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The Source After School – Youth Climbing Program for the Laramie Area

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Overview:

The Source After School is an after school youth climbing program serving kids grades 4-12 in Laramie, Wyoming.  The mission of the Source After School (SAS) program is to help youth in Albany County develop their skills and explore world class climbing areas in southeast Wyoming.  Weekday after school sessions take place at the Source Bouldering Gym in Laramie.  Indoor climbing in a gym setting is very useful for skill development, gaining fitness, and challenging oneself athletically.  

SAS programs are coordinated by Wyoming Mountain Guides and its staff of professional climbing guides.  Our guides provide professional instruction and mentorship to youth at a fraction of the cost of our regular guided climbing programs.  Thanks to the Source Bouldering Gym, we have a full size bouldering facility for kids to train indoors.  

Program Curriculum: 

The SAS curriculum prioritizes 1) safety, 2) providing a supportive environment for kids to develop their skills, and 3) encouraging kids to challenge themselves in ways that foster personal growth.

Our indoor climbing curriculum focuses on the following topics:

• Bouldering safety
• Responsible use of training equipment (especially the spray wall and Kilter Board)
• Warming up for climbing
• Climbing technique drills
• Bouldering workouts
• Core strength development
• Climbing games
• Setting and working toward indoor climbing goals

While SAS climbers learn fundamental skills in a group setting, which helps kids connect with each other, our instructors also scaffold their instruction to challenge everyone regardless of ability or experience level.  All participants set individual goals for their own climbing development and they are paired with partners of comparable skill level to help in the learning process.  The process of setting and working toward specific, individualized climbing goals is great not only for kids becoming better climbers, but it also helps them learn how to push their limits in other areas of life.

Program options:

We offer two program options for youth climbers.   These programs are divided into two different age groups: grades 4-6 and grades 7 and up.  

Recreational: Grades 4-6

• Rate: $300/7 week session
• Weekly schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5pm @ the Source in Laramie

Recreational: Grades 7+

• Rate: $300/7 week session
• Weekly schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 5-6pm @ the Source in Laramie

NOTE: The Source has waived the membership requirement for all members of the SAS programs when they are practicing with us, but they do need a membership to climb at the Source on their own time.

Fall 2026 Program Schedule

Our inaugural session will start with an orientation meeting at the Source Bouldering Gym on October 19 at 5pm.

After school programs will start Tuesday October 20 and end Thursday December 10.  Rec climbers (grades 4-6) will meet at the Source every Monday and Wednesday 4-5pm.  Rec climbers (grades 7+) will meet at the Source every Monday and Wednesday 5-6pm.

Equipment

All technical climbing equipment is provided by Wyoming Mountain Guides at no additional cost.  That said, we do recommend purchasing climbing shoes for your child eventually if they are passionate about the sport because the performance of climbing shoes depend a great deal on an individual’s foot shape.  We do not provide snacks or clothing.

Transportation

We do not provide transportation to the gym , so we encourage members to coordinate with each other and carpool if possible.  

Registration and payment

We require payment in full to finalize your child’s registration.  This payment includes a $100 non-refundable deposit and the remaining balance is non-refundable in case of last minute cancellation within two weeks of the start of the program.

Questions

Have any questions about SAS programming?  Please send us an email with your name, phone number, and any questions you might have.