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Rock climbing is a full body sport that works the mind as well as the body. Five
Rivers MetroParks and our recreation department, Five Rivers Outdoors, have partnered
with both local climbing gyms and area parks to produce programs that help build
a climbing community in the Miami Valley.
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
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06/14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Intro to Climbing on Natural Rock
Getting outside on natural rock is a whole new experience from the indoor plastic! Come with us to John Bryan State Park and earn your belay certification while getting an introduction to climbing on real rock. Class will cover the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot tying, rope handling, communication and climbing safety. Being on natural rock, you will learn site selection, techniques, and potential hazards associated with climbing. Contact Five Rivers Outdoors for more information at 277-4374.
| Off Site | All ages | $50.00 |  |
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06/14
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Intro to Rappelling on Natural Rock
Time to hit the crag outdoors! This class will cover the basics of rappelling, rope handling, communication and rappelling safety. Learn how to belay a rappel and select a siteas well as about potential hazards associated with rappelling on natural rock. For more information or to register, call 277-4374.
| Off Site | All ages | $50.00 | |
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07/05
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Women's Intro to Rappelling Natural Rock
Time to hit the crag outdoors! This class will cover the basics of rappelling, rope handling, communication and safety. Learn how to belay a rappel and select a site as well as about potential hazards associated with rappelling on natural rock. Contact Five Rivers Outdoors for registration at 937-277-4374.
| Off Site | All ages | $50.00 | |
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08/15
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Climbing Adventure Teen Camp
Join Five Rivers Outdoors at Sycamore Trails Park in the City of Miamisburg for a day long camp for teens interested in the learning the basics of rock climbing. Teens will get an orientation to knots, commands, safety, equipment and technique on Five Rivers Outdoors 28' climbing wall. Then take a break from climbing and enjoy the rest of the evening at the Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center and participate in the Kayak Extravaganza. 'Get Out and Live' with Five Rivers Outdoors climbing in the City of Miamisburg.
| Off Site | 12Y-15Y | $20.00 | |
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Past Activities |
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The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 277-4374 to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Intro to Rock Climbing
Earn your belay certification while getting an introduction to rock climbing. Class
will cover the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot tying, rope handling, communication
and climbing safety
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Women's Intro to Climbing
A course for women, taught by women. Earn your belay certification while getting
an introduction to rock climbing. Class will cover the basics of belaying, harness
fitting, knot tying, rope handling, communication and climbing safety
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Anchor Building for Rock Climbing
Learn the fundamentals of building a solid climbing anchor. Discover which type
of anchor works best for different situations and set up top-rope climbing anchors
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Intro to Cimbing on Natural Rock
Time to hit the crag outdoors! Earn your belay certification while getting an introduction
to rock climbing. Class will cover the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot
tying, rope handling, communication and climbing safety. Also learn site selection,
techniques and potential hazards associated with climbing on natural rock.
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Intro to Rappelling
Learn to rappel! This class will cover the basics of rappelling, rope handling,
communication and safety. Also learn how to belay a rappel
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Intermediate Rappelling
Expand upon the basics of rappelling with added instruction on rope handling, communication
and rappelling safety. Also learn how to improvise rappels out of common climbing
gear, as well as how to set up anchors and ropes for a two-rope rappel.
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Intro to Rappelling on Natural Rock
Learn how to rappel outdoors! Topics include the basics of rappelling, rope handling,
communication and rappelling safety. Also learn how to belay a rappel and select
a site, as well as potential hazards associated with rappelling on natural rock
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Intro to Cimbing on Natural Rock
Time to hit the crag outdoors! Earn your belay certification while getting an introduction
to rock climbing. Class will cover the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot
tying, rope handling, communication and climbing safety. Also learn site selection,
techniques and potential hazards associated with climbing on natural rock.
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Intermediate Rappelling on Natural Rock
Hit the crag again to expand your knowledge of rappelling, rope handling and rappelling
safety. Participants will learn how to set and retrieve rappelling ropes, as well
as alternative and emergency rappelling methods, all with a focus on safety on natural
rock.
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Featured Park/Amenity
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The Five Rivers Outdoors' Portable Climbing Wall makes appearances at numerous public
events throughout the Miami Valley. Our wall offers an excellent opportunity for
anyone to try out this exciting and challenging sport.
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Partners
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Five Rivers Outdoors is excited to work with local outdoor specialty shops that
form the backbone of a thriving outdoor recreation community.
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Clubs |
The greater Dayton area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of outdoor
oriented clubs ready to help you Get Out & Live! Contact these clubs to find more
area residents interested in camping:
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