Spend real time in the Aerial Forest.
Climbers navigate obstacles, bridges and ziplines throughout TreeRunner's aerial trails and have opportunities to revisit challenges during the program.
Youth Programs • Raleigh, NC
More time outside. More time to climb.
TreeRunner Raleigh youth programs give kids more than a single trip to the park. Climbers spend extended time outdoors, build their skills, take on new challenges and experience the forest alongside other kids their age.
2027 Summer Adventure Program dates will be announced soon.
TreeRunner Youth Programming
Give them more than an afternoon in the trees.
TreeRunner's youth programs are built around time outside, movement, climbing and progression. Kids have opportunities to return to obstacles, try more difficult challenges and spend time with a consistent group of climbers instead of treating the park as a one-time experience.
Ages 7–14
Core age range for our flagship Summer Adventure Program
4 Days
Monday through Thursday during Summer Adventure Program weeks
95% Level Up
Most participants advance to a higher climbing level during the week
Outdoors
Much of the program day takes place throughout Raleigh's wooded park
Flagship Youth Program
Summer Adventure Program.
Our Summer Adventure Program gives ages 7–14 multiple days at TreeRunner to climb, move, learn and spend time outside with other adventurers.
Not just more climbing. More time to grow as a climber.
A normal TreeRunner visit gives a child a few hours to explore. The Summer Adventure Program gives them four days.
That extra time matters. Climbers can return to an obstacle that challenged them, become more comfortable navigating the park, work toward harder trails and spend time alongside kids progressing through the experience with them.
Planning for summer 2027?
2027 Summer Adventure Program dates will be announced soon. Check back for the upcoming Raleigh schedule and registration details.
The Experience
Climb
Progress
Connect
Explore
Move
Outside
There's a lot more room to explore when you have the week.
Climbing is at the center of the Summer Adventure Program, but the experience extends beyond simply completing aerial trails.
Work toward the next challenge.
Multiple days give kids time to become more comfortable, improve their climbing and take on challenges they may not have attempted on day one.
Adventure with the same crew.
Age-based groups give participants time to climb, problem-solve and spend the week alongside other kids in a similar stage of the experience.
More than the aerial trails.
Program days can include additional outdoor activities, games and other TreeRunner experiences alongside climbing.
A very active week.
Kids spend their days moving through the park rather than sitting inside or spending another week in front of a screen.
Summer beneath the Raleigh canopy.
Much of the program takes place throughout TreeRunner's wooded setting, giving kids substantial natural shade during Raleigh's hot summer months.
Progression
Most participants finish the week climbing at a higher level.
95%
of participants level up during their program week.
With multiple days to climb, practice and try again, 95% of Summer Adventure Program participants advance to a higher climbing level during their program week.
That progression is one of the biggest reasons the multi-day format works so well. Kids have time to revisit an obstacle, gain confidence, improve their movement through the park and eventually try challenges they were not ready for at the beginning of the week.
Ages 7–14
Adventure with kids around your age.
Summer Adventure Program participants are organized into age groups so the week can better match where kids are in their TreeRunner experience.
Ages 7–9
Yellow Youth
Our youngest Summer Adventure Program group begins building experience in the main Aerial Forest.
Ages 10–11
Green Gang
Climbers continue developing independence, confidence and comfort throughout the aerial park.
Ages 12–14
Blue Bunch
Older participants have opportunities to take on increasingly challenging experiences throughout their week.
Why a Multi-Day Program?
Day One
Keep Going
Progress
The first attempt doesn't have to be the last.
One of the biggest differences between a regular park visit and a youth program is time. Kids don't have to accomplish everything in a single afternoon.
Figure it out.
Learn the park, get comfortable with the equipment and discover which obstacles feel easy — and which ones don't.
Try it again.
A difficult obstacle does not have to define the experience. There is another day and another chance to approach it differently.
See what changes.
By the end of the program, kids can look back at what felt difficult at the beginning and see how much more comfortable they have become.
Included With Summer Adventure Program
The adventure doesn't have to end on Thursday.
Canopy Climbers Club
Summer Adventure Program participants receive additional TreeRunner benefits through the Canopy Climbers Club, giving families more opportunities to return to the park after their program week.
1 Aerial Forest Climb
Come back for another climbing visit.
4 Mini Golf Rounds
More time together at Putt Forest.
10% Off Birthdays
A participant benefit for a future celebration.
Canopy Climbers T-Shirt
A TreeRunner shirt included with the program.
Beyond Summer
School Breaks
Summer 2027
Watch for youth programs throughout the season.
Summer is our flagship youth program, but TreeRunner Raleigh may offer additional youth programming around school breaks and select dates during the operating season.
Seasonal Adventure Programs
Additional multi-day or single-day programs may be offered around school breaks. Dates and formats vary by season.
New dates are coming soon.
We're preparing the 2027 Summer Adventure Program schedule now. Check back soon for Raleigh dates and registration information.
More Ways to Get Outside
Ages 7+
Ages 4–7
Celebrate
Not looking for a multi-day program?
Kids can experience TreeRunner throughout the season without enrolling in a youth program.
Aerial Forest
Book a regular climbing visit and explore Raleigh's eight main aerial trails.
Explore Aerial ForestJunior Park
Five lower climbing trails give younger adventurers their own TreeRunner experience.
Explore Junior ParkBirthday Parties
Bring their friends to TreeRunner for an Aerial Forest or Junior Park birthday experience.
Explore Birthdays
Youth Program FAQs
What parents usually want to know.
What ages can participate in the Summer Adventure Program?
TreeRunner Raleigh's Summer Adventure Program is designed for ages 7–14. Participants are divided into age groups during the program.
How are Summer Adventure Program climbers grouped?
The program uses three age groups: Yellow Youth for ages 7–9, Green Gang for ages 10–11 and Blue Bunch for ages 12–14.
Is the Summer Adventure Program only for experienced climbers?
No. The multi-day format gives participants time to become familiar with TreeRunner and build on their climbing experience throughout the program.
Is the program outdoors?
Yes. TreeRunner is an outdoor adventure park and much of the program takes place outside throughout Raleigh's wooded setting.
When will 2027 Summer Adventure Program dates be announced?
2027 Summer Adventure Program dates for TreeRunner Raleigh will be announced soon. Check back for the upcoming schedule and registration details.
Does TreeRunner Raleigh offer youth programs outside of summer?
TreeRunner Raleigh may offer additional youth programming around school breaks and select dates during the operating season. Current offerings vary throughout the year.
Summer 2027 is coming.
2027 Summer Adventure Program dates will be announced soon. Check back for Raleigh dates, program details and registration.