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Welcome to Fitness Formula Clubs - Old Town, home of Chicago’s most popular indoor rock climbing facility. We offer a complete range of goal-oriented climbing programs for everyone from the curious beginner to the experienced enthusiast.

Rock climbing combines the focused athleticisms of gymnastics, yoga and palates with the intensity of creative problem solving. It develops exceptional core stability, balance, flexibility, endurance, concentration and mental toughness! And it's fun! Indoor climbing at FFC - Old Town allows you to enjoy this specialized sport and learn the craft safely and at your own pace. We can prepare you to confront the challenges and potential risks you would find outdoors. Discover the unique challenges of rock climbing at Chicago’s preferred full-service rock climbing destination!

We offers a complete "base-to-summit" rock climbing program within the friendly and welcoming confines of Chicago’s premiere upscale fitness club. This state of the art climbing wall and professional climbing staff merge to create inspired and intense challenges, where the mental components of climbing are as abundant as the physical ones, and where creativity complements strength.

Proficiency and excellence in climbing can be achieved thru the proven innovative methods developed at FFC - Old Town by Chicago’s most experience professional climbing staff. Our ever-popular 6-Week Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced group classes offer a results-driven approach to climbing excellence. More people have learned to climb and have improved their climbing skills on our wall than any other indoor climbing wall in Chicago.

Beginner classes offer an easy and sociable entry-level introduction. Intermediate classes enable you to develop your climbing abilities with other accomplished and enthusiastic climbers, and to take your skills to the next level. Advanced classes focus on lead climbing. Outdoor-bound climbers can meet new climbing partners and prepare for their outdoor rock climbing adventures. From birthday parties for kids to customized corporate team building events the Old Town Climbing Wall will get you to the top!

FFC OLD TOWN CLIMBING WALL PRICES, POLICIES, HOURS

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008

PRICES FOR MEMBERS

Belay Certification Lesson

$35 (includes free shoe rental)

Climbing Shoe Rental Fee

$5

Climbing Wall Fee

Free!

One-Hour Private Lessons

$35 (e-mail tpetraitis@ffc.com to book appointments)

Accelerated Lesson Program for Members

6 once-a-week lessons, Certification, 6 week unlimited free shoe rental

$100 (e-mail tpetraitis@ffc.com to begin)

CLIMBING WALL POLICIES AND PRICES FOR NON-MEMBERS

• FFC - OT welcomes non-members to the Climbing Wall.

• The wall is open to non-members whenever the gym is open.

• Fees and Passes may be used any day, all day.

• Fees and Passes are for Climbing Wall and locker room use only.

• The gym's workout equipment is reserved for member use only.

Belay Certification Lesson

$35 (includes free shoe rental and all-day climbing)

Regular Climbing Wall Fee

$15

Academic Student Fee (i.d. required)

$12

Friday Climbing Wall Fee

$12

Kids Climbing Wall Fee*

* ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a Belay Certified Parent

$12

60-day Individual Climbing 10-Pass

$100

60-day Individual Climbing 20-Pass

$150

90-day Individual Climbing 20-Pass

$175

120-day Individual Climbing 20-Pass

$200

Climbing Shoe Rental Fee

$5

One-Hour Private Lessons

$50 (e-mail tpetraitis@ffc.com to book appointment)

6-Week Accelerated Lesson Program for Two

This program is only available to pairs. Each person gets one 60-Day Individual Climbing 10-Pass, six simultaneous one-hour lessons, free shoe rental, and Certification.

$150/ea (e-mail tpetraitis@ffc.com to begin)

GENERAL CLIMBING WALL POLICIES

• Climber and Belayer must both be FFC-OT Belay Certified.

• Children under age 12 are generally not old enough to be Belay Certified.

• Children under age 12 who may be belayed by a Belay Certified parent.

• Belay Certification Lessons may be requested during Staffed Climbing Wall Hours.

• Experience climbers who test out of the Certification Lesson will be given a complementary second visit good for 30-days.

• All Certifications are done using Petzl Grigris.

• Grigris and harnesses are available at no charge.

• Those who prefer to use another belay device must demonstrate proficiency.

• Bouldering is allowed for all climbers. Using a spotter is recommended.

• Climbing shoes are required.

• Open chalk must be kept on the floor.

STAFFED CLIMBING WALL HOURS

• Monday thru Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

• Tuesday thru Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 PM

• Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 PM

UNSTAFFED “OPEN” CLIMBING

• Unsupervised Climbing is available during un-staffed Climbing Wall hours.

• Grigris and harnesses can only be issued to FFC-OT Belay Certified climbers.

• First-time boulderers must sign a Bouldering Waiver at the Front Desk.

6-WEEK BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING CLASSES

in association with Chicago Sport and Social Clubs*

• 6-Week Beginner Class

$150

• 6-Week Intermediate Class

$150

• 6-Week Advanced Lead Climbing Class

$150

* For days, dates, details and enrollment go to www.chicagosocial.com.

CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

This program offers a customized event designed to foster a non-competitive team-oriented approach to problem solving. Climbing challenges require participants to work on Reliance, Achievement, Excellence and Trust.

For more details please contact tpetraitis@ffc.com.

FULL-WEEKEND OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURE CLASS

This privately-run fair-weather weekend class is designed for small groups of no more than four climbers. It provides the know-how necessary to become independently safe, proficient, and ready outdoor climbers! It involves:

• Camping/Climbing trip to Devil's Lake Wisconsin

• On-sight instruction in outdoor rope-setting skills

• Guidance in unique outdoor climbing and belaying skills

Cost: 1 person $300; 2 person $400; 3 persons $500; 4 persons $600

(Cost does not include transportation or camping expenses.)

Contact tpetraitis@ffc.com.