Great Apes Holiday Club

The Great Apes Holiday Club is run for youngsters aged 7 to 10 years old who are keen and committed to learning about indoor climbing. They will aim to attain the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) standard (Level 1 and 2) whilst having plenty of fun in a controlled environment. There are 6 sessions during the summer holidays with each session lasting 2 hours. Youngsters are expected to sign up and pay for their first 3 Great Apes sessions in advance (cost includes their logbook). These sessions will also run in the Christmas, Easter and half term holidays.

When: Saturdays During School holidays 10.30am-12.30pm.

Cost: First 3 sessions £27, thereafter £8.50 per session.

Forthcoming Dates:
13/02/10, 20/02/10, 13/3/10, 27/03/10, 03/04/10, 10/04/10, 17/04/10, 01/05/10, 15/05/10, 29/05/10, 5/06/10, 12/06/10, 03/07/10, 17/07/10,
24/07/10, 31/07/10, 07/08/10, 14/08/10, 21/08/10, 28/08/10

The Saturday Bouldering Club

The Saturday Bouldering Club is for youngsters aged 10 to 17 years old who enjoy climbing and wish to improve their skills in a fun, informative and progressive way. The Club lasts 1½ hours with individuals being able to turn up and pay on the day at the start of the session without prior booking. The Saturday Club does not include any roped climbing but involves a series of short climbs above an appropriate surface; they are taught how to climb responsibly and with suitable precautions. Parents need to sign a consent form, and must therefore attend prior to their child's first session.

NB. Please do not bring formal or large groups along to this session (see info on taster sessions instead).

When: Every Saturday morning 10.00 - 11.30am.

Cost: £6. 

Kids' Club

The Kids' Club is run for secondary school children aged 11 to16 who are keen and committed to learning about all aspects of indoor climbing. The club follows the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS), and the youngsters can work towards attaining standard levels 1 - 4, whilst having plenty of fun. Each youngster is expected to sign up and pay for a complete half term in advance. Bookings are taken from the last Monday / Thursday of each half term for the following half term period, which is normally between 4 and 7 weeks. The Kids Club is non-profit making and places are strictly limited.

When: Every Tuesday 4.45 - 6.15pm (levels 1 & 2).
Every Thursday 4.45 - 6.15pm (levels 3 & 4).

Cost: £7 per session (payment is expected for the complete half term). Bookings taken from the last Thursday of the previous half term.

Dates (Tuesdays):
1st September - 20th of October '09 cost: £56.
3rd November - 15th of December ‘09 cost: £49.
5th January - 16th of February ‘10 cost: £49.
2nd March - 30th of March ‘10 cost: £35.
20th April - 25h of May ‘10 cost: £42.
8th June - 6th July '10 cost: £35.

Dates (Thursdays):
3rd September - 22nd of October '09 cost: £56.
5th November - 17th of December ‘09 cost: £49.
7th January - 18th of February ‘10 cost: £49.
4th March - 1st of April ‘10 cost: £35.
22nd April - 27th of May ‘10 cost: £42.
10th June - 8th July '10 cost: £35

 Next Generation Club

This club is for experienced young climbers who are registered for their Level 5 National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) standard. During these sessions they learn about advanced aspects of indoor climbing; including training regimes and improving their wider climbing knowledge. Each youngster is expected to sign up and pay for a complete half term in advance. Bookings are taken from the last Thursday in every half term.

When: Every Thursday 6-7.30pm.

Cost: £7 per session (payment is expected for the complete half term).

Forthcoming Dates: As for Thursday Kids' Club.