Sunnyvale | Kids

First Time

Kids love to climb! Here are just a few steps to get started climbing at Planet Granite!

Every visitor to Planet Granite must complete the liability waiver AND present a government-issued photo ID card within 30 days of completing the waiver. For minors under 18 years of age, the liability waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian*. If the parent or guardian will not be present, please bring a photocopy of the adult’s government-issued photo ID for signature verification. *Please note: legal guardians must present proof of guardianship to sign a child’s waiver.

Waiver

There are two types of climbing, route climbing or bouldering.

Route climbing, which is the more widely known style of climbing, requires a belayer, or person managing the ropes and a climber. Parents can either learn to belay by taking one of our beginner lessons, or hire a private belayer (call for reservations). We also offer a variety of kids programs, including drop-in climbing.

Bouldering is a type of climbing that is shorter to the ground and does not use ropes. Bouldering does not require prior knowlege, so is a fun and simple way to introduce your child to climbing.

Wear comfortable clothes and tie on shoes. Gear is available to rent!

That’s all you need—you’re ready to climb! Any other questions? Check out our FAQ page!

Birthday Parties

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Parents Learn the Ropes - Belay Lesson

Parents who want to manage the ropes for their child 13 and under can book a regular belay lesson which will include:

One lesson for an adult (13 or older) to learn to belay
One day pass for a child (13 or younger) to climb after the lesson*
Harness for both adult and child plus shoe rental for the kids

*Each additional child needs a day pass and gear rentals.

If your child is 13 or over, they are old enough to learn to belay! Book them a spot so they can learn the ropes too!

Parents are welcome to bring their kids into the gym while they take their belay lesson provided the children are always supervised. We recommend:

Drop-In Climbing Sessions [Currently Unavailable] – During the weekend, we offer one hour group sessions for climbers looking to have our staff belay them. While you learn the ropes in your belay lesson, your kids can climb with one of our staff members! After your lesson and the kids drop-in session, you can continue managing the ropes for your child at no extra charge. To book a drop-in climbing session, click here to book online or call us at 408-991-9090. Cost: $25/hr, for kids 13 and under.
Bring in another adult to supervise – Parents learning to belay for kids who are not in drop-in climbing can bring in an additional adult to supervise at no extra charge. Additional adults who will be climbing or using the gym will need to purchase a day pass.
Bring your child with you to class – If your child would like to check out what you are doing, they are welcome to observe! Especially for older children, they might enjoy learning more about what goes into belaying. The first 3/4ths of the class, we will go over the very basics of managing the ropes and climbing, and there will be an opportunity for a little climbing, but mostly this is focused on knots and safety. There may not be much that would interest younger climbers for the first 45-50 minutes, which is why we recommend Drop-In Climbing for kids while parents are in class!

Find & Book a Belay Lesson Online