Located in the Student Recreation Center. The Climbing Center features a 55 ft. pillar, 24 ft. instructional wall, a cave and a bouldering wall totaling 6,000 sq. ft. of climbing area.
Fees for Open Climbing:
(*Participants must have completed The Basics Clinic or pass a belay check)
- U of I Students & SRC pass holders: No Charge
- Daily Drop-in: $7.00
- Season Pass covering 4-months (non-student): $84.00 with tax + $10 card fee for non Vandal card holders
Basic Clinic
- U of I Students $7.00
- Non-Students: $12.00
Equipment Rental
- Harness & Belay Device: $3.00
- Shoes: $4.00
Climbing Programs
Participants must:
- Be 18 or older
- View Orientation Video (must view at climbing center)
- Complete an assumption of risk form
- Pass a belay test or attend a basics clinic
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Printable Release Form
The Basics Clinic
Acquire the basic skills you need to start climbing safely on the wall; equipment, knots, belaying and basic movment.
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When
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Fall/Spring: Tuesday 5 pm, Wednesday 1 pm, Thursday 7pm
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| Where |
SRC Climbing Center |
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Students = $7 Non-students = $12
(*Cost includes shoes, harness, and belay device) |
Youth Programs
Youth Open Climbing Program - (Fall/Spring: Saturday 9 - 2 pm, and all open times during university breaks)
All participants are required to attend a (one time) Youth Basics Clinic and parents or legal guardian must complete an assumption of risk form at the climbing center. Parents or legal guardians are invited to stay and watch or participate with their child. (must meet open climbing qualifications to participate) Children 13 years & under are designated as “Climber Only” and must be accompanied by a registered Climbing Center parent/guardian.
Participants must:
- Attend a Basics Clinic
- Have parents or guardian complete an assumption of risk form
- Printable Release Form (pdf)
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When
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Basic Clinic - 9:30 am
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SRC Climbimg Center |
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| Cost |
Youth First Time Package
(Daily fee, Basics Clinic, and Equipment) |
$7.00 |
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Parent / guardian First Time Package
(Daily fee, Basics Clinic, and Equipment) |
$7.00 |
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Daily Drop-in
(includes entry fee, shoes, harness, and belay device) |
$7.00 |
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Season Pass
(4 months) |
$84.00 |
Youth Basics Clinic:
Harnesses, knots, and belaying, the basic skills you need to start climbing on the climbing wall. $7, includes shoes, harness, and belay device.