of campers per session is 8.

Basic Climbing Camp Package Includes

• Instruction by AMGA SPI Climbing Guides
• 24 hour supervision by experienced staff
• Transportation during the camp
• 6 nights of camping (Sunday-Saturday am)
• 6 days of climbing
• All meals during the camp
• 4 camper to 1 Climbing Guide ratio
• Airport pick-up/drop-off - Charleston, WV airport only, airport code (CRW)
• Use of all technical climbing equipment (helmet, climbing shoes, harness, hardware, ropes)
• A pair of Evolv Climbing Shoes that are yours to keep

2010 Tuition and Dates

The RockCamp Tuition is $999.00, and includes everything listed above.

• Session 1: June 20 - June 26
• Session 2: June 27 - July 3
• Session 3: July 25 - July 31
• Session 4: August 1 - August 7

Equipment and Gear You Need to Bring

Clothing, camping equipment, mess kit, personal toiletries etc. We will provide you with a detailed packing list of what to bring along with you to RockCamp once we receive your application and tuition deposit. Many of the items on the list are available for purchase at our headquarters Water Stone Outdoors where you can take advantage of a 10% discount. Please let us know which items you would like to purchase and we can have them waiting for you upon arrival.

To purchase Teen Rock Camp gear at Water Stone Outdoors click here.

Application Process and Need to Know Information

There is a $100 application fee which covers processing costs and must accompany your application form. This non-refundable, non-transferable fee is not part of your tuition. Your $500 tuition deposit is due along with the $100 application fee and must accompany your application. The tuition deposit holds your space for the Teen RockCamp and is credited towards your total tuition. Your full tuition is due 60 days prior to your RockCamp start. If you are applying within 60 days of RockCamp start, your full tuition is due immediately.

All payments must be in US funds. We accept personal checks, VISA and MasterCard. You will not be sent a receipt. Please use your canceled check or credit card statement as your receipt.

Remit Payments and Application to:

New River Mountain Guides
101 E Wiseman Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840

Once we receive your completed application form, tuition deposit and application fee, we will send you a confirmation packet that will confirm enrollment date(s), directions/map, packing list, medical forms, liability release and consent forms, and informational questionnaire for you to fill out and return for review. Refund and Cancellation Policy Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Tuition fee is transferable to another session within the same calendar year only. All other refunds will be granted based on the following schedule: 60-30 days in advance: 50% refund 29 days or less in advance: No refund Registration Info Please give us a call at 800-73-CLIMB (800-732-5462) or email and we will send you an application, informational packet and answer any questions you may have.

Our Staff

The RockCamp Guides are all New River Mountain Guides who specialize in teen programs and are AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructors. New River Mountain Guides Climbing School is a company of professional guides. Since 1994, we have encouraged formal training and evaluation of all our guides. Our guiding standards are the among the best in the industry and represent the highest standards. Camp Program: Our seven day camps are geared towards introducing teens to the rock climbing, while reinforcing teamwork and cooperation.