Yes — 100% free for all eligible participants. Entry fees, climbing shoe rentals, chalk, and supervision are all covered by community grants and donations. You don't pay a cent.
Youth aged 13–17 in Waterloo Region who face financial, social, or cultural barriers to sport. This includes newcomer and refugee youth, low-income youth, racialized minority youth, and anyone who hasn't found their place in traditional team sports.
None at all. Sessions are designed for complete beginners. Certified staff at Grand River Rocks will guide you through everything from the ground up.
Nothing. Climbing shoes and chalk are included. Just show up in comfortable clothes you can move in — that's it.
Spots are limited and not guaranteed — we confirm on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll contact you by email or SMS within 3 days of your submission. If the nearest session is full, you can opt in for the following month.
You can attend more than once. When spots are limited, participants who have not attended before are prioritized. Sign-ups are otherwise confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes. Both waivers must be completed before the session: the GRR Waterloo Waiver and the Access2Climbing Waiver.
All sessions take place at Grand River Rocks — Waterloo, our partner gym and one of the region's best bouldering facilities.
Session 7 through 12 are planned. Registration is now open for Session 7 on October 29th. Follow @access2climbing for exact dates as they're announced.
Visit our Donate page for all the ways to help — GoFundMe, sponsoring a session, or becoming a community partner. You can also send an e-transfer directly to access2climbing@gmail.com.
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