We return to one of our favorite hikes, known as, “The Tunnel” With brave kids by your side, youll make it through the dark tunnel and meet coach on the other side! This day is hiking and footwork training intensive, so wear proper shoes!

Wear: Layers!! Sneakers, hiking boots or shoes that can get wet.  No crocs or designer boots!

 
Bring change of clothes (just in case)

 - leave in car

Bring-Water bottle



PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. GPS IS NOT NECESSARILY RELIABLE DUE TO GREEN SPACE. 

Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see me and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)

We return to one of our favorite hikes, known as, “The Tunnel Hike"

This day is footwork training intensive to prepare for the climbing season ahead. Wear proper shoes--lace up athletic sneakers, proper hiking boots, keens are ok. too.  Practice starts at the trail head w/ warm up and important footwork lesson, trail running safety and pace.


No crocs or designer boots!
 
Bring change of clothes (just in case)

 - leave in car
Bring-Water bottle



PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. GPS IS NOT NECESSARILY RELIABLE DUE TO GREEN SPACE. 

Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see me and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)

We return to one of our favorite hikes, known as, “The Tunnel Hike"

Today is a featured lesson in pace, power endurance and focus. We will be training on the trails!  It will be an intensive training day to prepare for the climbing season ahead. Practice starts at the trail head w/ warm up and important footwork lesson, trail running safety and pace.

Wear proper shoes--lace up athletic sneakers, proper hiking boots, keens are ok. too.  No crocs or designer boots!

Water-bottle you can run with. Nothing else.


Bring change of clothes (just in case)

 - leave in car

PARENTS: THERE ARE 5 ENTRY POINTS TO THIS TRAIL SEPARARTED BY A GOLF COURSE AND GREEN SPACE. THE DIRECTIONS CAN BE CONFUSING TO THE TRAILHEAD. GPS IS NOT NECESSARILY RELIABLE DUE TO GREEN SPACE. 

Meet at the trailhead on Monterey Av--Please be on time (if you dont see me and HWY 13 on the left of you, you are not in the right location)

Parents: Complete this waiver form for Seatrek Waiver prior to practice.

It’s finally warming up! Let’s return to the water with friends over at Seatrek! Today we are kayaking after a ground stroke school review water entry/exit and clean up we will paddle in the lagoon to learn Oakland donuts and paddling backwards!
 
Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes
 

Parents: Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. 

We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

Note: Practice is a little earlier tonight! Starts at 4:15p. Arrive early to change and gear up.

Parents: Complete this waiver form for Seatrek Waiver prior to practice.

It’s finally warming up! Let’s return to the water with friends over at Seatreak! It’s not just a day on the water, training today is a concentrated cross training focus on proprioception, upper body gross motor, and balance. 
 
Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes
 


Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. 

The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. 

We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

Practice is a little earlier today 4:15p.  Arrive as early as 4p for set up!

Parents: Complete this waiver form for Seatrek Waiver prior to practice.

It’s finally warming up! Let’s return to the water with friends over at Seatrek! Today we are kayaking after a ground stroke school review water entry/exit and clean up we will paddle out for paddle fun and balance games on the water! 

Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes
 

Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. 

The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. 

We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

Fall Season Training Plan - Endurance Training wk 1 

The cycle starts in endurance training.  How many long can you sustain? How many times can you climb it at your best effort? Can you make the same move in speed climbing no matter the wall?  We have a ton of climbing to do to figure it all out!  By the time we are finish with the endurance cycle your stamina and strength will be unmatched!

Meet - JLSq 8:30a / Van departs 8:45a
Arrive Movement 9:30a 
Depart 1:45p
Pick Up JLSq 2:45p

Bring - 
Water bottle
Healthy Lunch/Snacks
Climbing shoes,
Climbing harness
CHALK BAG
Journal / pencil
Wrist watch (not cellphone)

Let’s cool down on the water. It’s not just a fun afternoon on the water, practice today is a concentrated cross training focus on proprioception, upper body gross motor, and balance. 
 

Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes
 

Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. 
We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

Let’s cool down on the water. It’s not just a fun afternoon on the water, practice today is a concentrated cross training focus on proprioception, upper body gross motor, and balance. 
 
Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes
 
Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. 
We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

Complete Bridges Waiver Form 

Bridges Climbing Gym will be the spot to train for upcoming competition season. Tonight is back to the basics with footwork placement and precision.

E-E-E-M

Water bottle
Journal
Shoes
Chalk Bag

What’SUP Team?!!  Let’s end the fall water module with the the fun challenge of Standup / sit down paddle board!

Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes

Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. 

The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

What’SUP Team?!!  Let’s end the fall water module with the the fun challenge of Standup / sit down paddle board!

Wear-    
•    Bathing suit under clothes to practice.  If participant is planning to use a wetsuit, limit frilly suits.  
•    Rash guards are great for cover up and protection. 
•    Aqua socks or strap back sandals are recommended.  
•    Sunscreen/hat

Bring-    
•    Water bottle (strap or carabiner is highly recommended)
•    Towel
•    Change of dry clothes

Parents: Arrive early if changing before practice is not feasible. Bathrooms are across from the corner of the SUP shop. Participants should use the bathroom, apply sunscreen and have bathing suits on prior to the start of practice. 

The shop is small, please do not bottleneck during transition. 
We work together to clean up and put away equipment. Please allow for transition time before and after practice. Allow for +10 mins clean up/changing at the end of practice.

On Belay! Belay On!  Our Each One, Teach One adventures on rock gives mature climbers the opportunity to reaffirm belay skills and new climbers the opportunity to experience outdoor top rope climbing for the first time!  Meet at Cragmont Park.

Drivers- Careful and park in safe spots along the street. Blind curve. 

Wear-
Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended)
Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)
Sweatshirt/layer 

Bring:
Harness/ Shoes -if you have them
Journal
Snack & Water

Fall Season Training Plan -Strength Training wk 1 

The cycle starts the strength training. 

Meet - JLSq 8:30a / Van departs 8:45a
Arrive Movement 9:30a 
Depart 1:45p
Pick Up JLSq 2:45p

Bring - 
Water bottle
Healthy Lunch/Snacks
Climbing shoes,
Climbing harness
CHALK BAG
Journal / pencil
Wrist watch (not cellphone)

Let’s get ready for our first trip together through the Outdoor Immersion Academy! We’ll learn all about the rhythms of camping together as a group, personal gear and care, preparation and outdoor conservation practices.
Wear sneakers/boots.

Accompanying parents are welcome to join in for the session.

Alternate Rain Location: Sports Basement Berkeley

End of Fall S1.   Radical rest break: Oct 13-24 
Office is closed during this time. Fall S2 starts Oct 25 Register online for S2.

Let’s get ready for our first trip together through the Outdoor Immersion Academy! We’ll learn all about the rhythms of camping together as a group, personal gear and care, preparation and outdoor conservation practices.
Wear sneakers/boots.

Accompanying parents are welcome to join in for the session.

Alternate Rain Location: Sports Basement Berkeley

End of Fall S1.   Radical rest break: Oct 13-24 
Office is closed during this time. Fall S2 starts Oct 25 Register online for S2.

Parents: Complete Smash Waiver


Let’s move the summer heat through our bodies, opening room for equinox balance. Smashing is more than breaking things. The act of smashing objects can be a powerful way to express and release a range of emotions, including frustration, sadness, and even joy! It’s fun exercise for power training, gross motor development, improve mood, and decrease stress.

End of Fall S1.   Radical rest break: Oct 13-24 
Office is closed during this time. Fall S2 starts Oct 25 Register online for S2.

Competition Prep! 
 

Training day on rope will support your climbing performance during competitions.  We'll cover everything from strategy to mental focus today! 

Meet - JLSq 8:30a / Van departs 8:45a
Arrive Movement 9:30a 
Depart 1:45p
Pick Up JLSq 2:45p

Bring - 
Water bottle
Healthy Lunch/Snacks
Climbing shoes,
Climbing harness
CHALK BAG
Journal / pencil
Wrist watch (not cellphone)

Let's Go Climbing!  Today we are climbing outdoors! Bouldering and bouldering safety is our focus at Indian Rock!  

