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ADULT PROGRAMMING

ADULT PROGRAMMING

A NEW SPIN ON YOUR USUAL HANGOUTS

The Guelph Grotto is dedicated to offering climbing experiences for all skill levels. The Just Climb package is a great way to get into climbing, and is perfect for getting family or friends together - we handle the ropes, you do the climbing!
 
Our Date/Friend Night package offers a great tie-in with our neighbours and friends over at Royal City. Read on to find out more!

Grotto Fundamentals

Grotto Fundamentals

ADULT TECHNIQUE CLASSES

GROTTO FUNDAMENTALS

Grotto Fundamentals

Grotto Fundamentals

AGES 16+

Grotto Fundamentals is an intermediate adult bouldering technique course. It’s been designed for those who have been experimenting with climbing on their own and would like to learn new techniques to help break into the intermediate (blue/red) boulder range. Learning new techniques can help to break through plateaus and soar to the top of a problem more efficiently. 

This six-week course will cover a different topic each week, including footwork techniques, strategies to use different hand holds, techniques to coordinate your body to generate dynamic movement, and strategies to read and solve a boulder problem.

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Intro to Rock Climbing

Intro to Rock Climbing

BEGINNER ADULT TECHNIQUE CLASSES

INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING
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Intro to Rock Climbing

Intro to Rock Climbing

AGES 16+

Beginner Adult Technique classes are designed for those brand new to rock climbing. This six-week course will help you build comfort in the gym, learn climbing terminology, and begin to build climbing specific skills and strength. The majority of the course will be spent on the boulders, with some parts of the course practiced in the strength training area, on auto-belays, and on top rope routes. This course includes a top rope belay lesson. It is strongly recommended that you use climbing shoes for these sessions in order to get as much out of the sessions as possible.

​ADULT COMPETITIVE TEAM

ADULT COMPETITIVE TEAM

TAKE YOUR CLIMBING JOURNEY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

ADULT COMP TEAM

​ADULT COMPETITIVE TEAM

​ADULT COMPETITIVE TEAM

The Guelph Grotto's Competitive Stream is for those looking to take the next step in their climbing journey, and place even more intentionality around skill development and personal improvement.

Competitive Team Head Coach: Coach Jeremy

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JUST CLIMB

JUST CLIMB

JUST CLIMB

AN HOUR OF FUSS FREE CLIMBING

DATE NIGHT

DATE NIGHT

A WHOLE NEW APPROACH TO HANGING OUT

DATE NIGHT
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JUST CLIMB

JUST CLIMB

ALL AGES

The Guelph Grotto offers a variety of climbing experiences and lessons available for all skills levels. The Just Climb package is a great way to get into climbing, and is perfect for getting family and friends together - we handle the ropes, you do the climbing! If you're new to climbing and looking for a way to try it out before jumping in head-first, our Just Climb package is perfect for you. We'll pair you (and your friends, family, etc.!) up with a staff belayer, who will handle the ropes and offer you tips throughout an hour of climbing.
 
Our Just Climb packages can be booked privately or are available for larger groups, and are tailored by the instructors to meet the needs and experience of the participants. 

Harness rental included.

At least 72 hours notice needed to make a booking.

For bookings of 10+, please call for availability.

DATE NIGHT

DATE NIGHT

GROUPS OF 2

Tired of the old 'dinner and a movie' routine? Looking to inject something fresh and fun into your date night routine? The Guelph Grotto has you covered. 

Rock climbing is a great way to spend time with your partner (romantic or otherwise!), challenge yourself, and reach new heights!

Our date night package is an easy introduction to the sport if you've never tried it before. The session includes harness and shoe rentals, as well as an hour of climbing. Choose to have a staff belayer who can handle all of the belaying on our roped climbs, or boulder and auto-belay yourselves. Thanks to our neighbours and friends at Royal City Brewing Co. you can recoup from your climbing session with a refreshing brew (included, must be 19+ to book). 

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AERIAL SILKS

AERIAL SILKS

EXPERIENCE VERTICAL IN A WHOLE NEW WAY

AERIAL SILKS
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AERIAL SILKS

AERIAL SILKS

AGES 18+

Come hang upside-down in Aerial Silks at The Grotto.

We have a range of class levels designed for the complete beginner to the advanced aerial student. We’ll help you develop upper body and core strength, improve flexibility, and tap into your creativity - all while having fun in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Private, semi-private, or group events are available upon request. For more information, and to inquire about class availability, please contact silks@guelphgrotto.com or use the contact form below.

Looking for something else? Why not check our instruction page to dive into some of our more hands on, learning-focused offerings.

HOURS

Mon      11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tue        11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wed      11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thu       11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri         11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat*         8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun         9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

MEMBER MORNING HOURS

Mon - Fri     6:00 AM -  11:00 AM

SENSORY FRIENDLY

*Sat       8:00   AM - 10:00 AM

199 Victoria Road South
Guelph ON

The Guelph Grotto is situated on the territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Mississauga. Guelph’s colonial borders also hold history of the Haldimand Treaty of 1784, Treaty 3 of 1792, and Anishinaabe language. The Guelph Grotto profits and operates on land that we acknowledge and respect as Indigenous to what is currently Canada.

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