Climbing Tower Rentals
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Climbing Tower
The 35-foot climbing tower at Camp Sequassen offers Scouts and groups a safe, challenging, and exciting adventure. Featuring vertical climbing walls, rappelling and free-fall surfaces, and a horizontal wall for practice, the tower provides opportunities for climbers of all skill levels. Programs include instruction in climbing techniques, belaying, and equipment use, led by trained staff using council-provided gear. Recommended for participants age 10 and up, the climbing tower emphasizes teamwork, confidence, and skill development. Available April–June and September–November, it can be reserved for half- or full-day programs tailored to a group’s needs and experience.
Climbing Tower Reservation Overview
1. Submit a Reservation Form
Units or organizations must complete the Climbing Tower Reservation Form and send it to the Camping Registrar. The form asks for group details such as unit name, council, point of contact, expected number of youth and adults, ages, and climbing experience. This information allows the climbing staff to tailor the program to the group’s needs. Reservations must be submitted at least 45 days before the event to allow time for scheduling and staffing.
2. Program Options and Fees
Groups may choose either a full-day or half-day climbing program:
Full day: $350 for up to 10 climbers, plus $30 for each additional climber
Half day: $250 for up to 12 climbers, plus $20 for each additional climber
These fees cover access to the tower, use of council-owned climbing equipment, and trained staff leadership. Units that supply their own Sequassen-trained, certified climbing instructor receive a $60 discount (limit one). This option helps reduce cost while ensuring safety standards are met.
3. Confirmation
Once a reservation form is submitted, the Camping Registrar confirms the booking only after securing a Climbing Director and Instructor for the program. This guarantees proper staff coverage and adherence to the required 1:6 staff-to-climber ratio. Groups with more than 12–18 participants may need additional staff assigned. Units must also reconfirm with the Registrar about one week before the event to ensure all details, staffing, and logistics are finalized.
4. Required Paperwork
To participate, every group must present the following documents on the day of the event:
Medical Information Form for each participant, confirming clearance for strenuous activity.
Parental Informed Consent/Release Form, available on ctyankee.org (required for all youth).
Hold Harmless Agreement for non-Scouting America groups.
Certificate of Insurance ($2 million minimum) from non-Scouting America organizations, naming the Connecticut Yankee Council, Scouting America, as an additional insured.
Without these documents, participants may not be allowed to climb, as safety and liability requirements must be met.
5. Seasonal Availability
The climbing tower operates during specific windows: April–June and September–November. These seasons ensure safe weather conditions and proper staffing. Groups requesting dates outside these periods may be accommodated if possible, though flexibility is not guaranteed. Leaders are encouraged to provide as much notice as possible when requesting off-season or alternate dates.
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