Our summer camps are ALL INCLUSIVE! Kids will all get a totally awesome camp shirt. Kids will be provided a healthy lunch and 2 snacks each day. Our camp hours are from 9am to 4:30pm, but you may drop your child off as early as 8:30 and pick them up as late as 5. We provide all required equipment, but kids can choose to use their own if they wish.
All camps take place at Übergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag located in the South Central Park neighborhood of NE Denver near the intersection of Montview and Central Park at 8610 E. 21st Ave, Denver, CO 80238. Our camps will spend significant time both indoors and outdoors during the day! We will take advantage of our great outdoor spaces at our facility as well as explore some of the surrounding neighborhood on our search for buried treasure.
Our summer camps are designed for kids from 7 to 12 years of age. Kids will be divided into smaller groups of approximately the same age. This allows older and younger kids to have a unique experience tailored for them. Our experiential camps will be fun and engaging for all kids in this range.
We have been asked about younger children participating in our summer camps. We understand children vary tremendously in their developmental maturity, especially at the younger ages. We have selected 7 as our minimum recommended age since we know most of these children have completed 1st grade and have been away from home and parents for full days. These kids have also likely gained a minimum level of independence and ability to follow direction. Because of the dangers involved in climbing, kids participating in our summer camps are expected to be able to do the following:
- Following simple directions and rules (especially with regard to safety)
- Respect counselors/staff
- Being away from parents for a long day (8 hours). No separation anxiety please, we want this to be a very fun and positive place for all.
- Stay focused and attentive
- Not require 1:1 attention from staff (our ratios are planned to be 6 children:1 instructor).
If you feel your younger child (6 years and older only) can meet these requirements we are extremely happy to have them join us this summer! Please use your best judgment when signing your child up for camp and feel free to contact us directly (camps@ugclimbing.com) if you have questions on the suitability of the camp for your child. In the end we want this to be a fun and positive experience for all of our campers! We do not accept ANY child younger than 6 years old into our camps.
All participants must have a waiver on file that has been completed and signed by the camper's parent or legal guardian prior to the start of camp.
Kids should wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement (we recommend shorts reach about mid-thigh so that harnesses do not rub on bare skin) athletic shoes with socks, and a hat (baseball cap or sun hat). Kids should also bring with them a small pack with the following items:
- Clean change of clothes (just in case something happens)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Personally owned climbing equipment (shoes, harness, chalk bag) if they have their own. For those who do not have their own equipment we will provide them with all the necessary rental equipment.
Please mark your child's name clearly on all of their belongings.
Kids should not bring anything valuable including cell phones, electronic games, etc. We will not be responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen belongings. Please bring just what is needed!
Our camps will include a variety of physical and mental activity. Kids will be involved in the following activities during the camp:
- Climbing (while on belay) to heights over 40 feet
- Bouldering (no ropes) on walls up to 15 feet high over padded floors
- Slacklining
- Walking (up to 2 miles in a day) including around the surrounding neighborhood
- Obstacle courses
- Various games and competitions
Kids will be taught the following skills during the camp:
- Climbing equipment (harness, shoes, rope, carabiners, belay devices)
- Knot tying (including figure 8, bowline, clove hitch, double fisherman, water knot, prusik)
- Belaying
- Bouldering
- Climbing
As part of Shipwrecked kids will also do the following:
- Learn various "survival skills" including shelter building, fire starting, emergency signaling
- Go on a geo caching scavenger hunt
- Learn about cartography and create their own treasure map
- Learn various navigation methods including map and compass, GPS, and celestial navigation
Pricing for ÜG EFT Members (child must be a ÜG EFT or prepaid member at time of enrollment): $595/wk per member
Pricing for Non-Members: $645/wk
Our prices are ALL INCLUSIVE which means you get:
- Full day camp (check in begins at 8:30 each morning and pick up by 5pm)*
- Camper T-Shirt (these are great shirts...we find kids often wear them long after being in camp with us)
- Equipment and instruction throughout the day
- 2 Snacks daily**
- Full lunch**
- Worn out kids (at least we try)
*If an earlier drop off is needed, we will try to accomodate. An additional fee will be required for this additional service.
**Due to the vast unique dietary limitations of many children, we unfortunately cannot accomodate special meal requests...if your child has specific needs we suggest you provide lunch/snacks for your child. We are happy to provide the weekly menu we will serve to help you plan accordingly.
CampGrippen Grouping Policy: At our summer and school's out camps, we group children by age rather than by request. This approach is rooted in child development best practices and facilitates the best possible experience for each age group.
Grouping by age:
• Promotes age-appropriate social interaction
• Encourages diverse friendships
• Supports emotional and developmental growth
• Reduces social pressure and cliques
• Helps children build confidence, adaptability, and resilience
While we understand that some campers may want to be grouped with friends, we’ve found that this structure provides a more supportive, balanced environment where every child can thrive.Thank you for trusting us with your camper’s growth, safety, and fun during our camps!
Rescheduling Policy: We always want to help make our summer camps a positive experience. If for any reason you find you cannot make a camp you book we are happy to try and help you reschedule for a different date. Rescheduling requests must be made a minimum of 21 days prior to the start of camp and are dependent on availability of another camp date within the same season. Rescheduling is always subject to availability and a $50 rescheduling fee.
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are subject to the following cancellation fee:
- Cancellations made more than 8 weeks prior to the start of camp: $75/participant
- Cancellations made 2 weeks to 8 weeks prior to start of camp: $150/participant
- Cancellations made 14 days to 72 hour prior to start of camp: $250/participant
- Cancellations made less than 72 hour prior to start of camp: 100% of camp registration cost (sorry, no refunds can be provided for last minute cancellations)
The remaining balance after paying the cancellation fee will be refunded. Cancellations made be made through your account profile at (xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
Termination Policy:
We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate all campers, but if a child is not willing to participate with the group or is acting in a manner that is unsafe and/or violent/threatening toward others then we reserve the right to contact a parent and send the child home for either the remainder of the day or week without refund. Please review the conditions stated in the "Participant Requirements" tab, and included below, and make sure that your child is capable of abiding by these. We want this to be a positive experience for all of campers.
- Following simple directions and rules (especially with regard to safety)
- Respect counselors/staff
- Being away from parents for a long day (8 hours). No separation anxiety please, we want this to be a very fun and positive place for all!
- Stay focused and attentive
- Be capable of doing the activities without needing constant 1:1 attention from staff (our ratios are planned to be 6 children:1 instructor).
Pickup and Drop Off Policy:
Kids will not be in our care prior to the start of camp (8:30am) or after the end of camp (5:00pm). Early and late pickup is allowed only as available and costs $20 for each 30 minutes (or fraction of) of supervised care per family (maximum of 4 kids per family). Advanced arrangements must be made for early drop off by contacting us directly at 720.592.0716. Parents who pick up their child after 5:00pm will be assessed the extended day fee at the time of pickup.
