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Rock and Rope Climbing Centre.

Indoor top-rope and bouldering gym in downtown Peterborough with day passes, day camps, and youth programs from age 6

01 — About

The brief.

Rock and Rope Climbing Centre is an indoor climbing gym at Unit 16, 280 Perry Street in Peterborough, Ontario, offering top rope and bouldering for drop-in climbers, families, schools, and youth groups. The facility runs CAMP CLIMB day camps for ages 6 and up on PA Days, March Break, and through the summer, plus weekly after-school programs — Spider Monkeys and Chimps for ages 6–12 and the Teen Climbing Club for ages 12–17. Bouldering is restricted to age 13 and up, with exceptions for youth program members. The gym is open Tuesday through Sunday from September through June and shifts to weekday evening and weekend hours in July and August.

02 — Programs

9. ways in.

  1. 01

    Adult Day Pass

    For: Adults, students, and families of 3 or more; under-13s climb top rope onlyWhen: Year-round — Tue–Fri noon–10 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun noon–5 PM (Sept–June); Mon–Fri 5 PM–10 PM and Sat–Sun noon–5 PM (July–Aug)

    Drop-in access to top rope and bouldering walls. Student rates require valid student ID, current bus pass, or ID plus current semester timetable; family rate covers three or more in the same household. Separate gear rentals: shoes $6.50, harness $6.50, chalk bag $4.00, or full package $15.50. Bouldering is restricted to age 13 and up, with exceptions for youth program members.

    Adult $23.00 / Student $21.00 / Family $65.00; with rentals: Student (14 and under) $27.50, Youth (6 and under) $21.00, Family $99.50. All prices + HST.

  2. 02

    CAMP CLIMB Day Camps

    For: Ages 6 and upWhen: PA Days, March Break, and summer; 9 AM–3 PM (PA Days) or 9 AM–4 PM (March Break and summer)

    Certified instructor-led indoor climbing in "Base Camp" groups with a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio. The curriculum frames climbing as confidence-building and problem-solving; summer weeks add outdoor park activities outside the gym. Campers bring ankle-covering socks, running shoes, a bicycle helmet if they have one, a nut-free lunch, and drinks. Waivers required, parent-signed for under-18s.

    PA Day Camps $75/person + HST; March Break and summer $325/person + HST per week. Early drop-off / late pick-up $20/incident + HST.

  3. 03

    Birthday Party Package

    For: Ages 6 and up; 5 kids minimum, 8 kids maximumWhen: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30–1:30 PM or 2:00–3:00 PM

    One belay staff member supervises a one-hour booking on the top rope area, with climbing helmets, harnesses, and shoes included for each climber at no extra charge. The gym does not provide space for cake or presents — the party is the climbing hour, not a venue rental — and all attendees follow standard gym rules and waivers.

    $35/participant + HST

  4. 04

    Kids Climbing Session

    For: Kids (helmets required for under-10s) and familiesWhen: Drop-in group session; not a private booking

    A one-hour instructor-led group session pitched for kids or a family adventure day, with belay service and a 1:5 staff-to-participant ratio. Climbing, shoes, harnesses, and helmets are included. Helmets are mandatory for kids under 10. Parents must sign the waiver for participants under 18.

    $40/person + HST

  5. 05

    School and Youth Groups

    For: Schools, university and college groups, Scouts Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, Cadets, church groups, and sports teams; 10-participant minimumWhen: Schools — Tuesday or Thursday 9:30–11:30 AM or 11:30 AM–1:45 PM; youth groups — Sundays 5:00–7:00 PM

    A two-hour group booking with climbing harnesses and shoes provided. Children under 10 wear safety helmets — bring a bicycle helmet from home or use one supplied by the gym. The format is built for school field trips, scouting and cadet units, university or college outings, and team groups. Book by phone or email; waivers required.

    $35/climber + HST (minimum charge for 10 participants)

  6. 06

    Spider Monkeys and Chimps

    For: Ages 6–9 (Spider Monkeys) and 10–12 (Chimps)When: Weekly after-school sessions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday 4:00–5:30 PM; 8- or 16-week sessions

    A graduated after-school climbing program for ages 6–9 (Spider Monkeys) and 10–12 (Chimps), running 1.5 hours once a week for 8- or 16-week sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Climbing equipment is included for the first session.

    Contact for details

  7. 07

    Teen Climbing Club

    For: Ages 12–17When: Weekly, Fridays or Sundays; May 2026 sessions begin May 3 (Sunday) and May 8 (Friday)

    A weekly two-hour club for ages 12–17, scheduled on Fridays or Sundays, covering top rope and bouldering fundamentals from basic to intermediate level in a teen-only group.

    Contact for details

  8. 08

    Adult Groups (Corporate and Team Building)

    For: Adult corporate groups, social events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, friend groups

    Adult group bookings for corporate events, social outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and friend groups. Booking and pricing by inquiry — the page lists no published rate, duration, or session size.

    Contact for details

  9. 09

    Athlete Development Program

    For: Juniors (under 12) and Seniors (13+); invitation onlyWhen: Juniors — Fridays 5:15–7:15 PM and Sundays 9:45–11:45 AM; Seniors — Mondays 6:00–8:00 PM and Saturdays 9:45–11:45 AM; 8- or 16-week renewable

    A structured 8- or 16-week renewable youth program with Junior (under 12) and Senior (13+) streams, focused on intermediate and advanced climbing technique without competition demands. Admission is by invitation; contact info@rockandrope.com to register. 10% sibling discount and 10% off climbing shoes, harness, and chalk bag.

    Contact for details (invitation only; new participants buy a Youth Program t-shirt $30 + HST)

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Indoor climbing facility in Peterborough, Ontario, at Unit 16, 280 Perry St.Source ↗
  2. 02CAMP CLIMB day camps run a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio in "Base Camp" groupsSource ↗
  3. 03Top rope and bouldering offered; bouldering requires age 13+ (with exceptions for youth program members)Source ↗
  4. 04Birthday party package includes climbing helmets, harnesses, and shoes for each climber at no extra chargeSource ↗
  5. 05School groups priced at $35/climber + HST for a 2-hour session, minimum 10 participantsSource ↗
  6. 06Hosts groups including Scouts Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, Cadets, and university/college groupsSource ↗
  7. 07Membership tiers: 1-month, 6-month, 12-month prepaid for individuals/students/families; 8-month student prepaid; EFT month-to-month; 10-Visit options (per-tier dollar amounts not published on the rates page)Source ↗
  8. 08Athlete Development Program admission is by invitation; offers Junior (under 12) and Senior (13+) streams across four weekly slotsSource ↗
  9. 09Open year-round; Tue–Sun in Sept–June and Mon–Sun in July–Aug, with summer evening-only weekday hours (5:00 PM–10:00 PM)Source ↗
04 — Visit

Get in
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Unit 16, 280 Perry St., Peterborough ON K9J 2J4
AER’s guide to Rock and Rope Climbing Centre · Compiled from rockandrope.comLast verified 2026-05-27