Rock Climbing Classes | Sender One Climbing Gym | Santa Ana, CA

Climbing Classes

Take a variety of classes at Sender One SNA led by knowledgeable and skilled climbing instructors with offerings for new and experienced climbers.

Class Calendar

How do I book a class at Sender One?

Choose from our catalog of available classes and book a spot through the online link.
Class reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Rope Skills

Great for new & experienced climbers looking to expand their rope climbing skills.

Intro to Climbing

This course is designed for people with little or no climbing experience. You will learn basic knot tying, climbing commands, safety checks, and how to Top Rope belay — manage the rope while the climber is climbing. After completing this course, students will be able to Top Rope climb with a partner at Sender One.

Cost: Free for Members and Punch Pass Holders (uses a punch), $39 Non-Members
Duration: 1 hour
Prerequisites: None
Age requirement:  14 years of age and over
Includes: Rental equipment and day pass

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Intro to Lead Climbing

Already have experience top roping, and are interested in taking on a new and exciting challenge that will test your skills? Take our introduction to lead climbing class! This two-part class will teach you how to lead climb, how to belay a lead climber, and the proper way to fall.

Cost: $129 for Members/ $179 Non-members
Duration: 2 days, meeting once per week for 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: Able to onsight 5.10b or V1, Top Rope Certified, 6+ mo. climbing experience
Age requirement:  14 years of age and over
Includes: Rental equipment and day pass

Please note: This class requires a minimum of two participants to run. Classes will be rescheduled if only one participant signs up.

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Accelerated Intro to Lead Climbing

This is a slightly condensed version of our Intro to Lead Climbing class, with a single session that will cover everything you need to know about lead climbing and belaying a lead climber. If you want to start lead climbing right away, take the faster route (pun intended) and book this class.

Cost: $129 for Members/ $179 Non-members
Duration: 5 hours + 30 minute break
Prerequisites: Able to onsight 5.10b or V1, Top Rope Certified, 6+ mo. climbing experience
Age requirement:  14 years of age and over
Includes: Rental equipment and day pass

Please note:
This class requires a minimum of two participants to run. Classes will be rescheduled if only one participant signs up.

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Movement & Technique

Great for beginner and experienced climbers looking to fine-tune their climbing technique, maximize efficiency, and unlock beta.

Foundations I: Movement & Technique

Ever wonder how climbers make it look so easy? Find out in this three-part series, meeting once per week for two hours. Lay the foundation for smooth and efficient climbing and you learn to push instead of pull your way up the wall.

Cost: $119 for Members/ $169 Non-members
Duration: 3 Days, 2-hour sessions
Prerequisites: Top Rope Belay Certified
Age requirement: 14 years of age and over
Includes: Rental equipment and day pass

Please note: This class requires a minimum of two participants to run. Classes will be rescheduled if only one participant signs up.

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Crack Climbing

From hand jams to tape gloves, you'll leave this intensive course equipped with tips & techniques to master the art of crack climbing.

Cost: $39 for Members/ $59 Non-Members
Duration: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Able to onsight 5.10b or V1, Top Rope Belay Certified
Age requirement:  14 years of age and over
Includes: Rental equipment and day pass

Please note: This class requires a minimum of two participants to run. Classes will be rescheduled if only one participant signs up.

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Training

Level-up your climbing by joining a training club.

Adult Training Club (ATC)

ATC is Sender One's Coached training group for adults who want to hone their climbing skills in a group setting. This weekly program focuses on addressing the individual needs of its participants through a personalized curriculum. In collaboration with a coach, climbers can expect to build a foundational knowledge of training for climbing. Club members will engage in a structured pursuit of their personal goals, whether those may be improvement of movement, strength, or project-specific skills.

Meets weekly on Tuesday night 7pm-9pm
Prerequisite: Sender One top rope belay card
Cost: $80/month* (add-on to membership)

*Sender One membership is required to join
Drop into an ATC class for $25 to try it out before joining! Only one drop-in is allowed.

 

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SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Address your fear of falling and improving commitment while climbing on a toprope or lead.

Falling and Commitment

This clinic addresses fear of falling and improving commitment. We'll do falling, movement, and resting exercises and apply all learned skills to a challenging route. We'll do this in small increments creating appropriate progressions for each individual student. You'll leave with a structured method for taking appropriate risks with diminished fear.

Cost: $175 for Members, $200 Non-Members
Duration: 5 hour
Prerequisites: 

  • Able to climb 5.9 w/o falling or hanging on the rope
  • Own your own climbing equipment including harness, shoes, belay device, chalk bag, and rope
  • You don't have to be lead/belay certified to take this class. All drills can be done on toprope. However, if you want to do the drills on lead, then you must be lead/belay certified at Sender One PRIOR to taking the clinic.

Age requirement:  14 years of age and over
Includes:

  • Exercises PDF
  • Ongoing Free e-lessons
  • Laminated Risk Assessment Card

 

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Still have a question?

Reach out to [email protected] for additional questions about bookings, course material, or scheduling.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel your reservation for one of our climbing classes, you can transfer the paid class registration to an alternate date if you contact us at least 24 hours before the start date of the class. Refunds will not be given for cancellations, but you may be issued a credit for the amount paid that you can put towards other climbing classes with us.

ADDRESS

Sender One SNA
1441 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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HOURS

Climbing Center and Yoga & Fitness Center
M-F: 6am - 11pm
Sat: 8am - 8pm
Sun: 8am - 8pm

Sender City - Reservations Required
M-F: 10:30am - 6:30pm
Sat-Sun: 9:30am - 6:30pm

(last session begins at 5:30pm)

CONTACT

Sender One & Sender City SNA
(714) 881-3456
[email protected]

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