HOMESCHOOL DAYS
Vertical Endeavors offers Homeschool Days to homeschool students and families! Indoor rock climbing is a great way to introduce your students to a unique experience in a controlled, professional environment. Vertical Endeavors offers a variety of experiential education opportunities where students can broaden their horizons, try a new activity, and step out of their comfort zones. The benefits of indoor rock climbing include promoting mental and physical health, improving self-esteem and self-confidence, encouraging teamwork and leadership, and developing problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
2011 Homeschool Schedule
- November 16
- December 21
2012 Homeschool Schedule*
- January 18
- February 15
- March 21
- April 18
- May 16
- June 20
- July 18
- August 15
- September 19
- October 17
- November 21
- December 19
Rates/Times
- $10/person*
- 1-3 p.m.
- Includes harness
NOTE: Pre-registration and payment must be made no later than the evening prior to the event; pre-registration is on a first come first service basis. Sessions often fill fast, so sign up early. 100 maximum participants. Ages 4 and up. Contact us to sign up: 630-836-0122.
*Beginning January, 2012 pre-registration and payment must be made no later than the evening prior to the event. This will ensure that we have adequate staff to work with all the climbers. There will be no exceptions to this policy! Payment can be made with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover. If you have not pre-registered and paid you will be considered climbing on a “walk-in” basis and the daily entrance fee and harness rental will apply. The daily entrance fee is $15.00 per climber, and the harness rental is $4.00.
Both students and parents are encouraged to sign up for a Basic Safety Lesson but it is not required to participate in Homeschool Days. This introductory lesson covers knot tying, belaying, rope management skills, the use of technical equipment, and climbing commands. An emphasis is placed on the skills needed to climb and belay in a controlled environment. Although belay skills can be learned by any individual who is ready to learn them, please keep in mind that you must be 14 or older to test out to belay at Vertical Endeavors.
Every participant, including climbers, chaperones, and spectators must complete a Vertical Endeavors Liability Waiver. Please double check each waiver to make sure it is complete. Anyone without a fully completed waiver will not be allowed to participate.
