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Send It Climbing — Climbing Gyms in Virginia Beach

Send It Climbing

4.9(233)4.9 out of 5 stars, 233 reviews Virginia Beach, VA

About Send It Climbing

Send It Climbing offers an exceptionally welcoming, body-positive, and fun climbing experience, particularly praised for its outstanding staff who are patient, supportive, and professional. It's a 'hidden gem' that exceeded expectations for diverse groups, from families with kids and teenagers to adults trying climbing for the first time, ensuring everyone feels confident and entertained.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families with school-aged children and teenagers looking for an active and engaging outing.Parents seeking a new and exciting activity that offers a high level of engagement and entertainment for their kids.First-time climbers or those new to the sport, due to the supportive and informative instructors.Adults and intergenerational family groups (e.g., parents and teens, adult children and parents) wanting to try a fun, active experience together.Individuals or families seeking a body-positive and encouraging environment for physical activity.

Why families love it

  • Staff (e.g., Ryan) is consistently described as amazing, welcoming, pleasant, patient, helpful, extremely professional, informative, kind, and super supportive, making a significant difference to the experience.
  • Kids were thoroughly entertained, did not want to leave, and were already planning a return visit.
  • Highly body-positive and encouraging environment, especially noted by a parent over 200 lbs, fostering confidence.
  • Clean and well-put-together atmosphere; described as a 'quiet and clean gym'.
  • Offers a wide range of walls and climbing options, including routes suitable for V1s and V2s.
  • Exceeds expectations for first-time visitors and those trying something new.

Insider tips

  • Consider this venue for spring break activities or when looking for new ways to entertain kids, as it was a 'hidden gem' for one reviewer.
  • Check Groupon for potential deals, as one family found it through the platform.
  • Be prepared for your kids to want to stay longer, as they were entertained the 'entire time' and wanted to 'make plans to come back' immediately.
Crowds
One review mentioned a 'Quiet and clean gym,' which might imply it's not overly crowded, at least at certain times. No specific peak hours or crowd levels are detailed.
Value
While no specific pricing is mentioned, finding it through Groupon suggests that deals may be available, enhancing its value. The overwhelming positive experience, high quality of staff, and clean environment indicate strong value for money.
Accessibility
The gym cultivates a 'very body positive and encouraging' environment, which suggests social accessibility for individuals who might feel self-conscious about their physical attributes or climbing ability. No specific physical accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair ramps) are mentioned.
Safety
The staff are described as 'extremely professional,' 'informative,' and 'super supportive,' implying good supervision and adherence to safety protocols during climbing activities. They ensure a confident experience for all climbers.

What parents say

Chelz H
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this establishment.. I honestly did not expect my kids to enjoy the experience as much as they did. The staff was simply amazing.. Ryan and the other staff were welcoming, pleasant, patient, helpful, and extremely professional from beginning to end! My kids did not want to leave, and were already trying to make plans to come back before it was time to go. They were entertained the entire time..Clean and well put together atmosphere. A 10/10, must come again!"

2 weeks ago

Dawn White
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"Me and the teenagers had an amazing time tonight climbing! I am over 200 lbs and they were very body positive and encouraging! Thank you for making me feel great and giving me the ability to be confident when climbing with my kids!"

2 weeks ago

Morgan Harrington
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"What a welcoming and fun environment! My mom and I wanted to try something new and Send It Climbing did not disappoint. The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Not to mention the instructors are informative, kind, and super supportive. It was a morning filled with laughter and smiles. We can’t wait to come back!"

4 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.