Climbing Wall
Open Climbing Hours
Morning Tues/Thurs 5:45-7:15amLunch Mon/Fri 12:00pm-1:00pm
Evening Mon - Thurs 6:00-10:00pm
Fridays 6:00-9:00pm
Weekends Sundays 2:00-6:00pm
Policies And Information
The gym is open to climbers of all ages. All climbers must have a signed liability waiver. Those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign for them. Children 12 and under must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult during open gym hours.Equipment Rental
Y Members get month free!$5 - Harness, Shoes, & Belay device* & carabiner*
*Belay device & carabiner are ONLY available to those who are belay tested in our climbing gym.
Climbing Wall Birthday Party (Ages 4 & up)
Give your child a birthday party to remember at the Y’s indoor climbing gym. After climbing for 1.5 hours, there will be a half hour of parent-led time for cake, pizza or ice cream and opening presents. Parents provide the food. No previous climbing experience is necessary. Safe, experienced climbers are on staff for the parties.The cost is $70 for rental of the Climbing Wall (includes one staff member). In addition to the Climbing Wall rental, there is a fee of $3 per child. Parties of 16 or more need an additional staff person for $25. Climbers must be at least 4 years old. A $25 deposit is required. More details are available at the Member Services Desk.
Climbing Classes
Classes Start in September.
Registration opens Aug 5th for Y Members and Aug 7th for everyone.
Little Geckos (Ages 3-5 w/parent)
No experience necessary.This fun class focuses on fundamentals of climbing techniques. Participants learn climbing commands and climbing wall rules, play bouldering games, and climb the wall at their own pace. Classes are offered monthly as four week sessions.
Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00am
$20/ $15 for Y Member
Youth Climbing - Level 1 (Ages 5-8)
Combined class caters to each participant’s experience level. No experience is necessary.Depending on experience of the participant, the class covers bouldering, spotting for others, putting on a harness, climbing commands, and tying a figure eight and follow-through, and climbing to the top of the wall. Classes are offered monthly Sept - May (except in Dec and on holidays)
Monday 4:30-6:00 pm
$60/ $30 for Y Members
Youth Climbing - Level 2 (Ages 9-12)
Some experience necessary.This fun class focuses on fundamentals of climbing techniques. Participants learn climbing commands and climbing wall rules, play bouldering games, and climb the wall at their own pace. Classes are offered monthly Sept - May (except in Dec and on holidays)
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 pm
$60/ $30 for Y Members
Youth Climbing - Level 3 (Ages 12-15)
Pre-requisites: Completion Climbing Level 2 or with instructor approval.This advanced youth class develops responsibility for one’s role as a climber. Participants practice the power of positive talk (a technique which only allows students and instructors to talk in positive terms; no words like can’t, won’t It’s too hard, and I’m tired etc). Students learn and use the 5 points of safety, and practice specific climbing techniques such as advanced balance and movement concepts, weight shifting, crossing through, sequencing, foot work and hand holds. Lessons include take-home strength training and technique assignments that each student can do in their day-to-day life to improve their climbing skills.
Classes are offered monthly Sept-May (except in Dec and on holidays)
Sundays 12:30-2:00 pm
$60/ $30 for Y Members
Teen Climbing Club (ages 12-18)
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm (will move to Fridays in September 2015)Come climb with friends, hang out, get some coaching from our Teen Climbing Coach, and discover how awesome climbing is.
$10 per month/ $5 per month for Y Members (Cost includes Equipment Usage)
Belay Test (Ages 18 & up)
Test is required for belaying at The Family YMCA Climbing Wall. Participants must be 18 years or older to take the test only (14 -17 must take the On Belay Class). Participants must demonstrate knowledge of proper harness use, knots, tying-in, commands, and proper technique according to The Family YMCA standards.Tests may be given by any Climbing Wall staff during Open Climb Times.
On Belay Class (Ages 14 & up)
Next Class Aug 22 & 23
Instruction, practice and testing to belay at the Y. Class is offered March, May, Aug, & Oct.This is a 2 day class. Two hours on Saturday and Sunday, must attend both classes. The first day is an instructional class in which participants learn the necessary skills to pass the belay test. The second class is required and allows participants to practice before the test.
$40 / $20 for Y Members
