Climbing Program
The Rock at the YLTC
1001 Davis Street, San Leandro
The Rock is a 32 ft natural looking rock with numerous routes to climb. The routes vary in difficulty so everyone in your Unit can have fun no matter what their climbing experience is.
Unit Climbs: -
Click here for the climbing reservation form.
Units should come prepared with adults who are willing to learn and able to belay climbers. Instruction on belaying will be provided prior to your climb.
Cost:
Scouting Groups:
$12 per person with a minimum of 10 climbers.
Non Scouting Groups:
$16 per person with a minimum of 10 climbers.A hold-harmless agreement and proof of insurance is required for all non-unit climbs. Contact JoAnn to arrange proof of insurance.
Form more information and to schedule a climb, contact Jill Zollinger at (510)577-9207 or jill.zollinger@scouting.org.
Climbing Merit Badge:
The Climbing Merit Badge requrements are technical and challenging. It is not possible to complete the badge in one day. Scouts must come with mastery of the climbing knots and knowledge of requirements 1 through 7. Merit badge counselors for climbing may be available in your area.
This full day activity provides the opportunity for a Scout to complete many requirements for the Climbing Merit Badge. The cost for the day is $30 and includes instruction, climbing and rappelling. Session will be limited to 20 participants.
Training:
Click here to take Climb on Safely online e-Learning course. You will need to register or use your BSA scouting ID and login to take this course.
Outdoor Climbing