Bend, Ore. – Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) announces two upcoming youth rock climbing programs for the coming year. Starting In February the spring season of the Youth Development Climbing Team will get under way. The program is for youth ages 9 and older who have had some previous climbing experience. “For the Development Team we’re looking for those kids that have already found out that they like rock climbing,” commented BEA Climbing Program Director Mike Rougeux. The team meets for practices on Mondays and Thursdays at Bend Rock Gym and runs until the end of the school year.
A new program this spring will be a Spring Break outdoor climbing camp for ages 10 – 13 years old. The day camp is designed for the climber with previous climbing experience indoors or outdoors. “During the camp we’ll cover knots, belaying, and climbing technique and have plenty of time to explore different climbs and parts of the park. We have world class climbing right out our doors and this offers the kids that love going to the rock climbing gym a chance to see what it’s like to climb outdoors,” Rouguex stated about the four day camp. Equipment and transportation is included as a part of the program and space is limited.
BEA’s Climbing Development Team begins February 2nd and the Spring Break Camp runs March 24th – 27th. Information regarding both programs and enrollment can be found online at www.bendenduranceacademy.org
About Bend Endurance Academy
The Bend Endurance Academy is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The Academy organizes and operates programs that promote health and wellness within Oregon. The Academy provides athletic coaching, mentorship, educational experiences, volunteer opportunities and events for a diverse group of youth, young adults, and other individuals who desire to excel at endurance sports. Our programs are innovative, affordable and inclusive. We work to encourage participants to succeed throughout every step of their athletic and individual development.
The Academy’s mission is to “promote healthy living through active, outdoor experiences. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth and community responsibility.”
Bend Endurance Academy currently offer programs for Nordic Skiing, Cycling, and Rock Climbing.
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