KIDS & YOUTH SESSIONS
Our coaching sessions follow an annual plan, with new topics each half term to keep things fresh and fun for young people. Some former Mini Monkeys are now coaching the sessions themselves!
Motivated and dedicated young climbers can out try for our Talent Squad, click below for more details.
Boulder Babies (1 - 4 years)
A morning group session for your little boulder baby!
The session will be based around the basics of climbing such as balance and footwork but with a steady approach for children. The session will also include games and baby yoga to keep your little one entertained while learning a new skill.
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Aimed at toddling babies to four year olds.
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Session Time: Wednesday (term-time only: 10:30am - 11:30am
Price: £6.50 per child, includes free tea/instant coffee
MINI MONKEYS (5 - 6 years)
A session for 5 - 6 year olds of all abilities to build their climbing skills in a safe and fun environment.
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Your child will be able to develop fundamental climbing skills through games, drills, movement and practice. Our sessions focus on a different topic each term to give your child structure and variety.
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Ratios: 1 instructor: 5 children. Parents do not have to stay for the session but are welcome to do so.
Price: £11.25 per session, pay per half term.
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Session Times:
Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
Sunday 9:15am - 10:15am
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We operate a waiting list for our Mini Monkeys classes. To join, fill in the form below and fill out a waiver. We'll be in touch as soon as a place comes available.
SPIDER MONKEYS (6 - 8 years)
A session for 6 - 8 year olds of all abilities to build their climbing skills in a safe and fun environment.
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Your child will be able to develop fundamental climbing skills through games, drills, movement and practice. Our sessions focus on a different topic each term to give your child structure and variety.
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Ratios: 1 instructor: 5 children. Parents do not have to stay for the session but are welcome to do so.
Price: £11.25 per session, pay per half term.
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We operate a waiting list for our Spider Monkeys classes. To join, fill in the form below and fill out a waiver. We'll be in touch as soon as a place comes available.
SPIDER MONKEYS (6 - 8 years)
A session for 6 - 8 year olds of all abilities to build their climbing skills in a safe and fun environment.
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Your child will be able to develop fundamental climbing skills through games, drills, movement and practice. Our sessions focus on a different topic each term to give your child structure and variety.
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Ratios: 1 instructor: 5 children. Parents do not have to stay for the session but are welcome to do so.
Price: £11.25 per session, pay per half term.
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We operate a waiting list for our Spider Monkeys classes. To join, fill in the form below and fill out a waiver. We'll be in touch as soon as a place comes available.
NIBAS LEVEL 1 (9 years +)
A prerequisite for all children aged 9+ who would like to attend our kids clubs, or for any children looking to develop as boulderers. Suitable for children aged 9 - 13 years.
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The course takes place over three 1 hour sessions at weekends or in school holidays.
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Ratios: 1 instructor: 5 children
Price: £43 for 3 sessions.
*Price includes equipment hire, NIBAS workbook, certificates and NIBAS registration.
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Course dates available in bookings below
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*If your child already attends Spider Monkeys they will be invited to attend this course just before they turn 9 years old.
** Completion of the course doesn't guarantee a place on our 9+ kids clubs, but it does give your child priority on the waiting list. Children are not offered a space on a 9+ club until they have attended this course.
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CLIMBING WORKS CLUB (9 - 13 years)
A coached session for 9 – 13 year olds who have an interest in climbing and would like to build their skills, meet new people and have some fun.
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A progressive annual plan and new topics each half term keep things interesting for young people which helps them to build towards being independent climbers. Expect structured sessions with a mixture of climbing and technique practice to help them develop their skills.
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Ratios: 1 instructor: 5 children.
Price: £14 per session, pay per half term.
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Session Times (1.5 hours):
Monday: 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Tuesday: 4:30pm - 6pm
Thursday: 4:30pm - 6pm
Friday: 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Saturday: 9:15am - 10:45am; 11:15am - 12:45pm
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Before you can sign up to Climbing Works Club waiting list, your child must be booked onto a Nibas Level 1 course.
