NICAS Classes

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

*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

*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 – 10 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall

TERM TIME PROGRAMME

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

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

Summer Nicas Start Up - 4 day course

Term time programme

Day: Wednesdays and Thursdays

*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 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

19^th August to 11th October – 8 WEEKS

28^th October to 13^th December – 7 WEEKS

6^th January to 7^th February – 5 WEEKS

17^th February to 4^th 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 1^st 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

19^th August to 11th October – 8 WEEKS

28^th October to 13^th December – 7 WEEKS

6^th January to 7^th February – 5 WEEKS

17^th February to 4^th 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 1^st of every month

Priority Booking Starts Monday 24^th June at 10am and will end on Friday 26^th July.