September 2008

September 1, 2008-The NJ Rock Gym will be closed for Labor Day.

September 2, 2008-Youth Climbing Classes Begin.

September 10, 17, and 24th- Adult Technique Class.Click here for more info

September 12, 2008-Warrior Way Espresso Clinic, 6-10 PM with Arno Ilgner. Learn to focus attention during the climbing process, improve your commitment and climb more deliberately. Reservations required.

Ongoing Weekly Programs:

Kids' Climb - Belay & Technique Classes - Youth Climbing Classes - Pilates

       Bored with conventional workouts? Welcome to indoor rock climbing, an exciting alternative to stepping, spinning and pumping iron. Contrary to popular belief, climbing isn't just for elite athletes. Climbing increases endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance. And whatever your level of fitness or experience, climbing's fun.

       We offer instructional classes throughout the week for adults and children covering all aspects of the sport of rock climbing. Our goal is to provide families with a safe and friendly climbing environment while introducing children to the sport in a fun and exciting way. It also challenges and trains the more serious-minded climber with outstanding climbing routes.

       Top rope climbing is probably what pops into your head when you think of rock climbing. The climber ties in, while a person called the belayer controls the other end of the rope. With a reservation, we can set you up with a Staff Belayer, who will manage the ropes for up to four(4) people for an hour. If you want to learn to belay, we offer two-hour Belay Classes several times per week for ages 15 and up. You'll learn knots, commands, belaying and basic climbing technique. Included with the class is a one-week trial membership, entitling you to come back and practice your skills with all the gear included! If you need a partner, check out our Partner Page for listings.

       Not sure about heights, but intrigued by climbing? Bouldering may be the choice for you. Bouldering is where you climb to a moderate height protected by padding instead of ropes. It may look easy because of its modest height, but bouldering is an intense, powerful form of climbing that condenses the difficulty of an entire climb into a few hard moves. We are proud to say, The New Jersey Rock Gym has one of the best bouldering islands in the country.

       For kids, we offer instructional climbing lessons after school and on Saturdays with levels ranging from beginner to advanced and sponsor a National level competitive climbing team. Other climbing opportunities for youth include: birthday parties, scouting events and the Kids Climb program every Sunday.

Reservations are required to hire belayers for individual, group or private instruction. The New Jersey Rock Gym does not provide staff to belay or spot on a walk in basis.