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RocVentures Climbing Gym

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RocVentures is a community focused rock climbing gym in Rochester NY. Top roping, bouldering, lead

Locally owned since 1995, we are committed to engaging our community and fostering an atmosphere focused on inclusivity, collaboration, and fun through classes, programs, events, and partnerships. Whether you’re an experienced climber or just starting out, RocVentures has something for everyone.

11/03/2026

November at RocVentures!

New routes, holiday camps, member nights, and plenty of reasons to climb! Check out what's happening this month:

Lead Cave is Open
The lead cave was just reset, come check out the new routes! We've also color-coded the draws to make things easier.

Nov 11 | Veterans Day
School's out! Join us for day camp (9 AM–3 PM), before/after care, or guided climbing sessions (11 AM–2 PM), the gym will be open 9am - 10pm.

Nov 13 | College Night
Every Friday, 5–11 PM! Show your college ID for a $14 day pass with rentals. Free Pizza at 9 PM!

Nov 19 | Member Night
5–9 PM! Climbing, high ropes, crate stacking, free pizza, and a raffle! Members can bring guests for $17 (if their monthly guest pass has been used).

Nov 23–27 | Thanksgiving Camps
Keep the kids climbing over break! Day camp runs 9 AM–3 PM, with before and after care available.

Nov 25 | Early Closing
We'll close at 5 PM. Get your sends in early!

Nov 26 | Closed
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

Nov28 | Bagels & Coffee
Join us 9 AM–12 PM for Finger Lakes Coffee and Bruegger's bagels. While supplies last!

Save this post so you don't miss a thing, tag your climbing crew, and we'll see you at the gym!

10/28/2026

Top Rope League starts this week!

Grab two friends and get ready for four weeks of friendly competition! Teams of three climb once a week, on any day and at any time that works for them. Each week, choose from a selection of routes and climb your five hardest routes to earn points for your team.

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top team in each difficulty bracket, along with awards for Most Improved Team, Most Improved Individual, and Best Team Name! Winners will receive cash credits to their gym accounts!

Don’t have a team yet? No problem! Register your team online or check the roster to find other climbers looking for teammates.

Get your team together and let’s get climbing! 🤘

10/16/2026

Just a friendly heads-up!

Our lead cave will be closed starting next Monday morning as we reset and work on some facility improvements.

During this time, we’ll be setting boulders next week, followed by lead routes the week after. Thanks for your patience while we make these improvements!

Interested in learning to lead climb? Check out our lead climbing classes, available to book online. Be sure to sign up early, as classes often book out several months in advance!

10/05/2026

October at RocVentures

A full month of climbing, community events, and member perks.

Oct 2–11 | Member Sale
Members get 15% off all retail, plus 20% off one full-price item of your choice! Treat yourself to a new pair of climbing shoes, a harness, a fresh tee or hoodie, or that gear upgrade you’ve been eyeing.

Oct 9 | Day Camp + College Night Pizza
Day camp is available for those kiddos with the day off, camp runs 9am - 3pm with options to add before care at 8am and after care until 5pm.

College Night is every Friday from 5–11 PM! Have a college ID? Get a day pass with rental equipment for just $14. This week we’ll have free pizza at 9 PM to fuel your late-night send session.

Oct 12 | Indigenous People's Day Camp
Day camp is available for those kiddos with the day off, camp runs 9am - 3pm with options to add before care at 8am and after care until 5pm. Guided sessions are available as well from 11am - 2pm..

Oct 24 | Bagels & Coffee
Join us starting at 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM for fresh bagels and coffee—while supplies last! Don’t miss out on this delicious morning treat.

Oct 26 | Fall Rope League
Teams of three meet once per week for four weeks at a time that works for them. Choose from a selection of weekly ropes and climb your hardest five to earn points for your team. Winners receive cash credits on their gym account. Register your team online, or check the roster to find other climbers looking for a team. Free for members!

Oct 31 | Lights Out Halloween
From 7–9 PM, the gym transforms into a glowing adventure! Bring your own headlamp or borrow one of ours, and get ready to experience the gym in the dark. No reservations required—just arrive before 7 PM to check in, get geared up, and be ready to climb before we turn off the lights. And since it’s Halloween, come dressed in your favorite costume for a chance to win a prize for best costume! 👻 Climb, celebrate, and enjoy a spooky night at the gym.

October Member Challenge
Check in during our new hours to earn points and raffle entries. Sunday Member-Only Hours earn double points and entries. Top three point earners win free chalk, and all participants are entered to win an Organic tote raffle.

