Secret Agents Academy - Full Day Camp (1 Day)

Our summer camps are ALL INCLUSIVE! Kids will be provided a healthy lunch and 2 snacks each day. Our camp hours are from 9am to 4:30pm, but you may drop your child off as early as 8:30 and pick them up as late as 5. Early and Late pickup is allowed as available with advanced arrangements.  We provide all the climbing equipment required (harness and belay devices). Climbing shoes are not required and kids are welcome to bring their own or add Shoe Rental for $7 for the day.

All camps take place at Übergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag located in Castle Rock (3690 Bilberry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80109). Our camps will spend significant time both indoors and outdoors during the day. We will take advantage of our great outdoor spaces at our facility as well as explore some of the surrounding neighborhood.

Our summer camps are designed for kids from 7 to 13 years of age. Kids will be divided into smaller groups of approximately the same age. This allows older and younger kids to have a unique experience tailored for them. Our experiential camps will be fun and engaging for all kids in this range.

We have been asked about younger children participating. We understand children vary tremendously in their developmental maturity, especially at the younger ages. We have selected 7 as our minimum recommended age since we know most of these children have completed 1st grade and have been away from home and parents for full days. These kids have also likely gained a minimum level of independence and ability to follow direction. Because of the dangers involved in climbing, kids participating in our summer camps are expected to be able to do the following:

- Following simple directions and rules (especially with regard to safety)
- Respect counselors/staff
- Being away from parents for a long day (8 hours). No separation anxiety please, we want this to be a very fun and positive place for all!
- Stay focused and attentive
- Be physically capable of doing the activities without needing constant 1:1 attention from staff. Our ratios are planned to be 6 children:1 instructor.

If you feel your younger child (6 years and older only) can meet these requirements we are extremely happy to have them join us this summer! Please use your best judgment when signing your child up for camp and feel free to contact us directly (camps.cr@ugclimbing.com) if you have questions on the suitability of the camp for your child. In the end we want this to be a fun and positive experience for all of our campers!

We have selected 7 as our minimum recommended age for FULL day camps.

All participants must have a waiver on file that has been completed and signed by the camper's parent or legal guardian prior to the start of camp.

Kids should wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement, athletic shoes with socks, and a hat (baseball cap or sun hat). Kids should also bring with them a small pack with the following items:

- Clean change of clothes (just in case something happens)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Personally owned climbing equipment (shoes, harness, chalk bag) if they have their own. For those that do not have their own equipment we will provide them with all the necessary rental equipment (harness and belay devices).  Climbing shoes are not required and kids are welcome to bring their own or add Shoe Rental for $7 a day.

Please mark your child's name clearly on all of their belongings.

Kids should not bring anything valuable including cell phones, electronic games, etc. We will not be responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen belongings. Please bring just what is needed!

Our camps will include a variety of physical and mental activity. Kids will be involved in the following activities during the camp: 

Mission Climbs (Rope Climbing)

High-Rise Infiltration - Agents scale skyscrapers to retrieve classified intel from the top floor. Each climb is a mission requiring focus, communication, and trust with their belay partner.

Stealth Traverses (Bouldering)

 Laser Room Escape - Agents must move quietly and precisely across the wall to avoid “laser beams” (taped lines or marked holds). Extra points for smooth, silent movement.

Balance Training (Slacklining)

Rooftop Crossing - Agents practice crossing between buildings without being detected, improving balance, core strength, and concentration.

Spy Training Course (Obstacle Courses)

 CIA Training Grounds - Crawl, climb, swing, and sprint through obstacles while completing timed missions and problem-solving challenges.

Field Ops Games & Competitions

Agency Challenges - Taem-based missions like code-breaking relays, capture-the-intel games, and timed climbing challenges to earn “agent status.”

 

Agents will learn essential skills needed for their undercover assignments:

Climbing Equipment:

Agent Gear Orientation – harnesses, shoes, ropes, carabiners, and belay devices become essential spy tools.

Knot Tying:
Code Locks & Escape Knots – figure 8, bowline, clove hitch, double fisherman, water knot, and prusik knots are taught as ways to secure lines or escape danger.

Belaying:
Agent Backup Systems – learning to protect and support fellow agents during missions.

Bouldering & Climbing Techniques:
Stealth Movement & Tactical Planning – emphasizing efficiency, body positioning, and problem-solving.

 

*Our themed camps are inspired by fantasy adventures, including wizards, dragons, and magical towers. All climbing and activities are real and supervised, but please note that the fantastical elements—such as scaling enchanted towers or slaying dragons—are purely imaginative.

Pricing for ÜG EFT Members (child must be a ÜG EFT Member) at time of enrollment: $105/day
Pricing for Non-Members: $115/day

Are prices are ALL INCLUSIVE which means you get:
- Full day camp (check in begins at 8:30 each morning and pick up by 5pm)*
- Equipment and instruction throughout the day
- 2 Snacks daily**
- Full lunch**
- Worn out kids (at least we try)

 *If an earlier drop off is needed, we will try to accomodate. An additional fee will be required for this additional service.
**Due to the vast unique dietary limitations of many children, we unfortunately cannot accomodate special meal requests. If your child has specific needs we suggest you provide lunch/snacks for your child. We are happy to provide the weekly menu we will serve to help you plan accordingly.

Still need a little more time due to your work schedule? If you need an earlier drop off option you can extend the day by 30 minutes for $20 (allowing drop off as early as 8:00am or pickup as late as 5:30pm). Please coordinate this extended option by contacting us directly at (720.592.0716x2) or by emailing camps.cr@ugclimbing.com - 1 week prior to camp start.

Parents picking up their children after 5:00PM will be charged the $20 extended day fee.

Rescheduling Policy: We always want to help make our summer camps a positive experience. If for any reason you find you cannot make a camp you book we are happy to try and help you reschedule for a different date. Rescheduling is always subject to availability and a $50 rescheduling fee.
 

Camp Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are subject to the following cancellation fee:

• Cancellations made more than 28 days prior to start of camp: 25% of enrollment fee
• Cancellations made 7-28 days prior to start of camp: 50% of enrollment fee
• Cancellations made 2-7 days prior to start of camp: 75% of enrollment fee
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to start of camp: 100% of enrollment fee

The remaining balance after paying the cancellation fee will be refunded. Cancellations requests must be made by phone (720-592-0716) or email (camps.cr@ugclimbing.com).

Termination Policy:
We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate all campers, but if a child is not willing to participate with the group or is acting in a manner that is unsafe then we reserve the right to contact a parent and send the child home for either the remainder of the day or week without refund. Please review the conditions stated in the "Participant Requirements" tab, and included below, and make sure that your child is capable of abiding by these. We want this to be a positive experience for all of campers.
- Following simple directions and rules (especially with regard to safety)
- Respect counselors/staff
- Being away from parents for a long day.  No separation anxiety please, we want this to be a very fun and positive place for all.
- Stay focused and attentive
- Be physically capable of doing the activities without needing constant 1:1 attention from staff (our ratios are planned to be 6 children:1 instructor).

Pickup and Drop Off Policy:
Kids will not be in our care prior to the start of camp (8:30am) or after the end of camp (5:00pm) unless the parent has elected the extended day option. Our extended day option is $20 for each 30 minutes of supervised care for a single fee for multiple kids up to a maximum of 4. Advance arrangements must be made for early drop off by contacting us directly at 720.592.0716x2. Parents that pickup their child after 5:00pm will be assessed the extended day fee at the time of pickup.