What do kids love doing the most?
Climbing Absolutely Anything and Everything!
That’s why climbing walls are so important for children. It’s a brilliant activity and form of exercise which uses every muscle in the body and also the brain.
We offer Instructor Lead Sessions for children aged 4 and above, these sessions are 1 or 2 hours long, Parent Supervised Sessions (parents must have done their induction and can then supervise up to two children over the age of 6) we also offer Kids Climbing Clubs – book on to a taster sessions and Holiday Activities, Climbing Camps and Parties. We can’t wait to see them on the walls!
Rock Climbing Benefits
Increases Strength, Endurance and Flexibility
Teaches Hand, Feet and Eye Coordination
Builds Confidence and Self-Esteem
Increases Problem Solving, Planning and Decision-Making Abilities
Helps with Stress Relief
Develop Communication and Listening Skills
Focus & attention
Climbing and belaying requires focus and attention which are essential skills. They also learn that belaying is of paramount importance and makes you responsible for someone else’s life! (They are of course fully supervised and supported whilst learning these vital skills). Needless to say, working together as a team creates a strong bond and introduces great teamwork from a young age.
Coordination & motor skills
Climbing allows children to improve their coordination and motor skills. The methods used in climbing can help a child’s cognitive development through enhancing problem solving, motor planning and memory.
Also, the feelings of fear, motivation and sense of achievement often experienced through climbing also have great benefits to children.
Flexibility & Strength
It can help to increase muscle mass and strength in many areas of your body which. Predominantly, in your forearms, back, arms and core
Rock climbing helps to increase range of motion, allowing individuals to develop flexibility and adaptability.
One of the great things about rock climbing is that anyone can excel at it. It doesn’t matter if you’re young, old, tall or short, rock climbing is a very inclusive sport.
