NICAS Indoor Climbing Scheme

Take your little ones to new heights!

About NICAS

NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes) offers structured, nationally recognised pathways to help climbers of all ages progress safely from indoor climbing to a lifelong passion for climbing and mountaineering.

We offer two NICAS schemes designed for younger climbers:

NICAS Wild Climbers (Ages 3+)

NICAS Wild Climbers is a fun, game-based programme for children aged 3 and up. It provides a safe and inclusive introduction to indoor climbing, designed to support a wide range of abilities - including climbers with additional needs.

Learners explore six key skill areas, each represented by an animal character. Through activities and their logbook, children build climbing confidence, learn movement and teamwork skills, and enjoy a playful start to their climbing journey.

You can read more about Wild Climbers here.

NICAS Clip (Ages 6+)

NICAS Clip is ideal for children aged 6 and above. It focuses on using auto belays safely, boosting climbing confidence, and building essential movement skills through fun games and challenges.

This scheme lays the groundwork for more advanced climbing techniques and provides a great stepping stone for young climbers progressing through the NICAS levels.

You can read more about NICAS Clip here.

About the course

Wild Climbers (Ages 3+):

The 6-week courses are starting from Tuesday 3rd June, 10.00am - 11.30am and Thursday 5th June, 4.00pm - 5.30pm

The course will cost £45 in total. Each session is 90 minutes long and will take place once per week.

NICAS Clip (Ages 6+): 

We will be launching this course in September. Please get in touch with our team to register your interest!

Free taster sessions

We will be running free taster sessions for Wild Climbers at the following times: 

  • Saturday 31st May from 9.50am - 10.50am
  • Saturday 7th June from 9.50am - 10.50am
  • Saturday 14th June from 9.50am - 10.50am

Suitable for ages 3 - 6 years old.

Please call the centre on 01304 201145 to book onto these free tasters

How to book

For more information and to book, please get in touch with our team!

Book here

Created in partnership with NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme)