CLASSES | SCHEDULE | PERSONAL TRAINING
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?
Connect with chicago.cnf@brooklynboulders.
INTRO TO CLIMBING
60 minutes
Take the intimidation out of our bouldering walls. Coaching in a small-group setting with a 1:6 maximum ratio where you’ll be introduced to the foundations of climbing technique, how to navigate our walls, and meet new climbers. Includes gear.
You’ll Learn
- Get to the top of a boulder problem
- How to navigate the walls
- Get auto belay certified
- Climb on a top rope route with an instructor
Who Should Take It
All levels are welcome, but especially geared towards beginners with no experience. Our team can customize instruction based on individual skill sets.
Suggested Next Class
Learn the Ropes
Pricing
$49 Guests | $25 Members
Free for members within first 30 days of membership
LEARN THE ROPES
90 minutes
Before you get on a wall, you’ll need to learn the basics. Learning to belay will allow you to top rope and access more of the facility. This package includes a complimentary day pass to return for belay certification. Includes gear.
You’ll Learn
- How to properly fit yourself in a harness
- Tie correct knots
- Manage the rope for another climber (known as belaying)
- Basic climbing movement
- Risk management
Who Should Take It
Beginners who want basic rock climbing instruction, as well as anyone who needs to learn how to belay.
Suggested Next Class
Learn to Lead
Pricing
$79 Guests | $40 Members
Free for members within first 30 days of membership
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
Level Up V2-V3 will help you break the barriers and plateaus that many beginner climbers experience, and you’ll get to do it with other same-level climbers under the guidance of our expert instructors.
With a 1:6 instructor to student ratio, there will be ample small group and partner-based activities. You’ll get two 90-minute classes in two consecutive weeks — allowing for incremental skill development and practical application.
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
PERSONAL TRAINING
60 Minutes
You will be paired with the certified Personal Trainers that is most aligned with your goals. Our team is diverse in experience, from expert climbers to yogis, kettlebell and martial arts masters, and more. Climb harder, recover from or prevent injury, increase strength, push endurance or build power. Don’t let traditional notions of Personal Training stop you. Creating a goal oriented program will make you a better climber, a better you.
Who Should Take It
All who are wanting to achieve a fitness or climbing goal.
| SINGLE SESSION | $75 |
| 5 PACK | $329 |
| 10 PACK | $729 |
Get committed to your goals and save with a multi-pack or monthly autopay options for personal training. Inquire at the front desk.
FITNESS + MOBILITY EVALUATION
60 Minutes
The #BeastIndex is a fitness performance measure we use at Brooklyn Boulders to evaluate your holistic fitness level, understand your physical potential and prescribe a training regimen.
Who Should Take It
Anyone who wants to reach a fitness or personal performance goal – whether to be a better climber, prevent injury, or increase strength and flexibility.
Suggested Next Class
Personal Training
$0 – COMPLIMENTARY
LEARN TO LEAD
2 Classes, 3 Hours Per Class
Learn to Lead is a comprehensive and in-depth course on lead climbing for those looking to increase their knowledge and refine their skills. All required gear is provided for this class.
You’ll Learn
- Lead belaying and lead climbing skills and techniques
- Rope handling
- Risk management
- Falling
Who Should Take It
Those who can climb 5.9 or harder and are ready to learn how to lead climb. Climbers are recommended to first take Intro to Climbing if they are not fully knowledgeable in basic climbing 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.