Climbing is a sport, a hobby, a lifestyle, and an incredibly fun and social way to get in shape! Climbing improves endurance, strength, and flexibility while also challenging your mind. Our 35-foot climbing walls and expansive bouldering area offer climbing routes for every skill level.
Our bouldering wall is a great place for beginners to try climbing. Bouldering is climbing without the use of ropes or a harness on a short wall, with large mats to catch your fall.
We offer top rope and lead climbing, where you wear a harness and climb with the help of a belayer to manage the ropes. We have five auto-belayers at ARC, which means you can clip in and climb independently if you don’t know how to belay, or are climbing on your own.
Whether you’re a beginner, an elite climber, or a fitness buff, you’ll fit right in at ARC!
If you’ve never climbed before, we recommend taking our Intro to Climbing Class. It’s a two-hour class, and you’ll learn the basic skills needed to start rope climbing: how to secure your harness, tie knots, complete your safety checks, and how to belay. After the class, use your new skills and climb until you can’t climb anymore!
New to this whole thing? We have climbing routes designed for every skill level! Try our bouldering wall, or use one of our auto-belays!
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and clean indoor shoes. You can rent the harness, climbing shoes, and chalk for $3.54. each, or $8.85 for the set.
All visitors to ARC are required to fill out a waiver. Click here to sign it digitally.
Get unlimited climbing and yoga with an all-access day pass for $17.70 ($14.60 student), or check out our punch cards and memberships.
You are welcome to drop-in to climb whenever we’re open!
ARC Start gives you unlimited access to the climbing gym and yoga classes for 30 days. This sweet deal also includes an Intro to Climbing class and any rental gear you need.
Learn MoreWant to take your climbing to the next level? Browse our selection of climbing courses and book online. Please note that all climbing courses at ARC are available for people ages 14 and up.
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This lesson will prepare you to independently and comfortably climb at our facility. One of our instructors will guide you through the basics of how to put on a harness, tie-in to the rope systems and safely belay your partner. This course now includes the cost of our ARC Start Membership, a 30-day all access climbing and yoga intro membership and includes all of your climbing rental gear.
The course will run about 2 hours with hands on-learning that will including climbing. You should budget extra time after the course to allow yourself practice what you have learned. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow us to process you through and get you setup to allow the classes to start on time.
Duration
2 hours
Cost
$50
Participants must be 14 years or older.
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This class provides technique instruction to new and experienced climbers looking to improve their climbing. The topics covered will allow you to immediately improve your climbing and you will walk away with a toolbox of climbing moves to apply on your own. Much of the time will be spent on the bouldering terrain without ropes to maximize the amount of time spend on the wall.
Duration
3 hours
Cost
$80
Prerequisites: Participants must be 14 years or older.
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Designed for those who have been climbing for a while and want to take their climbing to the next level. Not only will you learn more advanced techniques, but you will also be introduced to training suggestions to help you improve your overall fitness.
Duration
3 hours
Cost
$80
Prerequisites: Climb 5.8, Boulder V2.
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Learn to sport climb! This is an advanced two-part series for people who are pros with belaying and top-roping, and looking to take their climbing to the next level. The objectives of the course are to produce climbers who are competent with lead belay technique, clipping technique and practice, effectively catching a fall with a dynamic belay, effectively clipping under pressure, and more!
Duration
6 hours
Cost
$150
Prerequisites: Pre-requisites include manager approval, minimum six months of top-rope belay experience, ability to comfortably on-site 5.9.
RegisterPlease note: This is a course offering for advanced climbers. Booking times are customized as much as possible to meet your schedule, please contact for more info.
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The class will cover a range of climbing techniques, but will also focus more on one-on-one coaching technique for the participants, where strengths are identified and worked upon. You will be coached through a range of training exercises designed to develop the strength and power needed to push your climbing limits!
Prerequisites: Climb 5.10, Boulder V4. Participants must be 14 years or older.
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Duration
90 minutes
Cost
$100
At ARC, kids can learn the basics of climbing and yoga, while developing motor skills, flexibility, and self-confidence in a fun and supervised environment. We have weekend classes, evening classes, summer camps, a youth climbing team, and we also host birthday parties.
