Get started with our Online Waiver, Bouldering General Orientation Form, Auto-Belay Form and get started climbing today! Do not complete Bouldering General Orientation or Auto-Belay forms until you are in our facility as they require staff initials.
Register your kids for climbing activities this summer! Get started by filling out a Mini-Camp Registration Form(TEMPORARILY POSTPONED).
Register Now while spots last! Classes offered after school & Saturday.
Every week, we offer these specials to get you climbing for less!
Requirement: Must be 15yrs. or older; No experience necessary
Includes: One Week Free Admission, plus Gear
Cost: $40.00
This class is designed for those who have had no prior climbing and/or belaying experience. Students will learn the basic skills to get them started climbing indoors on top-rope including gym etiquette, harness use, knot tying, commands, belaying and lowering. After completion of this class, students will be prepared for GSR's Top-Rope Certification Test.
Class Includes: Gear Rental, lesson, and pass to climb for the remainder of the day.
Class Schedule: Call for Scheduling
Class Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours, depending on number of students.
To reserve: Pre-payment is necessary to reserve your spot. We require 48 hour notice to cancel or to reschedule. Failure to do so will lead to a loss of program fee.
Student/Instructor ratio: 4 to 1.
Prerequisite: Must be Top Rope Certified
Adult Technique 101
This session focuses on techniques that allow you to move up the wall with the least amount of energy. You will be able to climb longer and harder and avoid forearm pump by using these skills.
Introduced during session 1 are: warming up, how to grip a hold, foot work, stemming, back stepping, mantle, flagging.
During the class the instructor will help each student perfect their technique and to avoid techniques that are not productive. This will avoid developing bad habits that are hard to correct. The instructor will share ways to train and avoid injuries.
Adult Technique 102
This session begins with a review of the first session followed by some easy climbs. During the climbs the instructor will observe the climbers to see which techniques need additional practive before introducing new techniques.
Techniques introduced during session 2 are: warming up, smearing, flagging, layback, hand smear, drop-knee, dyno, heal hook, how to attack overhangs.
During the rest of class time climbers will work on the weak link theory of training. This means identifying a technique that they do not do well and working on it.
Details: The classes are both 2 hours long from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and limited to six adults. You must be top rope certified and advanced registration is required.
Cost:
$25.00 per class for members, $35.00 per class for non-members
1 week cancellation policy, 2 person minimum to run class.
Call for reservations and dates of classes.
Prerequisite: Top rope certified, 1 year climbing experience, climbing 5.9+ in the gym.
Lead Belay Technique:Participants will learn, feeding out rope to climber, rope management, and how to give a dynamic belay.
Lead Climbing Technique:Participants will learn, movement around the rope, risk management, and proper clipping.
Class Schedule:
April dates available. Call for details.
Cost:
$68.00 for members
$78.00 for non-members
Requirements: For ages 5-18; No experience necessary
Participants will learn climbing technique, knot-tying, top-roping, bouldering, and climbing safety under the supervision of experienced GSR instructors. Classes are kept small to no more than four students per instructor. Classes are offered after school hours and on Saturday mornings. Classes are organized into 8-week sessions. Children can take classes one or two days a week. This is a great way to teach children how to climb in a fun and friendly environment, and promote physical fitness and problem solving. For more information or to register please call the gym or drop us an email at gardenstaterocks@gmail.com.
Cost: $176.00 / 8 week session plus $40.00 yearly registration fee
Garden State Rocks is once again offering our exciting and challenging Summer Mini-Camp for boys and girls ages 6-18.
The 9-week summer session will begin the week of June 29 and concludes August 24, 2020. Campers enroll for a minimum of 4 days over the 9-week period. These days can be consecutive or non-consecutive.
Camp hours are Monday through Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm (no early morning drop-offs). Each day will consist of 2 hours of climbing and 1/2 hour for lunch. All equipment will be supplied.
The Climbing Program focuses on proper equipment use, basic climbing techniques and safety while building strength, balance, flexibility, concentration and problem solving. Campers will gain experience in two styles of climbing (top rope and bouldering) utilizing the most innovative climbing structures in the Northeast. Garden State Rocks gym's professional staff conducts this highly instructional program.
Special Accommodations for Vacation Schedules. Campers may enroll for consecutive and non-consecutive weeks.
Registration will open soon!
