Campus Recreation

A Place For Everyone.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Affairs

Campus Recreation
ARC, Suite 1430
201 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3806
campusrec@illinois.edu

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Climbing Adventures

Photo of climbing wall belayers.

Renew Your Belay Endorsement

All patrons are required to renew their top rope belay endorsement with Campus Recreation at the beginning of each fall semester. Your completion of this requirement will assist us in providing the most consistent and safest climbing wall experience for all. The yearly renewal fee is $15.

With our recent move to a computerized tracking and check-in system at the Adventure Center for the climbing wall each patron will also be required to resubmit the climbing wall release forms.

Please complete the forms at the Adventure Center and check when top rope belay endorsement renewals are available. Both of these requirements must be completed as soon as possible.

The Climbing Wall is a 35-foot tall, state-of-the-art manufactured structure designed to challenge first-timers or seasoned vets. Routes are changed regularly to maintain a high level of fun and challenge. You don’t need experience, equipment, or a belayer. We have it all. Just drop in during open climbing hours and the staff will outfit you with the necessary gear for a small fee and provide you with a belay.

We also offer a variety of clinics to help increase your climbing skills. When you complete our indoor top-rope clinic/test you will be allowed to belay and climb on the wall without the use of our staff.

Want to increase the challenge? Complete our indoor lead climbing clinic and experience the thrill of putting the rope up as you climb. There’s also an advanced climbing movement clinic as well as clinics for families and kids.

Want to take your climbing adventure outdoors? We can help. Our staff consists of some of the most experienced and knowledgeable climbers in the area and they are eager to show you just how accessible outdoor climbing can be.