Chicagoland Adaptive Climbing Expo - Illinois
Location
337 E. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
United States of America
Summary
The Chicagoland Adaptive Climbing Club is a partnership between Adaptive Adventures, Synergy Adaptive Athletics and the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. We provide opportunities for persons with physical disabilities and their loved ones to enjoy the sport and lifestyle of climbing. We provide instruction, adaptive gear, plenty of encouragement and a cool community of people to help reach to new heights.
Description
Short Description
The Chicagoland Adaptive Climbing Expo is a collaborative event brought to by Adaptive Adventures, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Chicago Park District. Our trained staff and volunteers will provide equipment and teach you the skills you need to ascend to new heights! With adaptive techniques and equipment, we make climbing accessible to a wide range of abilities!
Goals
· Learn climbing skills and adaptive equipment/techniques
· Foster an amazing sense of community, trust, courage and accomplishment.
· Break through barriers and summit to new heights.
Schedule
We are currently accepting participants into two different sessions (12:00pm – 2:00pm or 2:00pm – 4:00pm). You MUST register to attend! If you show up without registering, we might not be able to accommodate you.
Who Can Attend?
Climbing can be easily adapted to almost any ability level. Whether you have an amputation, spinal cord injury, visual impairment or limited mobility due to CP, SB, MS, MD or other physical conditions, we have climbing opportunities for you!
What Can I Expect?
We will cover the basics of rope work, climber movement, and adaptive techniques and equipment, so that a first-time or seasoned climber can come and enjoy the thrill of climbing. Benefits of rock climbing include physical and mental aspects such as practice of fine motor skills, coordination of movements, balance, and core control as well as problem solving and mental focus. We will focus on every participant as an individual and encourage each climber to push their unique and personal comfort zones.
How Should I Dress & Things to bring?
Climbers are encouraged to wear comfortable and flexible clothing. Equipment is provided, including helmet, harnesses and shoes.
Timeliness
Participants must come at the session time they sign up for. Please arrive on time. If you come earlier or later than your allotted time, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact:
Jourdan Thunberg – jourdan.thunberg@adaptiveadventures.org
Or
Demi Madden – dmadden@sralab.org
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