CLASSES | SCHEDULE | PRIVATE COACHING
CLASSES
At Brooklyn Boulders Chicago we offer a variety of classes designed to improve your climbing knowledge and skills. At BKB, we can help you climb smarter and stronger.
All climbing classes are led by CWI Certified instructors who teach you climbing techniques, rope skills, knots, risk management, and other technical climbing skills. Our classes will engage your body and mind in problem solving, mental preparedness, strength, training, and more. Our team is qualified, experienced and trained to provide skills-based instruction to beginners or experts.
Fitness programming at Brooklyn Boulders Chicago is anything but conventional, utilizing a variety of training styles. We offer a full range of group exercise disciplines from yoga to bootcamps, parkour and personal training. Each of our facilities has a variety of strength training and cardio equipment, with a schedule of group exercise, special workshops, fitness-focused events and competitions.
Questions about programming or booking?
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INTRO TO CLIMBING
60 minutes
Coaching on the basics of climbing in a small-group setting with a maximum ratio of 1:6. Meet new climbers and receive expert advice on how to make tweaks and important corrections to your climbing technique. Includes gear.
What You’ll Learn
- How to build your skills
- Getting to the top of a climb
- Basic climbing knowledge
Who Should Take It
All levels are welcome, ages 14 and up. Our team can customize instruction based on individual skill sets.
Suggested Next Class
Learn the Ropes
Pricing
$49 Guests | $25 Members
LEARN THE ROPES
120 minutes
Before you get on a wall, you’ll need to learn the basics. This package includes a complimentary day pass to return for belay certification. Includes gear.
What You’ll Learn
- How to properly fit yourself in a harness
- Tying correct knots
- Managing the rope for another climber (known as belaying)
- Basic climbing movements
- Risk management
Who Should Take It
Beginners who want basic rock climbing instruction, as well as anyone who needs to learn how to belay. Ages 14 and up.
Suggested Next Class
Learn to Lead
Pricing
$79 Guests | $40 Members
GEAR RENTAL
Climbing Shoes $5
Climbing Harness (ropes/belays) $5
Chalk $2
Full gear $11
Yoga Mats Free
Towels Free
Equipment can be rented at the front desk upon arrival.
LEVEL UP V2 – V3
2 Classes, 90 Minutes Each
This class will help you break through the barriers and plateaus that many beginner climbers experience. Work on skills with other climbers of the same ability level under the guidance of our expert instructors.
With a 1:6 instructor to student ratio, there is ample small group and partner-based activities.
You’ll get two 90-minute classes across two consecutive weeks — allowing for incremental skill development and practical application.
What You’ll Learn
- How to identify and use directional holds
- Intermediate technique
- How to apply dynamic and static movements on different wall angles
- How to maintain physical balance and health while smashing grades
- How to project
Who Should Take It
This class is designed for climbers that are climbing V1 consistently and just breaking into V2.
Suggested Next Class
Personal Coaching / BKB Expeditions
Pricing
$129 Guests | $65 Members
CLIMB LIKE A GIRL | WORKSHOP SERIES
For V1-V3 Climbers
4 weeks, 8 sessions, 150 minutes each
*Includes a month of facility access and a complimentary Learn the Ropes class
This four-week, eight-session course is taught by women, for women. Train as a team to improve your technique, gain climbing power, improve endurance and learn how to cross-train to keep your body healthy. Each 150-minute session is progressive and carefully designed to holistically develop your abilities.
Climbers are invited to step up, support one another, and progress while helping build a stronger and more diverse female climbing community.
What You’ll Learn
- Climbing vocabulary + Basic movement + Footwork
- Steep climbing + Body position
- Basic rope techniques
- How to practice push-up and pull-up progressions
- How to work on-sight ability
- Mental toughness + How to challenge your boundaries
- Projecting techniques + Strategies
- How to build a strong core
Who Should Take It
This class is designed for climbers in the V1 to V3 range
Pricing
$299 Guests | $149 Members
LEARN TO LEAD
2 Classes, 3 Hours Per Class
Learn to Lead is a comprehensive, in-depth course on lead climbing for those looking to increase their knowledge and refine their rope skills. All required gear is provided for this class.
What You’ll Learn
- Lead belaying and rope management
- Lead climbing skills and techniques
- How to rest while on-route
- Risk management practices
- Mental toughness through taking falls
Who Should Take It
Those who can climb 5.9 or harder and are ready to learn lead climbing. Climbers are recommended to first take Intro to Climbing if they are not fully knowledgeable in basic techniques.
Suggested Next Class
Ongoing Sessions and/or Personal Training
Pricing
$149 Guests | $75 Members
Members receive a discounted rate on all classes, please purchase at Brooklyn Boulders Chicago.