New Kids Climbing Camp at LPAC!  Get all the info here!

Click the links below for class descriptions, times and pricing.

Adult         Youth        Family Climb        Introductory Climb        Private Instruction       Clinics     

For additional pricing and policies, click here.
Check out the walls at Evanston Athletic Club and Lakeview Athletic Club.

Beginning Adult Rock Climb ( Ages 16 & UP)
This 6 hour course teaches basic rope and belaying skills, as well as the basic movement techniques. The goal of the class is to get each student certified on the LPAC wall so they can enjoy climbing at any time.
3 week session $100 for members $125 for non-members

Days and Times:
Tuesday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Start Dates: May 8th, May 29th, June 19th, July 10th, July 31st, Aug 21st, Sept 11th, Oct 2nd, Oct 23rd

Wednesday 7:00- 9:00pm
Start Dates: May 9th, May 30th, June 20th, July 18th, Aug 8th, Aug 29th, Sept 19th, Oct 10th

Sundays 4:30-6:30pm 
Start Dates: May 6th, June 3rd, June 24th, July 15th, Aug 5th, Aug 26th, Sept 23rd, Oct 14th

Lead Climb (ages 16& up)
This course is for certified climbers comfortable climbing 5.9.  The focus of this class i8s to get climbers certified to lead climb as well as going over strength and teqhnique training.
3 week course $75 for members $100 for non-members
Days and Times:
Sundays: 12:00-2:00pm
Start Dates: Jun 10

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Kids Class (ages 5-10)
This is our introductory course for kids new to climbing. Emphasis will be on movement and climbing technique as well as maximizing climbing time. The instructors will strive to make the climbers feel comfortable being on the wall, high off the ground.  Climbing knots and belaying may be included based on climber’s maturity, skill level and interest.
Saturdays 4:15 - 5:15
$100/month for members, $125/month for non-members minimum two month commitment
Pre-requisites: None
Fill out registration form at the customer service desk to join

Youth Beginner Class (ages 10-15)
A beginning climbing class for youth ages 10-15. This class will emphasize the skills needed to become a certified climber on the LVAC wall. Climbers will learn how to tie-in and belay as well as climbing movement and technique skills.
4 week class $100 for members, $125 for non-members
Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm
Start Dates: May 5th, June 9th, July 7th, Aug 4th, Sept 8th, Oct 6th
Pre-requisites: None
Register at the customer service desk

Youth League* (ages 10-15)
The youth league will provide on-going climbing opportunity and instruction to youth  age 10-15 who are LVAC –certified climbers. Instructors will take climbers through at their own pace to increase their climbing skills and strength.
Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm
$75/month for members, $100/month for non-members minimum two month commitment
Pre-requisites: Must be a certified climber at LVAC.
Register at the customer service desk

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Family Climb (ages 5 & up)
Children (ages 5 and older) may use the wall during family climb.  Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
Certified member's children: No charge if member belays
Non-certified member's children: $10/child
Non-members children: $35/child
Days and Times:
Saturdays 10:00-11:30am
Sundays 3:00-4:30pm
*No registration necessary

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Introductory Climb
All members and guests (who have a complimentary pass or who have purchased a day visit) can climb during this time for free. You will receive complimentary shoes and a harness, and you do not have to be a certified climber to climb during Introductory Climb. This is not a lesson, but simply an opportunity for you to try your skills at climbing. So come along, discover what climbing at LPAC is all about.

Introductory Climb Times:
Mon: 5-6
Tues: 5-6
Wed: 5-6
Thurs: 5-6
Fri: 11-2, 5-7
Sat. 11:30-12:30
Sun: 2-3

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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Private climbing instruction is available for all skill levels throughout the year.  Please contact the climbing manager to arrange a lesson here.
Pricing for Private Instruction
1 person $75/hour
2 person $110/hour
3 person $145/hour

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SPECIALTY CLINICS

Fill out form at the front desk or leave a message at ext. 432

Clinics offered:
Outdoor Preparation
Adventure Racing
Lead Climbing
Advanced Technique
Intermediate Technique
If there's a program you would like that you don't see, contact Keith at ext. 129
*All classes and private lessons include climbing gear.

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Additional Pricing and Policies

Shoe and Harness Rental
Shoe and harness rentals are $3 for either and $5 for both.

Certification Test
Certification fee is $20.00
The certification fee is included in the cost of all classes.

Inclement Weather Policy
LPAC climbing wall staff will determine when the wall will be closed due to inclement weather conditions. No classes will be held while it is raining. If a class is cancelled the class will continue at the same day and time for an extra week (or more if more classes are missed).

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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For more information, contact Keith Geraghty at ext. 432 or climbing@chicagoathleticclubs.com, or Jeremy Bloomfield, Director, at ext. 233

Check out the walls at our other locations:
Evanston Athletic Club
Lakeview Athletic Club