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

Adult 
Beginning Adult  
Intermediate Adult  
Climb Fit
Adult League
Strength Training for Climbing

Youth
Kids I
Kids II
Youth Beginner
Youth League
Jr. Climbing Team
Climbing Team

Family Climb
Introductory Climb
Private Instruction
Specialty Clinics
Additional Pricing and Policies

For climbing classes at the Evanston and Lincoln Park Athletic Clubs, click here.

BEGINNING ADULT ROCK CLIMB • AGES 16 & UP*
This 6 hour course teaches basic rope and belaying skills, as well as basic movement techniques. The goal of the class is to get each student certified on the LVAC wall so they can enjoy climbing at any time.
3 week course $100 for members $125 for non-members
Days and Times:
Saturdays: 4:30-6:30 pm 
Start Dates: Apr 21st, May 12th (no class May 24th), June 9th, June 30th, July 21st, Aug 11th, Sept 8th, Sept 29th, Oct 20th, Nov 10th (no class Nov 24th), Dec 8th

Sundays: 3:30-5:30 pm & 5:30 to 7:30pm
Start Dates: Apr 29th, May 20th, Jun 17th, July 8th, July 29th, Aug 19th (no class Sept 2nd), Sept 16th, Oct 7th, Oct 28th, Nov 18th (no class Nov 25th), Dec 9th

Tuesdays: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Start Dates: Apr 24th, May 15th, Jun 5th, June 26th, July 17th, Aug 7th, Aug 28th, Sept 18th, Oct 9th, Oct 30th, Nov 20th

Wednesdays: 7:00-9:00pm 
Start Dates: Apr 25th, May 16th, Jun 6th, June 27th (no class July 4th), July 25th, Aug 15th, Sept 5th, Sept 26th, Oct 17th, Nov 7th (no class Nov 21st), Dec 5th

To register just stop by or call LVAC at 773-529-2024.

Back to top

Intermediate Adult Rock Climb
This course is for certified climbers comfortable climbing 5.9.  The focus of this class is 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: Feb 5, Apr 15

Back to top

Climb Fit
A hybrid between personal training and climbing, Climb Fit is a monthly program designed to maximize your fitness potential while learning a new sport! Each week will be comprised of a 4 on 1 group personal training sessions and 1 ½ hours of climbing.
Climbing will be at LVAC on Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm
Group PT will be at LPAC on Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
$200/month
Members only, minimum two month commitment
Stop by the Customer Service Desk to register or contact Keith at climbing@lvaconline.com for more info.

Back to top

Adult League
The Adult league is an adult climbing team that metts anywhere from 1-3 times per week depending on participant's interest level.  Its purpose is to meet participants where they're at in their climbing development and maximize their potential. Team trips to climbing competitions and outdoor climbing areas will be scheduled based on team members' motivation.
Mondays 8:30-10:00pm
Wednesdays 8:30-10:00pm
Fridays 8:30-10:00pm
$50/month for 1x/wk, $90/month for 2x/wk, $125 for 3x/wk 
Members only, minimum two month commitment
Stop by the Customer Service Desk to register or contact Keith at climbing@lvaconline.com for more info.

Strength Training for Climbing

Group Personal training with exercises specifically picked for climbers. Emphasis will be on injury prevention, core, balance, and pull muscles.  Josh Palmet, certified personal trainer and climber will be running the group.
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm in the LPAC weight Room
4 person class limit
$120/month registration fee, $100 if registered in Adult League
Members only
E-mail climbing@lvaconline.com for more information on signing up

Back to top

Youth Climbing at the Lakeview Athletic Club
We strive to have a premier youth climbing program at the Lakeview Athletic Club. Whether your child has never climbed before or has been competing for years we have a program that’s the perfect fit!

Kids I*: Ages 5-9  
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 2:00-3:00pm
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Fridays 4:00-5:00pm
$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

Kids II*: Ages 5-9   
Pre-requisites: Climbers should have a working knowledge of the knots and belaying and be able to climb to the top of the wall. Kids I instructors will recommend for Kids II.
Kids II is for kids that are ready to take their climbing to the next level. The kids will have more time to climb and the instructors will increase the intensity of the climbing, challenging the climbers to push their limits.
Saturdays 3:00-4:30pm  
Mondays 4:00-5:30pm
$100/month for members, $125/month for non-members minimum two month commitment
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
Dates and times:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm
Start dates: Apr 24th, May 29th, June 26th, July 24th, Aug 21st, Sept 18th, Oct 16th, Nov 13th

Saturdays 3:00-4:30pm
Start Dates: Apr 28, Jun 2, June 30th, July 28th, Aug 25th (no class Sept 1st), Sept 29th, Oct 27th, Dec 1st
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.
Tuesdays 4-5:30pm
Saturdays 3:00-4:30pm
$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

Jr. Climbing Team: Ages 7-12   
The Jr. climbing team is for kids serious about their climbing and willing to put in the extra time to get better.  Climbers will have workouts tailored to meet their needs and will be consistently working on progressively harder goals. Advanced climbing technique will be introduced, and climbers will be encouraged to attend local climbing competitions with the senior team.
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm
$110/month with a year commitment, includes membership
Pre-requisites: Climbers should be comfortable with belaying and tying in, must go through an evaluation process with a team coach.
Please contact Keith @ x 432 or climbing@lvaconline.com for details on joining.

Climbing Team:  Ages 12-18 
The climbing team is the most advanced youth climbing level at LVAC, only for the highly motivated climber. The most intensive of the programs, the team trains 6.5 hours a week and customizes training around the USA Climbing bouldering and sport climbing seasons.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm, Sundays 10-12:30pm
$125/month with a year commitment, includes membership
Pre-requisites: Must be a certified climber at LVAC, must go through evaluation process with a team coach
Please contact Keith @ x 432 or climbing@lvaconline.com for details on joining.

*No refunds or make-ups.  Monthly program with 2 month minimum commitment.  Requires credit card on file. Register at the Customer Service Desk anytime. Due to space constraints, waitlist may be in place.

FAMILY CLIMB • AGES 5 AND OLDER
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
Saturdays 10:00-11:30am
Sundays 12:30-2:00pm
No registration necessary

Back to top

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 Complimentary 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 LVAC is all about.

Introductory Climb Times
Mon: 11-2, 6-7
Tues: 6-7
Wed: 6-7
Thurs: 6-7
Fri: 6-7
Sat: 11:30-12:30
Sun: 2:00-3:30

Back to top

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

Back to top

SPECIALITY CLINICS
Stop by the front desk to pick up a form on specialty clinics offered.

CLINICS OFFERED
Outdoor Preparation
Lead Climbing
Advanced Technique

If there’s a program you would like that you don’t see, contact Keith at ext. 432

Back to top

ADDITIONAL PRICING AND POLICIES

Shoe and Harness Rentals
Climbing wall equipment is complimentary at the wall. 

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.

Certification Test
Certification fee is $20.  Classes & multiple private lessons include the LVAC certification fee at no extra charge.

For more information, fill out the forms below, or contact Keith Geraghty at ext. 432

Back to top

Check out the walls at our other clubs!
Evanston Athletic Club
Lincoln Park Athletic Club