Youth Club

Our Youth Club is a 10-week bouldering program for ages 9–17, designed to teach technique, build strength, and boost confidence on and off the wall. Each session is led by our experienced coaches, with a mix of skills-based drills, games, and climbing time.

Ages

Youth Club

9-13 years

Youth Club+

14-17 years

Experience

No experience needed

Session Duration

Youth Club
1 hour

Youth Club+
1.5 hours

Locations

O'Connor

Osborne Park

Willetton

Joondalup

Parent Attendance

Not required

What to Wear

Comfy clothes they can move in. Shoe & chalk hire included.

A typical session includes:

Warm-up games and movement activities

Skill-based climbing suited to their age and ability

Individual guidance from our coaches

Supported challenges that encourage confidence and problem-solving
Safety is built into every session.

Padded mats and age-appropriate climbs

Close coach supervision throughout the class

Clear rules taught in a calm, easy-to-understand way

Sessions designed to keep kids safe, supported, and keen to come back

Parent supervision required outside class time for those under 16
Climbing shoe & chalk hire during class

Class entry for your child

Full-day pass after class (parent supervision required)

FREE Portside Youth T-Shirt

10-week boulder coaching program

10-week gym membership: climb anytime during open hours (adult supervision required; shoes & chalk hire extra)

1.5 hr class on your chosen days

10% off in-store items over $20

Bring 1 friend free for general climbing per month (not valid for classes)
Comfy clothes your child can move in

A water bottle

All climbing gear is provided

Active parent supervision is required if climbing outside class time

Young girl climbing on a climbing wall using gree bouldering holds. She looks up towards the top of the wall and is wearing a green Portside youth club t-shirt and spotted bike shorts.

Young boy climbing on pink climbing holds and both feet on separate holds. His arms reach out toward the camera onto an oblong pink climbing hold. He is in a corner of a climbing wall that is wood and green coloured.

A young girl joining hands with a young man, forming a steeple between them. two young girls watch in the foreground.

Youth Club Timetable

O'Connor & Osborne Park

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Saturday

9:00am – 10:30am

Willetton & Joondalup

Tuesday & Thursday

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Saturday

9:00am – 10:30am

Youth Club+ Timetable

O'Connor & Osborne Park

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Willetton & Joondalup

Tuesday & Thursday

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Saturday

10:30am – 12:00pm

Pricing

Pricing is based on a 10-week term. 9 week terms adjusted to 90% and 11 week terms to 110% of the advertised price.

Classes per Week	Members	Non-Members
	Child must hold Portside membership.
1	$100	$374
2	$190	$464
3	$270	$544

Direct Debit Members

If your child climbs 2–3+ times a week, a membership is the way to go.

Membership includes:

Climbing anytime with parent/guardian supervision
One free friend per month (excludes classes)
10% off in-store purchases over $20
Access to all Portside locations

Concession Membership

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Spaces are limited to keep class sizes small and supportive.

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FAQ

Your 10 Class Pack is valid for 10 consecutive weeks — but we get that life happens. If your child can’t attend, let us know and we’ll hold their spot.

On Holidays? Email youth@portsideboulders.com.au at least 1 week in advance to skip a session.

Feeling Unwell? Send a doctor’s note and we won’t use your pass for that week.
Parents are free to stick around and hang out in the cafe area, but are also free to leave and come back once class is done.
No worries at all! Our coaches are great at helping kids warm up slowly and find their confidence.
Absolutely, most youth start with no climbing experience.