Providing adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment.
Climbing
Climbing
What is it?
Climbing originated as a practical activity used to move up steep terrain, but it has developed into a multifaceted pastime over the years. It's now practiced as a sport, a recreational activity, for exercise and as an explorational tool, with many people taking holidays to visit naturally good climbing areas outdoors.
What does it involve?
At a base level, climbing consists of using either apparatus or your own body to ascend something otherwise inaccessible. The methods of climbing can vary, and often depend on the type of material one is climbing on, such as ice, nets, ropes, boulders, mountains, trees and buildings!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Climbing involves a lot of movement, so is great for exercising the entire body! It also improves physical coordination and a whole host of mental attributes such as determination, spatial awareness and concentration.
What equipment do we need?
Trying out climbing generally involve travelling to a specialist venue or hiring an instructor to take a group out into the real world, so it's rare that you will need to provide equipment! However, you should always check with the provider beforehand, and its a good idea to make sure your students are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the activity.
Who is it suitable for?
The development of indoor climbing walls can allow young children the opportunity to have a go at climbing in a more suitably controlled environment than outdoors, but in general, all ages should be able to have a go at climbing!
Costs?
Taster climbing lessons shouldn't be too much per person, with a decent price generally between £10-20. Full day experiences or a course of lessons will vary a lot more, so check out the venues around you thoroughly.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Indoor climbing ranges are reasonably safe with good supervision and medical assistance on hand, but going climbing outdoors could be riskier if you may suddenly need help with a student's medical needs - bear the needs of your group in mind when deciding what kind of experience to take them on!
How do we include?
There is a rising culture for disability within climbing, and many establishments now have assistance for those with physical and learning difficulties to help them have a go at climbing. Including everyone should be reasonably easy if you can find a venue that can help you!
Doing it abroad?
Mountainous countries will have more natural climbing areas than the UK - an outdoors foreign climbing experience will be exciting for interested students!
Main website:
http://www.ukclimbing.com is the main source of information for UK climbing, but be sure to check out individual venue websites for their specifics.
Venues with this Activity
TrekCo have been running courses for schools and colleges since 1989, and are the largest provider of outdoor education in the region with over 40 instructors. We specialise in outdoor educational days and residentials – offering year group camps, induction courses, activity days and skills courses.
Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.
We work primarily with young people between the ages of 13-25 from Medway and the surrounding areas, however, our services are available to all young people from across the county of Kent.
Grangewaters is a year-round outdoor education centre set in a semi-rural location within Thurrock. The site of over 70 acres includes areas of managed and natural woodland, 2 lakes and open grassland as well as activity areas, accommodation and administrative facilities.
We are an outdoor adventure company that is based in Essex but operates throughout the UK. If you are looking to experience the best the outdoors has to offer then look no further.
We deliver adventurous outdoor education programmes to Schools and Colleges, residential group trips, adult adventure trips throughout the UK and first aid training to HSE standards
We are an outdoor adventure company, that although based in Essex, operates across the UK. We offer a variety of outdoor adventures for schools and colleges as well as providing high quality residential visits.
Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre is located on the outskirts of Norwich within Whitlingham Country Park in Trowse.
The centre offers outdoor and adventurous activities for anyone 8 years+ with an emphasis on educational provision to schools and colleges.
Outdoor pursuits is one of the fastest growth areas in the leisure industry. Thousands of people take to the great outdoors in England, which has countryside ideal for every type of outdoor pursuit, from climbing to caving, and kayaking to mountain biking.
Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.
Originally Fairbridge in Greater Manchester, we became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011.
The Canalside Centre provides experiential learning experiences through the medium of sport, developing mental and physical abilities and promoting the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Welcome to Urban Adventure Base. We believe that life in Tower Hamlets should be much more than just computer games, school and TV. We’re here to offer young people in the borough a whole range of activities and excursions that are stimulating, exciting and, above all else, fun.
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre provides watersports and adventurous activities. We are open to everyone and there are lots of ways to get involved.
We organise training courses, events and sessions for groups, schools and individuals throughout the year.
Rosie and Jim Adventures was set up by mountaineering enthusiasts Rosie Boggis and James Cullen. We are based in London but offer mountain and adventure activities around the UK. We focus on providing high quality experiences to suit the individual needs and aims of our clients. Whether you’re interested in a gentle stroll through the hills or full-on winter mountaineering, we can help
The Titus Trust runs four holiday groups – Iwerne & Forres Holidays, for those at the larger boarding schools and associated prep schools in the South of England; Lymington Rushmore Holidays, for those at a mixture of day and boarding schools in the South; Gloddaeth Holidays, for those at independent day and boarding schools in the North: and LDN Holid
The Prince’s Trust Hackney Centre offers the Fairbridge programme to young people aged 13 – 25 who are struggling with education or are unemployed. The Fairbridge programme is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.
A superb climbing facility just outside Reading town centre. We cater for children and families from 5 years and up. Our key sessions include Birthday Parties, Kids’ Casual Sessions and our Kids’ progressive Climbing Scheme.
What's Included in the Price?
ALMOST EVERYTHING is included in the price. The Course Fee covers almost everything, from your arrival at Luing/Cuan Ferry at the start of your Course, back to Luing/Cuan Ferry at the end of your Course.
We offer an excellent range of leisure facilities with the latest equipment, a great atmosphere with a real opportunity for you to make new friends, relax and achieve your fitness or weight loss goals. We are committed to providing you the customer with a high quality and innovative leisure experience.
With grounds so large it will take you at least a week to explore them! There is a massive choice of holidays and accommodation, as well as an indoor pool and fantastic sports hall. If you want non-stop action and to make loads of new friends, then this is the place to come.
Loch Park was created in the Victorian period as a beauty spot for visitors to nearby Drummuir Castle. Set in the malt whisky trail between Keith and Dufftown in the picturesque Strathisla Valley, Loch Park provides excellent facilities for anyone interested in outdoor. pursuits.
Welcome to Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre! We specialise in adventure, learning and discovery for children and young people, right in the heart of glorious North Yorkshire. We're passionate about what we do here at Carlton Lodge - using the outdoors to help children and young people discover the power of their own potential.
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