NICAS classes are great for children to develop climbing movement skills, fitness and improve levels of ability.

During these classes children will learn how to climb and belay safely, learn climbing rope-work and how to use the equipment safely. NICAS classes are a great first step into the sport of climbing. All classes are led by our experienced Climbing wall Instructors.

NICAS Wild Climbing

NICAS Wild Climbing offers climbing skills for young children. This programme is fun, and game orientated that will introduce young climbers safely into the indoor climbing environment and develop their awareness of climbing movements.

You can purchase (optional) the NICAS Wild Climbing progress book at PEAK reception for £15. Each time your child passes a particular skill, such as agility, focus, balance, communication, co-ordination, and teamwork, they will receive stickers from their Climbing wall Instructor.

Day: Wednesdays

Age: 3 – 5 years*

Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall

DATESTIMESCOSTSPRIORITY BOOKING DATE*GENERAL BOOKING
DATE
(opens from 10.00am)
Block 4Wednesday 17th April - Wednesday 26th June9.40am – 10.20am£55 for 11 weeksMonday 4th MarchMonday 25th March
Block 1Wednesday 20th August - Wednesday 9th October9.40am - 10.20am£44 for 8 weeksMonday 24th JuneMonday 29th July
Block 2Wednesday 29th October - Wednesday 11th December9.40am - 10.20am£38.50 for 7 weeksReminder sent 3 weeks
before the end of the block
Monday 14th October

*Please note – a parent/guardian must stay with their child during each climbing session.

NICAS Wild Climbing

Age: 5 – 7 years

Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall

DATESTIMESCOSTSPRIORITY BOOKING DATE*GENERAL BOOKING DATE

(opens from 10.00am)

Block 4Tuesday 16 April - Tuesday 25 June4.00pm - 4.45pm£55 for 11 weeksMonday 4 MarchMonday 25 March
Block 1Tuesday 19th August - Tuesday 8th October4.00pm - 4.45pm£44 for 8 weeksMonday 24th JuneMonday 29th July
Block 2Tuesday 28th October - Tuesday 10th December4.00pm - 4.45pm£38.50 for 7 weeksReminder sent 3 weeks
before the end of the block
Monday 14th October

*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Wild Climbing courses.

All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.

  • Your child will need a home portal account to book.
  • If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
  • Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
  • Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
  • Select Book class.
  • Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.

If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.

NICAS Junior

During the NICAS Junior course, children will learn how to climb and belay safely. The junior class is designed for younger and smaller kids to better suit their learning. This course will cover NICAS level 1 and 2, and is a great first step into the sport of climbing. Suitable for those will little experience.

Day: Tuesdays

Age: 8 – 10 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall

TERM TIME PROGRAMME
DATESTIMESCOSTSPRIORITY BOOKING DATE*GENERAL BOOKING DATE

(opens from 10.00am)

Block 1Tuesday 20th August - Tuesday 24th September5.00pm-6.30pm£75 for 6 weeksMonday 24th JuneMonday 29th July
Block 2Tuesday 29th October - Tuesday 3rd December5.00pm-6.30pm£75 for 6 weeksReminder sent 3 weeks

before the end of the block

Monday 14th October

*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Junior courses.

All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.

  • Your child will need a home portal account to book.
  • If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
  • Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
  • Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
  • Select Book class.
  • Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.

If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.

NICAS Start Up

The NICAS Start Up will cover an introduction to climbing and working towards NICAS Level One. Children will learn how to climb and belay safely. They will develop movement skills on the wall and learning to climb effectively. This will will help a child's agility, balance and coordination. Also help with problem solving and challenging themselves. This course will cover NICAS level 1 and 2 and is a great first step into the sport of climbing for those with little experience.

Age: 10–16 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall

Term time programme

Day: Wednesdays and Thursdays

WEDNESDAYS
DATESTIMESCOSTSPRIORITY BOOKING DATE*GENERAL BOOKING
DATE

(opens from 10.00am)

Block 1Wednesday 21st August - Wednesday 25th September4.30pm-6.00pm &
6.10pm-7.40pm
£75 for 6 weeksMonday 24th JuneMonday 29th July
Block 2Wednesday 30th October - Wednesday 4th December4.30pm-6.00pm &

6.10pm-7.40pm

£75 for 6 weeksReminder sent 3 weeks
before the end of the block
Monday 14th October
THURSDAYS
DATESTIMESCOSTSPRIORITY BOOKING DATE*GENERAL BOOKING DATE

(opens from 10.00am)

Block 1Thursday 22nd August - Thursday 25th September4.30pm-6.00pm£75 for 6 weeksMonday 24th JuneMonday 29th July
Block 2Thursday 31st October - Thursday 5th December4.30pm-6.00pm£75 for 6 weeksReminder sent 3 weeks

before the end of the block

Monday 14th October

*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Start Up courses.

All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.

  • Your child will need a home portal account to book.
  • If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
  • Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
  • Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
  • Select Book class.
  • Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.

If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.

NICAS Club

This class is for children that have already attended a NICAS Junior or Start Up courses and have completed NICAS Level One. NICAS Club is ideal for children that are looking to work towards NICAS Level Two.

Age: 10–16 years

Class duration

1hr 30 minutes

Ratio

Approximately 1:8

Day and Times: Monday 5.30pm or Thursday 6.10pm

Dates and Cost

19th August to 11th October – 8 WEEKS

28th October to 13th December – 7 WEEKS

6th January to 7th February – 5 WEEKS

17th February to 4th April – 7 WEEKS

28th April to 27th June – 9 WEEKS

Direct Debit - £37.50 per month based on 36 weeks of deliver.

Direct Debit is taken on the 1st of every month

NICAS Climbing Development

This class is ideal for children who have completed NICAS level 2 and want to further their climbing skills. This is a great class to advance your climbing and develop movement skills.

Age

12 to 16

Class duration

1hr 30 minutes

Ratio

Approximately 1:8

Day and Times: Friday 5pm

Dates and Cost

19th August to 11th October – 8 WEEKS

28th October to 13th December – 7 WEEKS

6th January to 7th February – 5 WEEKS

17th February to 4th April – 7 WEEKS

28th April to 27th June – 9 WEEKS

Direct Debit - £37.50 per month based on 36 weeks of deliver.

Direct Debit is taken on the 1st of every month

  • Trainers or equivalent
  • Comfortable leisure wear
  • Tracksuit bottoms, joggers or shorts
  • No dresses/skirts as these will impede harness fitting
  • Shoes and harness are provided

All equipment is supplied at The PEAK including:

  • Harness
  • Climbing shoes

All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.

  • Your child will need a home portal account to book.
  • If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
  • Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
  • Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
  • Select Book class.
  • Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.

If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.