Rates and Schedule

Payments are taken at the first class of the session. We accept cash, credit card or a check made payable to Gordon College. 

As the climbers walk in, the instructors will begin by taking attendance, then getting harnesses and climbing shoes on. This is followed by stretching as a group. As a warm up, the class will then do a few bouldering activities and incorporate a new climbing technique or practice a previously taught climbing technique into the activity. Afterwards, the class will begin top roping until the end of class. During the top rope period, climbers who are not top roping generally continue to boulder alone or with one another.

Parents are not required to be present. If a parent wishes to observe a lesson, there is limited seating provided inside the rock gym. For parents that want to stay in the building until the lesson is over, we recommend waiting in the seating area in the lobby of the Bennett Center.

There is a 25% discount for Gordon College faculty and staff.

All climbers must sign the La Vida Confidential Medical and Emergency Form as well as the Rock Gym Policies Form. Children under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf. Signing these forms ensures you understand the risk involved with rock climbing as well as ensuring we keep a positive atmosphere in the Rock Gym.

If you have previously filled out the waiver, you can let a staff member know. They will confirm that we have it on file, and you do not have to fill it out a second time.

Bouldering is a form of free climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. There is one wall dedicated to bouldering, and bouldering around the gym is encouraged as long as it does not interfere with a climber or belayer.

We recommend wearing athletic clothing that is comfortable and allows you to move and climb along the wall. Think function over fashion! Those with longer hair should have their hair pulled back if they are belaying so that it doesn’t get caught in the belay device. Sneakers can be worn for climbing or you can rent shoes for $1.

Yes! We love hosting events for special celebrations. Visit our private events page.

The La Vida Rock Gym follows the guidance of the CDC as well as the practices at Gordon College. Students, faculty, staff and campus visitors are expected to follow guidelines set by the Massachusetts Department of Health if they are symptomatic or if they test positive for or are a close contact of someone who tests positive for COVID-19.