To join the waiting list for our Climbing Works Club, your child must first complete their NIBAS Level One course (click here). Once this has been completed, your child will be offered a spot on a day where we have a space, or they can join the waiting list for an alternative day. If you have any further questions please email Ruth@climbingworks.com.
YOUTH CLUB (13 - 17 years)
A relaxed and fun session for 13 – 17 year olds of all abilities. Well-suited to young people building towards independence as climbers, with guidance from coaches to help them along.
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Young people can expect to socialise and meet other young climbers in a session that will be climber-led. Sessions take place in The Climbing Works.
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Price: £14 (£13 for prepaid membership holders)
Sessions time: Friday 7:00pm - 8.30pm
Book weekly below, please give as much notice as possible for any cancellations as this class is often full.
Alternatives: when young people turn 14 they can do a junior assessment and become a junior member. This means that they can climb in The Climbing Works and Mini Works without being supervised by a coach or guardian.
TALENT SQUAD (9 - 17 years)
Our development pathway is aimed at young climbers who try hard, are enthusiastic and show potential as young climbers. This pathway is ideal for competitive climbers and those who enjoy challenging themselves.
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Entry: these clubs are invitation only and based on recommendations from coaches and performance in the Mini Works Winter Bouldering League or Young Climbers Festival.
For Wads and Wads+, young people will need to attend the annual Wads Selection Event.
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If you are interested in the development clubs, talk to your child's coach or email ruth@climbingworks.com.
Mini WADs (7 - 9 Years)
Session times: Tuesdays or Thursdays - 5:30pm - 7pm
Price: £14 per session, pay per half term
Advanced Kids Club (9 - 13 years)
A stepping stone between Climbing Works Club and Wads, ideal for motivated young climbers who cannot commit to the twice weekly Wads sessions.
Price: £14 per session, pay per half term
Advanced Youth Club (13 - 17 years)
A stepping stone between Youth Club and Wads+, ideal for motivated young climbers who cannot commit to the twice weekly Wads+ sessions.
Price: £14 per session, pay per half term
WADS (9 - 13 years)
(Works Advanced Development Squad). A structure climbing and training session for motivated and dedicated young climbers.
Sessions (2 per week):
Tuesday: 6pm - 8 pm
Thursday: 6pm - 8pm
Price: £16.50 per session, pay per half term
WADS+ (13 - 17 years)
Aimed at helping mature and dedicated climbers to become more independent so that they can go off and explore all that climbing has to offer.
Sessions (2 per week):
Monday & Wednesday 5pm - 7pm, or
Tuesday & Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Price: £16.50 per session, pay per half term
Selection Event
Why are we having a selection day?
Every summer we host a selection day for our Advanced Kids & Youth Club/WADS/WADS+ groups. Anybody who is interested can join our selection event to put themselves forward for these groups in a format that is fair and unbiased.
The results from this selection day will help us determine the best groups for each individual climber.
Who is it aimed at?
This selection day is aimed at anyone between the ages of 9-16 year olds (or turning 9 this year) who would like the opportunity to develop their talent for climbing further. They do not have to already attend one of our clubs, but due to the format of the competition we recommend that they have a fair amount of climbing experience and climb at a reasonably high level.
The selection day will take place on Saturday 8th July. The times will vary depending on the age category, please see below to book a spot.
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If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Olly@climbingworks.com.
The SEND-IT Climbing Club is a climbing lesson for those with additional needs. Run at a quieter time in The Mini Works, with smaller ratios, our aim is to allow coaches to give your child the extra attention and support they feel they need. With the support of our coaches they will be helping to develop confidence, coordination, in a fun and supportive way.
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Ages 7+
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Please email ruth@climbingworks.com for more information or to register your interest.
Family Beginner (7 years - adult)
Friday 27th October 4:00-5:30pm adults and children can be coached together.
Learning basic technique, breaking new colour grades and fun games
This session is aimed at adults and children who already climb.
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is NOT an induction- all adults will need to be registered as an Unsupervised Climber
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