Rock Climbing for Kids in NYC
We've built a Rock Climbing For Kids Guide to help NYC reach new heights! Climbing is a fun and unique kid-friendly sport to practice problem solving, all the while further developing mental and core physical strength. It also happens to be really satisfying to conquer! Here's a list of places around New York City that offer open gym or youth programs for kids at any level. Rock out for a day, or sign up for a weekly camp. You can even host a rock climbing birthday party, too. Either way, enjoy the view from the top!
Chelsea Piers Fitness Rock Climbing
Age: 10+
Cost: Open Climb is $70/climber
Manhattan Plaza Health Club Climbing Gym
Kelly R: Children are welcome to scale the climbing walls at MPHC, offering 5,000 square feet of climbing with frequently-changing routes. Kids must be accompanied by an adult familiar with bouldering safety. Private lessons are offered for all experience levels, and an adult and child (or just 2 kids) can participate together. Day passes are available for climbers who have completed an orientation.
Age: 4+
Cost: Day Passes are $15/child, $22/adult
Brooklyn Boulders
Visit Brooklyn Boulders, which boasts over 22,000 sq ft of walls (and ceilings!) to climb. This facility promotes problem solving and holistic learning through their youth programs, which are aimed at helping children develop their physical and mental health, while meeting new friends and learning new climbing techniques. Each class is taught by a CWI certified instructor where you will learn technical climbing skills, such as rope skills and risk management.
Age: 5+
Cost: $49/Single Day Adventure
Steep Rock Bouldering
Kelly R: Steep Rock is a bouldering facility, meaning no harnesses are used. Recreational and competitive teams are offered for kids, along with youth weekend classes and birthday parties.
Kids must be 5 years old to climb at Steep Rock East and 8 years old to climb at Steep Rock West.
Age: Must be 5 years old to climb at Steep Rock East & 8 years at Steep Rock West; Please read the Youth Policy for more information
Cost: $25/Day Pass, $50/class
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The Cliffs at LIC
Age: 6+
Cost: $30/Day Pass, memberships available
Aviator Sports and Events Center
Check out the Aviator Sports rock climbing wall offered at Aviator Sports & Events Center, a multi-sport and recreational facility. Challenge yourself and climb the 35 ft high wall at this facility and feel the sense of triumph and pride when you reach the top. Open climbing sessions are guided by an experienced staff member. Kids can experience the rock wall (and a variety of other activities) through after school programs and camps.
Age: 5+
Cost: Open Climb is $10.80/member, $12/non-member
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