Your Child Loved Holiday Club. What Next?

If your child spent the summer climbing and hasn't stopped talking about it, here is what to do next. Every year we see children arrive at a holiday club having never been on a climbing wall and leave asking when they can come back.

Why climbing sticks with children

In climbing, children can see their own progress. Nobody waits on the bench or gets picked last; they either reach the top of a route or get further than last time. That is a big part of why a one-off holiday session often turns into a real interest.

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

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.

A holiday club is a good taster. In RockeeZ, children come back every week during term time and work through a structured syllabus, so they build on what they learned the week before.

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. Many children are motivated by the logbook, because their progress is written down and there is always another level to work towards.

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.

Book a trial session

If your child enjoyed climbing over the summer, book a RockeeZ trial session or call us on 01604 875 996 and we will help you find the right age group.