OUR MISSION: uphold a fun and intentional space that empowers youth to pursue resilience, passion, excellence, and community through the sport of rock climbing
Climbing evokes a mix of physical, mental and emotional challenges making it a prime environment for kids to develop skills in problem-solving, self-reliance, discipline, teamwork, and character.
Our grade-based, progressive program is designed to provide a structured approach for kids of all abilities.
CLASS OFFERINGS
Pre-K (Ages 3-4) :
SPIDER MONKEYS
Parent / Child – No experience required
In this 50-minute parent/child class, learn how to support your child in the gym and introduce them to the wonderful world of rock climbing! This class focuses on gym safety, gross motor movement, and getting kids comfortable moving through a big gym.
Offered at: Avondale | West Loop
Signup during open enrollment or via email to pro-rate
GRADES K-1: SCRAMBLERS
No experience required
Scramblers focuses on gym safety, gross motor movement, and having fun! Emphasis is on building gym independence, balance, and confidence.
Offered at: Avondale | West Loop
Signup during open enrollment or via email to pro-rate
GRADES 2-8: FOUNDATIONS OF CLIMBING
No experience required – New Students start here!
4-week intro class teaching gym safety, belaying, knot tying, and movement basics. Completion of all class skills OR instructor approval is required to enroll in Rock Warriors or Stone Masters, repetition is encouraged!
Offered at: Avondale | West Loop coming soon!
Signup online via the portal
GRADES 2-4: ROCK WARRIORS
Prerequisite: Foundations of Climbing
Rock Warriors establishes a foundation for core movement skills, problem solving, and climbing terminology. Students will focus on building proficiency and learning basic training methods while fostering a love for climbing.
Offered at: Avondale | Uptown | West Loop
Signup during open enrollment or via email to pro-rate
GRADES 5-8: STONE MASTERS
Prerequisite: Foundations of Climbing
Stone Masters develops and refines climbing specific technique, strength, and endurance. Students will develop their movement practice in order to push their climbing skills to the next level while unlocking the passion that makes climbing a lifelong activity.
Offered at: Avondale | West Loop
Signup during open enrollment or via email to pro-rate
GRADES 5-12: STONE MASTERS + LEAD
Instructor approval required
Take your climbing to the next level: climbers enrolled in a Stone Masters class can choose to enroll in this additional class focused entirely on the skills required for lead climbing: safety, clipping, advanced technique, rope management, partner communication, mental strength development, and introduction to lead belaying.
Offered at: Avondale | West Loop coming soon!
Signup via email only
AGES 14+: TEEN CLIMBING CLUB
No experience required
A non-competitive, community focused atmosphere to build climbing skills and connect with other climbers. Students are met at their current skill level and encouraged to grow through structured workouts, technical instruction, and an optional introduction to lead climbing.
Offered at: Avondale | Uptown | West Loop coming soon!
Signup during open enrollment or via email to pro-rate
email us!
youth@faclimbing.com
PRICING
| AVONDALE/UPTOWN PRICING (2-month Session) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class | Member | Non-Member |
| Spider Monkeys / Scramblers / Rock Warriors | $215 | $265 |
Stone Masters / Teen Climbing Club Stone Masters Lead | $275 +$95 | $345 +$95 |
Foundations (4 weeks) | $125 | $145 |
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Our ongoing classes are billed in 2-month cycles by opt-in. Enrolled students will receive an email each session to enroll into the next.
Beginning students in Grades 2-8 self-enroll in Foundations. Beginning students in PreK, K-1, or High School can sign up during open enrollment or pro-rate via email.
Current students are given priority enrollment for the 1st week of the opt-in window before enrollment opens to change requests & new students
CURRENT SESSION: Early Spring (March 2-May 3)
Early Spring Opt-In: April 13-19
Open Enrollment begins: April 20
MAKEUP CLASS CALENDAR: 1 makeup per session
AVONDALE ONLY:
Sunday, April 26th
Scramblers/Rock Warriors: 12:30-1:30pm
Stone Masters / Teen Climbing Club: 1:45-3:15pm
Thursday, April 30th
Scramblers/Rock Warriors: 5:30-6:30pm
Stone Masters/Teen Climbing Club: 6:45-8:15pm
Spider Monkeys: day pass
All classes: email youth@faclimbing.com to sign up
UPTOWN ONLY: email youth@faclimbing.com
Avondale Class Schedule
West Loop Youth Rec Coming Soon!
Ready to start now? Sign up for Rock Blocks!
Email us at youth@faclimbing.com so you’re the first to know when new classes drop!
PreK, K-1, Teens: Open Enrollment is currently closed
Ready to start now? Email us at youth@faclimbing.com to pro-rate into the session!
For West Loop specific inquiries, please email us at westloopyouth@faclimbing.com.