Latitude Youth Programs
Youth Teams
Team Geode
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Ages 8-12
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Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
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$140/month. Includes a youth membership. Does not include gear.
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The goal of Team Geode is to expose young children (ages 8-12) to rock climbing in a safety-conscious and fun manner. The team meets two times a week and focuses on developing passion for climbing. More importantly, the team will learn to support one another and gain an appreciation for sportsmanship and trust. This is the foundational team, and we hope to instill values of hard work, character, and kindness through climbing.
Time Commitment: Our goal is for athletes to enjoy the team for a whole semester or per school year. For your convenience, we bill monthly. Should you need to cancel your child’s team membership, simply fill out the Membership Change Request form. Note, all cancellations must be submitted by the 20th of the month in order to take place the following month. All cancellations MUST be processed through the website.
Note: This cost includes the program itself and membership to the gym so that climbers can come practice on their off days if desired (not required). ALL climbing gear (shoes, chalk bags, etc) is the responsibility of the participant. One-day rentals are available and must be paid for on the day of use (they can be charged to the account on file). Prices range from $3-7 depending on the gear needed, per day. We HIGHLY recommend purchasing your own gear.
As a team member, you receive an automatic 10% discount on any gear purchased at Latitude. See any staff member to get your child properly fitted. We do NOT recommend purchasing gear online as it often fits improperly and can’t be returned/exchanged.
Harnesses: Please ensure that your child’s harness meets UIAA standards. Many harnesses purchased on Amazon do NOT meet safety standards and will not be accepted. Please remember your child’s gear is lifesaving equipment and while we recognize cost is a concern, we want to ensure that all team kids have proper equipment. All of the harnesses that Latitude sells meet UIAA standards and are acceptable for use climbing inside and outside.
For further questions, reach out to youthteams@latitudeclimbing.com.
Team Epoch
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Ages 12+
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Mondays & Wednesdays 6:15-7:45pm
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$140/month. Includes a youth membership. Does not include gear.
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The goal of Team Epoch is to develop young climbers athletically. The team will focus on developing strong fundamentals in the basics of movement, strength, and flexibility. The team is open to ages 12-17. By building a strong foundation, athletes will be prepared for the rigors of competition climbing. Team Epoch meets two times a week. Training will be focused on ensuring that participants are prepared, both mentally and physically for effective climbing.
Time Commitment: Our goal is for athletes to enjoy the team for a whole semester or per school year. For your convenience, we bill monthly. Should you need to cancel your child’s team membership, simply fill out the Membership Change Request form. Note, all cancellations must be submitted by the 20th of the month in order to take place the following month. All cancellations MUST be processed through the website.
Note: This cost includes the program itself and membership to the gym so that climbers can come practice on their off days if desired (not required). ALL climbing gear (shoes, chalk bags, etc) is the responsibility of the participant. One-day rentals are available and must be paid for on the day of use (they can be charged to the account on file). Prices range from $3-7 depending on the gear needed, per day. We HIGHLY recommend purchasing your own gear.
As a team member, you receive an automatic 10% discount on any gear purchased at Latitude. See any staff member to get your child properly fitted. We do NOT recommend purchasing gear online as it often fits improperly and can’t be returned/exchanged.
Harnesses: Please ensure that your child’s harness meets UIAA standards. Many harnesses purchased on Amazon do NOT meet safety standards and will not be accepted. Please remember your child’s gear is lifesaving equipment and while we recognize cost is a concern, we want to ensure that all team kids have proper equipment. All of the harnesses that Latitude sells meet UIAA standards and are acceptable for use climbing inside and outside.
For further questions, reach out to youthteams@latitudeclimbing.com.
Team Meridian (Competitive)
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Ages 10+
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Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm (travels between NFK and VB)
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$195/month. Includes a youth membership. Does not include gear. USAC membership is additional.
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This is our competitive youth team geared toward training for USAC climbing competitions. All ages are welcome. Members of this team will have climbing experience and will be committed to taking their skills to higher levels. Physical and mental conditioning, strength training, technique, etc. are focal points. Occasional travel to competitions is required. USAC membership is also required. Access to this team is by try out only.
Shoe discount: Meridian members are entitled to a 25% discount on climbing shoes. Coach Ryan is the only staff member who can apply this discount so please seek his assistance.
