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Climbing Wall - Classes

Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC)

13201 Lowell Blvd  Broomfield CO 80020

Melissa Kennington 303-460-6915


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All participants must sign a climbing wall waiver. Those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian signature. Withdraw policy for climbing classes: due to small class sizes refunds/credits are only given with at least 72 hours notice. Please be prompt or early for class. We start classes at the designated time.


Please see our
Climbing Wall Guidelines as well.

 

Climbing 101
This class is designed to get you comfortable with our Indoor Climbing Wall. We cover how to put a harness on, proper belay technique, climbing safety, knots, and rope handling. This class will prepare you to take the top rope belay certification test. All equipment is provided; please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. At the end of Climbing 101 you will be given a pass to come back and take your top rope belay certification test. Climbing 101 will be offered on Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m. (with the exception of holidays). Pre-registration is required. Max Number of Participants = 4
Age: 15 years and over Location: PDRC R/NR Fee: $20/$26

Climbing 102: Belay Refresher
A Belay Refresher is simply practicing belay skills that have already been learned. This will be a quick hour where we will provide feedback and some instruction in order to prepare you to take or retake the top rope belay certification test. We will offer Climbing 102 on Monday from 7 - 8 p.m. (with the exception of some holidays). Pre-registration is required. Prerequisite: Climbing 101/ prior certification/ belay experience. Max Number of Participants = 4
Age: 15 years and over Location: PDRC R/NR Fee: $10/$16

Climbing for Women
This class is just for the girls! You will learn everything from how to put on a harness to proper belay technique, as well as endurance building activities and effective movement skills. It’s also a great way to meet new people and find compatible climbing partners. For ages 15 years and over

48887 $56/$62  Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. March 1 - 22 PDRC
48888 $56/$62  Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. May 3 - 24 PDRC
48889 $56/$62 Thursday 7 - 9pm July 12 - August 2 PDRC


Movement Class
Feeling stuck? Frustrated with your endurance level? Do you want to start climbing with ease and grace? (Yes, of course you do) Our movement classes will provide you with a chance to learn effective climbing skills. We will watch you climb and give you one or two things to work on. This class is also a great way to meet compatible climbing partners! Please keep in mind class is set up to quickly assess individual climbing skills. Our Movement Class will be held on Sundays from 5 - 6 p.m. (with the exception of some holidays). Prerequisite: PDRC Top Rope Certification. Pre-registration is required. Max Number of Participants = 4
Age: 15 years and over Location: PDRC R/NR Fee: $15/$21

Learn to Lead
Are you climbing 5.9+ on a top rope? If so you might be ready to learn to lead climb. We will teach you the correct way to clip, climb, and belay. Lead climbing is quite different than top rope climbing and your top rope skills must be at their best. If you are not climbing 5.9’s solidly yet try attending a few of our movement classes and with a little practice you will be climbing 5.9’s in no time. Prerequisite: Top Rope certified climber & 5.9 climbing ability. Contact Melissa Kennington for class offerings at mkenning@broomfield.org.
Age: 18 years and over Location: PDRC Fee R/NR: $75/$81

Youth/Teen Climbing
All levels of climbing ability are welcome. Climbing builds confidence and self esteem. Our instructors will try to meet individual needs. Our classes cover everything from how to tie in and put on a harness, to learning proper and effective movement on the wall. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Space is limited. Register early or for continuous sessions.
7 - 8 year olds have a 2:1 ratio
9 - 11 and 12 - 14 year olds have a 3:1 ratio.

48911 $164/$170 Monday 4 - 5:30 p.m. March 5 - April 30 7 - 8 yrs  PDRC
48915 $147/$153 Monday 4 - 5:30 p.m. May 7 - June 25 7 - 8 yrs PDRC
48919 $110/$116 Monday 4 - 5:30 p.m. July 9 - August 13 7 - 8 yrs PDRC
48912 $112/$118  Tuesday 4 - 5:30 p.m. March 6 - April 24 9 - 11 yrs PDRC
48916 $126/$132 Tuesday 4 - 5:30 p.m. May 1 - June 26 9 - 11 yrs PDRC
48920 $84/$90 Tuesday 4 - 5:30 p.m. July 10 - August 14 9 - 11 yrs PDRC
48913 $112/$118 Wednesday 4 - 5:30 p.m. March 7 - April 25  12 - 14 yrs PDRC
48917 $126/$132 Wednesday 4 - 5:30 p.m. May 2 - June 27 12 - 14 yrs   PDRC
48921 $84/$90 Wednesday 4 - 5:30 p.m. July 11 - August 15 12 - 14 yrs  PDRC


Private Lessons
Please preregister for one of the designated times listed. If you sign up for a semi - private and no one else signs up, we can turn it into a private for an additional fee or cancel the meeting. If you are signing up and have a specific goal in mind for your lesson, please contact Melissa at mkenning@broomfield.org. Price is per person, per meeting.

Private
48923 - 48945 $45/51 Monday  3 - 4 p.m. March - August 3 & older PDRC
48970 - 48993 $25/$31  Monday 9 - 9:30 p.m. March - August 3 & older PDRC
48994 - 49016 $25/$31 Sunday 1 - 1:30 p.m. March - August 3 & older PDRC
49017 - 49040 $25/$31 Sunday 1:30 - 2 p.m. March - August  3 & older PDRC
Semi - Private Lessons (2 climbers max)
48946 - 48969 $25/$31 Monday 8 - 9 p.m. March - August 3 & older PDRC
49041 - 49063 $25/$31 Sunday 2 - 3 p.m. March - August 3 & older PDRC



Parent/Tot and Parent/Child Climbing
Children are natural born climbers, and climbing builds confidence and self esteem. Let us show you how to put your child on the wall safely. The first day of class is just for the adults in the group. While your little ones are at home the first day, you will be learning all about safety, gear, knots and how to belay. For the remainder of the session you and your child will interact together, having fun and learning to climb. We will provide a small snack during class for the children. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. For ages 3 - 8 years

49091  $72/$78 Saturday 10:30 - 12 p.m.  March 3 - 24 3 - 5 yrs PDRC
49092  $72/$78 Saturday 10:30 - 12 p.m. April 7 - 28 6 - 8 yrs PDRC
49093  $72/$78 Saturday 10:30 - 12 p.m. May 5 - 26   3 - 5 yrs PDRC
49094  $72/$78 Saturday 10:30 - 12 p.m. June 2 - 23 6 - 8 yrs PDRC
49095  $72/$78 Saturday 10:30 - 12 p.m. July 7 - 28 3 - 5 yrs PDRC

 

 

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