Your Child Loved Holiday Club. What Next?

If your child spent the summer holidays climbing and has not stopped talking about it since, you are not alone. Every year we watch children arrive at a holiday club having never touched a climbing wall, and leave asking when they can come back. Here is what to do with that enthusiasm once term starts.

Why climbing sticks with children

Climbing is unusual among children's activities because progress is visible. There is no waiting on a bench and no being picked last. A child either gets to the top of a route or they get further than last time, and either way they can see it. That immediate feedback is what turns a one-off holiday session into a genuine interest.

It also suits children who have not clicked with team sports. Climbing is social but you compete mainly against the wall and against your own last attempt, which takes the pressure off enormously.

From holiday club to weekly club

Our holiday clubs and our weekly RockeeZ Climbing Club cover much the same ground: rope climbing, bouldering, abseiling, cave exploration and games, all led by qualified instructors with equipment provided. The difference is what happens over time.

A holiday club is a brilliant taster. RockeeZ is where children actually build skill, because they come back every week during term time and work through a structured syllabus rather than starting fresh each visit.

What RockeeZ Climbing Club involves

RockeeZ runs weekly hour-long sessions during term time at The Pinnacle Climbing Centre in Far Cotton. Children are grouped into four age bands, 4 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 16, so they are always with children at a similar stage.

Sessions follow the NICAS syllabus, the national scheme for indoor climbing. Every child gets a personal logbook and works towards recognised certificates as they progress. For a lot of children that logbook becomes the thing that keeps them going, because progress is written down and there is always a next level to reach.

Is my child ready for a weekly club?

If they enjoyed a holiday club, they are ready. RockeeZ takes complete beginners from age 4 and there is no requirement to have climbed before, so children who did a single holiday session are already ahead.

The four age bands matter more than experience. A seven-year-old who has climbed once and a seven-year-old who has climbed twenty times will both fit into the same group and progress at their own pace.

What it costs and how to try it

The best way to find out whether it suits your child is to come along to a session first. Book a trial at RockeeZ and see how they get on before committing to anything.

Frequently asked questions

What age can children join a climbing club?

RockeeZ Climbing Club takes children from age 4, grouped into four age bands: 4 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 16.

Does my child need climbing experience to join?

No. RockeeZ welcomes complete beginners and sessions are led by qualified instructors. Children who have done a holiday club will already be familiar with the centre.

How long are RockeeZ sessions?

Sessions are one hour and run weekly during term time at The Pinnacle Climbing Centre in Far Cotton.

What is NICAS?

NICAS is the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme, the recognised syllabus for indoor climbing in the UK. Children work through levels, keep a personal logbook and earn certificates as they progress.

Do I need to buy equipment?

No. All climbing equipment is provided. Children just need comfortable clothes they can move in and clean trainers.

Can we try a session before signing up?

Yes, you can book a trial session so your child can try it before you commit.

Keep the summer going

If the holidays got your child hooked, a weekly club is how that turns into a real skill rather than a nice memory. Book a RockeeZ trial session or call us on 01604 875 996 and we will help you find the right age group.