Sovereign Adventures in Joy.
Brown Girls Climbing Team
Brown Girls Climbing Team weekly commitment is focused on building connection, improving physical fitness, and exploring joy through nature based exploration. The program is sequenced and structured safely to develop skills and confidence in all aspects of try. Our team program practices, trains, travels and explores the best of the E. Bay Area throughout the week. Monthly adventures exploring new terrain in the Bay and beyond on the weekends bonds us together in pioneering fun!“I enjoy BGC because I get to spend time with other Black and Brown girls. It allows me to lean and have fun at the same time, and we do a variety of sports and activities.”
What Sets Us Apart
ROCK CLIMBING KAYAKING HORSEBACKRIDING SURFING BACKPACKING CAMPING DESTINATION TRIPS MENTORING SELF-DEFENSIVE HIKING STANDUP PADDLEBOARDING PARKOUR TRAINING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAVING
The Brown Girls Climbing Team, established in 2017, is the first rock climbing adventure team for girls of color. We are stewards of adventure explorations in water, on land and rock. Following the footsteps of our ancestors, Brown Girls Climbing forages toward equal participation in all aspects of recreation, adventure and sport.
The fabric of the program, rooted in an intersectional dimension of diversity, affords children an intentional opportunity to immerse in organic experiences and healing nature spaces. Our offerings supported by a culturally conscious community, provide safe adventure activities, to feel secure in trying new things in a compassionate place to be seen.
EACH ONE TEACH ONE
The team program is a weekly journey through an intrinsically rhythmic module where members are encourage to explore the process of kinetic experiential learning. The fluid module allows creative space to foster confidence through skill and leadership development while mindfully bridging teachable adventure opportunities.
Participants discover valuable tools connecting voice and body confidence through movement and sovereign exploration. The team program provides consistent positive reinforcement through community by elevating autonomy and independence.
“When I dare to be powerful-to use my strength in the service of my vision-then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid”
Team Program
Ascent TeamBeautifully crafted weekly practices introducing nature-based activities, safety, technique, and movement in a collaborative team environment honoring holistic play and expression. Ages 7 - 9
Peak Adventure TeamEpic weekly nature-based exploration team focused on skills, independence, leadership development, movement through adventure and joy. Enjoy the best of the E.Bay and pioneering beyond. Ages 10+
Competition Travel TeamCompetition Training Team specifically focuses developing fundamental and technical training for indoor rope, speed competitions, kinetic movement and peak adventure. This track can add to any team program for additional climbing days during the week. Ages 9+
Our Rhythms
The Team Season operates during the traditional academic calendar year, divided into Fall and Spring. Each season has (2) 6-week sessions. Space is limited to 10 participants p/team. The team program is open to identifying girls/gnb ages 7+.
Transgender boys ages 9+ are welcome to join the Competition Travel Team.
Summer Camps 2026
Adventures continue through the summer! Register for camps today!
A specialized 2026 Summer Camp Series for girls/gnb of color ages 7+. Nature-based adventures in rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, art, stand up team building, caving and so much more.
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Spring Season 2026
s1: Feb 24
Ascent Team (ages 7-9)
Wednesdays 3:30p-5p
Peak Adventure Team (ages 10+)
Thursdays 4:15p-5:45p
Competition Team (ages 9+)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:15p-8p + select weekends
s2: Apr 14
Ascent Team (ages 7-9)
Wednesdays 3:30p-5p
Peak Adventure Team (ages 10+)
Thursdays 4:30p-6p
Competition Team (ages 9+)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30p-8:15p + select weekends
Fall Season 2026
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Financial value in this program is appreciated. We pride ourselves on providing an affordable experience and work with families to help off-set the cost of expenses for our programs through payment plans, scholarship programs and sliding scale fees. The payment covers equipment, facility rental, team shirt and some activity fees.
All participants are required to pay the minimum non-refundable registration fee to complete registration.
Monthly payment arrangements and sliding scale are available for deposit and fees. Parents/guardians must make team payments on agreed date.
Spring Season 2026
s1: Feb 24
Ascent Team $625
Peak Adventure Team $640
Competition Team $700
$150 NR deposit for any team due at registration.
s2: Apr 14
Ascent Team $625
Peak Adventure Team $640
Competition Team $725
$150 NR deposit for any team due at registration.
Fees include equipment, supplies, gear and activity rental fees.
Fees include instruction
Includes team shirt
Carpooling (maybe) available at no cost.
Payment plans accepted
Sliding-scale financial support available
Early registration discounts (Nov, Dec, Jan, May)
Need financial support? Complete a Financial Support Request.
JOIN OUR TEAM
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A complete registration includes:
Program MarketPlace Selection
Registration Information (new members complete all information)
Make payment
Complete TayloredFit Solutions Waiver & Liability Form
Confirmation email will follow 48-72 hours after complete registration has been received.
Brown Girls Climbing Team
2026 Season Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ziplining!
May 31
Mount Hermon Adventures Felton, CA
Pool Party
July 17 Roberts Park Pool Oakland, CA
Spelunking
August 22
California Caverns Volcano, CA
Film Project
Coach Emily Film
Coach Emily is currently being filmed for a documentary about the vision and creation of TayloredFit Solutions. Coach Emily Film (WT) by Pallavi Somusetty is set to release in 2026.
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