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Rock climbing lessons

Rock climbing lessons

Our rock climbing lessons are inclusive, safe, fun and engaging. Climbing lessons are designed to build skills, abilities, and confidence for climbers of all levels.

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.

 

Fall registration dates

Due to repair closures and annual maintenance and cleaning, registration has been split into two waves. Facilities currently closed for repairs:

  • Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

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Wave 1: preview schedules

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Bob Bahan, Sir Winston Churchill and Canyon Meadows Aquatic Centres

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Canyon Meadows and Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic Centres

  • Wave 1 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in September.
  • Wave 2 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in October but could change based on reopening dates.
Registration on each date begins at:
 
  • 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

  • Rock climbing - kids

    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

  • Rock climbing & knots - kids

    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

  • Rock climbing & belay – kids, teens & adults

    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?

Learn how to set up an account, register for programs and find information on cancellations in the help section of Live and Play.

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