Kids climbing programs are designed for children aged 6 and up. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children must be 14 or over to belay the ropes on their own.
Coming Soon…
Child Minding July + August 2019 during WeekDay Yoga Classes Drop the kids off with us for some rock climbing while you keep your practice routine.
Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am-10:30am -Hatha
Tues/Thurs 12-12:45pm Hatha Express
Fri 12-12:45pm Power Express
After School Program Beginning Fall 2019! Register below or email info@arcclimbing.ca for more information.
ARC Summer Camp registration for the 2019 summer months is Open!
Kids at ARC ARC Adventure Camp (Ages 6-12)
ARC is the perfect place to spend your summer days! Sign up for a week of full-day summer camp and experience ARC through climbing, yoga, slacklining, outdoor games, arts and crafts, and be an ambassador for the environment through a community garden.
Time: 9am to 4pm
We will be adventuring off site by foot a couple times a week. We plan on frequenting local parks and taking the frisbee and slackline with us to spend as much time as we can outside before heading back to ARC to wrap up the day. Day campers will need comfortable clothes for climbing and playing, a water bottle, a lunch and snacks, sunscreen and a hat for outdoor activities, and a backpack to put it all in.
Here’s what a typical day in the ARC summer camp looks like:
9am: Get dropped off and straight into your harness! Start the morning off with a warm up game and some climbing.
10:30am: Snack break (outside)
10:45am: Yoga in the studio
11:30am: Art Attack – possible projects include deco-chalk, bracelets, gardening, painting pots, and making recycled plastic mats!
12pm: Lunch break
12:30pm: Afternoon Shaker – slacklining (walking the tightrope to work on those balance skills), walk to the park, yoga, frisbee, games, or another afternoon adventure
2:00pm: Snack break
2:15pm: Back on the wall to climb!
3:15pm: Art Attack continues…
4pm: Home time
Duration
1 weeks
Cost
$260 Early Bird Rate
Early Bird Price Extended to May 31st!!
Save 20% off additional siblings registered for the same week
Early drop-off is available from 8:30am, and late pick-up is available until 4:30pm at a cost of $10/instance and must be booked in advance. Please call ARC at (705) 222-8464 to book.
Kids at ARC ARC Basecamp (Ages 13-17)
Registration for Basecamp Open!
Join us for a fun week of intensive climbing inside and outside to develop and improve your climbing skills. Experienced instructors and guest teachers will provide instruction on techniques and offer novel training regimes to enhance your climbing. In addition to climbing, emphasis will be placed on facilitating team-building skills, peer support, and leadership. After learning the climbing safety principles early in the week, find your afternoons filled with nothing but sending. We will meet each day at ARC or outside at a local crag. Locations will vary by week according to weather and group size, but we will get outside at least once during the week!
Time: 12pm-4pm
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, comfortable clothes to climb in, and any climbing gear you have. The days we head outside you will want to dress for the weather, bring a camera to capture your sends, sunscreen, and a backpack to carry it all in.
Additional siblings receive a 20% discount.
Duration
1 weeks
Cost
$200 / %20 Siblings
The Teen Climbing initiative is only available as a full-week camp. Teens may register for one or more weeks of camp. This camp cannot be registered per day, as it is progressive in its instruction and requires the full week’s attendance.
Save 20% off additional siblings registered for the same week.
Kids at ARC ARC After-School Program
ARC After-School program is a way for children to stay busy after school until 5:30pm! Children are dropped off at the South End Library where our staff will be waiting for them. From there we will walk back to ARC for climbing, yoga games, and more!
Spots are open for Full and Part time (3-days per week) for September 2019!
Full Time Options available for registration online. Part Time and all other inquires can go directly to leah@arcclimbing.ca.
Duration
2 hours
Registration is monthly and can be purchased online for full time (5 days a week) and part time (3 days a week).
The following Schools are within the boundary of our location!