09/14/2026

Boulder League starts today!

Teams of 3 meet once a week for 4 weeks, with each teammate taking on their 5 hardest boulders and earning points for the team.
At the end of the league, we’ll award cash prizes to the top team in each dynamic bracket, so there’s a chance to win regardless of your climbing level!

Plus, we’ll be giving out prizes for:
🏆 Most Improved Team
💪 Most Improved Individual
😎 Best Team Name

Members only, and all winners receive cash prizes credited to their gym account!

Register online or in person by the end of Week 1 — Sunday, September 20!
Get your team together and come climb! 🔥

09/11/2026

COLLEGE NIGHT IS TONIGHT!

Every Friday after 5 PM, show your college ID and get admission + rental gear for just $14!

FREE PIZZA at 8 PM TONIGHT!
OPEN UNTIL 11 PM — it’s the first Friday of our new late hours!

Grab your friends, climb late, and kick off the weekend with us!

09/04/2026

SEPTEMBER AT ROCVENTURES

September is bringing some big changes to RocVentures. We’re expanding our hours, introducing Members Only Hours, and giving you even more opportunities to climb, train, hang out, and make the most of your gym time.

Here’s what’s happening this month:

SEP 07 - CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
We’ll be closed for the holiday. Enjoy the day off!

SEP 08 - YOUTH TEAMS BEGIN
Fall Rec Team starts this week for climbers ages 11–17. Choose Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday and climb with us through December.

SEP 09 - NEW HOURS
We’re expanding our hours based on feedback from our community, with more time to climb and late-night sessions. We’re also introducing Members Only Hours! These extended hours are a pilot, so come take advantage of them and help us make them permanent.

Public Hours: Monday 9 AM–10 PM · Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM · Wednesday 9 AM–10 PM · Thursday 11 AM–10 PM · Friday 9 AM–11 PM · Saturday 9 AM–9 PM · Sunday 9 AM–7 PM

Member Hours: Sunday 7 PM - 9 PM

SEP 11 - COLLEGE NIGHT + FREE PIZZA
College Night runs every Friday from 5–11 PM. Show your college ID and get a $14 day pass with rental equipment. On September 11, we’ll also have free pizza at 8 PM, first come, first served.

SEP 14 - FALL BOULDER LEAGUE BEGINS
Build a team of three and compete over four weeks. Climb your hardest five boulders each week to earn points for your team. Free for members.

SEP 21 - DAY CAMP
Need something for the kiddos on Yom Kippur? Day camp runs 9 AM–3 PM, with before care from 8 AM and after care until 5 PM.

SEP 26 - BAGELS & COFFEE
Join us for our monthly Bagels & Coffee! Free Bruegger’s bagels and Finger Lakes Coffee starting at 9 AM.

08/25/2026

Dyno Comp is this Thursday! Our setters have been working hard all week setting a bunch of fun dynos for the event. We’re down to just 20 spots, so register online to save your spot. Registration is $10 for members and $20 for non-members and includes admission and pizza. Thursday, 5:30–9 PM. These routes will only be up for a limited time. Come give it a shot!

08/21/2026

Youth Team Clinics are wrapping up, but there’s still one more chance to get in on the action! We have one last clinic available next week, Monday–Friday from 1–4pm. If you’re looking to keep climbing through the end of summer, there’s still time to register. More info and registration online or contact the gym and we can help with booking.

Then, get ready for Rec Team this fall! Rec Team is for climbers ages 11–17, with the season starting after Labor Day and weekly practices on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 5:30–7:30pm or Saturdays from 9–11am.

Register online and get ready for the fall team season!

08/03/2026

Just a friendly reminder that we're committed to keeping the climbing fresh! Our team resets routes and boulders nearly every week (with the exception of holidays, lead cave setting, and time off), so there's always something new to try on your next visit. Right now, the gym features 100+ top rope routes and 100+ boulder problems, giving climbers of all levels plenty to explore.

Our typical setting schedule is Mondays for boulders, Tuesdays for ropes, and Thursdays for either, with setting taking place from 9:00 AM–5 PM. You may notice a few areas temporarily closed while we're setting, but it's all part of bringing new climbs to the gym each week. Thanks for your patience and for supporting our setting team—we hope you enjoy the new routes and boulders!

Address

1044 University Avenue
Rochester, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 10pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm
Sunday	10am - 7pm

Telephone

+15854425462

Website

https://www.rocventuresclimbing.com/

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