The climbing wall

I was amazed to discover recently that kids are allowed on that fabulous rock climbing wall at the Rec Center on campus. SH and SC, both 5, had a great time just goofing around on the lower "rocks," without any special equipment. All you have to do is sign a waiver, and the kids get an arm band and can "boulder" for free. I'd say this might even be fun for kids as young as 3. For even more fun, pay $2.50 and your kids can get harnessed to a rope. Then they can climb as high as they like before they are belayed down by one of the staff members (they get one ride only). SH climbed maybe 10 feet before he decided it was time to come down but vows to make it to the top someday. Note: Unless you're a Rec Center member, you will have to pay an additional fee to get in. Here's the web site, for more info: http://www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/RSCWeb/opc/climbingcenter.htm