City of London Recreation
If you’re looking for fun things to do in London, Ontario, then these programs are a great option! Run by the Junction Climbing Centre as the host site, in partnership with the City of London's Recreation program, they are Great for brand new climbers and are offered at a lower cost. We have classes for toddlers and young kids, teenagers, and adults, so be sure to bring the whole family!
Questions about our City of London Recreation programs?
For registration questions, please contact the City of London Customer Service at (519) 661-5575.
For questions about the program content, contact Junction's Program Manager Alana Stevenson at alana@junctionclimbing.com.
The City of London’s Play Your Way Fund is available to low income Londoners for recreation programs and activities offered by the City of London — up to $300 per person per year. See if you are eligible and learn how to apply by following this link and checking out the Play Your Way Funding section!
Program Policies — Please Read Before You Book:
Cancellation Policy: When you register for this program you are paying the City of London, not Junction. All cancellation or refund requests must be directed to the City of London customer service and are according to the City’s cancellation policies. Their cancellation policies can be found here (listed under Frequently Asked Questions).
Inclement Weather: If an evening of classes needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather (such as blowing snow, ice, road conditions, storms, or power outages), we will contact you via the email address provided by 4:00pm on the day. We will be taking cues from TVDSB, Western University, and Fanshawe College about cancellation of evening classes. There will be no makeup classes or refunds in the event of inclement weather.
Available City of London Classes
Parents and Tots that Rock
Active parents make active kids! Do you have young ones keeping you at home during the daytime? Parents and Tots That Rock gives both kids and adults the fun opportunity to climb, play games, and get active together. Our staff will be on hand each week to help belay and run activities for everyone.
This class is for parents and their kids aged 3 to 5.
Duration/Price:
four 1 hour classes @ 75.00 per parent
Little Grippers
Little Grippers is designed to introduce children to climbing in a fun, safe, and interactive environment — ideal for enthusiastic climbers of trees and furniture. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors will help your child experience rock climbing while they are being active and making new friends. Children will learn body awareness, problem solving, determination, and more!
This class is for kids aged 5 and 6.
Duration/Price:
four 1 hour classes @ 65.00 per child
Friday Night Climbing Club
This 4 week program is perfect for bored teens looking for things to do in London, Ontario! Through this program, your teen will have the opportunity to discover the challenging intensity of rock climbing. They will learn knots and belaying, as well as general climbing safety, while also helping them challenge themselves and learn to push their own personal limits. Ideal for those seeking an alternative to traditional sports.
This class is for teens aged 13 to 17.
Duration/Price:
four 90 minute classes @ 85.00 per teen
Introduction to Rock Climbing
This program is aimed at those who are brand new to rock climbing and would like to learn the fundamentals of the sport. This 4-week program will teach participants how to belay, the basics of route climbing and bouldering techniques, as well as gym safety. This class also includes a Junction membership with gear rental for participants to come back and practice their skills.
This class is for adults aged 18 and up.
Duration/Price:
four 1 hour classes @ 85.00+HST per person