Sports & Games Lessons in San Jose

Never tried climbing before? Curious? Perhaps you’ve climbed a few times in a gym and want to try the real thing? Discover what outdoor rock climbing is all about in this 4-hour clinic designed for the beginning rock climber. No climbing experience is necessary. In our Climbing 1 class, getting you up your first rock climbs is the goal.  Additionally,...

If you’ve taken our Climbing I class or are already familiar with basic climbing safety (figure eight knot, harness set up, and climbing on top rope), Climbing II is a great next step. This 4-hour clinic starts with a quick review of these skills. Then we’ll teach you how to belay in a traditional ground school. This is a great starting point to...

This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind – we welcome complete newbies as well as people who have tried surfing on their own for a while and still need help. We will walk you through all the basics to get you started and catching waves! Participants will begin with a land-lesson to learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions,...

The Two Day, (16-20 hour) Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts ages 14+. This class is active and practical – participants will learn fundamental wilderness medicine and prevention, while developing important judgment skills for outdoor emergencies. Day Wilderness First Aid and CPR course Internationally...

Our kid’s surf camps are a great way to build confidence, make friends and have fun learning the incredible joy of Surfing! We provide a supportive environment with experienced instructors!  Bring your child out to our Surf Camp this summer and let them experience the thrill of learning how to surf with our expert guides. So what does it mean...

This class is ideal for climbers with 6 months experience of regular gym climbing or outdoor climbing and would like to have more adventures on real rock. If you’re climbing 5.9 to easy 5.10, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you individualized instruction and technique pointers to help you take your climbing to the next level. 4...

This 6 hour climbing and hiking excursion to Pinnacles National Park has something for everyone! If you have ever wanted to learn how to rock climb in the great outdoors, this full day of adventure will be a great beginning! Pinnacles offers a wide range of climbing possibilities, from beginning to experienced climbing. If you already know how to rock...

This course is geared for people who know the basics and want to learn how to take it to the next level with their riding and repair. The morning hours of the course will consist of bicycle fitting, demonstration of repair for requested situations, and skill assessment. At mid-day, we will mount up and shred the trails for real life, on-the-fly experience...

Whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your skills, our 4-day surf camp will have the coaching that will enable you to reach your goals. Our instructors will work with you in small groups (4-1 student to instructor ratio), divided up by experience level, to give you 4 days of dedicated surfing immersion to get you riding...

In this 4-hour clinic we will teach and practice the knots and anchor set-ups common for top roping at bay area climbing destinations. You will learn how to set up bolted anchors as well as how to anchor to natural features such as trees and boulders. This class does not include climbing; the main purpose is to give you the skills and resources to...

If you live in the bay area, the idea of backpacking doesn’t have to mean sitting in traffic for another few hours to reach a trailhead. The Skyline to Sea trail is the perfect adventure for a Santa Cruz/Bay Area local looking to have a genuine backcountry experience with varying terrain, right in our own beloved coastal home. 3-Day, 2-Night Trip...

This course is geared towards people who want to learn the basics on their mountain bikes. The course consists of on- and off-the-bike instruction and riding. The morning hours of the clinic will consist of outdoor classroom lesson instruction and bike handling drills. The afternoon hours of the clinic will consist of a moderate level 6-8 mile ride...

*80 Hour Certification *Receive an internationally recognized Wilderness First Responder Certification *Learn valuable backcountry medical skills *Expert Instructors – certified by BMG and the American Heart Association The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) program is an intensive 80 hour course, often considered the standard for expedition leaders,...