USAC Resources: In order to climb on our competitive team, you must compete at least in 2 local events per season, and the Regional Championship if you qualify. In order to compete at any USAC event, you must first obtain a membership with USA Climbing (additional annual expense). After you have obtained your membership you will be eligible to sign up for local and championship events through the host gym. Obtain a USAC membership at www.usaclimbing.org.
We compete in Region 81 of USA Climbing. Find all news, schedules, results, and contacts for our region at http://www.usaclimbing.org/Regional/Region_81.htm.
We will spend time during practice and at competitions learning the rules of competition climbing. However, we also encourage all of our parents to sit down with their climbers and watch the rules video of each discipline of climbing provided by USA Climbing at http://www.usaclimbing.org/Officials/Rulebook.htm.
Additional gear for Meridian only, (Ages 14+ only) (Receive 10% off if purchased at Latitude):
-50m Rope
-belay device (any model GriGri, Mammut Smart, Edelrid MegaJul, Black Diamond ATC Pilot, Trango Vergo, Wild Country Revo)
-Rope bag (recommended, not required)
-belay goggles (recommended, not required)
USAC Resources (for Meridian only)
In order to climb on our competitive team, you must compete at least in 2 local events per season, and the Regional Championship if you qualify. In order to compete at any USAC event, you must first obtain a membership with USA Climbing (additional annual expense). After you have obtained your membership you will be eligible to sign up for local and championship events through the host gym. Obtain a USAC membership at www.usaclimbing.org.
For further questions, contact Ryan@latitudeclimbing.com
Small Senders
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Ages 5-7
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Norfolk- Saturdays 9:15am-10:15am
VB- Sundays 9:15-10:15am
Hampton- TBD -
$65/month. Includes a youth membership. Does not include gear. Price includes Small Senders practice at 1 Latitude location
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The goal of Small Senders is to naturally guide young climbers in the sport of rock climbing. Practices consist of a warm up, bouldering, and rope climbing. This is a self-paced group and kids can learn as they go. No experience is required. Our coaches will instill in the participants proper gym etiquette and habits they will need to have a safety focused and fun experience. This is a great class for the kids to push themselves and learn to meet goals for climbing.
**Note: Coaches will be available to belay kids throughout each session. If there is a route they’ve been wanting to try, there’s no better time than Small Senders!
Time Commitment: Small Senders the perfect for a drop in or attending weekly. Your child is bound to be hooked after their first climb! For your convenience, we bill monthly. Should you need to cancel your child’s team membership, simply go to portal.latitudeclimbing.com. Note, we require 2 days minimum notice for team cancellations. All cancellations MUST be processed through the link above.
** Pre registration is required for Small Senders Club, but drop in’s are allowed if space is available **
** Rentals are not included**
Bouldering Babies (VB and NFK Only)
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Ages 0-4
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Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 8:45am-10am
VB- Mon/Weds/Fri- 8:45am-10am -
$12 for guests, or free for members (child must be a member).
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While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to play and socialize at our incredible rock climbing gyms. Parents do not need to climb with their child but should be present and actively engaged.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Please fill out our waiver ahead of time for you as the parent, and then also for your child(ren) as this will speed up your check in process!
Q: Can I bring other (older) children?A: You can bring older children as well but be advised parents need to actively supervise their children while climbing. Standard rates apply for older children.
Q: Do parents need to climb with their children?
A: No. But we do ask that you are actively engaged with your child while they are climbing and moving around the pads
Q: How much is it normally if I don’t come at this time?
A: See our Prices page
Birthday Parties
Latitude Virginia Beach has over 17,000 square feet of space to help you host events of all sizes. It is located in Virginia Beach Town Center with ample parking. We can help you host any type of event. Use the links below to book a birthday party directly through our scheduling system or click the event button to start the conversation about what you want your event to look like at Latitude.
Our Birthday parties include use of the event room, staffing for supervised climbing, and rentals for all participants. Larger events are customized to your needs. Furthermore, we can support groups from 10-200+ with enough lead time. We look forward to hearing from you and can’t wait to come up with a creative event to introduce your group to the sport of climbing at Latitude.
Also, we have hosted events for schools and can support physical education classes, single day field trips, and Boy’s and Girl’s Scout events. Get with our team ahead of time so we can help make your youth event run seamlessly from planning to completion.
Summer Camps
Thanks for a great 2025 Summer. 2026 Summer Camps will be updated in early 2026.