Climbing Gym Youth and Kids Apparel for Programs and Comp Teams

Climbing gym youth and kids apparel is the second highest revenue category in most gym Pro Shops after adult member wear. Youth comp teams, summer camps, after-school programs, and kids birthday parties all drive demand. The catalog covers everyday cotton tees, moisture-wicking performance tees for active programs, and youth hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts for the colder months, all in youth XS through XL sizing.

The four youth products every gym should carry

• Youth Airlume Cotton Tee ($19.88): the everyday kid tee.
• Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee ($23.88): for camps and active programs.
• Youth Hoodie ($36.88): cold-weather and travel layer.
• Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt ($33.88): comp team or program staple.

Programs that drive youth apparel sales

Five common youth program drivers at climbing gyms:

1. Youth comp team season kits (fall and spring)
2. Summer day camps (June through August)
3. After-school climbing club
4. Kids birthday parties hosted at the gym (party tees as add-on)
5. Holiday break clinics and intensives

Each program supports its own session-specific design. Per-camper session shirts are a standalone revenue driver beyond the standard merch line.

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Print placement and graphic style on kids apparel

Kids prints work different than adults. Full center chest prints land better than chest-crest because kids respond to bigger graphics. Designs that work:

• Large mascot or cartoon-style logo across center chest
• Back graphic with TEAM or CLIMBING CREW in bold type
• Personalized name on back of comp team gear
• Year/grade on back of after-school program shirts

Sizing notes for kids climbing apparel

Youth sizing runs XS (4-6) through XL (18-20). For programs, encourage parents to size up because kids grow mid-season. Cotton tees run true to size. Performance tees run slightly slim. Hoodies run true with room to layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have toddler or infant sizing?

Not in our standard catalog. Youth starts at XS (4-6).

Can each kid have their own name on a comp team shirt?

Yes. No minimum, per-piece custom names print at the same per-piece price.

Will the print survive kids wash cycles?

Yes. The print process is rated for athletic wear under standard care. Wash inside out, cold cycle.

Can a parent buy a single shirt outside of a program?

Yes. A single piece order is supported. No MOQ.