Summer Camp 2026
Join us for a fun-filled summer camp at Gold Crush Climbing Gym!
Campers will explore techniques and skills for bouldering and rope climbing, learn a variety of knots, play games, grow friendships, build strength and confidence all while having a ton of fun! Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff guide campers through a variety of climbing instruction, games and activities during these 5-day camps. Camp activities will also include a variety of art projects, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts and more! Camps are open to all levels of climbers.
The regular camps are offered weekly June 15 - July 3rd and will run 9am - 3pm, Monday-Friday for ages 7 - 13.
$469 General Early Bird
$438 Sibling* Early Bird
$519 General
$488 Sibling* General
*Sibling discount applies to all siblings attending summer camp AND if one camper signs up for multiple weeks of camp.
Sign up for Summer Camp on the Gold Crush Portal HERE
Meet the Summer Camp Team
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Claire Yandell
ASSISTANT MANAGER & YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Claire first got properly into rock climbing while living in Australia many years ago. Since then she has brought her passion for it to countless crags across the globe. From the high mountains in South America to the steamy beaches of Southeast Asia, climbing has always given her community as well as a unique connection to land. Claire has been a climbing instructor for over 8 years and is stoked to share her passion and knowledge with the Gold Crush community! With high energy and a love for cultivating inclusive environments she is excited to be part of the Northern California climbing scene. Other than climbing she runs, practices yoga and is a creative. A working artist who specializes in painting, murals and tattoos.
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Alric Bird
SUMMER CAMP & YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Alric was first introduced to climbing by his dad long before he can even remember. His ideal day includes a 60 meter rope, a really big rock, and one roll of 400 speed Ilford B&W film. Always in search of adventure and pictures, Alric finds both at the top of mountains. Unsurprisingly, his favorite place in the world (so far, since he hasn’t seen very much of it yet) is Yosemite, for its beauty and polished granite footholds. He would like to spend every evening trad leading outside, but unfortunately doesn’t live on a mountain. One day. Alric has upset his piano teacher many times by coming to his lessons with taped, scraped, and sometimes bleeding fingers, and doesn’t plan to stop.
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Shona Estey-Edwards
GYM MANAGER & CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR
Climbing has been an important part of Shona’s life since she first scampered up the wall of a local crag over a decade ago. The pursuit of spending time in the vertical world has guided her to many incredible places and communities all over the globe and she is so happy to be settled back in her hometown, reconnecting with her roots and a new family of climbers. Shona loves the Gold Crush community and being part of a space that brings people together both on and off the wall. When she’s not managing the gym or teaching someone how to tie a figure 8 knot, you'll find Shona tending her garden, climbing at a local crag, or dipping in the Yuba River.