NICAS classes are great for children to develop climbing movement skills 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 appropriately. NICAS classes are a great first step into the sport of climbing. All classes are led by our qualified Climbing wall Instructors.
NICAS JUNIOR
During the NICAS Junior 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. Suitable for those will little experience.
Age: 8-11 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
TERM TIME PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE |
| Tuesday 30 August - Tuesday 4 October | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £66 for 6 weeks | - | Monday 25 July |
| Tuesday 1 November - Tuesday 6 December | 5.00pm-7.00pm | £66 for 5 weeks | Monday 19 September | Monday 10 October |
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.
Age: 10-16 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
SUMMER PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | GENERAL BOOKING DATE |
Monday 18–Friday 22 July | 10.00am–12.00pm | £66.00 for 5 days | Thursday 23 June |
TERM TIME PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE |
| Wednesday 31 August – Wednesday 5 October | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £66 for 6 weeks | - | Monday 25 July |
| Wednesday 2 November – Wednesday 7 December | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £66.00 for 5 weeks | Monday 19 September | Monday 10 October |
| Thursday 10 November – Thursday 15 December | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £66.00 for 5 weeks | - | Monday 25 July |
NICAS CLUB
This class is for children that have already attended a NICAS Start up course and are looking to improve and build on their climbing skills.
Age: 10-16 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
SUMMER PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | GENERAL BOOKING DATE |
| Monday 18–Friday 22 July | 1.00pm–3.00pm | £66.00 for 5 days | Thursday 23 June |
TERM TIME PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE |
| Monday 29 August – Monday 3 October | 5.30pm-7.00pm | £66 for 6 weeks | - | Monday 25 July |
| Friday 2 September – Friday 7 October | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £66 for 6 weeks | - | Monday 25 July |
| Friday 4 November – Friday 9 December | 5.00pm-7.00pm | £66 for 5 weeks | Monday 19 September | Monday 10 October |
| Monday 7 November – Monday 12 December | 5.30pm-7.30pm | £66 for 5 weeks | Monday 19 September | Monday 10 October |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our the NICAS Junior programme and looking to book into the next level.
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
