Bloomington Community Education

Vertical Endeavors Bloomington 1/2 Day Indoor Rock Climbing Camps offer children ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to explore the sport of rock climbing in a controlled setting that is fun and exciting for kids of all skill levels.  No experience is necessary.  In addition to our focus on fun, all camps place a strong emphasis on risk management in the sport of rock climbing.  The week will culminate with a pizza party and tyrolean traverse.  Your child will leave the camp with a deeper understanding of rock climbing.Base Camp is for kids ages 6-9.  This camp will introduce kids to the sport of rock climbing by teaching climbing basics.  Covered in class will be risk management, knot tying, and there will be an introduction to roped climbing.  Campers will improve their climbing skill and confidence through a variety of activities and games.Climbing equipment and instruction is provided by Vertical Endeavors.Your child needs the following:Facility Waiver (available online at https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5adf620d3a8bc/web...)Comfortable clothingWater bottlePeanut-free snackCamp is at Vertical Endeavors in Bloomington, 9601 James Avenue South.

Vertical Endeavors Bloomington 1/2 Day Indoor Rock Climbing Camps offer children ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to explore the sport of rock climbing in a controlled setting that is fun and exciting for kids of all skill levels. No experience is necessary. In addition to our focus on fun, all camps place a strong emphasis on risk management in the sport of rock climbing. The week will culminate with a pizza party and tyrolean traverse.  Your child will leave the camp with a deeper understanding of rock climbing.Peak Experience is for kids ages 10-13.  Kids will explore more climbing techniques, including knot tying, belaying, ascending, and rappelling.  The campers will learn to belay one another on the first day, which will allow them to more independently pursue individual climbing projects.  Campers will leave Peak Experience with increased confidence and a greater appreciation for the sport of rock climbing.Climbing equipment and instruction is provided by Vertical Endeavors.Your child needs the following:Facility Waiver (available online at https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5adf620d3a8bc/web...)Comfortable clothingWater bottlePeanut-free snackCamp is at Vertical Endeavors in Bloomington, 9601 James Avenue South.

Kung Fu – Wu Shu: Dynamics & Precision Camps are set up for students who are already in the Kung Fu-Wu Shu programs at various communities and school districts. The classes focus on a specific topic(s) each day.Day 1: Self – Defense: Practical ApplicationsDay 2: Kick and Punch: Accuracy, Speed, Agility, EnduranceDay 3: Power, Strength, PrecisionAll 3 Days: Tues, 8/28; Wed, 8/29; and, Thurs, 8/30

Ages 8-11 Learn the game of tennis from a USPTA certified Tennis Professional and coaches. In a fun, energetic court atmosphere you will learn or improve on your stroke, strategies of the game, and also friendly competition between players. Bring your Water Bottle and age-appropriate sized Tennis Racquet.

Ages 12-16 This camp is for teens who have learned the basic skills and are interested in trying out for their school team. We will continue working on proper form and stroke development, learn strategies of the game, scoring and play out points. We'll also work on speed and agility.Bring your Water Bottle and Tennis Racquet.

Ages 5-7 Young Hitters - Start your kids off right with lessons from a USPTA certified tennis professional. In a fun and energetic atmosphere, your child will learn or improve upon stroke production, strategies of the game and play games using low compression, age-appropriate tennis balls. Bring your Water Bottle and age-appropriate sized Tennis Racquet.