ClimbZone, Laurel, Maryland

We took our children to ClimbZone in Laurel, Maryland, to give it a try (this was before the virus lockdown). They had rock climbed before at a gym. That experience was more of a typical fake rock face with grips attached. ClimbZone is not a gym per se, it is a place to climb all sorts of fun and creatively-themed challenges.

ClimbZone in Laurel

Our kids suited up with harnesses and hooked on at a lot of the climbing walls.

My eldest at the steam punk wall

The Tetris wall was challenging because the pieces stick out more or less from the wall. My son managed to make it to the top with some effort.

Daughter gets a head start

Son at the top of Tetris; daughter working her way up an Alice in Wonderland challenge

We were concerned about our youngest not being able to get far. The first few challenges he tried were a bit beyond his abilities.

Tricky waves

Cargo net challenge

Climbing the Lincoln Memorial

Close up on Lincoln's steps

His persistence paid off when he found a wall that was all circles all the way up. He must have climbed to the top ten times, which was a bit nerve wracking for us parents.

Found a favorite

He's higher than his sister!

I had a hard time figuring out why I took the picture below. Can you find one of my children?

Becoming one with the wall

Some adventurous walls reminded me of Indiana Jones. I challenged the older kids to see who could make it to the small bridge first on the wall depicted below.

Shouldn't have given a head start

Victory!

My youngest was happy to do something he's not allowed to do at home--climbing a bookshelf! Maybe we should install some auto-belayers at home.

Really climbing to get the toys

The kids had a great time. We may go back. I may try it out next time!