The best way to have fun and learn to climb is to come along to one of our regular Children’s Clubs.
If you’ve done quite a bit of climbing and want to get more serious about it and maybe enter some competitions, check out our Improvers’ Club below.
Children’s Clubs
Our friendly, experienced instructors will provide coaching and teach you all you need to know to start enjoying and improving your climbing. Our clubs provide a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun, and stay active.
- How to warm up so you can climb safely
- Some simple techniques to get you going
- Fun games and exercises
- Learn about some of the equipment you will use
- Learn how to keep other Club members safe
As you get better, you will have the chance to learn more and meet more keen young climbers.
First time climbing?
If your child has never tried climbing before, we ask you book a Club Taster Session before signing up to our Climbing Clubs.
A Club Taster Session allows us to introduce climbing in a quieter, more relaxed environment to see if it is something that your child will enjoy! We can also advise which regular club would be best to join if they do want to do more.
Our 1-hour Club Taster Sessions are held every month. Get in touch to find out more.
Improvers’ Club
Once you’ve progressed through our Climbing Clubs and decide that climbing is ‘your thing’, come and join us at the Improvers’ Club, aimed at older, more experienced youngsters (11-17 years).
- Continue developing your climbing technique through personal coaching
- Learn how to train safely and create a training plan
- Learn how to lead and lead belay
- Learn about climbing equipment and how to look after it
- Develop your bouldering techniques
- Compete at our Climbing Competitions or at other local/national competitions
We will help you become an independent climber, ready to explore what this exciting sport has to offer – indoors and out!
More Information
Our weekly, term-time Clubs let our young climbers progress through the following stages, learning at their own pace. As they improve, we encourage them to join a more-able group, learning more skills and techniques and enjoying the chance to climb with new Club members.
Learning to love climbing and sharing the fun with others
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Starting to learn new skills and techniques
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Improving technique, strength and endurance
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For those wanting to ‘get serious’ and/or start competing
Climbing Club facts
- Club sessions run weekly during term-time
- Club members attend the same Club session each week
- We work to a ratio of 1 instructor : 6 children and usually have 2 or 3 groups in each session
- Club members work in groups of similar ability within their Club session
- Younger Club members usually start with the earlier, shorter sessions – designed especially for “Minis” aged 6-7 years
- Older Club members usually come to the later, longer sessions – 8-11 years
Children’s Clubs
| TUESDAYS | 4.00 – 5.00pm | 5.15 – 6.45pm |
| WEDNESDAYS | 4.00 – 5.00pm | 5.15 – 6.45pm |
| SATURDAYS | 9.30 – 11.00am |
Improvers’ Club
| THURSDAYS | 5.30 – 7.00pm |
Payment
Club sessions are paid for on a 4-weekly basis in advance. Club fees include:
- A reserved place for each session – no need to re-book each week
- Fully instructed sessions
- Use of all climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, etc)
Booking
Our Climbing Clubs are very popular and places are limited. We therefore operate a Waiting List system.
If we don’t currently have room for your child to join, we can keep your details and contact you when a place becomes available.
Please call us on 01874 658272 to find out if we have any places available or to book a Club Taster Session if your child hasn’t climbed before.
Weekly Climbing Clubs
£44
Call us on 01874 658272 (9am to 5pm).
More to Explore
Indoor Activity Sessions
Our Indoor Activity Sessions are the perfect all-weather family activity! Have a go at bouldering, climbing, our high wire course, caving, abseiling – all in a controlled and safe environment.
Children’s Climbing
Climbing is a natural movement for children – and so much fun! We have plenty going on, from half day sessions, to birthday parties and weekly clubs!