Poughkeepsie, NY

September 2023 - Special Events

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
6:30pm ~ 8:30pm
Julie's Girls Club Belay Class
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sign-Up Required - Sign-Up Here

Julie's Girls Club is a Hudson Valley based Queer friendly meetup group!  They host regular meetups and activites throughout the Hudson Valley for Queer folks and Allies.  

This Belay Class Event is for Julie's Girls Club and those looking to meet Queer folks and Allies within the community.

Cost: $49

Includes: 2 hours of instruction, shoe rentals, harness rental, day pass climbing 8:30-10pm on 9/5

In the Belay Class one of our instructors will teach climbing knots, how to belay (the act of managing the top-ropes while a climber is on the wall), climbing safety and Auto Belay safety.

 

Tuesday September 5th - Julie's Girls Club Belay Class

Thursday September 7th - Julie's Girls Club Open Climbing - $18 day passes rental gear included

 

 

Thursday, September 7, 2023
6:30pm ~ 10:00pm
Julie's Girls Club Open Climbing Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sign-Up Required - Sign-Up Here

Julie's Girls Club is a Hudson Valley based Queer friendly meetup group!  They host regular meetups and activites throughout the Hudson Valley for Queer folks and Allies.  

This Open Climbing Event is for folks of all different climbing abilities and backgrounds.

Cost: $18

Includes: Day pass admission, Rental Shoes, Rental Harness

 

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
6:30pm ~ 9:00pm
Adaptive Climbing Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie partners with Adaptive Climbing to bring a monthly climbing meetup for climbers with disabilities. 

This event is open to volunteers and participants.

Please sign-up by selecting the calendar event on Adaptive Climbing's Website Here.

Questions regarding the Adaptive Climbing Meetup can be sent to northny@adaptiveclimbinggroup.org.

Thursday, September 14, 2023
6:00pm ~ 8:00pm
LGBTQIA + CLIMBING MEETUP
Poughkeepsie, NY

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Join us for a casual hangout style meetup.  This monthly meetup is a great way to meet other queer folks in the climbing community.  All skill levels are welcomed.  A Gravity Vault Staff Member will be available to help belay.

Saturday, September 16, 2023
4:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Parent's Night Out
Poughkeepsie, NY

parents_night_out_poughkeepsie_nyKids learn rock climbing skills and techniques and play climbing games for 3 hours of action packed fun!  Advance registration required sign-ups taken by phone (845) 462-1920.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
5:30pm ~ 7:00pm
Team Gravity Vault Tryout Week
Poughkeepsie, NY

TEAM TRYOUTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT TEAM TRYOUT WEEK. MORE INFO BELOW...

SIGN-UP FOR A TEAM TRYOUT HERE

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

What is Team Gravity Vault?

Team Gravity Vault is a recreational and competitive youth rock climbing team for kids ages 7-19.  Team options include from 1-3 practices per week to fit your schedule.  Team members are prepared to compete in USA Climbing Youth Competitions but are not required to compete.  Competitions range from October - April and are chosen by each family based on the date and location that works best for them.

Team Tryout Week Things To Know

  • Team Tryout Week is the third week in September tryouts range from September 19th - 23rd  for kids ages 7-19.

  • Team membership sign-ups during Team Tryout Week first payment is not due until October 1st, 2023.

Benefits of signing up for Team Gravity Vault during Team Tryout Week

  • $50 retail credit to our pro-shop

    • Must sign-up before 8 pm on Saturday, August 23rd to be eligible!

    • This retail credit can be used to help get your child started with the equipment they will need to train (harness, shoes, chalk bag, chalk).

Team Gravity Vault FAQs

  • What time is team practice?

    • Practice times

      • Competitive and Recreational Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm

      • Competitive and RecreationalThursday 5:30-7:30 pm

      • Competitive and Recreational Saturday 11:30-1:30 pm

      • Basic Track Team Practice 9:00-11:00 am

  • What practices can my child come to?

    • Most of our team members start on our basic track team and progress from there.  

    • After the tryout one of our coaches may recommend going right to our Competitive or Recreational teams.

      • Competitive and Recreational team members can choose a membership for 1, 2, or 3 practices a week and can attend any of the 3 practices each week.  

      • Practices are recorded on a week-by-week basis and do not roll over.

  • Competitions

    • Team Gravity Vault competes in USA Climbing competitions.

