Kids reach new heights in indoor rock climbing camp
By Orange County on August 29, 2020
It may feel like your kids are climbing the walls at home with stay-at-home orders and businesses closed. But these kids literally are climbing the walls during a camp offered at Rockreation indoor climbing gym in Costa Mesa.
Five kids, all masked up and socially distanced, learned about climbing techniques, equipment and outdoor etiquette during a recent camp session.
Reed McCardle gets twisted up during a climbing game during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Luke Dixon gets instruction from teacher Josh Estes during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Sloane Williams, 10, climbs a wall during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. Students learn about equipment, ropes and belay, outdoor etiquitte and basic climbing techniques. The gym is accepting sign-ups for their November camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A student climbs during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. Students learn about equipment, ropes and belay, outdoor etiquette and basic climbing techniques. The gym is accepting sign-ups for their November camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sophia Eckermann works her way along a wall during a climbing game at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Reed McCardle, 12, climbs a wall during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. Students learn about equipment, ropes and belay, outdoor etiquitte and basic climbing techniques. The gym is accepting sign-ups for their November camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students warm up during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sloane Williams, 10, climbs a wall during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. Students learn about equipment, ropes and belay, outdoor etiquitte and basic climbing techniques. The gym is accepting sign-ups for their November camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students play a climbing game during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. Students learn about equipment, ropes and belay, outdoor etiquette and basic climbing techniques. The gym is accepting sign-ups for their November camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A harness and climbing shoes are ready to use at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mateo Senizergues climbs a 30-foot wall during climbing camp at Rockreation in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The indoor rock climbing gym is closed because of COVID-19 except for small, about 5 students, summer camps. Students learn about equipment, ropes and belay, outdoor etiquette and basic climbing techniques. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
This was one of several smaller camps offered during the summer.
Student Mateo Senizergues said he feels a little scared when climbing the 30-foot walls, but enjoys competing against himself.
“It’s not just about grip,” he said, “but about knowing where to grip. It’s a fun challenge.”
The main business is closed to the public, but camps are allowed to operate by following day camp guidelines set through the California Department of Public Health.
The gym is hoping to resume normal operations as the governor allows businesses to reopen.
Rockreation, which has more than 100 routes including top rope, lead climbing and a bouldering area, is taking signups for camps over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
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