Avondale
Block 37
Humboldt Park
Uptown
Peoria
Arlington Heights
FAOur mission: introduce kids to an empowering, rewarding, and lifelong sport that is just plain fun!
Climbing evokes a wonderful mix of physical, mental and emotional challenges making it the right environment for children to develop skills in problem-solving, self-reliance, discipline, teamwork, and character.
Our age-based, progressive program is designed to provide a structured approach for kids of all abilities. Our game-driven activities let us learn and grow all while having an absolute blast!
Our next session (Early Spring) starts on Monday, March 2nd
Last day to enroll is Thursday, February 27th. Sign up now!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Fun, skill-based curriculum keeps kids of all ability levels engaged and making progress- 8-week sessions (paid in two monthly, auto-billed installments on the 1st of each month)
- Student/teacher ratio:
- Ages 4-10: 4 to 1 ratio max.
- Ages 11 & up: 6 to 1 ratio max.
- Most newer climbers will begin in the standard age group/curriculum. Students with significant climbing experience will be evaluated by a Lead Instructor or Youth Coordinator and placed appropriately.
- At the end of each session (week 7 or 8), a progress report will be issued to the child and parent, and at that time it may be recommended that he/she move to an advanced version of his/her age group class.
Fun, skill-based curriculum keeps kids of all ability levels engaged and making progressPRICING
Sessions are billed in two installments on the first of each month of the session.
| MEMBERS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class Duration | Session Price | |
| 1 Hour | $99 | |
| 1.5 Hour | $139 | |
| NON-MEMBERS | ||
| Class Duration | Session Price | |
| 1 Hour | $129 | |
| 1.5 Hour | $169 | |
Discounts
Sibling Discount: 25% for each additional child after your first one.
Second class discount: 25% off additional classes after your first one.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Here are the upcoming 8-weeks sessions for 2019/2020.
| SESSION | START | END | ENROLL BY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 1/6 | 3/1 | Closed |
| Early Spring | 3/2 | 5/3 | 2/27 |
| Late Spring | 5/4 | 6/28 | 4/30 |
Ready to enroll? Click below for the full class schedule and booking information!
Here is our list of class offerings grouped by age. To see the full schedule of classes currently available, click “Enroll Your Child”.
Ages 4-5: Spider Monkeys
Ages 4-5: Spider MonkeysSpider Monkeys (ages 4-5) learn climbing without knowing they’re learning. Through a multitude of climbing and movement games, we build body awareness, balance, and confidence – all while having an absolute blast.
Spider Monkeys Schedule for Next Session:
Thur: 5:00 pm | Sat: 10:00 am
Ages 5-6: Scramblers
Ages 5-6: ScramblersScramblers (ages 5-6) engage in many forms of climbing in pursuit of their first “summit” of our rock walls while learning basic safety skills, footwork, and movement skills. Through student-centered games, we encourage each student to attempt climbs on terrain they might not otherwise try, and we strive to make their time on the wall instructive, satisfying, and a whole lot of fun.
Scramblers Schedule for Next Session:
Mon: 5:00 pm
Ages 7-10: Rock Warriors
Ages 7-10: Rock WarriorsRock Warriors (ages 7-10) engage in all styles of climbing to refine core movement skills, master intermediate footwork and begin to develop a fundamental understanding of the interaction between body position, gravity, and rock. We incorporate unique movement specific exercises to develop motor memory and an intuitive feeling for how to attack any combination of rock holds and positions.
Rock Warriors Schedule for Next Session:
Mon: 6:00 pm | Wed: 4:00pm | Sat: 11:00 am
Ages 11-16: Stone Masters
Ages 11-16: Stone MastersStone Masters (ages 11-13) continue building their climbing skill set by exploring more complex “specialty” moves, sequencing skills, advanced rope work, and strength training for climbing. Some Stone Masters may work toward our Team Prep series (or even a direct try-out for the competitive team). Several levels of Advanced Curriculum are available for returning Stone Masters, and will be applied individually, at the instructors discretion.
Stone Masters Schedule for Next Session:
Thu: 6:00pm | Sat: 12:00 pm
Ready to enroll your child? Click below for the full schedule and booking information.
Interested in climbing but unsure about our 8-week classes?
Try our Kids Rock Blocks, an hour-long drop-in session hosted by our fantastic instructors.
Questions? Don’t see the class you’re looking for? Email us at peoria@firstascentclimbing.com.
