Arlington Heights

Membership

Join the FA member community with a First Ascent gym membership!

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You belong here. 

Our mission is to share our love for climbing with everyone, connect people through movement, and create welcoming, uplifting spaces that strengthen minds, bodies, and communities. We invite you to continue your journey with us as part of our vibrant member community!

Become a member and enjoy:

  • Access to all First Ascent locations, with world class climbing terrain and climbs set for all ability levels
  • 5 free gear rentals + 20% off a Starter Bundle to get your own gear
  • A FREE Learning The Ropes and Learning To Boulder class to jump start your climbing at First Ascent
  • Weekly routesetting so you always have new challenges to try every time you visit
  • A full schedule of yoga & fitness classes at each location to add variety to your workout routine
  • A fully-stocked fitness area at each location with all the equipment you need for full body fitness
  • The FA Bonus program rewards program, earning you points you can redeem for guest passes, retail discounts, and even a free month of membership
  • Bringing first-time visitors for free, earning you even more reward points
  • Special member pricing on all paid Climbing Classes, Yoga and Fitness workshops, Climbing Training programs, and more
  • Fun events and meetups to get you connected to the community 

Student Winter Break Membership

It’s the Summer Break Student Membership, but for Winter Break

You’re a full time student home for Winter Break. Maybe you miss your climbing routine or want to try something new. Either way, the Winter Break Student Membership is a great option that will give you unlimited access to all 5 Chicagoland locations at a great price. 

3 Week Winter Break Student Membership

Available 12/1 – 12/31

No Enrollment Fee | $79 Prepaid

Access to all 5 Chicagoland Locations

We offer memberships for individuals, students, and families:

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Let’s start a new adventure together.

Monthly

Most popular and most flexible.

$94/mo

$49 Enrollment Fee
 
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • No enrollment fee for two or more people signing up together in person at any gym location
  • Cancel anytime with at least 7 days notice prior to the 1st of the next month.
  • Enrollment fee applied each time a membership is activated. Current members can avoid the enrollment fee by placing their membership on hold. 
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Annual

Best value. It’s going to be a great year.

$1034

  • Paid in full at the time of sign up
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable
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STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS

Take a break from the books and let's climb.

Students are eligible for discounted Monthly and Annual memberships.

Valid student ID required at sign up and renewal. Provide student status proof online here.

Student Monthly

Most popular student option.

$84/mo

$49 Enrollment Fee
 
  • Valid student ID required at sign up and every 12 months to renew
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • Cancel anytime with at least 7 days notice prior to the 1st of the next month.
  • Enrollment fee applied each time a membership is activated. Current members can avoid the enrollment fee by placing their membership on hold. 
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Student Annual

Best value. It’s going to be a great year.

$924

  • Valid student ID required at sign up
  • Paid in full at the time of sign up
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable
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FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

Great options for families with kids to climb together.

Child Add On

Add a child to an adult monthly membership.

$50/mo

No Enrollment Fee

  • Adult (18+) monthly membership required
  • Child must be under 18
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • Cancel anytime with at least 7 days notice prior to the 1st of the next month
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Family Monthly

Most popular family option.

 $199/mo

$49 Enrollment Fee
 
  • Includes up to 2 adults and all children in the same household
  • Children must be under 18 and dependents of an adult on the membership
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the 1st of every month. Requires credit card on file.
  • Cancel anytime with at least 7 days notice prior to the 1st of the next month.
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  • Enrollment fee applied each time a membership is activated. Current members can avoid the enrollment fee by placing their membership on hold. 
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Family Annual

Best value. It’s going to be a great year.

$2189

  • Includes up to 2 adults and all children in the same household
  • Children must be under 18 and dependents of an adult on the membership
  • Paid in full at the time of sign up.
  • Non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Here are a few helpful member links:

Make a change to your membership, learn about FA Bonus points, and check out our RISE membership program providing climbing access for underserved communities.

Membership Change

FA Bonus

RISE Membership

Ready to join? Have questions?

Stop in, give us a call at 224-735-7150, or email as a membership@faclimbing.com. We look forward to climbing with you!

Click here to view our Membership Agreement and Membership FAQs.