HOLIDAY HOURS at the CLIMBING WALL: In addition to its normal evening hours, the CLIMBING WALL will also be open…
- December 27: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- December 30: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- January 2: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The climbing wall is located at the Firley YMCA at 525 Ellis Blvd.
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Lead Climbing Class
Ever wanted to climb outside? Now is the time to learn! Join us for a 4 session class where we will teach you everything from lead belaying, proper lead climbing technique, rappelling, and basic anchor building.
Note: Only those taking the class will be allowed in the climbing wall during class. No Children or Spectators
Prerequisites:
- Top-Rope Belaying Experience (Top-Rope Belaying class is offered at the Y for separate fee). – Ability to climb 5.8- Minimum Age:16
Dates: Coming Soon! Call For More Details
Time: 6-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $90 Y-member; $120 Non-member – includes 1-month climbing pass!
Contact Cole Berhorst for any questions:- Phone: (573) 761-9003- Email: cberhorst@jcymca.org
Join us on for Freaky Fridays from 4:30-8 p.m. each week during the summer! Save money and have a great time!
INDOOR CLIMBING WALL HOURS
Climbing wall is open to all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the climbing area.
| Monday, Tuesday, Friday | 4:30– 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Thursday | Belay Certification and Private Rentals Only In Evenings |
| Saturday | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
INDOOR CLIMBING WALL FEES
| Climbing Passes and Classes | YMCA Members | Non-Members |
| Member Day Climbing Pass – 6 years and up; 5 and under climb free | $8 | $18 (Includes Day Pass) |
| One-Month Unlimited Climbing Pass | $30 | $60 (Climbing Wall Only) |
| Additional 1-Month Unlimited Climbing Pass (must be members of same household) | $20 | $50 (Climbing Wall Only) |
| 10-Punch Climbing Pass | $64 | $120 (Climbing Wall Only) |
| Belay Certification Class (includes one-month pass) Wednesdays & Thursdays | $45 | $75 (Climbing Wall Only) |
CLIMBING WALL RENTALS
Birthday parties, Scout gatherings, work retreats, etc. This package includes one hour of the climbing wall for 10 climbers as well as a multi-purpose room for your party. Call Cole at 573-761-9003 to schedule your climbing wall rental.
- Fee:
$150 for members (+ $50 for Non-Members) – for up to 10 climbers for 1 hour of climbing with 1.5 hours (concurrent with climbing) in conference room - Additional:
$5/person over 10 climber limit
Add an additional 30 minutes of climbing for $30
BELAY CERTIFICATION
Classes take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. Classes cover the equipment available for use, hot to tie a standard climbing knot (figure 8 with follow through), and safely belay a climber up and down a rock wall. Participation is required in order to climb/belay without the assitance of a climbing wall staff member. Reservations are required by emailing cberhorst@jcymca.org.
- Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Cost: $45 Y-member; $75 Non-member (upon completion of class, climber will receive a one-month unlimited climbing pass.
SHOE RENTAL
- Cost: Free! Just ask the staff to find a shoe right for you!
- Why use climbing? Climbing shoes grip better than tennis shoes and allows climber to stand on smaller surfaces.
- What size should I get? Foot should fill the shoe with no dead space near the toes. Shoe should be snug, but not uncomfortable when standing/walking.
