Located across from the iconic Apollo Theater, Harlem is a bouldering-only facility with hundreds of climbs. Bouldering, a form of rock climbing, involves ascents typically not exceeding 15 feet and does not require ropes. Curious? Join a class to learn more! Come for the climbing, and stay for the community. You’ll love our unique route setting — fun, challenging problems across every grade, set against various wall angles in an open-floor layout. Our facility has state-of-the-art climbing training equipment including campus boards, a Tension board, and an LED MoonBoard for customized training programs. Welcome to Movement Harlem!
upcoming classes
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Introduction to Bouldering
Introductory
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Member Appreciation 2026
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Mid-Winter Break Camp - Single Day
Camps
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Vinyasa Flow (Monday)
Vinyasa
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Vinyasa Flow (Monday)
Vinyasa
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Member Appreciation 2026
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Sunrise Yoga (Tuesday)
Vinyasa
Diana H.
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Mid-Winter Break Camp - Single Day (Class Full)
Camps
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Member Appreciation 2026
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Mid-Winter Break Camp - Single Day
Camps
social connections
Join us next week at your favorite gym for Member Appreciation Week! From members-only hours to tasty treats, there’s so many exciting surprises waiting for you. It’s just our way of saying thanks for being here 🫶
Check out a few highlights below! (see post for specific dates + times)
⏱️ Early Access Members Only Climbing
☕ Surprise Breakfast + Coffee
⭐️Draw Your Dream Boulder
🔢 Boulder Bingo
🏁 Board Climbing Clinic
🤜🤛 Chat with a Coach (1:1 Sessions)
🎯 Summer Camp Sampler (Free Youth Class)
Hit that link in our bio for our full calendar of events
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Save the date — this one’s a BIG deal‼️
March 21 marks the 10 Year Anniversary for LIC’s Gotham Citizen Bouldering Comp and registration for 2026 is officially LIVE⚡🔥
Lock in the best price with early bird pricing, and don’t miss your chance to snag our exclusive comp tee (limited quantities 👀). This is stop #4 of the Nor’Easter Bouldering Series and if you haven’t jumped in yet, NYC, the time is NOW!
Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026 (for the kiddos, our Youth Comp goes down Friday, March 20)
⏰ Morning (10-1PM) & Afternoon sessions (2-5PM) + Evening Open Finals
👥 4 Divisions: Rec | Intermediate | Advanced | Open
💰 $8K in cash & prizes, thanks to our comp sponsor @thenorthface_climb
Register now at the link in our bio ➡️
Swipe to set a boulder with Sebi ➡️
Our Head Setter at Harlem hosted an interactive setting night where the community got hands-on experience with routesetting! Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the process from building a skeleton to forerunning from earlier this month. Huge shoutout to everyone who came out and helped shape the climb 💛
If you’ve tried out these climbs, let us know what you think! 🧗♀️✨
every climber’s dream date 💌
If you’re still brushing your own holds we got you! This Friday from 7-9pm we’re trading in candlelit dinners for chalk bags and good vibes with our Single’s Night at Movement Harlem 💘Whether you’re looking to make friends, or maybe even meet *the one* hit that link in bio to sign up 👉
p.s members: if you refer someone to join you’ll get $50 in credit and they’ll get 15% off february dues!
A day of celebrating climbing with @movementgyms and @thenorthface_climb. Coming soon.
That “you trying to climb” text hits different in February 👀
This month your invite now comes with a little something extra 💌 When you refer a friend you get a $50 membership credit (or 15 days added to your annual membership) and your friend gets 15% off February + $0 initiation fees. Win 🤝 win!
You’re already sharing the things you love. Now get rewarded for it.
we asked our setters to jump, and they said how high 😤
you too can jump on our February promo and get 15% + $0 initiation! 🫵 (hit that link in bio)
We stayed up all night… and it was SO worth it 🌙
Last Saturday we climbed from 4 PM → 4 AM with our friends at @paracliffhangers for Owl Night, our overnight climb-a-thon + fundraiser and y’all showed up BIG 🫶
✨ Over $15K raised for adaptive climbing
👥 250+ climbers came through
🧠 12 mini-clinics (routesetting, campus climbing, blind climbing + more!)
🔥 Endurance comp that went til 3 AM (absolute legends)
🤝 Love from community orgs including @riseoutsidecollective @kinshipclimbingcollective @asianclimbingtribe @climbcrux @gunksclimbers @nycclimbingcollective
Owl Night was about more than climbing — it was about community, access, joy, and showing up! Huge thank you to everyone who climbed, coached, cheered, donated, and stayed up way past their bedtime for a good cause 🫶
We can’t wait until the next time!
📸: Alana @pixel.lana, Andrew @ropes_rocks_ridges, & the PCH community!
our directors
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Nick
Baum
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.
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FAQs
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What’s included with a Movement Harlem membership?
Your Movement Harlem membership gives you unlimited access to bouldering, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms. Enjoy free classes and clinics, guest passes, and exclusive discounts on gear and programs—everything you need to climb, train, and connect with the community.
Learn more about member perks.
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When is Movement Harlem open, and what are the least busy times?
Movement Harlem is open Monday–Friday, 7am–10pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 9am–9pm. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are generally the quietest times, while evenings and weekend mornings tend to be busier.
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Where is Movement Harlem located, and how do I get there (parking + transit)?
Movement Harlem is located at 256 W 125th Street across from the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Nearby subway options include A,B,C,D and 2,3 trains, andM2, M3, M10, M60 SBS, M100, M101, and M125 bus lines. Street parking is very limited, so public transit is strongly recommended for easiest access.
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What amenities does this gym have (bouldering, rope climbing, yoga/fitness, showers, etc.)?
Movement Harlem is a bouldering facility with hundreds of climbs across a variety of wall angles and grade alongside state-of-the-art training equipment, including campus boards, a Tension Board, and an LED MoonBoard. The gym also has a full functional fitness area, cardio equipment, yoga space, locker rooms with showers, and gear shop. The open-floor layout encourages community and social climbing, and the facility is ADA accessible.
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I’m new—how do I start? Do you offer an intro class or a trial membership?
We’ve got you covered! Join an intro bouldering class to learn the basics of bouldering technique. You can also start with a 15-day trial membership for unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms, plus free gear rentals, intro classes, and waived initiation fee.
Learn more about trial memberships here.