WILMINGTON ROCK GYM

Only a can-do attitude and a willingness to try. We have all the equipment you need available at the gym.

Just about everyone who wants to may climb. We offer climbing options for everyone from toddlers on up. Our general rule of thumb is that if you can walk, you can climb! Please note that for our kids classes, such as Young Aspiring Climbers or our Summer Clinics, the minimum age is 6.

You must be 14 years old to belay at Wilmington Rock Gym. Never climbed before?? Check out our Family or Discover Climbing by clicking here. (No age restriction for these reservations, however we have found that in general ages 3-4 who can comfortably walk have a great time climbing.)

You'll just need to take a quick belay test in order to receive a belay card from Wilmington Rock Gym. The belay test is free. You don't need a reservation to take the belay test but if it's busy, you may have to wait a few minutes to take it. You must be 14 years old or older to belay at Wilmington Rock Gym.

That depends. If you have some climbing experience and do not need staff assistance, then no you do not need an appointment. If you are bouldering, you do not need a reservation. FYI, we do not have any auto belays. If you do not have a belayer, then you will need a reservation. Belayers must be 14 years old or older to belay at Wilmington Rock Gym. New to climbing or need a belayer? Check out our all inclusive reservations here.

No experience is necessary to enjoy indoor rock climbing! We'll be happy to help instruct you through a belay class, group climbing class, or one-on-one lessons. Reservations are required for any classes or lessons. You must be 14 years old or older to belay at Wilmington Rock Gym. If you've never climbed before, please check out our Family & Friends Climbing and/or Discover Climbing reservations here.

There is no minimum age to climb. All we ask is that you, as the legal guardian, are comfortable with them climbing. In general, we find kids ages 3-4 who can comfortably walk have a great time climbing. If enrolling your child(ren) in a class, the minimum age is 6. If interested, please click here for our Young Aspiring Climbers program. Please click here for our Summer Clinics. For the Intro to Top Rope (Belay Class) class, you must be 14 years old or older. Find information on our belay class here.

During the summer, we have Kid's Open Gym on most Wednesdays. Find more information here.

Unfortunately, we do not have autobelays. If you want to use the ropes, you will need a belayer. Belayers must be 14 years old or older. If you do not have a belayer, you will need a reservation. Please see our Discover Climbing or Family & Friends Climbing reservations here.

You are welcome to bring your own gear provided it is in good working order. We reserve the right to make this judgement. This includes climbing shoes, harness, belay device, chalk bag, etc.

Children under age 14 must be supervised by an adult. If climbing in a group, one adult must be present for every 6 underage climbers. All climbers under 18 must have a parent/guardian-signed waiver in order to climb with or without an adult present.

Everyone who enters the climbing area, including spectators, parents who are just belaying, photographers, etc must sign a visitor's agreement. Minors must have one signed by their parent or legal guardian. To read and download the visitor's agreement, click here.

No. Our visitor's agreements must be signed by the minor's parent or court-appointed legal guardian. To read and download the visitor's agreement, click here.

After passing a belay test and receiving your belay card, you are welcome to belay for your children or others for free assuming that you will not be climbing as well. Rental gear is not included for free. You must be 14 years old or older to belay at Wilmington Rock Gym.

We offer a Belay Your Kids class if you need to learn to belay for your children. You will need to sign up for this class in advance by visiting the gym or calling us at (910) 319-7209.

No. We offer a day rate, different membership options, or punch-cards. Click here for more information on pricing.

Belaying is taking the slack out of the rope as the climber ascends the wall. This means if the climber falls they will be caught by the belayer. If you are an experienced climber, or have experience belaying, and can pass a quick belay test you can get a belay card from Wilmington Rock Gym. Otherwise you must take a belay class and then pass our belay test. Belayers must be 14 years old or older to belay at Wilmington Rock Gym.

We offer a 2-hour class called "Intro to Top Roping" where you will learn to belay. You will learn how to properly put on your harness, tie a figure-eight-follow-through knot, and belay in a safe and secure manner by properly removing slack and supporting the climber safely. This class will prepare you to take the Top Rope Belay Test that will allow you to belay in the gym without staff supervision.

The minimum age to belay is 14.

Click here for details or to sign up.

No, we do not allow lead climbing.

Loose or stretchy comfortable pants or shorts are recommended. If wearing a baggy shirt, make sure it is long enough to tuck into your harness. Please wear longer socks. Ankle socks can slip into the shoe and cause blisters.

Yes, climbing shoes are required. We have them available for rent or purchase. Please see our Hours & Rates page for current rental prices.

We do not allow barefoot climbing. No one wants to use handholds and footholds that smell like sweaty feet, ya nasty!