Activities  Climbing
Come in and experience the rush! Our indoor climbing facility offers group rentals for birthday parties, school activities, and family get togethers, just to name a few. We also offer Open Climbs for anyone to come in and brave our 26 foot high walls, as well as our 15 foot high ropes course. In addition, we have classes for all ages.
Climbing News
NEW CLIMBING PROGRAMS!
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts can complete steps towards different climbing badges and patches. Also new, Phy Ed Rock Climbing 101 - Any physical education or gym class can participate in this climbing lesson plan. Contact the YMCA for more details.
 fitness@oshkoshymca.org
Adult Climbing (Ages 18+)Here is a chance for adults that want a class for climbing! Adult Climbing mixes the basics with the advanced. In this class you will learn climbing equipment and safety as well as various climbing techniques. All participants will be certified to belay.
Advanced Youth & Teen ClimbingThis class teaches participants advanced climbing techniques, including lead climbing, route climbing, and belaying. Participants will be encouraged to challenge themselves in this class. The Youth & Teen Climbing Class is a pre-requisite.
Group/Family Climbing ClassLearn the basics of rock climbing in a laid back atmosphere, while friends and family members shout encouragement. Fifteen years old and above will be certified to belay. Class size is limited to three groups or families, and group/family size can not exceed five members for one fee.
Open Climb (Ages 4 & up)Never rock climbed before? Open Climb is the perfect opportunity for beginners and advanced climbers to experience our artificial rock surface. No experience is necessary. All Open Climbs are staffed with certified instructors to help you scale our 28-foot high walls, and navigate across our 18-foot high rope elements. Free to Oshkosh Members. $3 plus tax for AWAY members, those with a free pass or purchase a day pass. You can also climb only for $5 plus tax per person. Members can reserve an open climb spot 30 minute prior to open climb. CALL THE YMCA FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE OPEN CLIMB SCHEDULE as the schedule can change daily due to special events.
Personal Climbing InstructionPersonal climbing training consists of one-on-one training with experienced instructors. Lessons are based on participants' wants. Spend your time on the ground or the wall, learning the basics of climbing. Belay certification is also available upon request. Call to set up an appointment.
RentalsThe climbing facility offers group rentals - great for birthday parties, school functions, and team building exercises. Call the YMCA at 230-8439 to set up an appointment to rent our wall (no online registration – must check by calling).
Sport Climbing (Ages 10-15)Sport Climbing is targeted towards youth that have successfully completed a beginner's class. This class mixes a touch of adrenaline with a ton of fun as climber's experience the thrills associated with lead climbing while pushing themselves to the limit. This class takes place two days a week for a total of 12 classes.
Team BuildingThis is an outstanding activity to experience team building. The YMCA has created an activity that provides a team with an experience that is fun and functional. This activity utilizes our indoor climbing facility, as well as offering land-based programming to help team members work together, problem solve and get to know each other. Lunch is an additional option. Cost is $30 per participant for full day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and $15 per participant for half days (8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m.). Call 230-8439 for more information.
Youth & Teen Climbing ClassThis class targets basic climbing skills. Students will learn how to tie knots, use all of the safety equipment and try various rock climbing techniques.
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