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Delaware Rock Gym

Classes

Detailed descriptions of the classes we offer.

Reservations are recommended for Trial Climbs and Classes.

  1. Intro to Belaying

    $40

    Class pricing
    Length
    2 hours of instruction
    Schedule
    Sat & Sun at 11:00 AM, weekdays by appointment
    Minimum age
    14

    Intro to Belaying teaches how to top-rope belay, basic climbing knots, proper harness use, and climbing communication. The class includes 2 hours of instruction, climbing equipment for the day, and a Day Pass for the rest of the day. Plan to stay and climb after the class to make the most of the included Day Pass.

    This class is regularly held Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM, but classes may be scheduled during the week by appointment. Class size is limited and pre-registration is highly recommended. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Please call us to pre-register or to schedule a class for an alternate day.

  2. Intro to Sport Climbing

    $80

    Class pricing
    Length
    Two 2-hour sessions, two weeks apart
    Prerequisite
    Top-rope belay test passed here; comfortable on 5.9 top rope
    Minimum age
    14

    Intro to Sport Climbing covers the skills needed to sport climb in a climbing gym. This class covers lead belaying, lead climbing, clipping techniques, rope management, and more. The class is composed of two sessions; the sessions are two hours long and are held two weeks apart. Participants must attend both sessions consecutively. Please speak to a staff member regarding the next available class dates.

    Participants must be at least 14 years old, have passed the top-rope belay test here, and should be able to comfortably climb 5.9 on top rope.

  3. Indoor to Outdoor Sport Climbing

    $60

    Class pricing
    Length
    Approximately 3 hours of instruction
    Prerequisite
    Intro to Sport Climbing, or lead climb and lead belay test passed here
    Minimum age
    14

    Indoor to Outdoor Sport Climbing class is designed for sport climbers looking to transition from sport climbing indoors to outdoors. This class includes approximately 3 hours of instruction covering knowledge and skills needed to begin Sport climbing outdoors. Some topics covered are proper equipment usage and placement, various cleaning techniques, basic rappelling skills, and commands.

    Participants must be at least 14 years old, have taken our Intro to Sport Climbing class or have passed the lead climb and lead belay test with us.

For more detailed information on our climbing options, please refer to our Climbing Overview.

Signed Release Agreement

Any person who wants to climb, belay, or take a class at The Delaware Rock Gym must complete The Delaware Rock Gym Release Agreement. If the participant is under 18 then their parent or court-appointed legal guardian must sign our release agreement on their behalf.