Wear sneakers, layers

Bring - 
Shoes (if you have them)
Journal

Alternate Rain Location: Sports Basement Berkeley.

Spotter Ready!? Ready!  Today we learn how to be great climbing partners as we start to boulder vertical!  Let's learn new terms and find a great spot!

Wear sneakers, layers

Bring - 
Shoes (if you have them)
Journal

Fun At Home Challenge - Practice tying figure 8 knots! 

Let's squeeze the last of daylight into this day on the rock on the westside of the cliff!  Hard project day!  It's not about getting to the top; but your journey on the way there! Pick one of the 3 hard lines and chunk out the sequence.

Bring-

Harness, shoes, helmet and chalk bag. 

Wear layers!

NorCal Youth Climbing League Competition

Register for the season

1. Register online (email separately if scholarship is needed)

2. Complete YCL waiver form

3. Complete all participating gym waiver forms

Information TBA

Spotter Ready!? Ready!  Today we learn how to be great climbing partners as we start to boulder vertical!  Let's learn new terms and find a great spot!

Wear sneakers, layers

Bring - 
Shoes (if you have them)
Journal

Fun At Home Challenge - Practice tying figure 8 knots! 

On Belay?! Belay On! Today is the day to be on belay! Top rope climbing is a new experience in trust and confidence. After learning important safety information about equipment, knots, checks, and communication, everyone will get the opportunity to climb as high as they desire!

Wear-Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended)Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)Sweatshirt/layer  

Bring:Harness/ Shoes -if you have them 
Journal 
Snack & Water 

Alternate Rain Location - Same space. There is a covered picnic area on the top of the park. We will host climbing class in this space.

Mental and emotional preparation accompany physical tonight in our first mock boulder comp!  Let's have fun! 

Winners gets BOBA tonight!

Most attempted problems w/ chalkbag

Most completed problems in 1 attempt w/ chalkbag

Best attitude w/chalkbag

(catching a theme here?)

Water bottle
Journal and pencil
Shoes
Chalk Bag

Let's meet up for the movies!  A wonderful release is out tonight called Sarah's Oil. More information to come!

NorCal Youth Climbing League Competition

Register for the season

1. Register online (email separately if scholarship is needed)

2. Complete YCL waiver form

3. Complete all participating gym waiver forms

Information TBA

On Belay?! Belay On! Today is the day to be on belay! Top rope climbing is a new experience in trust and confidence. After learning important safety information about equipment, knots, checks, and communication, everyone will get the opportunity to climb as high as they desire!

Wear-Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended)Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)Sweatshirt/layer  

Bring:Harness/ Shoes -if you have them 
Journal 
Snack & Water 

Alternate Rain Location - Same space. There is a covered picnic area on the top of the park. We will host climbing class in this space.

Rappelling?! Rappel On!  Rappelling! Meet at Cragmont to experience it all!  We will be rappelling for the first time so this practice may run a little later include all the steps and allow for safety and experience.

Bring-
Harness
Shoes
Chalk bag  After learning important safety information about equipment, knots, checks, and communication, everyone will get the opportunity to climb as high as they desire!

Wear-Comfortable athletic clothes (jeans, baggy pants and nice clothes are not recommended)Sneakers/boots (No Crocs or Docs)Sweatshirt/layer  

Bring:Harness/ Shoes -if you have them 
Journal 
Snack & Water 

Alternate Rain Location - Same space. There is a covered picnic area on the top of the park. We will host climbing class in this space.

Single Focus Training + Competition Review! 

Let's celebrate our successes and examine our attempts tonight.  Competition review is an important aspect of performance, improving technique and strategy.

Bring journal tonight and be ready to target focus on challenges faced in performance climbing.

Bring your stuff!

All Skate! Roll Bounce! Balance and flow. After a yoga session, we’ll skate around the basin for team building fun.

Bring: Yoga mat, rollerskates, helmets, knee pads, socks, water bottle and snacks. We have a few skates in various sizes. Let Coach know if needed.

