NICAS Climbing Kids Club | Ambleside Adventure

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KIDS CLUB

Our Kids Clubs run weekly in term time. Sessions run at a ratio of 1:6. All instructors are DBS checked, First Aid & Safeguarding trained, alongside their climbing qualifications.

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The Ambleside Mini Monkeys (6 years+)

The Mini Monkeys sessions are all about getting kids moving and having fun. We’ll be building their climbing skills by developing balance, agility & coordination through games, bouldering and top rope climbing. These sessions also focus on communication skills, encouraging supportive behaviour and celebrating ongoing progress.

Times:

Mondays 4pm-5pm

Sundays 11am-12pm

WILD CLIMBERS

NICAS Wild Climbers (3 years+)

The Wild Climber sessions are all about getting kids moving and having fun. We’ll be building on 6 core skill areas: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Communication, Focus & Teamwork, through games, bouldering and top rope climbing.

There are lots of stickers and certificates to earn, with options to tailor the lessons across age groups.

Times:

Mondays 4pm-5pm

Sundays 12:30pm-1:30pm

A group of children fill out NICAS log books

NICAS 1 & 2

NICAS 1 & 2 (7 Years+)

For older or more experienced kids, we work towards achieving Levels 1&2 of the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS).

We still have lots of fun in these sessions but we also start teaching the skills & responsibility needed to enjoy our sport safely.

Times:

Thursdays 4pm-5:30pm

Thursdays 5:30pm-7pm

Sundays 11am-12:30pm

NICAS 3

NICAS 3 (8 years+)

For children starting to take climbing more seriously, we move into NICAS Level 3. Kids at this level will learn to be competent climbers, boulderers and belayers, ready to use their skills responsibily at any indoor facility.

Achievement at this level is broadly equivalent to a pass at GCSE.

Times:

Mondays 5pm-6:30pm

Tuesdays 4pm-5:30pm

Tuesdays 5:30pm-7pm

Saturdays 9:30am-11am

TEAM AMBLESIDE

Team Ambleside (9 years+)

Our Elite Kids clubs for young climbers who have mastered the basics & are serious about improving their climbing. The teams get coached on technique, tactics & lead climbing throughout the year.

Places must be approved by our instructional team with participants proving they have mastered important climbing and safety skills.

Times:

Saturdays 11am-12:30pm

BOULDER CLUB

Bouldering Club (7 years+)

Our Bouldering Club focuses on the core skills of bouldering- balance, movement, warming up & down & safety, all without the need for ropes and harnesses.

We’ll play lots of skill-based games, as well as work on improving bouldering ability.

Times:

Fridays 5pm-6pm