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
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE (opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Wednesday 25 October - Wednesday 13 December | 9.40am – 10.20am | £40 for 8 weeks | Monday 18 September | Monday 9 October |
| Block 3 | Wednesday 10 January - Wednesday 20 March
(excludes Wednesday 14 February) | 9.40am – 10.20am | £50 for 10 weeks | Monday 27 November | Monday 18 December |
| Block 4 | Wednesday 17 April - Wednesday 26 June | 9.40am – 10.20am | £50 for 10 weeks | Monday 4 March | Monday 25 March |
*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
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Tuesday 24 October - Tuesday 12 December | 4.00pm-4.45pm | £40 for 8 weeks | Monday 18 September | Monday 9 October |
| Block 3 | Tuesday 9 January - Tuesday 19 March
(excludes Tuesday 13 February) | 4.00pm-4.45pm | £50 for 10 weeks | Monday 27 November | Monday 18 December |
| Block 4 | Tuesday 16 April - Tuesday 25 June | 4.00pm-4.45pm | £50 for 10 weeks | Monday 4 March | Monday 25 March |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Wild Climbing courses.
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: 8–11 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
TERM TIME PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Tuesday 24 October - Tuesday 28 November | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 September | Monday 2 October |
| Block 3 | Tuesday 9 January - Tuesday 13 February | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 13 November | Monday 4 December |
| Block 4 | Tuesday 20 February - Tuesday 26 March | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 29 January | Monday 12 February |
| Block 5 | Tuesday 23 April - Tuesday 28 May | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 March | Monday 1 April |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Junior courses.
NICAS Start Up
During the NICAS Start Up course, children will learn how to climb and belay safely. 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.
Day: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Age: 10–16 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
Term time programme
| WEDNESDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE (opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Wednesday 25 October - Wednesday 29 November | 4.30pm-6.00pm & 6.10pm-7.40pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 September | Monday 2 October |
| Block 3 | Wednesday 10 January - Wednesday 14 February | 4.30pm-6.00pm &
6.10pm-7.40pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 13 November | Monday 4 December |
| Block 4 | Wednesday 21 February - Wednesday 27 March | 4.30pm-6.00pm &
6.10pm-7.40pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 29 January | Monday 14 February |
Block 5 | Wednesday 24 April - Wednesday 29 May | 4.30pm-6.00pm &
6.10pm-7.40pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 March | Monday 1 April |
| THURSDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Thursday 26 October - Thursday 30 November | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 September | Monday 2 October |
| Block 3 | Thursday 11 January - Thursday 15 February | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 13 November | Monday 4 December |
| Block 4 | Thursday 22 February - Thursday 28 March | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 29 January | Monday 14 February |
| Block 5 | Thursday 25 April - Thursday 30 May | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 March | Monday 1 April |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Start Up courses.
NICAS Club
This class is for children that have already attended a NICAS Junior or Start Up courses and are looking to improve and build on their climbing skills.
Day: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Age: 8–16 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
TERM TIME PROGRAMME
MONDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Monday 23 October - Monday 27 November | 5.30pm-7.00pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 September | Monday 2 October |
| Block 3 | Monday 8 January- Monday 5 February | 5.30pm-7.00pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 13 November | Monday 4 December |
| Block 4 | Monday 19 February - Monday 18 March | 5.30pm-7.00pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 29 January | Monday 12 February |
| Block 5 | Monday 15 April - Monday 13 May | 5.30pm-7.00pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 4 March | Monday 25 March |
| Block 6 | Monday 20 May - Monday 17 June | 5.30pm-7.00pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 6 May | Monday 20 May |
THURSDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COST | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE (opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Thursday 26 October - Thursday 30 November | 6.10pm - 7.40pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 September | Monday 2 October |
| Block 3 | Thursday 11 January - Thursday 8 February | 6.10pm - 7.40pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 13 November | Monday 4 December |
| Block 4 | Thursday 22 February - Thursday 21 March | 6.10pm - 7.40pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 29 January | Monday 12 February |
| Block 5 | Thursday 18 April - Thursday 16 May | 6.10pm - 7.40pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 4 March | Monday 25 March |
| Block 6 | Thursday 23 May - Thursday 21 June | 6.10pm - 7.40pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 6 May | Monday 20 May |
FRIDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 2 | Friday 27 October - Friday 1 December | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £72 for 6 weeks | Monday 11 September | Monday 2 October |
| Block 3 | Friday 12 January - Friday 9 February | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 13 November | Monday 4 December |
| Block 4 | Friday 23 February - Friday 22 March | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 29 January | Monday 12 February |
| Block 5 | Friday 19 April - Friday 17 May | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 4 March | Monday 25 March |
| Block 6 | Friday 24 May - Friday 21 June | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £60 for 5 weeks | Monday 6 May | Monday 20 May |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our the NICAS Club programme.
Each climbing wall course must be pre booked online in advance.
Please note: you must participate in the whole block. Unfortunately, we cannot accept bookings once the block has started.
- 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
