Connect, Learn, Inspire: Mentoring & Bouldering (CLI:MB)
CLI:MB is a bouldering-based mentoring program that helps youth build confidence, perseverance, problem-solving skills, and healthy relationships. Guided by trained mentors and supportive staff, participants challenge themselves, set goals, and learn to trust themselves and others — one climb at a time.
What It Is
CLI:MB uses climbing as a metaphor for personal growth and resilience while building supportive mentoring relationships. Youth participate in structured sessions that encourage positive risk-taking, emotional awareness, teamwork, and strength — physically and emotionally.
Mentors and staff help youth celebrate progress, push through challenges, and feel proud of what they can accomplish.
Confidence Building
Kids learn to trust themselves, try new things, and take pride in their progress.
Kids learn to trust themselves, try new things, and take pride in their progress.
Supportive Relationships
Youth climb alongside caring adults and peers who cheer them on and believe in them.
Youth climb alongside caring adults and peers who cheer them on and believe in them.
Healthy Risk-Taking
Climbing teaches courage, problem-solving, patience, and staying calm under pressure.
Climbing teaches courage, problem-solving, patience, and staying calm under pressure.
