Volunteering Parent → FREE for Gemstone Members
- Benefits: No program fee for your child, priority registration, and community recognition. Build connections with other families and staff. Receive a certificate of service and volunteer hours.
- Responsibilities: Complete a 2-hour training, assist with supervision and basic climbing support, help with daily logistics, and be present during program hours. Must be a Gemstone Climbing Gym member.
Participating Parent – $100/week for families
- Benefits: Join your child in the program, learn climbing basics, and participate in select activities. Enjoy family bonding and receive a certificate of participation.
- Responsibilities: Attend orientation, participate in some activities, and support your child’s progress. No volunteer commitment required.
- Budget for children $10/week
Preoccupied Parents – $300/week for families
- Benefits: Drop-off convenience, full supervision by staff, daily progress updates, and flexible pick-up/drop-off. Ideal for busy parents needing extra support.
- Responsibilities: Ensure timely drop-off and pick-up, provide emergency contact info, and review daily updates. No participation or volunteering required.
- Budget for children $100/week
Drivers, Guides & Tutors – Earn $5-500/week
- Benefits: Flexible schedule, earn extra income, gain valuable experience, and make a positive impact on families and children. Receive community recognition and a certificate of service.
- Responsibilities: Provide safe transportation, assist with supervision, offer tutoring or guidance as needed, and communicate regularly with program staff and parents. Must complete required training and background checks.
- Budget for children: You choose
