Boulders' runs regular structured climbing sessions for under 14s during term time and holiday camps during the Welsh school holidays.

Climbing Clubs break down into three simple clubs, each getting more advanced as your child progresses.

All of Boulders' climbing clubs follow the NICAS scheme.

1. How can my child get into climbing?

• Pumas Climbing Club

2. Enjoyed the Pumas Climbing Club. How can my child take it further?

3. What if my child misses a session?

• It's really important that the climber catches up with any activities that they might have missed and can attend alternative days to catch up.
• If a child misses a session, Boulders will make a space available on an alternate session of the same level in order to help the child catch up. The additional session will be provided free of charge and must be taken within 14 days of the missed session.
• If a child misses a large part of a course for medical reasons, provided medical evidence is provided, the following will apply:

a. The child is removed from the course before the half way point; Boulders will provide a space on the same level course in the academic half term immediately following the child’s full recovery. The space will be provided free of charge.

b. The child is removed after the courses’ half way point and misses at least 3 consecutive lessons; Boulders will provide a space on a comparable skill level holiday activity day in the holiday immediately following the child’s full recovery. The space will be provided free of charge.

4. What if my child is struggling to get a specific badge close to the end of the half term?

• Our instructors will be keeping a close eye on everyone’s progression. If your child is struggling, they can attend additional sessions to catch up, or go onto a holiday camp after the course, so that they are ready for the next term. Additional sessions are chargeable on a session-by-session basis at £12 per person.

5. What if my child is over the age of 10?

• We find that once climbers reach the age of 10 that they learn the skills more quickly than younger climbers and can normally progress faster through the awards, especially if they can squeeze in extra climbing sessions.  A short spell on the Spider Monkeys climbing club could see them graduating to Geckos very quickly.

6. Can my child attend extra clubs?

• If your child would like to do more climbing, they can attend additional classes. Each additional session is chargeable on a session-by-session basis at £12 per person. Booking in advance is essential.

7. Can my child just come to one session?

• The Pumas climbing club is set up specifically for one offs, or session-by-session climbing. Unfortunately, we cannot work towards NICAS, or club badges, on these sessions.

9. What happens if my child doesn't get both the Boulders climbing badges in the term?

• Tuesday 24th April 2012. Sessions 2 – 6: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
• Saturday 28th April 2012. Sessions 2 – 6: May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and June 2nd.
• Sunday 29th April 2012. Sessions 2 – 6: May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and June 3rd.

If your question has not been answered here, please call us on 0845 52 118 50, or email us by clicking here.