A guide service in Bar Harbor that runs youth climbing and adventure day camps in and around Acadia National Park. The four-day programs teach rock-climbing basics—movement, belaying, rappelling and risk management—on real rock under certified AMGA guides, with themed weeks combining indoor and outdoor climbing, hiking, crafts and games. Weeks are grouped by age; specific age ranges are not published.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Atlantic Climbing School directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Kalynn NaglieriHad a great time climbing and repelling on Otter Clifts today. Mike , our guide, was great! Very personable, professional, taught us some of the knots and technical parts of climbing and coached us through some of the harder climbs we challenged! If you think you want to rock climb use Atlantic Climbing school and request Mike!
★★★★★Ryan SanscrainteMy wife and I had a fantastic day climbing on Otter Cliffs! Not much experience prior, but our guide Mike made us comfortable and we were climbing in no time. Great experience from booking to belaying! Highly recommend.
★★★★★Miranda HannaRock climbing in Acadia with Joe and Reed from Atlantic Climbing School was truly an experience of a lifetime! From the very start, they set the tone for an incredible day - supportive, fun, and perfectly tailored to our group. They set up amazing routes that challenged us in all the right ways. Joe and Reed knew just how to push us beyond what we thought we could do, while always keeping things safe and encouraging. Our three boys had the absolute best time, and the adults did too. We all walked away feeling proud, inspired, and smiling ear to ear. Whether you’re brand new to climbing or have some experience, this is the perfect way to explore Acadia from a whole new angle. Couldn’t recommend Atlantic Climbing School (and especially Joe and Reed) more highly. This was a full-day adventure we’ll never forget!
★★★★★Taylor DoreyJust wanted to say a massive thank you to instructor Annie and @climbacadia for this experience! It was the highlight of our trip to Acadia! A bucketlist item checked off the list! I couldn't have been happier!
★★★★★Keith MorseWe had an amazing day on a family climb with Mike and Ben. They were both patient and gave us a varied experience for everyone in our group. The communication before the climb was great and we had a good understanding of the whole process. They were great on encouraging the group and challenging us to go past our comfort zone. It was a truly memorable day.