Evanston Athletic Club offers adult, youth, and kids climbing classes, as well as private instruction and specialty clinics. Browse our ongoing classes and check back here for upcoming clinics.

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Adult Programs  Youth Programs  Kids Programs  Private Instruction  Specialty Clinics   Refund Policy

NOTE: All classes and private lessons include climbing gear. Classes and multiple private lesson include EAC certification fee at no extra charge.

MISSED CLASSES: Class participants are expected to make their scheduled classes. That said, class participants can climb during “Safety Refresher” times to get additional instruction. Gear rental fees apply at these times and non-members must still pay club guest fees. Participants may arrange an individual make-up session through the climbing wall manager for missed classes for a fee of $25 per session.

Adult Programs
Adult Beginner (16&Up)
This course teaches basic rope and belaying skills, as well as basic movement techniques. This 6-hour class is offered as four 90-minute sessions or two 3-hour sessions.

Sundays 5:00 - 6:30pm
Session Start Dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1*, May 6, Jun 3
*no class Apr 8

Monday 6:00 - 7:30pm
Session Start Dates: Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2, Apr 30, Jun 4

Adult Beginner Accelerated (16 & Up)
This class meets the first and second Wednesday of each and every month.
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30pm

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Youth Programs
Youth Beginner (10–15)
This class is ongoing/rolling enrollment and students may start on any Thursday or Saturday and climb for 4 consecutive weeks. Students who are certified may join the league on a monthly basis and climb 1 or 2 days a week.
Wednesday: 4:00-5:30pm for 4 weeks
Friday: 4:00–5:30pm for 4 weeks
Saturday: 3:15–4:45pm for 4 weeks

Youth League (10–15)
The youth league will provide on-going climbing opportunity and instruction to kids age 10–16 who are EAC certified climbers. Thefocus will be on fun, safety and technique.
Wednesday: 4:00-5:30pm
Friday: 4:00-5:30pm
Saturday: 3:15–4:45pm

Youth Team (10-17)
Join our Midwestern Regional Championship climbing team or the 2011 season. Contact Climbing Programs Director for more information.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Sundays: Variable, call for details

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Kids Programs
Kids I Beginner (5-9)
A high level of individual attention is provided focusing on technique. Additional skills such as climbing knots and belaying may be included based on the climbers skill level. Classes now have a 2:1 student to instructor ratio (4-week course).

Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm
Session start dates: Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2, Apr 30, Jun 4

Saturday: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Session start dates: Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Mar 31*, May 5, Jun 2
*no class Apr 7

Sunday 1:15- 2:15pm
Session start dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1*, May 6, Jun 3
*no class Apr 8

Kids II/League (5-9)
This class is designed for kids who have completed one or more Kids Classes. The class maintains the 2:1 ratio of students to instructors. Climbers will be given games and exercises to develop their skills according to their interests and abilities.

Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm
Session start dates: Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2, Apr 30, Jun 4

Saturday: 12:45 - 1:45pm
Session start dates: Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Mar 31*, May 5, Jun 3
*no class Apr 7

Sunday 1:15 - 2:15pm
Session start dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1*, May 6, Jun 4
*no class Apr 8

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Private Lessons
Private climbing wall instruction is available for all skill levels. EAC offers the following personal rock climbing options:

Private lesson for 1 person
Private lesson for 2 persons

Pricing
1:1 private $75/hour
2:1 private $110/hour 

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Specialty Clinics
Fill out form at the front desk or leave a message at ext. 233.

Clinics Offered

• Lead Climbing
• Intermediate Technique
• Adventure Racing
• Advanced Technique
• Family Climbing Class
• Bouldering 

REFUND POLICY: Participants may cancel their registration or transfer classes (if available) up to 1 week prior to the first scheduled meeting. After this time there are no refunds or transfers.

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