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.

$14 - no rentals

$20 - with rentals

Kids Climbing Festival

Saturday, September 6th 

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ages 5-14 | $25 per child

No reservations required - check-in begins at 1:45pm

Fall Kids Climbing Festival at The Gravity Vault – Poughkeepsie, NY

Saturday, September 6th | 2:00pm–4:00pm
$25 per child | Ages 5–14 | Harnesses included

Join us for a fun afternoong of rock climbing, games activities and a fun fall-themed craft! This is a fantastic family fun afternoon for an affordable price! Parents can stay and enjoy our free wifi and couches in our lounge.

What to Expect

From 2:00pm–4:00pm on Saturday, September 6th, our friendly and experienced staff will guide kids through a series of fun climbing activities on our 35-foot top rope walls, including:

• Group staff-led climbing on our colorful kids’ climbing walls, featuring fun shapes and holds

• Climbing games designed to build confidence and teamwork

• Lawn games for fun on the ground between climbs

• A fall-themed craft activity to take home as a souvenir

Harnesses are included in the event price, and our staff handles all belaying so parents can relax or cheer from the sidelines. This event is a great opportunity for families to explore rock climbing together in a supportive and exciting setting.

Please note: Bouldering is not included in the Kids Climbing Festival

Kids Climbing Fun 

• Kids ages 5–14 who are curious about climbing

• Families looking for fun indoor activities for kids near Poughkeepsie, NY

• Parents exploring beginner climbing classes or youth climbing teams

• Anyone seeking affordable fall fun in the Hudson Valley

If your child has never climbed before, this event offers an easy, low-stress introduction to the sport. For families considering enrolling in our six-week climbing programs, private lessons, or competitive climbing team, this is a great way to try it out first.

More Climbing Options for Kids

Most Popular for Family Fun - 1 Hour Staff Belay Private Climbing Lesson

Beginner Skill Development - 6 Weeks Kids Rock Climbing Class

Advanced Skill Development - Youth Rock Climbing Team Competitive and Recreational

Group Climbing (5 or more)  -Introduction to Rock Climbing

Best Birthday Parties in the Hudson Valley -Kids Birthday Parties

Great Summer Activities - Summer Rocks Rock Climbing Summer Camp

The Benefits of Rock Climbing for Kids

Indoor rock climbing is more than just a fun way to burn off energy—it’s also packed with developmental benefits that can positively impact your child’s physical, mental, and social well-being. At The Gravity Vault, we see firsthand how climbing helps kids build resilience, focus, and confidence in themselves, all while having a blast.

• Physical Benefits: Climbing builds strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Because it’s a full-body activity that uses both large and small muscle groups, kids work on coordination and body awareness in every session.

• Mental Benefits: Climbing is often compared to solving a puzzle. Each move requires thought, planning, and the ability to stay calm and focused. Kids quickly learn to think ahead, try new strategies, and not give up when something feels hard.

• Social Skills: Group climbing activities encourage teamwork, patience, and communication. Whether they’re waiting their turn or cheering on a friend, climbers become part of a supportive community from their very first day.

• Goal Setting: Climbing offers tangible milestones and achievements. Reaching the top of a route or mastering a new hold teaches kids the value of effort and perseverance.

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.

Program Overview: Join us for our monthly Ladies' Night rock climbing meetup on the second Wednesday of every month at The Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie, NY. This community event is designed for women and gender-nonconforming individuals to come together and enjoy climbing. All levels of climbing abilities are welcome. This event is great for beginners too. A staff member will be available from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to assist with belaying on top rope as needed. During the meetup, participants can engage in bouldering, top roping, or lead climbing based on their Gravity Vault Belay Certifications. Our friendly staff member will be on hand to help break the ice and facilitate conversation so have no fear, introverts, we got you covered.

Ages: This program and discount is open to ages 18+

Location: The Gravity Vault 6 Neptune Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY located just off of Route 9 in Poughkeepsie.

Activities Included: Participants are welcome to enjoy bouldering, top roping, or lead climbing (based on certification). Ask the staff member if you are interested in playing climbing games!

Time: Discount day passes start at 6:00 PM and are available until we close that night. A staff member is available to belay from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Price:

$14 Day Passes without Rentals 

$20 Day Pass with Rentals

Program Overview:

Join us for our monthly LGBTQIA+ rock climbing meetup on the second Thursday of every month at The Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie, NY. This casual, community-driven event invites climbers of all backgrounds to connect and climb together in a welcoming space. All skill levels are welcome, from first-timers to experienced climbers. Whether you want to boulder, top rope, or lead climb, we have something for everyone. A staff member will be available from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to assist with belaying on top rope. Don’t worry about being new – our friendly staff is here to help you feel at home and get the conversation started!

Ages: This program is open to ages 18+

Location: The Gravity Vault, 6 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY, located just off Route 9.

Activities Included:
Participants are welcome to enjoy bouldering, top roping, or lead climbing (based on certification). If you're new to climbing, feel free to ask our staff member about climbing games or getting started with basic techniques!

Time:
Discount day passes are available from 6:00 PM until closing. A staff member will be available to belay from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Price:
$14 Day Pass without Rentals
$20 Day Pass with Rentals

Anything but a Chalk Bag - Community Night!

Bring your chalk in Anything but a Chalk Bag! 

Ideas include: buckets, bags, bowls, pockets, vessels, cases, boxes, barrels, handmade items etc... The more creative the better!

5:00pm $20 day passes begin

6:00pm Enter your chalk bag alternative to be judged

Prize categories include: most iconic, biohazard, most adorable, “Hey! How did that get in there”, best handmade, closing staff's least favorite.

No reservations required!

Price

FREE for Members

$20 for  non-members