Director Jud's Blog

We are all super excited to announce the brand new Rock Climbing Masters Program!

Campers enrolled in the Rock Climbing Masters Program will:

• Learn Advanced Rock Climbing Skills
• Gain Endurance and Strength While Building Confidence
• Safety Training and Rope Handling Skills
• Learn From Experienced Climbing Instructors who are Passionate About Rock Climbing!

Campers will rock climb every day (AM or PM) and choose from other awesome SMA activities when not at the rocks climbing. This program is open to climbers of all skill levels!

The exhilarating rush of climbing real crags while feeling a cool mountain breeze against your face, and conquering challenging rock formations... rock climbing is an electrifying adventure that taps into our primal instincts, igniting a passion for the vertical conquest and leaving adrenaline pumping through our veins like a rock and roll anthem! It's not just a sport; it's a daring dance with gravity that transforms ordinary landscapes into awe-inspiring playgrounds for teen who crave the thrill of the ascent!

The foundation of our Rock Climbing Masters program is fun, with a healthy dose of skill improvement. Our staff starts by evaluating campers’ climbing strengths and identifying areas of improvement. Enrolled campers will learn basic and advanced climbing knots and be be certified to belay.  Instructors will teach route reading skills helping campers hone the skill of analyzing a climbing route, identifying holds, planning sequences, and strategizing the best way to ascend. Campers will learn the importance of clear and concise communication with climbing partners using standard signals and commands to ensure a smooth and safe climbing experience.

Here are some highlights of the Rock Climbing Masters Program:

• Top Rope Rock Climbing on Real Rocks Everyday
• Boulding Days at Hunters Rocks
• Indoor Climbing Gym Days at Climb Nittany
• Rock Climbing Masters Camping Overnights
• Intro to Sport Lead Climbing via Mock Leads

**Campers not enrolled in Rock Climbing Masters can still rock climb at SMA

We invite you to join the Rock Climbing Masters Program this summer at Stone Mountain Adventures!