Your Group. The Whole Gym. All Night.
A Vertical Rock lock-in gives your group exclusive access to our full facility for an entire evening. No other guests, no time pressure. Just your crew on the walls, with Vertical Rock staff on-site the whole time to support you. Lock-ins are available any day of the week and work for a wide range of youth organizations, school groups, and community gatherings across Northern Virginia.
Built Around Your Group's Age
At our Manassas location, the program is designed with two age-appropriate paths so every participant gets the right experience from the start.
Ages 13 and Up
The evening begins with a free Learn the Ropes intro course covering all safety protocols and rope techniques. Once completed, participants can climb independently for the rest of the night without needing an instructor present for every climb.
Ages 12 and Under
The first two hours are a guided group event where our staff belay the group on roped walls. For the rest of the evening, the bouldering wall is open and participants can bring games, order pizza, and enjoy the space at their own pace.
What Is Included
Choose the location that works best for your group. Both offer exclusive gym access with staff on-site throughout the night.
Manassas
Scout Merit Badge Add-On Available at Manassas
Add the BSA Climbing Merit Badge program to your lock-in for $100 per participant, compared to $125 when booked separately. A minimum of 6 merit badge participants is required. All other lock-in participants are welcome to join without taking part in the merit badge portion.
How It Works
1. Book Your Date
Contact us to pick your date and location. Lock-ins are available any day of the week with advance booking.
2.Arrive and Gear Up
We outfit everyone with harnesses and shoes and get the safety briefing started as soon as your group arrives.
3.Opening Session
Instructors guide your group through the age-appropriate intro climb before the full evening begins.
4.Take Over the Gym
Climb, boulder, play games, order pizza. The walls are yours and our staff is there the whole time.
4.Wrap Up
Our staff stays with your group until the end to make sure everything goes smoothly from start to finish.
Lock-In Pricing at a Glance
Manassas
Approximately 10 hours
Chaperone requirement: 2 per 25 children (age 25+)
Staff on-site: All night
$100 facility fee +
$30 per climber
Minimum group size: 25 participants
Lock-ins require advance planning. We recommend reaching out at least 3 to 4 weeks before your desired date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum group size for a lock-in?
At Manassas, the minimum is 25 participants. Contact us for the minimum at Tysons. Lock-ins are designed for larger groups that want to take over the space together.
Do participants need any climbing experience?
covers all the safety and technique participants need to climb independently. Younger kids start with a staff-belayed group session.
Are chaperones required?
Yes. Two chaperones aged 25 or older are required for every 25 children at both locations. This is a firm requirement to ensure all participants are properly supervised throughout the evening.
Can we add the Scout Merit Badge program to a lock-in?
Yes, at the Manassas location. The Climbing Merit Badge program can be added to any lock-in for $100 per participant, which is $25 less than the standard program price. A minimum of 6 merit badge participants is required.
Can we bring our own food?
Absolutely. You are welcome to bring food, order delivery, bring games, sleeping bags, or anything else that makes the night great for your group. The facility is yours for the evening.