AfterSchool Adventure Camp
Real skills, real fun, real ADVENTURE– the ultimate after-school experience.
Get to Know Our Program
Our afterschool program blends the thrill of adventure with invaluable life skills. As your children engage in immersive activities like rock climbing, paddlesports, hiking, and wilderness crafts, they’re not just having fun – they’re making new friends, building social and communication skills, and seeding a lifelong passion for the environment. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Asheville, our program invites kids to cherish and explore the world around them, becoming skilled, confident, and joyous caretakers of our planet.
Email our Youth Programs Coordinator Mandy to enroll or ask questions – mandy@cultivateclimbing.com
Details
- Ages 6-10 (limited spots available!)
- January 8th - May 22nd
- Drop-off: 3:00PM, Pick-up: 6:00PM
- Monday & Wednesday
- Located at Cultivate Climbing & Asheville Adventure Company
- Pick Up Available For $50/mo
- $295/mo (includes gear, snacks, and unlimited climbing gym access)
- Membership w/ 2 guest passes included ($75/mo value)
ActivitiesDive into Diverse Adventures!
We handpicked various activities based on staff expertise that captivate and inspire young adventurers. While we’ve highlighted some of our favorites here, there’s even more excitement waiting to be discovered. And just a heads-up: we always prioritize fun and safety, so our activities shift with the seasons and weather.
- Rock Climbing: Experience both indoor and outdoor rock climbing.
- Hiking: Explore the beautiful Asheville area parks, trails, and greenways.
- Paddlesports: Dive into the thrill with whitewater rafting, tubing, and kayaking.
- Fun, Crafts & Games: Play some kickball, try disc golf, go on a nature hunt, or build a gnome home!
- Wilderness Skills: Get hands-on with knot tying, fire building, outdoor cooking, map reading, and Asheville’s vibrant ecology.
Full Access Cultivate Climbing Gym Membership Included!
How It Works
We’re excited to partner with Asheville Adventure Company, a trusted leader in the Asheville outdoor industry for 7 years, to provide an exciting afterschool program with diverse activities. The adventure camp will use staff, permit, and gear resources from each company and leverage both companies locations to provide a truly unique and super fun afterschool program.
Drop Off / School Pick Up
Every Monday & Wednesday at 3:00 PM we will meet at Cultivate Climbing (173 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806). Please let us know if you’re interested in school pick up!
*There will be an added charge for school pick up.
Activities
Campers begin at Cutivate with bouldering and climbing instruction. We then transition to Asheville Adventure Company (AAC) for planned activities such as hiking, paddling or arts & crafts.
Parent Pick Up
After a successful afternoon of fun, campers will be ready for pick up at Asheville Adventure Company (521 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806) located just down the road from Cultivate Climbing.
Payment: Each month is $295 and is payed via autopay through your Cultivate profile. Parents have the option to cancel before the next month’s billing cycle renews.
Frequently Asked Questions
We always have two dedicated instructors always on hand to guide and assist, which gives us a maximum of a 1:6 ratio. We also have other instructors and guides join based on the activity of the day. Safety and personal attention are our priorities!
Your counselors are Sportsafe and First Aid/CPR certified. Additionally, the other guides that will be used to suplement our staff boast AMGA certifications, Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) accreditations, WFR/WFA, and Swiftwater rescue.
Rest assured, your child is in capable hands!
Not at all! We welcome adventurers of all levels, no prior experience needed.
Leave the gear to us! We provide everything your child will need for our adventures. We will let you know in advance if a swim suit is needed that day.
Weather can be unpredictable, but our spirit isn’t! We’ll adjust our activities accordingly, ensuring a fun time, rain or shine.
Life happens! If you need to cancel, just do so before the next billing cycle kicks in.
We do not provide refunds for individual days missed.
We’ve got the snacks covered! Let us know of any dietary needs or restrictions, and we’ll make sure your child’s snacks are both safe and delicious.
We have 18 spots available for each day.
Yes – however, priority will be given to students enrolling full time.
Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help! To speak with our Youth Programs Coordinator, Mandy Wallace. Please fill out the form below or reach out directly to mandy@cultivateclimbing.com.
