Contact: Heather Grigsby (209) 577-5445
No. 08-127
May 2, 2008

Beginning and Intermediate Rock Climbing

The City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department will offer beginning and intermediate rock climbing for youth ages 11-16. Rock climbing promotes physical and mental fitness, self-confidence and trust.

• Beginning Rock Climbing -  Learn the basics of indoor rock climbing, including proper belay techniques, traversing across the wall and mastering the "figure 8" knot before you "climb on." This class will meet on Wednesdays, May 7 through May 28, from 4-6 p.m.
• Intermediate Rock Climbing - Learn new moves and be able to successfully follow a route. This class will meet on Wednesdays, July 2 through July 23, from 4-6 p.m.

Rock climbing classes will be held at Stonehenge, 500 9th Street. The registration fee for four sessions is $35. Register in-person at the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department office, 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 4400, or online at www.modestogov.com/econnect. For more information, refer to the Summer 2008 Activity Guide at www.modesto.com/prnd/activityguide or call (209) 577-5344.

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To contact the City of Modesto Public Information Office, 
call Jessica Smart at (209) 571-5125. Email: jsmart@modestogov.com