The Schlossman YMCA is home to a 32' indoor climbing wall. Climbing provides a fun, full-body work out that combines precision, grace and strength. All open and family climb times are included in a YMCA membership. Climbing programs are listed below and provide youth and families with specialized training in a variety of climbing skills. For details on the climbing wall, please call 701.281.0126.
> Y Activities Schedule - Open and Family Climb Times
> Climbing Wall Waiver - Required for all climbers. If under 18 years, the waiver must be signed by a parent.
Climbing Camps : Ages 8 - 17
This camp offers participants the opportunity to learn climbing skills, climb basic routes and youth ages 12+ will have the opportunity to become belay certified. Camp will meet four days per session at the YMCA Climbing Wall. One day each camp week, a trip to the outdoor ropes challenge course at YMCA Camp Cormorant is planned.
On the day of the trip, please bring a sack lunch, towel, swimsuit and sunscreen. Trip Day Times: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Drop off and pick up at the Fercho YMCA for the trip to Camp Cormorant. A climbing wall waiver must be signed by a parent/guardian.
Location: Schlossman YMCA
Regularly Scheduled Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trip Day Time: 9:30 - 4:30 pm (Drop off and Pick up at Fercho Y)
July 8 - 12 | Trip: July 10
June 17 - 21 | Trip: June 19
July 22 - 26 | Trip: July 24
Members: $45.00
Non-members: $55.00
To Register Call: 701.293.9622 or Register Online
Climbing Clubs : Ages 8 - 17
Learn new climbing skills, techniques and climbing routes in one of our two climbing club levels.
Click the title for more details about the club levels.
Join us during the summer for Climbing Camp!! - Each week they go to YMCA Camp Cormorant to try they ropes coarse and climbing wall there!
Learn the Ropes : Ages 12 - 18
This program in the Schlossman YMCA climbing wall offers teens the opportunity to become belay certified, learn climbing skills, and climb basic routes.
Parent/Climber Class : All Ages
Parents will learn belaying and safety information while kids learn how to climb. Family cost includes one parent and one-two children. For more than two children, another parent/adult must register. Includes cost of belay certification, which allows parents to do the belaying for their children during any open or family climb time!
Vertical Mile Challenge : Ages 8 & Up
Who's ready to take on a challenge? Climb one mile in the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Climbing Wall and earn a t-shirt! Climbing can be done during any Open Climb. Record your climbs on the chart posted in the Climbing Wall as you go and see how far you can make it! Go at any pace and join whenever you want!
Check out the Climbing Wall Schedule to see when you can start climbing away!
Don't forget to check in at the Member Services Desk, first, to sign a waiver!
