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Rock Wall Climbing
HOURS: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AGES: 4 and older.
FEE: Members’ Children: $5 per ½ hour
Make Big V Rocks your daycamp or daycare field trip destination this summer! For prices and details, please email stephaniez@bigvanilla.com
Scheduled School Closings for Anne Arundel County Schools Policy:
Minimum age to climb is 4 years old. Parents of children requiring hands-on climbing assistance must remain with their child while climbing. Appropriate attire (gym clothes) and closed toe footwear required, specifically climbing shoes or sneakers. Groups of 5 or more climbers must call in advance to ensure proper staffing requirements. A complete list of rules and regulations is available at the Rock Wall.
Rock Wall and Beyond
Rock climbing is an excellent choice of an alternate form of exercise and activity for kids who are looking for something different! This 2-day series is a unique experience for kids who will be challenged physically and mentally. With a focus on indoor rock climbing, additional physical and mental challenges will be introduced through a variety of fitness activities, games, and group challenges. Help your child gain better problem-solving skills, gain more confidence, increase their self-esteem, and strengthen their team-building skills. This class will really give children something new to talk about at the dinner table! All climbing gear is provided with the exception of climbing shoes. Sneakers and gym attire required. Bottled water recommended.
Rock Wall Certification
Would you like to learn about rock climbing and be able to climb during non-staffed Rock Wall hours? Learn how to tie knots, manually belay, use the automatic belays, basic climbing skills and more. Participants must pass belay test to complete certification. Each class is 3 hours long and includes harness, helmet, and belay device. Participants must register in advance at the Registration Desk or by calling 410-544-2525.
Women Rock!
Discover your strengths! Conquer your fears! Challenge yourself and connect with other women. This 2-hour program will help you tap into your mental and physical strengths on the Rock Wall and in life.
Rockin’ Together: Women Rock for Mothers and Daughters
Moms and daughters are busy. Finding quality time to connect can be a challenge. Instead of the usual shopping and dining routine, try a unique, exciting and physical way to connect with each other in addition to other mother/daughter teams. Rockin' Together combines the skills of Executive Coach & MSW Suzette Langley and one of Big Vanilla’s trained female Rock Wall Instructors to provide an evening of fun that encourages the discovery of mental and physical strength, conquering fears, and overcoming challenges. Mothers and daughters will see each other in a new light and learn how the Rock Wall is a metaphor for life and life’s challenges. All climbing gear is provided with the exception of climbing shoes. Sneakers and gym attire required. Bottled water recommended.
Cliff Hanging with Dad: A Rock Climbing Adventure for Fathers and Sons
Fathers and sons are busy and often have little time for “just the guys”. Instead of the usual routine of video games and eating out, try a unique, exciting, and physical way to connect with each another in addition to other father/son teams. Cliff Hanging with Dad combines indoor rock climbing along with other challenging activities for an evening of fun that encourages the discovery of mental and physical strength, conquering fears, and overcoming challenges. Fathers and sons will create new memories that last a lifetime in this one-of-a-kind program! All climbing gear is provided with the exception of climbing shoes. Sneakers and gym attire required. Bottled water recommended. Fee includes optional belay certification for the parent to allow for manually belaying your own child – this will really enhance this experience! Belay certification class and test must be complete in advance. Classes are available every Monday night from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Private Rock Climbing Lessons
Are you or someone you know a novice climber looking for more in-depth climbing instruction? Private lessons will give you the ability to work one-on-one with an instructor to gain knowledge of various techniques to reach your climbing goals. Climbing shoes are not required but recommended. Harness and helmet provided.
Rock Climbing Punch Card
Give someone 12 half-hour visits to the Rock Wall for the price of 10 half-hour visits. Saves time and money! Available for club members only. What a great way to reward your child for academic achievements, personal milestones, reinforcing positive behavior, and more! Purchase at the Front Desk. Available for use during staffed Rock Wall hours only.
Parties & Group Events
The Rock Wall is available for birthday parties, private parties and group events, including Scout Troops, Sports Teams, Youth Groups, Church Groups, daycamps, daycares, or any group wishing to reserve our Rock Wall. For more information on our Birthday Parties, please contact us at 410-544-2525 or click here for more information.
"Women do rock...especially with Suzette and Kate at the helm. I
re-discovered the positive aspects about myself through simply
challenging myself to try something new. Suzette really helped us to
uncover how each one of us approaches life and how we can improve on it.
The other women there were all so supportive, it brought out everyone's
true colors
I highly recommend this fun and wonderful event to everyone!"
Paige Stanton
"Several words come to mind: awesome, exhilarating, challenging, takes your breath away, character building. I had never tried anything like this before. The experience allowed me to see how I handle new and unfamiliar challenges. While it was a bit scary, reaching the top was fulfilling. I would highly recommend it, as long as you have a strong heart."
Patt Haun
"Although I was a bit reluctant to sign up for this event because I have
always lacked strength in my upper arms (never was able to climb the
rope in gymnastics in high school) I am so glad that I did make the
effort to climb the rock wall at Big Vanilla recently. I probably was
the oldest in the group and took the longest amount of time to climb.
However, the group kept cheering me on and encouraging me and giving me
advice which foot to place in which direction. I almost reached the top
and then I "ran out of steam" and struggled. I almost gave up. However,
I rarely if ever give up on anything I start in life. So I stepped down
one peg with both my left and right feet and tried a different approach
and I MADE IT TO THE TOP!!!! However, I did not really like the view
from up that high so I said, "Take my picture and then get me down from
here, please." The first thing I did upon reaching the floor was go to
my purse and get my cell phone and call my son--he works out on a
regular basis at a gym and was really not surprised that I accomplished
my goal. My husband was the next person I called as he was very encouraging.
The days to follow changed--I now feel I can do anything I attempt to do
in life. It is all in my mind and how I allow my brain to talk to
myself. Thanks so much for this awesome experience!"
Carolyn Smith
"I loved "Women Who Rock". Meeting other women and learning how they overcome challenges was great. And all the cheering and support helps you to get to the top of the mountain!" Jennifer Perry
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Big Vanilla Athletic Club offers the most amazing indoor rock climbing wall. We call it “Big V Rocks.” Our 40-foot wall caters to climbers of all levels; our wall is made up of 5 faces called Avalanche, Cavern, Everest, Glacier, and Cliff — each one offering its own degree of difficulty to accommodate the varying skills of climbers. Big V Rocks invites climbers of all levels to enjoy year-round climbing in our temperature controlled facility. — Climb on!