Indoor rock climbing is a great way to introduce your students to a unique experience in a controlled, professional environment. Vertical Endeavors offers a variety of experiential education opportunities where students can broaden their horizons, try a new activity, and step out of their comfort zones. The benefits of indoor rock climbing include promoting mental and physical health, improving self-esteem and self-confidence, encouraging teamwork and leadership, and developing problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
Cost per Child/Student: $10 (includes harness rental)
Cost per Adult/Educator: FREE for spectators/chaperones
Parent/Guardian Policy: Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. All children under 18 must have their parent or legal gaurdian sign a waiver form in order to enter the facility.
Event Contact Person: Mandy Ritenour
Event Contact Phone: 651-209-0644
Event Contact Email: Mandy [at] verticalendeavors [dot] com
Liability Waiver: Every participant, including climbers, chaperones, and spectators must complete a Vertical Endeavors Liability Waiver. Please double check each waiver to make sure it is complete. Anyone without a fully completed waiver will not be allowed to participate.
Basic Safety Lesson: Both students and parents are encouraged to sign up for a Basic Safety Lesson but it is not required to participate in Homeschool Days. This introductory lesson covers knot tying, belaying, rope management skills, the use of technical equipment, and climbing commands. An emphasis is placed on the skills needed to climb and belay in a controlled environment.
Although belay skills can be learned by any individual who is ready to learn them, please keep in mind that you must be 14 or older to test out to belay at Vertical Endeavors.
