Interested in a school field trip, scouting event, or other large group event at the Stronghold? Please write us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the expected group size and date you would like to climb, and we will let you know if we can accommodate you. Please note that we typically need at least four weeks' notice to schedule private classes and sessions.

Birthday Parties

While we believe climbing is a wonderful and transformative experience for kids, our climbing gym is not an appropriate setting for a children’s birthday party. A birthday party is a great time for kids to run and play and be silly, but our gym is not the best place for it. For example, kids naturally have a hard time resisting the urge to run across our padded flooring, directly under climbers who could fall on them. We love welcoming children to the world of climbing--especially through our recreational and competitive climbing teams--but we ask that this introduction not be in the form of a birthday party.

Supporting Equitable Access to Climbing

We are especially eager to support access to the gym for local school and non-profit community groups, at reduced or no cost. If you are a local teacher or community leader working with a group of people who might benefit from exposure to climbing, please let us know this in your email.