Rock climbing lessons
Benefits of taking our rock climbing lessons
Climbing is a low-impact sport that provides a full-body workout to improve strength, coordination, and cardiovascular health. In our lessons you will:
- Build confidence.
- Improve problem solving skills.
- Develop mass and fine motor skills.
- Increase spatial awareness and reaction time.
- Learn teamwork and communication skills.
- Make new friends.
Winter registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of rock climbing lessons
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Through games and activities, kids will be introduced to basic top-rope and bouldering climbing techniques. All equipment is provided.
Age: 4 - 6 years
Prerequisite: None
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Kids will be introduced to top-rope climbing and bouldering while learning basic to moderate climbing techniques and knot tying. All equipment is provided.
Age: 7 - 9 years
Prerequisite: None
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Learn basic to advanced rock climbing, bouldering and belaying techniques. All equipment is provided.
Age: 10+
Prerequisite: None
About our rock climbing instructors
Our trained, competent and knowledgeable instructors build a relationship with your child and foster a safe emotional and physical environment.
All staff are Certified with SFA/CPR/AED Level C.
What are rock climbing lessons like?
Our curriculum teaches the fundamentals of rock climbing through games, activities and lessons. Participants practice safety, belaying and climbing skills while exploring the bouldering and top rope rock walls. Classes typically run 45 - 60 minutes.
You will be challenged without peer or instructor pressure, just encouragement.
Come prepared
Proper climbing attire must be worn. Please bring:
- Clean, indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outdoors.
- Athletic wear to allow for maximum movement.
- Closed top water bottle.
Where can I take lessons?
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Located in the southwest community of Palliser.
Address: 2000 Southland Dr. S.W.