
After School Matters x Chicago Climbs: Spring 2025
This program will teach you how to safely and expertly boulder and top-rope at two of Chicago’s best climbing gyms. The program will take you through the foundations of climbing, skill development, and what it means to be part of the climbing community community.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - April
Welcome to our monthly climbing meet up at Movement Lincoln Park! Join us for a fun-filled day of climbing, hangout, and bonding with fellow climbers. This event is perfect for families looking to spend quality time together while staying active. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, there's something for everyone at our meet up. Come climb with us and make new friends in the climbing community!
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - March
Welcome to our monthly climbing meet up at Movement Lincoln Park! Join us for a fun-filled day of climbing, hangout, and bonding with fellow climbers. This event is perfect for families looking to spend quality time together while staying active. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, there's something for everyone at our meet up. Come climb with us and make new friends in the climbing community!
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - February
Welcome to our monthly climbing meet up at Movement Lincoln Park! Join us for a fun-filled day of climbing, hangout, and bonding with fellow climbers. This event is perfect for families looking to spend quality time together while staying active. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, there's something for everyone at our meet up. Come climb with us and make new friends in the climbing community!

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - November
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - October
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Devil's Lake Climbing Trip
This day trip will be guided by Devil's Lake Climbing Guide and is in collaboration with the American Alpine Club, Chicago Chapter. This trip is sponsored and funded by Thrive Outside Chicago.

Prepare for the Outdoors Program - Session 4 of 4
Join Chicago Climbs and the Chicago Park District for a new program that will teach teens how to climb safely and confidently outdoors

Prepare for the Outdoors Program - Session 3 of 4
Join Chicago Climbs and the Chicago Park District for a new program that will teach teens how to climb safely and confidently outdoors

Prepare for the Outdoors Program - Session 2 of 4
Join Chicago Climbs and the Chicago Park District for a new program that will teach teens how to climb safely and confidently outdoors

Prepare for the Outdoors Program - Session 1 of 4
Join Chicago Climbs and the Chicago Park District for a new program that will teach teens how to climb safely and confidently outdoors

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - August
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - July
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - June
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - May
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

My Block My Hood My City x Patagonia
Hosting My Block My Hood My City in partnership with Patagonia. An opportunity to learn about the history of Patagonia and their work for environmental justice before climbing together at Brooklyn Boulders - West Loop.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - April
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Spring Reset
We are to announce another amazing event bringing together our favorite Chicago crews.
Come down to Steelworkers Park @se_side_chicagoparkdistrict a public and free Chicago Park District park located at 87th st and the Lake!
On Sunday April 14th, from 10am-3pm, Chicago’s diverse climbing groups will be working in collaboration to set over a dozen new routes on the historic ore walls at this unique outdoor climbing destination. There will be food trucks, music, games, giveaways, community, and of course….climbing! This event is free and open to the public due in part to our generous partners and sponsors, tagged in slide 2. Hope to see you there!

Project Vision: Intro to Rock Climbing
Opportunity for Project Vision participants to get introduced to Rock Climbing

Project Vision: Intro to Rock Climbing
Opportunity for Project Vision participants to get introduced to Rock Climbing

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - March
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Girls in the Game: Intro to Rock Climbing
Opportunity for Girls in the Game participants to get introduced to Rock Climbing

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - February
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Seamos Amigos: Intro to Rock Climbing
Opportunity for the children from Seamos Amigos to get introduced to Rock Climbing

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - December
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - November
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - October
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.

My Block My Hood My City: Intro to Rock Climbing
Opportunity for My Block My Hood My City participants to get introduced to Rock Climbing

Affinity Group Meetup
Come climb with folks across Chicago's many affinity climbing groups at this amazing crossover event!

Chicago Climbs Meet Up - September
Meet up for our @afterschoolmatters graduates.
Register for free here.


Climbing at Steelworkers Park w/ Urban Warriors x Latino Outdoors
Hosting Urban Warriors in partnership with Latino Outdoors Great Lakes for some outdoor climbing at Steelworkers Park