Opened in 2019, Callowhill remains the largest climbing gym in Pennsylvania, located in the heart of Philadelphia. Encompassing 37,000 square feet, it features an expansive bouldering floor, a dedicated roped-climbing area, a yoga studio, a comprehensive fitness center, and a full retail shop. As a community-focused gym, Callowhill hosts a diverse array of affinity group meet-ups for Philadelphia’s diverse population. Welcome to Movement Callowhill!
upcoming classes
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Climbing Club ages 7-9
After School
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Las cabras de Callowhill: A Spanish-Speaking Meet-Up
Meet Ups
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Hatha - Vinyasa
Vinyasa
Caroline C.
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Climbing Club ages 7-9
After School
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Climbing Club ages 9-12 (Class Full)
After School
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Hatha - Vinyasa
Vinyasa
Diane W.
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WNBA Meet up (Women and Non-Binary Lead Alliance)
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Spartan Post-Race Meetup
Meet Ups
social connections
MOVEMENT KENSINGTON UPDATE 🏗️🔥
The walls are going up, the spaces are taking shape, and the gym is starting to look like the real deal. From ropes and bouldering to yoga and fitness, everything is coming together for our Fall 2025 opening.
➡️ Be the first to know about construction updates, sneak peeks, and the opening timeline by signing up for the Movement Kensington newsletter at the link in our bio.
MOVEMENT KENSINGTON UPDATE 🏗️🔥
The walls are going up, the spaces are taking shape, and the gym is starting to look like the real deal. From ropes and bouldering to yoga and fitness, everything is coming together for our Fall 2025 opening.
➡️ Be the first to know about construction updates, sneak peeks, and the opening timeline by signing up for the Movement Kensington newsletter at the link in our bio.
Should climbers actually be doing cardio? 🤔 Some swear by it, others avoid it at all costs.
In our latest blog, Kat Ku breaks down how cardio can impact recovery, pump resistance, and overall climbing performance.
🏃♂️ If you’re gearing up for the Philly Marathon this November, this one’s especially worth a read.
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to check out the full post.
Should climbers actually be doing cardio? 🤔 Some swear by it, others avoid it at all costs.
In our latest blog, Kat Ku breaks down how cardio can impact recovery, pump resistance, and overall climbing performance.
🏃♂️ If you’re gearing up for the Philly Marathon this November, this one’s especially worth a read.
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to check out the full post.
💙 We love our members! 💙
Join us for Member Appreciation Week at Movement Callowhill — packed with fun events for our community!
🔹 Tuesday, Aug 25 — Setter’s Night
6:00–7:30PM | Brand new spray wall reset! Hang with our setters, learn how to get the most out of the spray wall, and help draw some new dream boulders.
🔹 Wednesday, Aug 26 — Garage Sale
5:00–9:00PM | Sell your outdoor clothing + gear, or pick up a new find!
• Drop off items anytime during the event (unsold items must be picked up by 9:30PM).
• Items from our lost + found will also be on sale — proceeds benefit @riseoutsidecollective.
• 👉 Label items with your name, contact info, price, and payment method. Stay with your items or drop them off.
• 🚨 Harnesses, ropes, helmets, hardware, and slings will not be accepted.
• (All transactions are peer-to-peer.)
🔹 Thursday, Aug 27 — “Anything But a Chalk Bag” Night
7:00–9:00PM | Get creative — bring literally anything but a chalk bag to hold your chalk.
🔹 Friday, Aug 28 – Sunday, Aug 31 — Climbing Bingo
Complete lines on your bingo card to earn raffle tickets 🎟️. Fill the whole board for 5x entries! Winners score free entry to the @spartan Race on Sept 6th. 💪
💙 We love our members! 💙
Join us for Member Appreciation Week at Movement Callowhill — packed with fun events for our community!
🔹 Tuesday, Aug 25 — Setter’s Night
6:00–7:30PM | Brand new spray wall reset! Hang with our setters, learn how to get the most out of the spray wall, and help draw some new dream boulders.
🔹 Wednesday, Aug 26 — Garage Sale
5:00–9:00PM | Sell your outdoor clothing + gear, or pick up a new find!
• Drop off items anytime during the event (unsold items must be picked up by 9:30PM).
• Items from our lost + found will also be on sale — proceeds benefit @riseoutsidecollective.
• 👉 Label items with your name, contact info, price, and payment method. Stay with your items or drop them off.
• 🚨 Harnesses, ropes, helmets, hardware, and slings will not be accepted.
• (All transactions are peer-to-peer.)
🔹 Thursday, Aug 27 — “Anything But a Chalk Bag” Night
7:00–9:00PM | Get creative — bring literally anything but a chalk bag to hold your chalk.
🔹 Friday, Aug 28 – Sunday, Aug 31 — Climbing Bingo
Complete lines on your bingo card to earn raffle tickets 🎟️. Fill the whole board for 5x entries! Winners score free entry to the @spartan Race on Sept 6th. 💪
If you’re slipping off volumes, it might be time to sharpen your technique! 👣
Lee, our Climbing Programs Manager, is one of our many talented instructors who can help you master footwork and learn how to stick to volumes with confidence.
Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to refine your skills, check out our Intro to Bouldering Class or take it up a notch with our Intermediate Technique Classes!
🤘Learn more about our instruction offerings through the link in bio
If you’re slipping off volumes, it might be time to sharpen your technique! 👣
Lee, our Climbing Programs Manager, is one of our many talented instructors who can help you master footwork and learn how to stick to volumes with confidence.
Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to refine your skills, check out our Intro to Bouldering Class or take it up a notch with our Intermediate Technique Classes!
🤘Learn more about our instruction offerings through the link in bio
✨ Instructor Spotlight: Ryder (they/them) ✨
Ryder is one of the coaches behind our Peak Performance Team — a program designed to help climbers train, progress, and push their limits. We asked Ryder a few questions so you can get to know them better:
🔷Where are you from?
St. George, UT
🔷How long have you been climbing?
About 6 years!
🔷How did you get into climbing?
Through a high school therapy program that used bouldering and top rope as a tool for growth.
🔷Outdoor industry experience?
Worked with Outward Bound as an instructor, guided trips, and joined trail crews.
🔷Anything else you’d like to share?
If you see me playing hacky sack in the gym, come join!
👉 Train with Ryder and the Peak Performance Team to build technique, fitness, mental game, and motivation. All levels welcome!
🔗 Sign up through the link in bio!
✨ Instructor Spotlight: Ryder (they/them) ✨
Ryder is one of the coaches behind our Peak Performance Team — a program designed to help climbers train, progress, and push their limits. We asked Ryder a few questions so you can get to know them better:
🔷Where are you from?
St. George, UT
🔷How long have you been climbing?
About 6 years!
🔷How did you get into climbing?
Through a high school therapy program that used bouldering and top rope as a tool for growth.
🔷Outdoor industry experience?
Worked with Outward Bound as an instructor, guided trips, and joined trail crews.
🔷Anything else you’d like to share?
If you see me playing hacky sack in the gym, come join!
👉 Train with Ryder and the Peak Performance Team to build technique, fitness, mental game, and motivation. All levels welcome!
🔗 Sign up through the link in bio!
🏟 Philly, are you ready to EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE?
Join the Movement @spartan Team and take on the Phillies Stadium 5K on September 6 — 20 obstacles and endless adrenaline. 🏃♂️💥
🏅 Finishers receive a unique finisher medal, medal wedge(s), t-shirt, beverage, and bragging rights.
How to register:
1️⃣ Choose Open category
2️⃣ Create an account to proceed
3️⃣ Select the 1 PM wave to race with Team Movement
4️⃣ Use code MOVEMENTGYMS40 to get 40% OFF your ticket!
📍 Join us for pre- and post-race Movement Spartan Team meetups at Movement Callowhill!
🗓 Sept 3 at 6:00 PM – Pre-race meetup: make friends, train together, and get hype for the big day.
🗓 Sept 10 at 6:00 PM – Post-race celebration: relive the course, share stories, and toast to our victories.
🔗 Head to the link in bio for the Spartan Race and meetup signups!
🏟 Philly, are you ready to EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE?
Join the Movement @spartan Team and take on the Phillies Stadium 5K on September 6 — 20 obstacles and endless adrenaline. 🏃♂️💥
🏅 Finishers receive a unique finisher medal, medal wedge(s), t-shirt, beverage, and bragging rights.
How to register:
1️⃣ Choose Open category
2️⃣ Create an account to proceed
3️⃣ Select the 1 PM wave to race with Team Movement
4️⃣ Use code MOVEMENTGYMS40 to get 40% OFF your ticket!
📍 Join us for pre- and post-race Movement Spartan Team meetups at Movement Callowhill!
🗓 Sept 3 at 6:00 PM – Pre-race meetup: make friends, train together, and get hype for the big day.
🗓 Sept 10 at 6:00 PM – Post-race celebration: relive the course, share stories, and toast to our victories.
🔗 Head to the link in bio for the Spartan Race and meetup signups!
🔥NEW HOLDS from @flathold and @cheetaholds 🔥
These brand new holds have arrived to a climbing wall near you! Come touchy touchy!
🔥Setter’s Pick White V4
🪛Set by Altana
🧗Climbed by Avery
🔥NEW HOLDS from @flathold and @cheetaholds 🔥
These brand new holds have arrived to a climbing wall near you! Come touchy touchy!
🔥Setter’s Pick White V4
🪛Set by Altana
🧗Climbed by Avery
the aura farming at Callowhill is getting out of hand
White V7 set and climbed by Jason “Unc” @chalkolat
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#aura #aurafarming #routesetting #rockclimber #rockgym
the aura farming at Callowhill is getting out of hand
White V7 set and climbed by Jason “Unc” @chalkolat
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#aura #aurafarming #routesetting #rockclimber #rockgym
our directors
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John
Maroldo
Assistant Gym Director
meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.