Rock Climbing

Discover Rock Climbing at the Downtown YMCA! Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport that will challenge your strength, endurance and balance. Our climbing wall offers a variety of routes to challenge beginner and experienced climbers alike. Open Climb is available to Members and the Public, while Members can benefit from a variety of climbing classes that will help them gain confidence on the wall.

See our schedule for class dates and times and Open Climb times.

Learn to Climb

Kinder Climb


Downtown YMCA | Ages 3 to 6

Encourage your preschooler to climb to new heights! An introductory wall climbing class with emphasis on climbing safety and basic techniques.

Learn the Ropes Level’s 1, 2, 3

(This class is not currently being offered) 


Downtown YMCA | Ages 7 to 13 

This introductory course teaches basics such as proper equipment use, knot tying, safety, and climbing techniques.

Climb-On Level’s 1, 2, 3  

(This class is not currently being offered) 

Downtown YMCA | Ages 9 to 15  

Grow confidence and develop your skills as an indoor climber by tackling a variety of routes. Challenge yourself and develop your skills.

*Completion of Learn the Ropes Level’s 1, 2, 3 is required.

Open Climb

Just want to climb? Register for Open Climb and have a blast challenging yourself on the wall. One of our friendly staff will be happy to belay you up and down!

Boulder/Climbing Class


Downtown YMCA | Ages 13+

Join instructor Arianna for an hour of bouldering and/or climbing every Tuesday. Whether you’re looking for some hands on instruction, or just want some pointers, Arianna is happy to work with you where you are at. Each week we alternate between bouldering and climbing so you can test yourself in both of these fun sports.

*Registration is required.

Day Rates

Just want to drop in? No problem! Visit the Downtown Branch to purchase a Day Pass and have a blast on the climbing wall.

Please note that in order to purchase a day pass, valid government ID is required.

Adult - Day Pass $10.50
Youth - Day Pass (0-17) $6.30
Family - Day Pass $21.00