When Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters swept through our North Campus last school year, we lost our beloved bouldering wall, a space where students built confidence, resilience, and teamwork. The storm also disrupted our climbing program in other ways, including the closure of some partner facilities and limited access to permitted climbing sites. Now, we have the opportunity to rebuild stronger and dream bigger with a new climbing tower on our South Campus, safely located outside the floodplain.

A new outdoor climbing tower will expand access to climbing instruction for all middle school students during PE classes, field lesson days, after-school programming, and summer camps. It will also introduce the sport to underserved elementary-aged students who attend our free Salamander Adventure Camp each summer. This dynamic structure will promote physical fitness, problem-solving, and courage while offering a safe, supervised environment where students can challenge themselves and support one another.

Your support will help us restore what was lost and create an even more impactful experience for our students. Gifts can be made in the form of a multi-year pledge. Please contact Katy Palombi at kpalombi@fbriveracademy for more information on other ways to give.