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ROCK CLIMBING (AGE 8 & OLDER)

AGES 8 & OLDER.  Three-day session based on the American Mountain Guides Association's standards for top-ropping.  Have fun while learning equipment & techniques as you are belayed by professional guides.  Not a climbing wall - Quincy Quarries is the real thing!  Will rappell from heights of 70 feet.  Awesome climbing experience in safety that will build confidence.  All equipment provided. David McCarthy, Director of South Shore Center for Outdoor  Education & ACA certified staff.  Max. 8.  Class meets at Quincy Quarries, Quincy.   Click on link to SSCOE for: directions to Quincy Quarries; and appropriate dress recommendations:
Directions to climbing as follows: RT 3 north to Furnace BrookPkway exit. Bear left down ramp then bear right noting signs for quarry hills.  Left at stop sign go under highway overpass, then bear right to Mr Tux.  Straight across up hill to parking on right. Meet at parking lot 15 min prior to start.
Remember sunscreen, water, appropriate dress for the weather & temperature.  They recommend shorts & tees, stiff soled shoes or hiking shoes with a flat sole, rain gear for light rain.  You’ll be notified if a session is cancelled for heavy rain or an alternate indoor location.  Students are grouped with others their own age.

 
Separate required waiver forms may be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
        Click here for printable additional Rock Climbing Waiver  & return it to the Recreation Office today.

FEE:  $80 per session

 
CODE
DAY / DATES
TIMES
1260.311
TUES-THURS / June 24-26 (raindate 6/27)
9a-12noon
1260.312
MON-WED / July 7-9 (raindate 7/10)
9a-12noon
1260.313
MON-WED / Aug 4-6 (raindate 8/7)
9a-12noon

Town of Norwell Massachusetts 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061