Komodo Dragons Beginner Climbing Class (Youth)
Offered by Gemstone Climbing Center →Komodo Dragons is Gemstone Climbing Center's youth climbing school, a coached beginner class where no climbing experience is needed. Kids learn climbing basics, build strength and coordination, and gain confidence on the walls as part of a small, supportive group. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM and are sold in monthly blocks. Graduates can move on to the gym's recreational youth team. Sign up through the gym's online booking calendar.
Details last checked October 9, 2026. Something changed? Use Report a problem.
Age
Ages 5–12
Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM, booked by the month. The gym's calendar lists it for ages 5 to 12 (kindergarten up); its flyer says ages 5 to 10.
Cost
$100 per month. Spaces are limited; book on Gemstone's online calendar or call (208) 329-7257.
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From the program's published policy
- Drop-in: Yes
- Pay per class: Yes
Walk-ins are welcome for open climbing on a day pass ($14 for ages 4-17), and 10-visit punch cards ($110 for youth without gear) are shareable and do not expire. The published rates do not say whether a missed youth class can be made up.
Program's policy page, checked September 2026. Policies change: confirm with the program before you enroll.
Other classes at Gemstone Climbing Center
Adaptive Climbing Program
Gemstone Adaptive runs climbing clinics for people with disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, hearing and vision impairments, PTSD, paralysis and amputations. Climbers work with volunteer medical and climbing professionals to build skills and confidence. All equipment is provided at the gym, which describes itself as the first fully ADA accessible climbing gym in the world.
Birthday Party Climbing
Climbing birthday parties at Gemstone run in two-hour slots and include the party room with plates, napkins, utensils and cups, rental gear for every climber, and party staff to help. The birthday child gets a free Gemstone t-shirt. Families bring their own food and decorations, which stay in the party room. Every guest needs an online liability waiver before climbing. Book online at least five days ahead, or text or email Kim for weekday or last-minute requests.
Dragon Drop Off (Summer Program)
Summer drop-off climbing program at Gemstone Climbing Center. Kids climb and play while parents drop them off for supervised sessions Tuesday through Thursday mornings.
Youth Recreational Climbing Team
The Gemstone REC Climbing Team is a non-competitive team for climbers who have come through the gym's youth climbing school, enjoy it, and want to improve alongside kids their own age with coaching. Practices work on clean footwork, controlled movement, balance, coordination and confidence, along with strength, flexibility and fluid climbing. Teammates practice together and cheer each other on. Sign up through the youth class link on the gym's website; spots are limited.
Youth Rock Climbing
Open climbing at Gemstone Climbing Center in Twin Falls, which describes itself as the first fully ADA accessible climbing gym in the world. Kids and families can walk in during gym hours and climb on a day pass, with no class or sign-up needed. Rental shoes, harnesses and chalk bags are available at the front desk. Every climber needs a signed liability waiver, which can be completed online before the visit.
About the studio
Gemstone Climbing Center
135 5th Ave S, Twin Falls, ID
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