Who: Individuals 14+ beginning their climbing journey or returning from an extended break.
What: A class designed to introduce beginner-level climbers to basic guidance on concepts like how to identify routes, move on the wall, and best falling practices from a height.
Why: Get introduced to or reacquainted with climbing at the most basic level.
Mondays or Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday, 6- 7 pm
60 min session
1:5 instructor-to-student ratio
Rental shoes included
Who: Individuals 14+ who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of climbing and improve their skills.
What: A class designed to reinforce concepts and techniques learned (either from First Steps or from previous experience climbing), offering more guidance for things like finding a project, building a climbing routine, and learning climbing terminology/lingo.
Why: Get over a plateau and make progress in climbing ability.
Mondays or Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm
90 min sessions
1:5 instructor-to-student ratio
Rental shoes included
Who: Individuals 14+ who understand general climbing concepts but are looking to improve their execution and find more consistent success on the wall.
What: A class designed to dive deeper into the technical aspects of climbing, offering greater guidance on how to assess strengths/weaknesses, successful/unsuccessful attempts, and when to apply specific techniques.
Why: Continuous improvement and understanding. Note: This class is designed to be taken multiple times as it is tailored to the individual climber looking to improve on specific techniques.
Tentative days/times
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
2 hr session
1:5 instructor-to-student ratio
Rental shoes included
Fridays at 5:30 pm
Sundays at 11 am
An introduction to climbing, inspiring adults and kids to work together. For pairs of one adult and one child (age 4+).
Partners learn essential climbing skills by playing with and off each other: take turns, watch, give feedback to your buddy, and play!
Topics: how to fall correctly, risk awareness, body awareness, boulder grading and reading, basic technique and etiquette.
This class is a prerequisite for attending our Family Fridays Climb Time.
Cost $35 per non-member participant. If you activate a membership same-day, we credit the cost of the class to your member account.
30 minutes class, then free climbing
1:4 instructor ratio for 2 adult-kid pairs
Rental shoes included
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When it comes to climbing education, we are here to help in any way we can. If our current offerings do not fit your schedule or serve your needs, we will work with you to find a tailored solution for your growth as a climber.
Please fill out this form with your instructional needs. Please give us about two weeks notice, so we can find adequate instructors. You can also email us at programs@halfmoonbouldering.com if you have additional questions.
For 1 person
For each additional person (up to 4 total)
Fridays 4:30 - 6:00pm
Drop-in time for alumni of our Family Bouldering class to climb together and socialize. Our floating instructor will give tips and encourage you to connect with other climbing families.
Prerequisites: Family Bouldering Class .
Free for Members. Not-yet Members, after taking the class, you can purchase a Family Fridays Punch Card (available at the Welcome Desk).
For group events, such as b-day parties, team-building fun, and after-hours gym rentals, please go here.