ASCEND's camps are designed to grow strong minds and bodies in our region's youth. Caring, experienced ASCEND counselors will guide children through fun and developmentally appropriate activities, such as bouldering, top-rope climbing, yoga, slacklining, and more!
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- Summer camps run Monday through Friday.
- Full day camps are 9a-3p and half day camps are 9a-12p.
- Activities vary by location and camp session but generally include lots of:
bouldering, roped climbing, yoga, games, slackliningand more! - Our dedicated and experienced coaches will be staffed at a low child to coach ratio for lots of small group activities and personalized attention.
- Age Ranges:
- Half Day Camp - ages 6-14
- Full Day Camp - ages 6-16
- Camps are open to climbers of all abilities. No experience necessary!
- All campers receive a climbing camp shirt and camp poster!
Try Camp Plus! For Only $130!
We’re excited to bring back Camp Plus!, an optional add-on that delivers huge extra value for campers who want to keep climbing after their session ends.
- A brand-new pair of climbing shoes, chalk bag, and chalk (received on Day 1 of camp)
- 30 days of unlimited climbing, starting the day after camp ends
- Well over $200 in added value for just $130!
2026 PRICING
Prices will increase to what is shown in the parenthesis ($XYZ) below if booked on or after June 1, 2026.
Erie
- Half-Day: $200 ($225)
- Half-Day PLUS!: $330 ($355)
- Full-Day: $300 ($325)
- Full-Day PLUS!: $430 ($455)
Pittsburgh (Point Breeze + South Side)
- Half-Day: $275 ($300)
- Half-Day PLUS!: $405 ($430)
- Full-Day: $450 ($475)
- Full-Day PLUS!: $580 ($605)
DATES + DETAILS
ASCEND Erie
Alternating Half-Day + Full-Day Weeks | Capacity: 20 Campers
- Week 1: June 15–19 — Half-Day
- Week 2: June 22–26 — Full-Day
- Off Week: June 29–July 3
- Week 3: July 6–10 — Half-Day
- Week 4: July 13–17 — Full-Day
- Week 5: July 20–24 — Half-Day
- Week 6: July 27–31 — Full-Day
- Week 7: Aug 3–7 — Full-Day
- Week 8: Aug 10–14 — Full-Day
ASCEND Point Breeze
Full-Day Only | Capacity: 30 Campers
- Week 1: June 15–19
- Week 2: June 22–26
- Off Week: June 29–July 3
- Week 3: July 6–10
- Week 4: July 13–17
- Week 5: July 20–24
- Week 6: July 27–31
- Week 7: Aug 3–7
- Week 8: Aug 10–14
ASCEND South Side
Half-Day Only | Capacity: 30 Campers
- Week 1: June 15–19
- Week 2: June 22–26
- Off Week: June 29–July 3
- Week 3: July 6–10
- Week 4: July 13–17
- Week 5: July 20–24
- Week 6: July 27–31
- Week 7: Aug 3–7
- Week 8: Aug 10–14
