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Surprise & Shine
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Surprise, Arizona
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $18 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- 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
- Ages families visit with kids 2–4, going by reviews
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (480) 621-5782
- Website surpriseshine.com
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
What climbers say again and again
“Their business was very clean, vibrant and welcoming from the moment you enter their building and the owners and crew that works there are amazing super generous people.”
“We recently celebrated my son’s birthday here and the kids (and mama) loved it!”
“His first time here he explored each play room and even got to make a craft for his dad.”
“The owner is truly amazing — so sweet, welcoming, and always interacting with the kiddos.”
“Their business was very clean, vibrant and welcoming from the moment you enter their building and the owners and crew that works there are amazing super generous people.”
From the reviews
Surprise and Shine is amazing! My son is 3 and on the spectrum and this place is absolutely perfect for him. It is a very calming, colorful and fun place as well as being very inclusive.
We had my daughter's 4th birthday here and it was such a wonderful experience! Roze and Tiffany were such wonderful hosts. Their attention to detail, communication, and day of coordinating were exceptional. Everyone had so much fun. I would highly recommend checking them out for open-play or for hosting a party.
I took my daughter here with her friend. The play area is great and they have two additional rooms for sensory areas. The entire location is baby safe so they can walk around. The staff was extremely friendly. It was very clean and we will be back for more fun.
We absolutely love Surprise & Shine! It’s the perfect spot for young kids to play, learn, and grow. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a bright, welcoming atmosphere that’s clearly designed with little ones in mind.
Birthday parties at Surprise & Shine
Surprise & Shine hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
Kids classes & camps at Surprise & Shine
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Surprise & Shine — 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.
Adaptive climbing
Surprise & Shine is mentioned for adaptive climbing or paraclimbing — sessions, equipment, or coaching that make the walls climbable for people with disabilities. Offerings like this vary a lot gym to gym and schedules change, so call ahead to ask what's available and when the next session runs.
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