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Penn Campus Recreation

Climbing Wall
Experience the thrill of rock climbing on our 40-foot climbing wall, the hub of the Pottruck Health & Fitness Center, where climbers of all skill levels challenge themselves, hone their skills, and keep in shape. Free shoe, harness, and chalk rentals are available. 

If you are interested in bringing a group of more than 10 people to the wall, we encourage you inquire about a private wall reservation. Our wall has a finite capacity which may make it difficult to accommodate large groups during regular wall hours. 

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Open Climbing (Top Rope and Bouldering)

Monday & Wednesday-Friday: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm

**Bouldering is not available outside of these hours**

**We currently do not offer Lead Climbing**


Programs
 
Climbing 101 ($20):

This is a two-week course emphasizing climbing equipment, knots, and belay techniques. This course is designed for those interested in understanding the foundations of climbing as well as those that are interested in belaying. The two-week format allows students to perfect their belay technique so that they may receive their belay certification at the end.

Click here to see course offerings: https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bb03d62e-23c9-44c1-bc91-6fa228dd37be

 

Womxns Climb Night (Free):

Reserved time for all womxn, non-binary, and non-male identifying participants. The purpose of this event is to help to create a welcoming community of climbers at Penn.

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm 

Date: Starting September 2nd on Tuesdays

****Womxns Climb Night does not occur during Summer session. 

 

Spooktacular Sends: Halloween at the Wall (Free): 

Join us for a day of ghoulishly good times on the wall with Halloween-themed routes designed to challenge your skills and get you in the spooky spirit. As you climb, be on the lookout for our Trick-or-Chalk Stations—hidden chalk bags along the top rope routes contain candy, prizes, and surprise treats! Will you find them all? Come in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win in our Costume Raffle.

Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm

Date: October 31, 2025 

Click here to sign up: https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c5b55f3c-17a8-4ddc-94e0-247960a350a9

 


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