Climbing Classes & Clinics | Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Instruction

> CLIMBING CLASSES & CLINICS

The Doylestown Rock Gym offers a variety of classes from skills for beginner rock climbers through advanced climbing techniques. If you can’t commit to a multi-day class then check out our Belay Lessons or Monthly Climbing Clinics.

ADULT CLASSES

The Doylestown Rock Gym offers a variety of classes from skills for beginner adult rock climber through advanced climbing techniques. If you can’t commit to a multi-day class then check out our Belay Lessons or Monthly Climbing Clinics.

YOUTH CLASSES

Doylestown Rock Gym offers youth classes for rock climbers aged 2.5 years and up. If you have prior rock climbing experience or have participated in one of our other programs, then you may also be interested in our Youth Climbing Club, Advanced Climbing Club, or DRG Climbing Team programs.

MONTHLY CLIMBING CLINICS

The Doylestown Rock Gym offers monthly climbing clinics on a variety of topics. Topics include climbing technique, training tips, proper use of climbing equipment, climbing safety, and more. These monthly clinics are FREE with your DRG membership or $5 with a day pass or punch pass.

Clinics tagged “Gym to Crag” are designed to help climbers transition to the world of outdoor climbing and to introduce advanced skills. While substantive, these clinics may not be comprehensive to ensure a safe transition to outdoor climbing. Further instruction and practice may be necessary. Foundational skills are recommended but not required. We welcome any interested climbers to come to watch, listen, practice, and expand their knowledge base.

If you’re not finding the classes you’re looking for, have questions, or having challenges registering online, please call us at (215) 230-9085.

> FAQs

What kind of climbing classes do you offer?

We offer a wide range of classes for all ages and ability levels. Beginner climbers will focus on building a solid foundation of skills and technique. Experienced climbers will be able take those to the next level. We also offer private instruction if you don't want a group envirnoment.

What is the difference between classes and clinics?

Climbing classes are multi-day courses that focus on skill or climbing technique progression. Climbing clinics are a one-time course focusing on a single topic area designed to to boost your knowledge.

Do I have to pre-register for a class?

Yes, some classes fill up so we require pre-registration. Monthly clinics may offer a drop-in offer.

What do I need to bring to class?

WE provide all the climbing gear you need. you are welcome to bring your own but we will need to check it prior to use. Otherwise, just wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in and a refillable water bottle.

> WHAT CLIMBERS ARE SAYING...

					Great place to climb the staff are fun to talk to, very knowledgeable. For $25, first-time admission gets you unlimited climbs and 3 rope climbs in 2 hours. They have rental rates at $5 for climbing shoes, pretty good. Best value, I've been going here intermittently, and this place and its community is outstanding. If this is or is not your first time, this place will challenge you.  I bought what whay I needed to start at this gym. They have a vending machine and protein. They have chalk and equipment, now the chalk isn't the best, but it's better than nothing 🙃. They have climbing finger boards and route wall for the technical practice.  Now, I do feel obligated to say this, I am not being paid to write this review. I really do like this place, the staff and the community built around it. I've been going here and other gyms around for years now, and nothing comes close to this one. If you're in the area and you are trying to find a gym to climb, try it out.
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Uzi dore
10/18/2024
					Super awesome vibe! Definitely a community of climbers and not just a place to go climbing. These guys have been around for a while and it shows in the customer experience.
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David Godfrey
12/20/2023
					Nice gym. Very nicely set boulders and big wall routes for all skill levels. Nice staff, they are very nice and helpful when it comes to anything in the gym. One unique thing about this gym that sets it apart from others is it's addition of crack climbing into some problems, which is very nice to see. I will definitely be coming back!
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Steb
11/29/2023
					Incredible value for the money and great education and training for kids. Advanced walls and techniques for those who already know what they're doing and great tips and tricks for those learning and wanting to get better. My kids loved it and the entire experience was exhausting and got them very involved physically. Can't ask for more.
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David Thomas
10/25/2023
					Fantastic place with great staff. IF ONLY THEY HAD LONGER HOURS.   How about opening from 8am-11am, close for an hour and then open again from 12p-9p?  I’d be able to use the gym so much more.
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Jason Katz
8/17/2023
					My son has been going to DRG for over a year. It's a great environment. Everyone is very supportive of each other. My son enjoys their summer camps and is a member of their climbing team.
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Tim Henne
7/23/2023
					Great place! Thank you for the nice service.
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Rachael Chambers
5/30/2023
					Alex is the man with the hookup
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Steve Bincarousky
5/27/2023
					Parking is difficult at least on the weekends it is a smaller shared lot and the spaces are a little tight. This was our first time visiting and brought a group of 4 kids to try things out.  Everyone was very helpful and understanding,  and patient.  It's hard to keep the belaying workmen on for some of the kids while they're trying to boulder. There are marys to land on and people to help belaying.  When there's a large group or party there's a bit of a wait.  But that's too be expected.  Overall,  the kids had fun and the prices are reasonable.
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Jacquelyn Markovich
4/27/2023