Vega Baja · Puerto Rico

Summer Camp for Teenagers

Operated by Roca Norte Outdoor Climbing Gym

At a glance

Duration: 6.5 hours per day • 5 day camp
Meeting point: 51 Calle, 6B Cll Monserrate Vega Baja, Vega Baja PR 00693
Offered in: Spanish, English
Cancellations: No refunds
Age: 11 – 16
Group size: Up to 10 teens per camp

About this experience

About Our summer camp pursues an holistic approach, from the recreational point of view, but also educational and in a closely relationship to the environment, the responsibility, self confidence, creativity and our connection in space and our ancestors. Among the activities that comprise this approach, is the learning and relationship with the rock as a resource through the Introductory Rock Climbing Workshop, in which we cover the study of climbing gear, how it works, how to rock climb, how to rest while climbing, how to lower, climbing commands and safety checks. We incorporate the understanding of the rocky landscape as the best classroom to learn about geology in the Geology of Puerto Rico Workshop, where we cover the types of rocks, minerals and fossils. Additionally, participants will have the unique opportunity to visit an area where archaeological material has been found and they can be immersed in a theme that connects them with our past and cultural roots through walks and cassava bread making in the Puerto Rico Ancestors Workshop. They will also learn safety aspects in nature as well as identification of karstic fauna and flora and many other things. In the Top Rope Belay Workshop we teach, to those who meet the requirements, how to manage the rope when another person is climbing. This is a skill they learn closely with the rock climbing instructors and is always supervised and assisted. The requirements for this workshop are: Participants must have participated in any of the Roca Norte Summer Camps in the past OR enrolled in the service Climbing Training. There should be a genuine interest in learning how to top rope belay. Those who are not interested can do another activities. Be respectful with participants and staff. Complete the 4 hour Top Rope Belay Workshop including also to successfully complete a written and practical exam.

What's included

Rock climbing, fun individual and group activities, exercises, climbing, hiking, climbing challenges, body stretches, nutrition information, knots, understanding climbing equipment, time for relaxation, Leave No Trace learning, and more. Also included: Rock Climbing AMGA SP Instructors DRD Licensed Guides Socials Teacher Staff in very experienced working with youth 1 restroom Climbing Gear Yoga mats Our highly experienced team will be with your son/daughter all the time to ensure the safety and to feel comfortable expressing any feelings and to overcome any feeling from achieving his/her personal goals. Camp Leaders: Kenneth Irizarry and Joannis Maldonado

What's not included

Lunch Snacks Water

Itinerary

8:30am – Arrival / Stretching techniques / Warm up exercises 10am – 12pm – Varied educational activities (workshops, climbing skills, climbing, knots etc) 12pm – 1pm – Lunch and rest (microwave available) 1pm-3pm – Rock Climbing

Highlights

This is the only rock climbing focused camp for teens! Help us spread the word!

Additional information

Check-in details Detailed information on where to park for drop off and pick up along with other dfetails will be sent 1-2 days prior to start day. What to bring Lunch, snacks, water Good grip shoes (no crocs, no flipflops) Athletic or comfortable clothing (no jeans, no shorts) Special requirements No previous experience is required for this camp. In addition, there’s no need to rock climb if your son/daughter does not feel like doing so. We work with respect the trust his/her places in us in order to obtain his/her greatest potential and what they wish to achieve. It is important to know that in rock climbing it is the person who decides the height to which he/she wants to reach and then descend. We don’t discriminate against race, religion, or any other superficial boundary. However, if your son/daughter has a special condition, or a mental or physical disability let us know before making the reservation to evaluate together with you if the camp environment is suitable for his/her needs. Our facilities have 1 restroom for the 10 summer camp participants, rest and lunch area, bouldering area, backpacks storage, rock climbing area and the trail. Weather conditions such as rainfall don’t necessary mean we’ll need to cancel unless there is a major event such as a hurricane or storms which usually happens later in the season (August-October). Restrictions This camp is suitable for everyone having a general good physical condition. Not recommended for people with recent surgeries or injuries. Extras You have the option to buy rock climbing gear, let us know.

FAQs

1- Who will supervise participants Participants are always under the supervision of an adult certified rock climbing instructor. 2- Why only few spots are opened? Our services are client focused, with small groups we can supervise and teach the skills they will be learning in the highest safety standards and the quality of the experience. 3- Will it be hot during the summer? Participants never climb under the sun. Throughout the day the shades change, and we move accordingly to the shaded routes. 4- What if my teen is afraid of heights? We work closely with participant who are afraid of heights by educating and helping with goals the participants sets on their own. Each participant is independent of the other as well as their goals. We don't force anyone to climb but generally speaking the group dynamics provides with an opportunity of support and motivation that has helped many engaging and with empowering.

Cancellations

We do not reimburse money. In the case of heavy rain we will change the date at no additional cost and we will announce the cancellation. Only if your service is for Guided Climbing and you can not assist, you can transfer your reservation to another person showing up the same day and time.