Youth Learn to Boulder

Youth Learn to Boulder

Learn to Boulder is a 3-week program geared to climbers of all skill levels. The program allows climbers to enhance coordination, strength and focus through games and activities on the Hamel Recreation Center's Bouldering Wall. Sneakers are required.

There are four sessions available for students in grades 2-6. Space is limited - enroll early to guarantee your spot! Each session offers an overview of body movement, footwork, falling, and spotting followed by guided practice.

All sessions are held at the UNH Hamel Recreation Center, 5 Edgewood Rd., Durham, NH. Additional information including drop off and pick up will be sent via email from the Campus Recreation staff the day before the session begins.

Learn to Boulder - Fall 2026

Sessions Dates Day & Time Grades Cost Registration Close Date
(unless full earlier)
Session 1A Sept 22-Oct 6 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Gr 2-6 $60 September 15
Session 1B Sept 22-Oct 6 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm Gr 2-6 $60 September 15
Session 2A Oct 20-Nov 3 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Gr 2-6 $60 October 13
Session 2B Oct 20-Nov 3 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm Gr 2-6 $60 October 13

Review the blocks below for important information and instructions on How To Enroll, CampDoc, Travel, and more.

For more information and program questions, contact: zoey.foote@unh.edu

4:30PM - 5:30PM
Durham Campus - Hamel Recreation Center
60.00 Learn to Boulder Fee
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Durham Campus - Hamel Recreation Center
60.00 Learn to Boulder Fee
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Durham Campus - Hamel Recreation Center
60.00 Learn to Boulder Fee
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Durham Campus - Hamel Recreation Center
60.00 Learn to Boulder Fee

Click the '+' on your desired registration block(s) to enroll. Review the Online Registration Instructions before enrolling for the best outcome. This includes instructions for creating a Family or Student/Individual account.

Family Accounts are recommended for enrolling multiple children from one family in any UNH Youth Program. If you already have an account in our system, you will be asked to log into either a Family or Student Account after adding the program to your shopping cart. Be sure to use the username and password for the type of account you wish to log into. We recommend attempting to log into the Student or Family account before enrollment opens as this will minimize difficulty and time while enrolling. Email youth.programs@unh.edu if you require assistance recovering your account information. Do not create a new account if you have one already.

If you don't have an account already, you can set up an account at any time, even before you begin the registration process. If creating a student account, the account profile should be in the name of the participating student, but the email should be that of a parent/guardian. Review the Online Registration Instructions before creating a new account.

Payments are made online at the time of registration. Accepted forms of payment for youth programs are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Paper checks are accepted only under very limited circumstances (ex: from a school or organization). We do not accept cash payments or e-checks and we cannot take payments over the phone. 

A participant cannot attend a youth program unless they are paid in full. Any participant with an unpaid balance may be locked from future enrollment in any youth program until the balance is paid.

Academic Year Youth Programs

In addition to the program fees, participants in academic year youth programs are subject to a non-refundable $5 registration fee once per student per semester at checkout. This fee supports use of our supplemental registration software.

Refund Procedures

Refund procedures are set by the department running the program. The procedures will be stated on the program webpage. If the session is canceled by UNH before the session start date, a full refund will be issued.

For instructions on requesting a Drop or Transfer: To Request a Drop or Transfer

CampDoc is the platform for UNH youth programs to collect registration and health information for participating students.

Within a few days of registering, you will receive an email from "University of New Hampshire via CampDoc" at the address provided during registration prompting completion of the participating student's CampDoc Profile. Families who have participated in a youth program previously will likely already have a CampDoc account. Once you receive this email, a parent/guardian will need to log into the student's account to complete all required questions for the current enrollment(s). Completing the profile early gives UNH staff ample time to finalize program arrangements and provide any necessary follow-up.

A student cannot attend a youth program until their CampDoc Profile is 100% complete. The due date for completing the profile is indicated in both the CampDoc email and while completing the registration questions. If the profile is not complete by that date, the student may be dropped from the program.

For more information, visit our CampDoc page.