Climbing toward stronger bodies, smarter minds, and bigger hearts.
Our mission: introduce kids to a lifelong sport that is empowering, rewarding, and just plain fun!
Climbing’s unique physical, mental and emotional challenges provide a wonderful opportunity for children to develop valuable life skills such as problem solving, self-reliance, discipline, teamwork, and character.
Our age-based, progressive program is designed to provide a structured, stair-step approach for kids of all abilities to become skilled and confident climbers.
Most newer climbers will begin in the standard age group/curriculum – see the Class Descriptions below. Students with significant climbing experience will be evaluated by a Lead Rec 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.
2020 SESSIONS
SESSION
START
END
Early Fall
9/14
10/25
Late Fall
10/26
12/20
Winter
1/4
2/28
PRICING
MEMBERS
Class Duration
Session Price
Billed in monthly installments of
1 Hour
$109
$54.50
1.5 Hour
$149
$74.50
NON-MEMBERS
Class Duration
Session Price
Billed in monthly installments of
1 Hour
$139
$69.50
1.5 Hour
$199
$99.50
*Monthly billing requires a full session commitment and a card on file.
Discounts
Sibling Discount: 25% for each additional child after first.
Second class discount: 25% on the additional class after the first.
Help your child build strength and confidence – and have a blast while doing it. Enroll today!
Here is our list of class offerings grouped by age. To see the full schedule of classes currently available, click “Enroll Your Child”.
Ages 6-8: Rock Hoppers
Rock Hoppers (ages 6-8) are ready to begin moving away from our vertical walls and on to steeper, more challenging terrain. We utilize fun games and competitions to emphasize the importance of footwork, sequencing (planning your next climbing move), and body positioning over pure strength as Rock Hoppers continue to work their hardest climbs yet.
Rock Hoppers Schedule for Next Session:
Currently not being offered
Ages 7-10: Rock Warriors
Rock 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:
Sat: 8:00am | 9:00am
Ages 11-16: Stone Masters
Stone 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:
Email youth@firstascentclimbing.com if interested in setting up a class
Ready to get started?
Click below to enroll now. We look forward to helping your child reach new heights!
Avondale
Block 37
Humboldt Park
Uptown
Peoria
Arlington Heights
FA
Climbing’s unique physical, mental and emotional challenges provide a wonderful opportunity for children to develop valuable life skills such as problem solving, self-reliance, discipline, teamwork, and character.
Fun, skill-based curriculum keeps kids of all ability levels engaged and making progress
Fun, skill-based curriculum keeps kids of all ability levels engaged and making progress
