Adventure Starter Birthday Party Package

Packages are based on a 10-climber minimum (not including the birthday kid!) and include:

• Birthday kid climbs free!
• 2-hour party (60 minutes in the gym and 60 minutes in Party area)
• All the rental equipment needed (shoes and harnesses)
• Private Party Room (coming soon!)
• Staff assistance in belaying and party set up and take down
• Paper plates, napkins, cups, utensils, and table covering (various color options)
• Free t-shirt for the birthday kid

• All parties are 2-hour parties which include 60 minutes in the gym and 60 minutes in the party room. All Parties are private and occur while the gym is closed to the public. Hosts may arrive 15 minutes early for set up.
• You are guaranteed 1 staff assistant per 12 children attending the party (Includes birthday child and any siblings). We require adult supervision for children 15 and under and prefer at least one adult for every 3 children. 
• No child may participate without a signed waiver by his or her own parent or legal guardian. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please include this information and a link to our online waiver in the invites.
• All climbers, belayers, and spectators must sign a waiver.
• Non-climbers (grandparents, other parents etc.) are not counted in the maximum attendees. Family and extra support are welcome to attend.
• Children that attend the party should come dressed ready to participate in physical activity. 
• Base package pricing includes the birthday kid and up to 10 additional climbers. There are additional costs per climber if you have over 10 kids (not including the birthday kid).
• Once eating begins of any kind, the climbing portion of the party ceases. Due to the activity involved during the parties and the fact it is a physical activity, we find it best to NOT let the children back in the gym after eating.
• We take a non-refundable deposit of $100 at time of booking, and a credit card must be on file. The final bill can be paid at the conclusion of the party.
• A confirmed headcount is required the Wednesday prior to the party to confirm your package price and staffing requirements.
• Parents may climb with the children, but will need to be included in the headcount or pay for their own day pass. Parents may also belay (at no additional cost) but should receive a belay lesson/test to become belay certified before the day of the party.
• Tips are always appreciated but never expected. Our goal is to provide you with excellent service for your party, regardless of gratuity. If you feel the staff went above and beyond, and you would like to add gratuity, we can add this to your credit card when you’re ready to pay. Just let our desk staff know during checkout.

We have rules in place, because climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. While climbing at Wilkes-Barre Climbing Gym, you (and any youth whom an adult is responsible for) assume all risks associated with climbing. The padding will not prevent injury or death. Please exercise common sense and caution.

• Climb at your own risk. Do not do anything you feel uncomfortable with or that is above your risk limit.
• Everyone must check in at the front desk and have a valid waiver on file to enter the gym.
• NEVER walk underneath a climber. This could result in injury or death.
• Everyone who belays must pass a mandatory belay test.
• All minors 15 years or younger must have direct parent/guardian supervision at all times.
• Must be 15 years or older to belay without direct supervision.
• Solo climbing is NOT permitted on any walls. If you do so, you will be asked to leave.
• No feet above the red line while bouldering.
• Belaying and belay devices require approval from our staff.
• Climbers must use a manufactured and staff-approved climbing harness and belay device while climbing or belaying.
• Anchor to ground anchors when belaying a climber heavier than you (>25 lb weight difference).
• Staff reserves the right to disallow the use of personal protective equipment.
• No speed lowering.
• Lead climbing is only allowed on designated lead wall routes.
• Lead climbers and belayers must pass a mandatory lead belay / lead climbing test.
• No running or wrestling.
• No food, beverages or sharp objects in the climbing area.
• No chewing gum allowed.
• No barefoot climbing.
• No obscene language, yelling or screaming.
• No smoking or alcohol allowed; Do not climb while intoxicated.
• Wilkes-Barre Climbing Gym and its employees are not responsible for lost or stolen property. Leave valuable items at home or locked in your car.
• Read and obey all signs posted throughout the facility.
• Obey all instructions from our staff, and report any concerns to staff.