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.
The Ambleside Mini Monkeys (6 years+)
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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.​
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Times:
Mondays 4pm-5pm
Sundays 11am-12pm
WILD CLIMBERS
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NICAS Wild Climbers (3 years+)
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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.
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Times:
Mondays 4pm-5pm
Sundays 12:30pm-1:30pm
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).
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We still have lots of fun in these sessions but we also start teaching the skills & responsibility needed to enjoy our sport safely. ​
Times:
Tuesdays 5:30pm-7pm
Saturdays 9:30am-11am
Sundays 11am-12:30pm
NICAS 3+
NICAS 3 (8 years+)
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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.
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Times:
Mondays 5pm-6:30pm
Tuesdays 4pm-5:30pm
Sundays 9:30am-11am
TEAM AMBLESIDE
Team Ambleside (9 years+)
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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.
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Times:
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm
BOULDER CLUB
Bouldering Club (7 years+)
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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.
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Times:
Fridays 4pm-5pm
WILD CLIMBERS
NICAS Wild Climbers offers climbing skills for all, from age 3 and upwards. It’s a fun, game orientated programme that aims to introduce climbers safely into the indoor climbing environment, developing their awareness of climbing movements, improving confidence and creating a grassroots pathway into additional climbing activities.
Wild Climbers is a programme that is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all.
NICAS
NICAS Climbing is a UK-wide scheme designed to introduce participants to roped climbing through a structured programme. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your climbing skills, NICAS provides a safe and enjoyable pathway. The scheme aims to develop climbing skills in a safe and structured environment. It covers both indoor roped climbing as well as bouldering, providing participants with a solid foundation in climbing techniques, safety awareness, and personal progression.
WEEKLY TIMETABLE
WILD CLIMBERS
NICAS 1&2
NICAS 3
TEAM AMBLESIDE
BOULDER CLUB
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
16:00-17:00
16:00-17:30
15:30-17:00
16:00-17:00
9:30-11:00
9:30-11:00
17:00-18:30
17:30-19:00
11:00-12:30
11:00-12.30
12:30-13:30
