Day Camps

For over 25 years, Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School has offered camp programs for youth looking to get outside, explore, and have fun! Known for being more than just a rock climbing camp, Petra Cliffs SumMAT (Summer “Mountain Adventure Training”) Camps provides a variety of opportunities for campers to challenge themselves mentally and physically through daily outdoor adventures, all while under the guidance of highly-skilled guides, trip leaders, and counselors.

Beginning in Summer 2026, we are expanding our Day Camp programs to include a climbing-specific day camp option.

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Classic Multi-Sport Day Camp

Limited Spots Available for Early Bird Registration on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday!

Petra cliffs classic multi-sport camp

This is our classic camp offering that you know and love, where each day is a new adventure!

Campers have a chance to go kayaking, caving, rock climbing, do challenge courses, and more. Through these activities, Petra Cliffs campers work to build self-esteem through healthy risk-taking, develop technical and psychomotor skills, practice conflict resolution, create a sense of connection to the natural world, and have lots of fun along the way!

Ages: 6 to 14

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Climbing Day Camp

Registration opens midnight (Saturday night), February 1st, 2026!

Petra cliffs climbing Day camp

This program is for campers who want to take a deeper dive into the world of rock climbing!

Under the leadership of Petra Cliffs’ professional guides, campers will explore some of the many outdoor climbing areas that make Vermont famous as a climbing destination. Focusing on climbing-specific skills like knots and hitches, route-reading, boulder pad placement, and more, this small group setting is a great way for your climber to build self-confidence, develop a deeper love of climbing, and get stoked!


Ages: 10 and up

Requirements: at least one session of our Classic Day Camp, or prior experience with Petra Cliffs afterschool climbing teams (Rec Team or higher) or similar program.

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Is your camper at least 10 years old and ready for an extra challenge?

Check out our Overnight Expedition offerings!