WHEN LIFE HAS YOU CLIMBING THE WALLS.
Take your workout to new heights! Whether you’ve never thought to take your feet off solid ground before or you’re most at home dangling on the edge of a cliff, our 30ft rock wall has something for everybody. Feel your confidence soar while dangling from the end of a rope. Discover an exciting new way to work your body and your brain. Learn useful tips from our knowledgeable instructors to take your climbing to the next level.
Rock climbing combines an intense full-body workout with brain-teasing puzzle solving. Build community with other climbers or enjoy an adventure with your friends and family. Our qualified instructors are ready to teach all the safety basics including proper use of equipment and knot tying as well as adapting to each climber’s unique level and skillset. We’re confident you’ll fall in love with this sport because: Climbing Rocks!
2026-2027 Sessions
Session 1: August 31-October 4
Session 2: October 5-November 8
Session 3: November 9-December 20
No Classes Thanksgiving week
Session 4: January 4-February 7
Session 5: February 9-March 14
Session 6: March 22-April 25
Session 7: April 26-May 30
Cost:
5 Week Session
$50/Member; $100/Guest Member
4 Week Session
$40/Member; $80/Guest Member
For questions about the climbing classes or registration please contact Glenn Kuhaneck at glenn@ccymca.net
Private Climbing Sessions
Not quite ready to show off your skills for a crowd? Want to make the most out of your wall time? Book a private climbing session with one of our instructors. Take on the wall at your own pace or ask the instructor to help you boost your training over multiple sessions. Come by yourself or bring the whole crew!
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS:
30 Minutes
$20/climber for 1 session
$80/climber for 5 sessions
GROUP SESSIONS (4-10 climbers):
60 Minutes
$60 for 1 session
Age: All Ages
Appointments can be made by contacting Glenn Kuhaneck at glenn@ccymca.net.
Advanced and Adult Climbing Class
Interested in climbing but not sure where to start? Been climbing a while and ready to learn a new skill? Is your child skilled and looking for a new challenge? Then the Advanced and Adults climbing class is perfect for you! Climbers will be challenged to achieve personal goals on the wall and take their climbing skills to the next level. Climbers will learn and work on lead climbing, lead falls, advanced techniques, route setting boulder problems, and how to choose and buy your own gear. This class can be taken multiple times.
Age:
18+ or experienced climbers
Introduction to Climbing Class
Is your child ready to experience something new and exciting? In this class climbers will be conquering their fears and introduced to basic climbing concepts, proper commands, safety, knots, and reaching the top! Taught by experienced YMCA climbing staff, this class will have you achieving your goals! Minimal or no climbing experience needed.
Age:
5-14
Mini-Monkey Climbing Class
Is your young child bouncing off the walls? Then this class is perfect for them! In a fun, high energy atmosphere, we will be climbing, swinging through the air, playing climbing games, learning safety, building confidence, and reaching the top! Class can be taken multiple times. No climbing experience necessary.
Age:
2-6
Youth Climbing Class
Does your child enjoy climbing and isn’t afraid to climb to the top! In this group setting, staff will modify instruction for individual climbers based on their skill. Whether your child wants to improve their skill or just climb casually, this will be a fun and exciting class to participate in.
Age:
6-17
Family Climbing Class
Bring your family for a fun and high energy class of climbing at the Y! Anyone in the family can participate, whether it be siblings, parents, or grandparents. Instruction will be modified for the skill level and desire of participants. Don't miss out on this fun and exciting class with your family!
Age:
3-18+
**Climbers must have at least one other family member registered and all climbers must be registered separately**