Algonquin PS
Holy Cross School
St. Denis School
EP Helene Gravel
R.L. Beattie PS
Marymount Academy
College Notre Dame
ES Sacre Coeur
EP MacDonald Cartier
Kids at ARC Kids Yoga – Drop in
In Kids Yoga (for ages 5-11), children will explore yoga through poses, creative play, mindfulness, connection, meditative techniques in a supportive group of their peers and a fun, safe environment. Kids Yoga is designed to embrace the mind-body connection and build awareness, self-esteem, and confidence. Older kids also have the opportunity to work toward leadership and self-expression through their yoga practice.
Drop in (day pass or punch pass) or included in ARC Studio membership + ARC Adventure Camp
Duration
45 minutes
Cost
Day Pass or Member
Temperature
unheated
Kids at ARC Weekend Warriors
Saturday mornings at 9:00 am, you can drop off your kids for a two-hour climbing session. We’ll provide staff to belay (manage the ropes), the harness and the climbing shoes (subject to availability of smaller sizes so we suggest bringing clean indoor gym shoes as a backup). Youth will learn some fundamentals and techniques of climbing and get to experience as much climbing as possible with our experienced and knowledgeable instructors. Preregistration and payment by the Thursday before the weekend is required to ensure we can staff the session appropriately.
SPECIAL! 4-pack of sessions: $120+tax, 20% off for additional siblings. (To book this option, please select your first Weekend Warriors session in the calendar, and upon your arrival, you’ll be set up with a scan card for your additional sessions!)
Duration
120 minutes
Cost
$35
Prerequisites: Open to kids 6 to 14 years old.
RegisterKids at ARC Youth Recreational Climbing – Lessons
Does your child love climbing? Can’t get enough of ARC but not sure what to do next? Sign them up for the ARC Youth Rec program!
This 7-week program option for youth ages 6 to 14 consists of weekly instruction-based climbing sessions where kids can learn the fundamentals and techniques of climbing under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Classes will feature a variety of games, drills, creative play, and open climbing time to develop specific skills. The program is incremental, ensuring that participants learn in every class and have time to master each skill.
Youth Rec Lessons Fall 2019 Dates;
#1 Tues Sept 17th Sat Sept 21st
#2 Tues Sept 24th Sat Sept 28th
#3 Tues Oct 1st Sat Oct 5th
#4 Tues Oct 8th Sat Oct 12th
#5 Tues oct 15th Sat oct 19th
#6 Tue oct 22nd Sat Oct 26th
#7 Tues Oct 29th Sat Nov 2nd
Save 20% off additional siblings registered for the same session.
Duration
90 minutes
Cost
$175
Kids at ARC Youth Rec Climbing Team Try Outs – Sept 18th
Think your child is ready to take their climbing up a notch? Do they want to compete in climbing competitions in the future? Well, you’re in luck because we are ready to host our next round of try outs for our Youth Rec Climbing Team!
Our Youth Rec Climbing Team is a program designed to ready your child for our Competitive Climbing Team.
Tryouts are FREE and will take place: Wednesday Sept 18th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Please preregister to participate. You can do so online, or at the front desk. Format of the tryouts TBD.
Come ready to climb and show us what you’ve got!
Any questions, contact info@arcclimbing
Cost
FREE
Kids at ARC Kids Night Out!
Drop off the kids, ages 5 and up and we’ll keep them entertained while you enjoy a night out without having to stress about the little ones. We’ll provide pizza, drinks, a movie and of course lots of climbing! Registration open to members and non-members so be sure to tell your friends!
Dinner & Climbing: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Movie: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Save 20% off additional siblings.
Cost
$45
Kids at ARC PA Day Camp (Half Day)
Make the best of your days off school! Inspired by our Weekend Warriors program, we are excited to offer this new PA Day program for youth. Climbers will have the chance to climb with ARC belay staff each morning, and there will also be a craft, activity or yoga offering climbers are invited to participate in!
Available Dates: April 8th, June 14th
Regular Day: 9am–12pm ($40)
Extended Day: 8:30am–1pm ($55)
Youth are welcomed to bring a water bottle and any small snacks they wish for the morning, as no food will be provided. Participants should come in comfortable clothing they can move around in, long hair must be tied back, and climbers are recommended to bring a pair of indoor shoes with non-marking soles.
Duration
3 hours
Cost
$40
Extended hours are available from 8:30am-1:00pm at a cost of $15.
