Doylestown Rock Gym -- Adaptive Climbing for Special Needs

The DOYLESTOWN ROCK GYM recognizes that everyone should have the option to participate in rock climbing. Therefore, we spend a considerable amount of time making sure our facility can accommodate a wide range of ability levels whether it be for those that are new to climbing, seasoned climbers, families, kids, birthday party participants or those with special needs.

 

LIST OF CLASSES/PROGRAMS Please Note:

Benefits of Adaptive Rock Climbing

Adaptive Climbing Options

Case Study

Adaptive Climbing Programs

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  • Reservations are required for each class/program.
  • All classes/programs must be pre-paid prior to the start of class.
  • A minimum of 72-hour notice is needed for a complete refund.  Less notice will be given a credit.  No shows forfeit the cost of the class.
 
 

BENEFITS OF ADAPTIVE ROCK CLIMBING

We are not, and do not claim to be, therapists. However, studies show that rock climbing in general can be of benefit to anyone in a variety of ways. Here are some of those benefits:

  

  • Gross & Fine Motor Skills
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Flexibilit
  • Tactile Stimulation
  • Independent Thinking
  • Structured Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Improves self-esteem
  • Enhances confidence
  • Builds Trust

Article: Rock Climbing's therapeutic benefits for people with Autism and Asperger's

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ADAPTIVE CLIMBING OPTIONS

 Our goal is to empower every climber that visits the gym to reach their potential. Whether it be through staff engagement with climbers or conscience route setting, we put our climber's needs first. Just as we recognize that every climber is coming to us with a different ability level, we also recognize that those with special needs may need to approach rock climbing differently. As such, we have developed a variety of climbing activities to accommodate everyone. Below is a small sampling of these activities:

  • Flying Squirrel - Allows climber to be pulled into the air experiencing a floating sensation.

  • Crawl Tubes - Climber may enter and exit via climbing utilizing spacial awareness.

  • Mini-Zip - Climber rides the zip on a seated or harnessed apparatus practicing upright balance. May be used in combination with ball toss activites.

  • Wall Climbing - A variety of routes are set up for vertical movement which emphasize balance and coordination.

  • Challenge Course - Climber traverses a series of balance beams and cables above the ground.

** We possess speciality equipment for individuals with limited mobility in extremities as well as partial paralysis.

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CASE STUDY - Coming Soon

  

 

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Adaptive Climbing PROGRAMS

It is our hope that you can find a program that is best suited to your needs and ability level. All programs include:

  • All necessary climbing equipment, including specialty harnesses.

  • Program content specifically designed for you.

Option Program Fee
Class Integration

  • We offer a variety of classes for youth and adults that are open to the public.

  • We do not discourage joining an open class so long as it is the best choice for the climber and the curriculum.

  • Parents, therapists and aides are welcome to assist the climber if needed.

  • See classes for pricing.

  • If an additional DRG staff member is needed to assist then additional fees may apply.
Private Lesson

  • 1-hour lesson with a private instructor(s).

  • Pay as you go

  • Option to integrate lesson with other PT or OT goals.

 $30 per lesson
Punch Pass

  • 5-Hour punch pass broken into 30-minute increments.

  • Private instructor(s)

  • Provides flexibility based on individual's attention span, ability and strength.

  • Option to integrate lesson with other PT or OT goals.

 $125 per pass

 

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