If your teen’s summer plans currently involve a heroic amount of screen time, suspiciously long naps, and the occasional dramatic sigh of “I’m bored,” CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi may have just launched the perfect plot twist.
In collaboration with Active Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island has introduced Junior Climbers, a brand-new community initiative designed to get young people moving, climbing, problem-solving, and quite possibly discovering that walls are not just for leaning against while scrolling.
Built for Young Climbers
Created for teens aged 12 to 16, the free five-day programme gives participants the chance to explore the exciting world of climbing in a safe, supportive, and seriously impressive environment.
Across four weekly sessions running from 27 July to 21 August 2026, Junior Climbers will welcome 60 participants in its first edition. Each session will host between 12 and 15 young climbers, which means plenty of personal coaching, hands-on support, and fewer chances to quietly pretend you understood the instructions when you absolutely did not.
Learning the Ropes, Literally
Led by CLYMB Yas Island’s certified climbing instructors, the programme introduces climbing fundamentals, essential safety techniques, movement skills, endurance, and problem-solving.
Basically, it is a workout for the body and the brain, without feeling like homework in gym clothes. Participants will build technical ability while also developing confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills.
A Final Challenge Worth Bragging About
The programme wraps up with a final climbing challenge, giving participants the chance to celebrate how far they have come. Cue proud smiles, tired arms, and possibly a new family dinner story that begins with, “So today, I climbed higher than I thought I could.”
Free, Fun, and Open to the Community
The best part? Junior Climbers is completely free of charge. By removing cost as a barrier, CLYMB Yas Island and Active Abu Dhabi are making it easier for more young people to experience the physical, mental, and social benefits of climbing.
It is part of Active Abu Dhabi’s wider mission to build a healthier, more active community through enjoyable and accessible experiences.
Dates and Sessions
The sessions will run daily from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with the schedule as follows:
- 27 – 31 July: Boys
- 3 – 7 August: Boys
- 10 – 14 August: Boys
- 17 – 21 August: Girls
How to Register
Registration for Junior Climbers is now open, and places are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. So if you know a young person ready to swap “I’m bored” for “Watch me climb this,” this might be their summer moment.
