• Our 23 foot rockwall, built by Solidrock in 1998, has 12 belay stations, over 2,000 artificial holds and
  countless "natural" features for beginners to learn to climb on and for seasoned climbers to test their
  skills.
• Our 12 foot bouldering wall, added in 2002, features many challenging problems. With routes ranging
  from vertical to horizontal, the bouldering wall has something to push climbers of all levels.

OPEN CLIMB HOURS
Monday - Thursday 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - CLOSED
Saturday & Sunday - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

FEES
Free for Facility Members with a YMCA Belay Certified partner to climb without staff assistance.
Belay fee - $6 per Facility Member per session for staff belay assistance. First visit free.
Free equipment rental: harness, helmet, shoes, belay device, chalk.

ADVENTURE CENTER RULES

• Signed waviers are required to climb or boulder. 
• If the climber is less than 18 year of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver. 
• Children under 13 must be supervised by a parent/guardian. 
• Must be 13 or older to belay. 
• Climbers under age 18 must wear a helmet. 
• When bouldering on the main wall, feet must not be more than 5 feet off the ground. 
• To prevent dust, only chalk balls are permitted in the climbing area. No loose chalk. 
• Appropriate shoes must be worn. No open toe shoes or bare feet. 
• Shirts must be worn at all times. 
• No one is permitted on the gymnastic equipment without direct supervision by YMCA staff. 
• No food, gum or drinks allowed in the climbing areas. 
• Respect other members and YMCA staff. 
• YMCA appropriate language must be used at all times. 
• No running allowed in the climbing area. 
• Have fun!

For any questions or comments, please contact Jay Dempsey at dempseyj at ymcarichmond dot org or 525-2774.

LADIES' NIGHT
(Free staff belay for any woman 18 years and older)

                  Dates:
                  Every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No need to register!  Just show up!

 PROGRAM CLASSES
Sign up for any of our clases online or at any YMCA of Greater Richmond membeship desk.

Belay Certification classes (ages 13+)
Learn how to belay, attach a harness, tie proper knots and understand belay techniques and terms of the sport. Must pass a written test and a practical test to become belay certified.

Dates:
Every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fees:
Facility Member - $20
Community Member - $30

Climbing 101: Beginner Climbing Class (4-week sessions)

Times:
Mondays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mondays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Fees:
Facility Member - $60
Community Member - $80

Adult Beginner Climb (ages 13 and up)
Climbing 201: Intermediate Class (4-week sessions) 

Times:
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  

Fees:
Facility Member - $60
Community Member - $80

In this four week program you will build upon the climbing skills you
have already learned. Your will focus on climbing with better technique
on all the walls surfaces. We will focus on foot and body positioning,
conserving energy and moving efficiently on slabs, vertical and overhangs. 
Adults (13 and over) will also refine your belay technique.

ROCKWALL BIRTHDAY PARTIES (AGES 6+)
This is one party your friends will remember! Celebrate your special day scaling our rockwall and playing age appropriate games. These two hour parties are offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The first hour is devoted to climbing and other activities and the second hour is for the party. Two belay staff dedicated to each party. Signed waivers are required (under 18, parent or legal guardian signature is required) to climb or boulder. A $50 non-refundable deposit reserves your birthday time slot.

Fees:
Facility Member - $145 for a party of 12
Community Member - $175 for a party of 12
(for 13-20 people add $10 per person)
Limit is 20 participants

Call 525-2774 to make your reservation.