Climbing Wall

• 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 legal 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.