Every climber needs a belayer, someone to control the safety ropes while they climb. You need to be 14 years or older to learn to belay (see option III below), with exceptions made by prior arrangement and at the discretion of Rockville staff. Most group events and parties at Rockville include our staff doing all the belaying.

Most parents learn to belay for their kids (see Option II below) but we offer a variety of options to begin indoor rock climbing.

Option I: Private Belayer: Reservations Required

• Your own private belayer for an hour of climbing.
• 2 Climbers: $50  3 Climbers: $65  4 Climbers: $80  Reservations required.

Option II: Learn to belay

• Belay lesson for an adult to learn how to belay for kids: $15 
  
• Kids (12 and under) day pass and harness: $16

Option III: Intro to Climbing

For those 14 years old and older wanting to both climb and belay.

• Package: $37 
  Includes day pass for climbing, belay lesson, equipment rental, and second day pass for return visit. A $55 value.