2026-27 Offerings
Join us as we continue building a rad community of climbers of all ages, abilities and goals!
NYC’s Premier Youth Climbing Center
Bringing together national-level coaching and NYC’s most beloved climbing brand, the GP81 YTC is the place to be.
2026-27 PROGRAMS
GP81 YTC Climbing Team - Ages 10 & UP
Our new structure is built to give you maximum flexibility while keeping your training intentional.
The Target: Up to 4 practices available per week
The Minimum: 2 practices per week are mandatory
The Benefit: A consistent weekly rhythm means you can reliably make up any missed sessions on Saturday
We are updating our practice structure to elevate our climbers' training while respecting your family's busy schedule. This new system raises the bar for practice focus and athlete accountability, ensuring climbers have the tools to track their progress and own their growth. At the same time, it builds in the flexible scheduling and makeup options needed to balance school and family commitments.
Monday: Skill Development Day (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Focus: Learning new movements and experimenting with novel skills.
What to Expect: Fresh movement puzzles introduced at the start of each week, split across three levels of difficulty.
Tuesday: Performance Day (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Focus: Execution, high effort, and competition mindset.
What to Expect: Pressure drills, in-house competitions, and clear benchmarks to test your limits under comp conditions.
Thursday: Fitness Day (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Focus: Pure, hard WORK.
What to Expect: High-intensity conditioning and climbing training. Whether we are preparing for an upcoming boulder competition or a rope comp, expect Thursdays to be physically demanding.
Saturday: Project & Make-Up Window (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
The Focus: Autonomy, recovery, and completion. 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Setup: An extended 4-hour supervised window (instead of the standard 3 hours).
How to Use It: Come in to project your long-term goals, or use this time to complete one of the mandatory weekday practices you missed.
Eligibility: Ages 10 & Up
Price: $575 per month
How Often: 2 (minimum) to 4 days per week
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Includes one parent’s membership to GP81 as a benefit
Discounted access to all YTC & GP81 events
YTC access during open hours
Access to GP81 included with the Team membership
QE coaching support
Championship event comp fees not included
Tuition will be billed monthly from September through the end of June.
GP81 YTC Remote Climbing Team - Ages 10 & UP
Remote Team is perfect for climbers who are psyched on a team environment and coach-led scaffolding but who aren’t able to make it to practice consistently due to distance.
Eligibility: Must live outside of the five boroughs of NYC
Price: $400 per month
How Often: 1 day per week
When: Choose from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday (must commit to one day per season)
Templated remote programming for one to two extra days per week
Monthly 30-minute check-ins via Zoom
Limited to 10 remote athletes per season
Access to GP81 included with the Team membership
Includes one parent’s membership to GP81 as a benefit
Discounted access to all YTC & GP81 events
YTC access during open hours
Tuition will be billed monthly from September through the end of June.
Choose one day per season from the following:
Monday: Skill Development Day (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Focus: Learning new movements and experimenting with novel skills.
What to Expect: Fresh movement puzzles introduced at the start of each week, split across three levels of difficulty.
Tuesday: Performance Day (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Focus: Execution, high effort, and competition mindset.
What to Expect: Pressure drills, in-house competitions, and clear benchmarks to test your limits under comp conditions.
Thursday: Fitness Day (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Focus: Pure, hard WORK.
What to Expect: High-intensity conditioning and climbing training. Whether we are preparing for an upcoming boulder competition or a rope comp, expect Thursdays to be physically demanding.
Saturday: Project & Make-Up Window (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
The Focus: Autonomy, recovery, and completion. 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Setup: An extended 4-hour supervised window (instead of the standard 3 hours).
How to Use It: Come in to project your long-term goals, or use this time to complete one of the mandatory weekday practices you missed.
Dev Team - Ages 13 & Under
Our development program is designed for young climbers who are newer to climbing and interested in competition down the road. Programming focuses on skill acquisition, problem solving, and fostering a deep love of diverse movement styles. Climbers also learn relevant mental skills, such as emotional regulation and goal setting. Plus, our coach-to-athlete ratio supports individualized attention while cultivating strong team cohesion.
Eligibility: Ages 13 & Under
Price: $300 per month
How Often: 1 Day per week
When: Mondays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Includes 1 day per week of in-person coaching during practice hours
Discounted access to all YTC & GP81 events
Includes one parent’s membership to GP81 as a benefit
YTC access during open hours
Tuition will be billed monthly from September through the end of June.
U11 Explorers Club
(perfect for ages 7-9)
Discover movement literacy through play with the Explorers Club! Young movers will develop foundational gross motor skills such as skipping, swinging, jumping, and a variety of elementary climbing and gymnastics skills. Come explore with us!
Includes coach-led games, movement stations, and foundational strength and conditioning.
Price: $35 per drop-in class
How Often: 1 Day per week
When: Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
YOUTH OPEN HOUSE
Are your kids between the age of 7 and 11? Come by one of our open houses to get a feel for our development team and explorer's club! There will be games, activities, and of course, climbing!
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: GP81 Youth Training Center
COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUTS
Ready to join the best team in the tri-state area? Show us what you got!
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: GP81 Youth Training Center
Book your Team Tryout below!
Can’t make this date? Feel free to reach out to our team at hello@gp-81ytc.com to schedule a tryout date that works for you!
Drop-in Practice
Perfect for visiting comp climbers and folks commuting from outside the five boroughs.
Price: $50 per practice
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HAVE A QUESTION?
Not sure which program is the best fit for your young climber?
We’re always happy to speak with both parents and children to better understand their interests, abilities, and long-term goals. Feel free to contact us anytime so we can help you find the perfect program!