ROCK ON! The Climbing Wall is open!
Fall Open Climb Hours:
(Effective August 20th)
- Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fall Climbing Wall Orientations:
A climbing wall orientation must be complete before climbing at the wall. Orientations are offered during the following times:
- Monday-Thursday: 6:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am
(Please see General Guidelines for more information)
Your safety is our #1 priority when you’re at the wall.
The following guidelines have been established to ensure that you are safe while you’re having fun climbing!
- Athletic shoes are required. (No sandals, boots, or crocs.)
- If you have socks, we can provide climbing shoes in sizes 3-12.
- Shorts must be long enough to protect skin from the harness. Skirts, skorts or dresses are not allowed.
- A signed waiver is REQUIRED in order to use the climbing wall.
- Climbers under the age of 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
- All visitors and participants over the age of 13, must complete a climbing wall orientation administered by a YMCA climbing wall staff member to use auto belays. Once the climbing wall orientation is complete, the participant may climb using auto belay devices.
- To utilize the top rope routes, all visitors and participants must register for and complete a belay proficiency class to learn the basics of knot tying and top rope belaying.
- Use of cell phones, audio players, or headphones while climbing or belaying is prohibited.
- No snacks, food, or beverages allowed on the padded flooring.
Ages 0-7:
- Ages 3 & under may traverse boulder with a spotter (as space allows.)
- Ages 4 & up can climb up the wall.
- ALL participants ages 7 & under, must be actively supervised by a parent or guardian.
- Must complete a climbing wall orientation with a parent or guardian.
- Once the climbing wall orientation is complete, the participant may climb without parent/guardian supervision, but must be assisted by a YMCA climbing wall staff member when using auto belays.
Ages 8-12:
- Must complete a climbing wall orientation with a parent or guardian.
- Once the climbing wall orientation is complete, the participant may climb without parent/guardian supervision, but must be assisted by a YMCA climbing wall staff member when using auto belays.