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OBU RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center)

4.6 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Kids classes & camps Yoga & fitness

Plan your visit

  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
  • Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
  • Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (405) 585-5220
  • Website okbu.edu

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

From the reviews

This place is way nicer than expected. Out of all the places we visited on campus, this recroom/gym felt leagues above everything else. All the equipment looks brand new and the rock wall is fantastic. Go check it out!

★★★★★ — Adam, Feb 2025

These amazing young adults will be starting their College Chapter. May God bless them and strongly continue their guidance.

★★★★☆ — L., Aug 2023

We have a special needs softball league and they let us use the basketball court to practice during inclement weather

★★★★★ — Brenda, May 2022

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Kids classes & camps at OBU RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center)

Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at OBU RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center) — climbing classes, school-break camps, or a youth team where kids learn technique from coaches instead of just scrambling around. Program schedules and age groups change each season, so check the current lineup before you plan around one.

Where to find OBU RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center)

500 W University St, Shawnee, OK74804

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