Climbing Wall Webinars
Everlast Climbing is committed to ensuring that schools, camps, therapy centers and other youth-serving agencies get the most out of their climbing walls. We offer online professional development through webinars to provide you with the continuing education and resources you need to develop and maintain a safe, dynamic and rewarding climbing program.
We also offer hands-on training sessions for Traverse Walls® and Top Rope Walls and deliver educational sessions at dozens of state and national conventions annually. It is our goal to bring the benefits of rock climbing to as many youth as possible.
Past Webinar Recordings
30 in 30: 30 Traverse Wall® Activities in 30 Minutes
In Celebration of our 30th year in business, we are sharing 30 climbing wall activities! Join us for a fast-paced webinar in which we share our favorite climbing wall activities. Individual, cooperative, competitive and cross curricular activities are featured. Some are climbing wall games; some develop climbing technique and others work on social-emotional and cognitive skills. All are fun! You’ll get a lot of ideas in not a lot of time.
Length: 30 minutes
Note: After you watch the recorded webinar, please email us to request the hand outs and assessment. Participants who score 80% or higher on the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Attendance for CEUs.
Climb On!
Presenters: Mertyce Mrvos, Coordinator of Programs & Partnerships, Everlast Climbing
This webinar explores the rationale for adding climbing, including the many benefits it offers. Attendees will receive an overview of the different types of climbing walls available and guidance on how to choose the one that best meets specific needs. They’ll also learn about safety and risk management protocols and some of the exciting activities that can be hosted on a rock wall. Leave inspired and equipped to start planning for a new climbing wall!
Intended Audience: Those without a climbing wall
Early Childhood Centers, Preschools, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, K-12 Schools, Occupational Therapy Centers, Physical Therapy Centers, Hospitals, Camps, Park and Recreation Centers, Gymnastics Academies, Martial Arts Schools and any other youth-serving facilities.
Broadcast Date: July 30, 2020
Length: 49 minutes
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School of Rock…Climbing
Presenters: Matt Barrows, Health and Physical Educator, North Kansas City Schools and Mertyce Mrvos, Coordinator of Programs & Partnerships, Everlast Climbing
Get amazing new ideas for your Traverse Wall®! This recorded webinar includes best practices, tips and a variety of dynamic climbing wall activities. Special guest panelist and physical educator, Matt Barrows, will share information about his innovative climbing program in the North Kansas City Schools.
Intended Audience: Instructors with 0-3 years of experience with a climbing wall in the following settings:
Early Childhood Centers, Preschools, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, K-12 Schools, Occupational Therapy Centers, Physical Therapy Centers, Hospitals, Camps, Park and Recreation Centers, Gymnastics Academies, Martial Arts Schools and any other youth-serving facilities.
Broadcast Date: May 19, 2020
Length: 80 minutes
Note: After you watch the recorded webinar, please email us to request the hand outs and assessment. Participants who score 80% or higher on the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Attendance for CEUs.
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Choosing a Traverse Wall® Webinar
Learn all about our innovative Traverse Walls® in this informative webinar that will help you choose the perfect climbing wall to meet your program needs.
Are you looking to add a Traverse Wall® to your program and want to know what options you have? Do you ask yourself things like, "What's the best climbing wall?" or "What kinds of Traverse Walls® are there?" If so, this webinar is for you!
This 29-minute recorded webinar includes an overview of our Traverse Walls® and what’s included in our Traverse Wall® Packages. It also provides detailed information about each of our innovative climbing wall panel styles, including those that are rock-realistic, cross-curricular and smooth.
Note: This webinar is a product overview and therefore NOT eligible for CEUs.
Traverse Wall® Accessories & Curriculum Webinar
Learn all about our innovative accessories and curriculum in this informative webinar that will show you how to bring new experiences and challenges to the climbing wall.
Are you looking to maintain interest over time, engage the older children in your climbing program, conduct cross-curricular activities on the climbing wall or develop advanced climbing skills? If so, this webinar is for you!
This 17-minute recorded webinar provides detailed information on all of our Traverse Wall accessories and climbing curriculum.
Note: This webinar is a product overview and therefore NOT eligible for CEUs.
Upcoming Webinars
Everlast Climbing continues to develop climbing wall programming to support your needs. Below are our upcoming, live webinars:
None are currently scheduled. Please check back.
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