For kids ages 6-14. Pre-registration is required. Save 20% off additional siblings.
Kids at ARC PA Day Camp (Full Day)
Sudbury’s Best P.A. Day Camp. Make the best of your days off school! Inspired by our Weekend Warriors program, we are excited to offer this new PA Day program for youth. Climbers will have the chance to climb with ARC belay staff each morning, and there will also be a craft, activity or yoga offering climbers are invited to participate in!
Available Dates: April 8th, June 14th
Regular Day: 9am–4pm ($75)
Extended Day: 8:30am–4:30pm ($85)
Youth are welcomed to bring a water bottle, lunch and any small snacks they wish for the morning, as no food will be provided. Participants should come in comfortable clothing they can move around in, long hair must be tied back, and climbers are recommended to bring a pair of indoor shoes with non-marking soles.
Duration
1 day
Cost
$75
Extended hours are available from 8:30am-4:30pm at a cost of $10/day.
For kids ages 6-14. Pre-registration is required. Save 20% off additional siblings.
Kids at ARC March Break Camp (Half Day)
Make the best of your week off school! Designed for kids aged 6-13, climbers will get to climb with the ARC Instructors each day, with yoga classes on Wednesday and Friday morning.
Dates: March 11-15, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price: $180/week OR $40/day (20% off sibling discount on full week)
Early drop-off (8:30am) is available at $10 per instance, and must be booked in advance to ensure staffing. Call us at 705 222 8464 as soon as possible after booking to arrange early drop-off or late pick-up.
Pre-registration is required. The following online registration is for the full week camp. If you’d like to register for individual days, please call in to book your March Break sessions of choice.
Duration
1 weeks
Cost
$180
Kids at ARC March Break Camp (Full Day)
Sudbury’s most exciting March Break Day Camp! Designed for kids aged 6-13, climbers will get to climb with the ARC Instructors each day, with yoga classes on Wednesday and Friday morning.
Dates: March 11-15, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price: $300/week OR $75/day (with 20% off sibling discount on full week)
Early drop-off (8:30am) is available at $10 per instance, and must be booked in advance to ensure staffing. Call us at 705 222 8464 as soon as possible after booking to arrange early drop-off or late pick-up.
Pre-registration is required. The following online registration is for the full week camp. If you’d like to register for individual days, please call in to book your March Break sessions of choice.
Duration
1 weeks
Cost
$300
Kids yoga at ARC is fun, energetic, and playful yoga practice designed for kids ages 5-11. Kids explore fundamental yoga poses and techniques while learning to foster a sense of happiness and peace within themselves.
Yoga for Kids! Kids Yoga – Drop in
In Kids Yoga (for ages 5-11), children will explore yoga through poses, creative play, mindfulness, connection, meditative techniques in a supportive group of their peers and a fun, safe environment. Kids Yoga is designed to embrace the mind-body connection and build awareness, self-esteem, and confidence. Older kids also have the opportunity to work toward leadership and self-expression through their yoga practice.
Drop in (day pass or punch pass) or included in ARC Studio membership + ARC Adventure Camp
Duration
45 minutes
Cost
Day Pass or Member
Temperature
unheated
Sudbury has great outdoor climbing spots, and we’re proud to offer courses of different levels to help get you outside.
Our first Pop-Up Outdoor Top-Roping sessions are officially on the calendar! Weather permitting we’ll be heading out at the start of May. See below for more info!
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Want to get out for a climb with the ARC team? Pop-up outdoor climbs are here! Nic will be taking care of all the anchors, so you can climb and belay your heart out! This is a great option for those who are belay-certified at ARC to explore climbing outdoors and gain outdoor top-roping experience this year!
Cost
$17.70
Please dress comfortably for climbing and for the weather. Participants are invited to bring their own harness and shoes. You can rent a harness and shoes from ARC. Helmets will be provided on site, or you are welcome to bring your own.
ARC offers a unique, challenging and most of all fun environment to host birthday parties, school groups, corporate events or any other group looking for an activity suitable for all fitness levels.
Our experienced staff will take care of everything to do with harness, ropes and equipment and allow our guests to enjoy climbing hassle-free.
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