Gym directory
First Ascent Chicago
Chicago, IL · Indoor · Published ages 7-18
Chicago gym group with drop-in blocks, classes, summer camp, and a USA Climbing youth team at Avondale and West Loop.
| Type | Gym |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago, IL |
| Region | Midwest |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Published ages | 7-18 |
| Youth programs | Yes, on a public page |
| Camps | Yes, on a public page |
| Address | 3516 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-564-9815 |
| [email protected] | |
| Official site | faclimbing.com/chicago/programs/kids/ |
| Listing updated | 2026-08-23 |
What the public pages say
First Ascent publishes a Chicago youth hub covering Rock Blocks, recreational classes, camps, birthday parties, and a climbing team. Youth programming is listed at Avondale, Uptown, and West Loop, with team listed at Avondale and West Loop.
The climbing team page says evaluations run through the year for youth ages 7 to 18. Published 2026-style team prices on that page include U-11 at $195 a month and higher tiers up to $375 a month, with training days listed by team. Team season copy lists training from September 2 through June 30 and includes an individual team membership during that window.
Summer camp is listed at Avondale (ropes and bouldering) and Uptown (bouldering). The camp page lists a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, gear provided, grades 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 groups, and Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Avondale and Uptown youth questions are directed to [email protected] or 773-564-9815.
Programs named on the source pages
Notes for parents
- Team and camp are different products. Camp is week-long. Team is a school-year commitment.
- Uptown camp is listed as bouldering only. Avondale includes ropes.
- West Loop youth email is listed separately as [email protected], phone 312-374-8090.
- Confirm current team prices. The published table can change by season.
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Sources
Last checked against those pages on 2026-08-23.