Classic Rockers
Register online or by phone – 814 308-0230
We welcome all older adults
This 5-week program takes place during closed gym hours to build comfort and confidence in a private setting. In the final week, instructors will arrange a 6th session during open hours so participants can experience the gym environment and meet the community.
Class Objectives
Jenny Rank, Occupational Therapist (MSOT, OTR/L, CDP)
I knew from a young age that I wanted to work with older adults. I started volunteering in 3rd grade at a memory care facility. I eventually became an Occupational Therapist and now work at the Center of Geriatric Excellence at PSU.
It’s always been a dream of mine to create a rock climbing group for older adults—breaking down barriers and easing fears so more people can experience this incredible sport. Rock climbing has brought so much joy and community into my life—I’ve built lifelong friendships, met my spouse, and even got my 67-year-old mom climbing outdoors. My dream is realized with Classic Rockers, a perfect blend of my two passions: climbing and creating meaningful opportunities for older adults to engage, connect, and succeed.
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The Explorer Kit – The Ultimate Climbing Starter Package
Your all-in-one path from first climb to confident climber.
Discover Climbing
A 60-minute intro course to learn the basic skills of knot tying and holding the rope (belaying). This course is ages 14+ (younger climbers are welcome as “add-ons”).
Discover FUNdamentals
A 90-minute class to teach you the basics of how to climb. You will learn and practice basic body movement and tips and tricks to help you climb and get better faster.
Climb with an Instructor
90-minute hands-on session with a coach. You will build on the foundational skills you’ve already learned with personalized coaching to address your needs and questions.
Exclusive to the Explorer Kit.
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Discover – Helping Everyone Climb
Just starting? Learn foundational climbing skills.
Discover the indoor sport of rock climbing. In our Discover level classes you will learn foundational skills needed to navigate indoor climbing. We are here to help you through the first steps of your 5.Life journey.
Join our 45-minute course designed for ages 14+ (younger climbers can join as “add-ons”). Learn essential Top Rope climbing skills, including belaying. Walk-ins welcome—arrive 15 minutes early to check in and gear up. Bonus: Enjoy 2 weeks of FREE facility access after your class. Take your first step into climbing today!
Discover climbing FUNdamentals – Foundation, Understanding and Nurturing – in this 90-min community class. At the end you will have more confidence in climbing movement.
Develop Your Climbing
Improve your skills and climb harder.
Our Develop level of classes build upon the foundation of the Discover classes. They are more advanced and will help you improve your climbing skills and enjoy a broader range of routes in the climbing gym.
In this 2 session course, you will learn the proper lead belay techniques and best practices for clipping, rope management, and falling. Upon completing this class, you will be prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to earn your Legit tag.
Classes meet for 2, two-hour sessions.
Prerequisite: Top Rope Proficient by 5.Life | Climb 5.9
Develop techniques to bridge over the first major plateau in climbing. Participants will work on precision footwork, techniques for hand positions, and sequencing that allows for increased success.
Develop techniques to bridge over the first major plateaus in climbing. Participants will work on precision footwork, techniques for hand positions, and sequencing that allow for increased success and the ability to move to the next level.
Prerequisites: Top Rope belay certified and comfortable climbing 5.9/yellow top rope routes
In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of rappelling. This includes: how to set up a rappel, back up knots, risk management, and rappelling practice.
Clinics
Do you climb regularly and want to improve a specific skill?
Our clinics are designed to explore specific climbing skills and techniques and help every climber learn and improve. From flagging and smearing, to speed climbing, to enhancing your mental game – join our clinics and up your game.
Contact
814 308-0230
328 Discovery Drive
Boalsburg, PA 16827
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Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday & Thursday 12 -10PM
Wednesday & Friday 3-10PM
Saturday & Sunday 9AM – 6PM