Wear: Athletic clothes, layers

All Skate! Roll Bounce! Balance and flow. After a yoga session, we’ll skate around the basin for team building fun.

Bring: Yoga mat, rollerskates, helmets, knee pads, socks, water bottle and snacks. We have a few skates in various sizes. Let Coach know if needed.

Wear: Athletic clothes, layers

Parents! Complete Traverse Waiver Form

Balance, leap, cling, and jump over to Traverse Fit for a night of Ninja Warrior fun! New stations and places to explore.  

Wear ATHELTIC CLOTHES--Nothing large or loose!

Wear good athletic sneakers! No boots, vans, or crocs!!

Bring water bottle and snacks!

Radical Rest Break Nov 21- Dec 2

NorCal Youth Climbing League Competition

Register for the season

1. Register online (email separately if scholarship is needed)

2. Complete YCL waiver form

3. Complete all participating gym waiver forms

Information TBA

Rcknasium (Davis)

Running Order: A

NorCal Youth Climbing League Competition

Register for the season

1. Register online (email separately if scholarship is needed)

2. Complete YCL waiver form

3. Complete all participating gym waiver forms

Information TBA

Parents: Complete Smash Waiver


Winter equinox is approaching; time to find balance dumping out what doesnt serve our bodies, opening room for equinox balance. Smashing is more than breaking things. The act of smashing objects can be a powerful way to express and release a range of emotions, including frustration, sadness, and even joy! It’s fun exercise for power training, gross motor development, improve mood, and decrease stress.

Confirm attendance by Dec 2

What is at the end of the trail?  This week we will start at the end and travel to the tunnel (and back).  It's a rocky and tricky terrain!  Bring your walking sticks, wear sneaker/hiking boots!  

37.809008, -122.216051 (end of Benevides Ave- USE THIS ADDRESS: 4665 Benevides Ave Oakland, CA)

The trailhead is on the opposite side of Monterey.  Please click here for directions. The start of the trail is at the end of Benevides Ave. You can park along this road or out on El Centro Ave; just be respectful of the residents.

End of Fall Season Session 2. Brown Girls Climbing Program will take a radical rest Dec 13, 2025 - Feb 10, 2026. This considerable break includes health buffers around family gatherings and travel for our community.  Spring Session 2 Starts Feb 25.  Register NOW for our exciting spring season! 

Parents complete Axe Room Waiver Form

Axe throwing is a unique way to develop proprioception, gross motor development and hand-eye coordination are useful skills to develop and a fun way to end the season. Come hit the bullseye today developing a new (old) skill. It will be an important skill set for the zombie apocalypse for sure!

Wear -  CLOSED TO SHOES, athletic wear. 

Bring snacks, and drink!

Confirm attendance by Dec 10

Parents complete Axe Room Waiver Form

Axe throwing is a unique way to develop proprioception, gross motor development and hand-eye coordination are useful skills to develop and a fun way to end the season. Come hit the bullseye today developing a new (old) skill. It will be an important skill set for the zombie apocalypse for sure!

Wear -  CLOSED TO SHOES, athletic wear. 

Bring snacks, and drink!

Confirm attendance by Dec 10

End of Fall Season Session 2. Brown Girls Climbing Program will take a radical rest Dec 13, 2025 - Feb 10, 2026. This considerable break includes health buffers around family gatherings and travel for our community.  Spring Session 2 Starts Feb 25.  Register NOW for our exciting spring season!

Gravity Vault Marin (San Rafael)

Running Order: B

NorCal Youth Climbing League Competition

Register for the season

1. Register online (email separately if scholarship is needed)

2. Complete YCL waiver form

3. Complete all participating gym waiver forms

Information TBA

Outdoor Immersion Academy-

Dive into outdoor immersion today learning simple and natural survival skills in fire, 1st, shelter and food gathering in the redwoods today! Team building is cultivated on a nature hike with pop up surprises intriguing your journey together! 

Wear layers! 
Bring water bottle

Wear hiking shoes/sneakers