Kids Taster Session

Suitable for children aged 4-17, our 1.5 hour Kids Taster Sessions are a great introduction to the exciting sport of indoor climbing and a really fun way to encourage physical activity.

During a Kids Taster Session, our qualified climbing instructors will introduce the children to climbing in a safe, informative environment, at a level appropriate to their age.

Indoor climbing helps promote awareness, coordination and strength, as well as developing team work and self discipline, and we are sure that a taster session will leave them hooked! Children are welcome to come to as many Taster Sessions as they like but once they have had a few goes, they may wish to take their experience further by joining one of our Young Climbers Clubs.

When

All Taster Sessions must be booked in advance. Private Taster sessions are also available, please contact us for details. If you require more details about our Taster Sessions, please phone us on 01908 583128 or email info@bigrockclimbing.co.uk

Price

£15 per child.

The price of the Taster Session includes entry to the wall and all instruction and equipment required. Just turn up wearing comfortable clothing.

More about Taster Sessions

Depending on ability, a typical Taster Session could involve...

• Warming up on the easy traverse walls.
• Putting on a climbing harness.
• Introduction to belaying if appropriate (holding the ropes for each other).
• Plenty of climbing on our roped walls.
• 'Bouldering' on the smaller matted walls.

Frequently Asked Questions...

Q. What is the youngest age I can bring my kids on a Taster Session?
A. We have no minimum age limit, though realistically children of less than 4 years old may not necessarily get that much from a Taster Session. However you are very welcome to bring them along if they want to have a go. Children aged 4-7 years will need to book onto a Cheeky Monkey session rather than a Kids Taster Session.

Q. Can you take disabled students?
A. At Big Rock we believe that everybody should have a chance to climb. If you have a person or group with disabilities then please contact us to see if it would be practical to bring them.

Q. Sorry I haven't booked, but could we do a session in half an hour?
A. We will always try to accommodate people at short notice if we can, however to avoid disappointment, please make sure you ring in advance so we can make sure we have an instructor available for you.

Q. I'd love to have a go but I'm scared of heights!
A. Fear of heights is very natural and it is what makes climbing so safe. Climbing is all about controlling this fear and our instructors will be sensitive to this. With the help of our instructor, take things step by step and you will be surprised at what you can achieve.

Q. What if we have to cancel?
A. When you book a Taster Session at Big Rock we have to arrange for a qualified freelance instructor to come in and work. It causes a lot of inconvenience if groups don't turn up or arrive with a different number of students. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.

Q. I have completed a Taster Session, can I now climb at Big Rock without an instructor?
A. No! Generally speaking it takes at least 4 sessions before beginners become competent to look after themselves on the climbing wall. Under 18s are regarded as minors and must be supervised at all times in the Big Rock Climbing Centre by an appropriate adult climber.

Other courses and sessions for young climbers

Birthday Parties (all ages)

Kids' Climbing Area (up to 6 years)

Little Rockers (3-5 years)

Cheeky Monkeys Club (4-7 years)

Kids Taster Session (7-16 years)

Rockhopper Clubs (7-16 years)

Friday Club (16-19 years)