    • Competition season runs from October through early spring

    • There are many dates, times, and locations for competitions families can choose which competition aligns with their schedule the best so there are no specific competitions team members are required to attend.

    • Competitions are optional but we always encourage our climbers to try one each season.

Team Tryout FAQs

  • What to wear?

    • Children should wear comfortable workout clothes.  The gym will provide a harness and climbing shoes for the tryout.

  • How long is the tryout?

    • The team tryout takes approximately 15-30 minutes.

  • What to bring?

    • A water bottle

  • Who will the tryout be with?

    • One of our team coaches will be facilitating the tryout session

  • What is the purpose of a team tryout?

    • The team tryout allows our coaching team to understand your child’s climbing level and recommend a climbing program that best fits your child.

  • Outcomes of a team tryout

    • After your child’s team tryout one of our coaches will go over the tryout with you and your child.  From there our coach will recommend a team or kid’s class that aligns best with your child’s interests and abilities.

Team Membership Benefits

  • Each member of Team Gravity Vault has a full Gravity Vault Membership with these benefits

    • Free Belay Class for all parents

    • 10% off gear in our pro shop

    • 1 Free guest pass to use each calendar month (does not roll over)

    • 1 Free Belay Class (ages 14+)  to give to a friend each calendar month (does not roll over) 

    • Free Belay Only Day Pass for parents to come in and help their child train outside of practice.

    • Discount Day Passes for parents to climb during team practice

    • Discount memberships for team parents

Thursday, September 21, 2023
5:30pm ~ 7:00pm
Team Gravity Vault Tryout Week
Poughkeepsie, NY

TEAM TRYOUTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT TEAM TRYOUT WEEK. MORE INFO BELOW...

SIGN-UP FOR A TEAM TRYOUT HERE

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

What is Team Gravity Vault?

Team Gravity Vault is a recreational and competitive youth rock climbing team for kids ages 7-19.  Team options include from 1-3 practices per week to fit your schedule.  Team members are prepared to compete in USA Climbing Youth Competitions but are not required to compete.  Competitions range from October - April and are chosen by each family based on the date and location that works best for them.

Team Tryout Week Things To Know

  • Team Tryout Week is the third week in September tryouts range from September 19th - 23rd  for kids ages 7-19.

  • Team membership sign-ups during Team Tryout Week first payment is not due until October 1st, 2023.

Benefits of signing up for Team Gravity Vault during Team Tryout Week

  • $50 retail credit to our pro-shop

    • Must sign-up before 8 pm on Saturday, August 23rd to be eligible!

    • This retail credit can be used to help get your child started with the equipment they will need to train (harness, shoes, chalk bag, chalk).

Team Gravity Vault FAQs

  • What time is team practice?

    • Practice times

      • Competitive and Recreational Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm

      • Competitive and RecreationalThursday 5:30-7:30 pm

      • Competitive and Recreational Saturday 11:30-1:30 pm

      • Basic Track Team Practice 9:00-11:00 am

  • What practices can my child come to?

    • Most of our team members start on our basic track team and progress from there.

    • After the tryout one of our coaches may recommend going right to our Competitive or Recreational teams.

      • Competitive and Recreational team members can choose a membership for 1, 2, or 3 practices a week and can attend any of the 3 practices each week.  

      • Practices are recorded on a week-by-week basis and do not roll over.

  • Competitions

    • Team Gravity Vault competes in USA Climbing competitions.

    • Competition season runs from October through early spring

    • There are many dates, times, and locations for competitions families can choose which competition aligns with their schedule the best so there are no specific competitions team members are required to attend.

    • Competitions are optional but we always encourage our climbers to try one each season.

Team Tryout FAQs

  • What to wear?

    • Children should wear comfortable workout clothes.  The gym will provide a harness and climbing shoes for the tryout.

  • How long is the tryout?

    • The team tryout takes approximately 15-30 minutes.

  • What to bring?

    • A water bottle

  • Who will the tryout be with?

    • One of our team coaches will be facilitating the tryout session

  • What is the purpose of a team tryout?

    • The team tryout allows our coaching team to understand your child’s climbing level and recommend a climbing program that best fits your child.

  • Outcomes of a team tryout

    • After your child’s team tryout one of our coaches will go over the tryout with you and your child.  From there our coach will recommend a team or kid’s class that aligns best with your child’s interests and abilities.

Team Membership Benefits

  • Each member of Team Gravity Vault has a full Gravity Vault Membership with these benefits

    • Free Belay Class for all parents

    • 10% off gear in our pro shop

    • 1 Free guest pass to use each calendar month (does not roll over)

    • 1 Free Belay Class (ages 14+)  to give to a friend each calendar month (does not roll over) 

    • Free Belay Only Day Pass for parents to come in and help their child train outside of practice.

    • Discount Day Passes for parents to climb during team practice

    • Discount memberships for team parents

SIGN-UP FOR A TEAM TRYOUT HERE

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Saturday, September 23, 2023
9:00am ~ 1:00pm
Team Gravity Vault Tryout Week
Poughkeepsie, NY

TEAM TRYOUTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT TEAM TRYOUT WEEK. MORE INFO BELOW...

SIGN-UP FOR A TEAM TRYOUT HERE

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

What is Team Gravity Vault?

Team Gravity Vault is a recreational and competitive youth rock climbing team for kids ages 7-19.  Team options include from 1-3 practices per week to fit your schedule.  Team members are prepared to compete in USA Climbing Youth Competitions but are not required to compete.  Competitions range from October - April and are chosen by each family based on the date and location that works best for them.

Team Tryout Week Things To Know

  • Team Tryout Week is the third week in September tryouts range from September 19th - 23rd  for kids ages 7-19.

  • Team membership sign-ups during Team Tryout Week first payment is not due until October 1st, 2023.

Benefits of signing up for Team Gravity Vault during Team Tryout Week

  • $50 retail credit to our pro-shop

    • Must sign-up before 8 pm on Saturday, August 23rd to be eligible!

    • This retail credit can be used to help get your child started with the equipment they will need to train (harness, shoes, chalk bag, chalk).

Team Gravity Vault FAQs

  • What time is team practice?

    • Practice times

      • Competitive and Recreational Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm

      • Competitive and RecreationalThursday 5:30-7:30 pm

      • Competitive and Recreational Saturday 11:30-1:30 pm

      • Basic Track Team Practice 9:00-11:00 am

  • What practices can my child come to?

    • Most of our team members start on our basic track team and progress from there.

    • After the tryout one of our coaches may recommend going right to our Competitive or Recreational teams.

      • Competitive and Recreational team members can choose a membership for 1, 2, or 3 practices a week and can attend any of the 3 practices each week.  

      • Practices are recorded on a week-by-week basis and do not roll over.

  • Competitions

    • Team Gravity Vault competes in USA Climbing competitions.

    • Competition season runs from October through early spring

    • There are many dates, times, and locations for competitions families can choose which competition aligns with their schedule the best so there are no specific competitions team members are required to attend.

    • Competitions are optional but we always encourage our climbers to try one each season.

Team Tryout FAQs

  • What to wear?

    • Children should wear comfortable workout clothes.  The gym will provide a harness and climbing shoes for the tryout.

  • How long is the tryout?

    • The team tryout takes approximately 15-30 minutes.

  • What to bring?

    • A water bottle

  • Who will the tryout be with?

    • One of our team coaches will be facilitating the tryout session

  • What is the purpose of a team tryout?

    • The team tryout allows our coaching team to understand your child’s climbing level and recommend a climbing program that best fits your child.

  • Outcomes of a team tryout

    • After your child’s team tryout one of our coaches will go over the tryout with you and your child.  From there our coach will recommend a team or kid’s class that aligns best with your child’s interests and abilities.

Team Membership Benefits

  • Each member of Team Gravity Vault has a full Gravity Vault Membership with these benefits

    • Free Belay Class for all parents

    • 10% off gear in our pro shop

    • 1 Free guest pass to use each calendar month (does not roll over)

    • 1 Free Belay Class (ages 14+)  to give to a friend each calendar month (does not roll over) 

    • Free Belay Only Day Pass for parents to come in and help their child train outside of practice.

    • Discount Day Passes for parents to climb during team practice

    • Discount memberships for team parents

SIGN-UP FOR A TEAM TRYOUT HERE

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Saturday, September 23, 2023
5:00pm ~ 8:00pm
Climber's Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

Sign-Up Here

This casual meetup is a great way to meet other climbers or find the perfect belay buddy for your next trip to the gym.  A Gravity Vault Staff Member will be available to help belay and facilitate overall good vibes.