Classes

Ready to take your climbing to the next level? Fundamentals of Climbing is a beginner-friendly class that helps you build confidence and learn the skills to climb smarter.

• Learn the top rope belay method

• Get tips on footwork and body positioning

• Understand common climbing terms and gym lingo

• Great for new climbers or anyone who wants a refresher

• Taught by certified Climbing Wall Instructors

• Free for members

Ready to move beyond top roping? Lead Climbing and Belaying helps you build the skills needed for indoor lead climbing.

• Learn clipping and rope management

• Practice lead belaying

• Build confidence with lead fall technique

• Good for climbers ready to push their skills and take more ownership on the wall

• Taught by certified Climbing Wall Instructors

• Members receive 10% off

Climbing 101 is coming back this fall.

Looking for a fun new challenge? Climbing 101 is a 6-week course for adults who want a more guided way to get started and build confidence on the wall.

• Meets once a week for 6 weeks

• Learn the fundamentals of climbing, yoga, and fitness

• Get hands-on instruction, guided practice, and group discussion

• Stay with the same instructor and class group

• Includes a complimentary gym membership for the duration of the class

• Good for new climbers or anyone looking to sharpen their skills

Lead Climbing add-on is coming back this fall.

Ready to expand your climbing and belaying skills? This focused 2-week course is designed for climbers who want to build on their top-rope experience and start learning indoor lead climbing.

• Can be taken as a 2-week add-on to Climbing 101

• Also available as a stand-alone course

• Learn clipping and rope management

• Practice lead belaying

• Build confidence with fall dynamics

• Develop the skills to climb more independently

• Good for climbers ready to level up and try new challenges on the wall

5 Hours | $40 per participant
5 participant minimum / 15 participant maximum

Earn your Climbing Merit Badge at Adventure Rock! Your scouts will work directly with our Certified Climbing Wall Instructors, covering Leave No Trace and Outdoor Code, gear, knots, top-rope belaying, and everyone’s favorite, rappelling. Our instructors meet all of the requirements set in the BSA Merit Badge Handbook and cover all of the necessary skills for the scouts to earn their Climbing Merit Badge. Where better to earn one of the most coveted badges than at the best climbing gym, with the best instructors, in the Midwest? We’re more than equipped and ready, are you?

“Highly recommend the Boy Scout Merit Badge class! The staff does a great job teaching the kids how to tie knots, belay, and rappel… So patient! You can tell the staff really love to climb and got the boys excited about it too.”– Michelle Brown