Our primary focus is to offer a wide range of opportunities in the outdoors to young people and adults (primarily for the 13 to 19 year olds but some are good for as young as 8) across the area through a series of development courses and through our club membership.
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
The Ultimate Activity Company provides adventure activities at over 54 locations across the UK. We have a fantastic reputation within the leisure industry and provide adventure activities to schools wanting affordable activity programs.
The Adventurous Activity Company offers an extensive range of exhilarating outdoor pursuits and intriguing corporate and team activities from our home in Bristol. Choose one or more activities from our exciting range of options and we'll provide you with a day you won't forget, all within easy reach of Bristol City Centre.
Discover the true potential of your team on a programme that strikes the perfect balance between adventurous challenge and inspirational learning opportunity.
Lancashire based Outdoor Elements, established in November 2001, offers team building and outdoor activities to all ages and abilities. Outdoor Elements is flexible to your needs and can organise anything from half-day activities to full residential experiences.
The activities are delivered in a fun and exciting way with all of the usual high standards of safety and group management that you would expect from a company that is passionate about developmental outdoor education for young people.
Our activities promote trust, respect, co-operation, communication and caring for those around you, all whilst having bags and bags of fun!
Mobile Adventure UK is an outdoor pursuits centre based in Skipton, the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We specialise in personal and team development using the outdoors as a tool. This can be achieved in a variety of ways: kayaking, climbing, team building or using many of the other activities.
Outer Limits Explore - quality, productive team development and adventure travel experiences. Founded originally in 1996, Outer Limits Explore has a proud history of providing outstanding team development programmes and unmissable expeditions to some of the world’s most exciting locations.
Key Adventures designs bespoke team building events, corporate outdoor team challenges, adventure activities, teambuilding exercises, conference energisers and outdoor activity events for corporate groups, public sector, educational and other organisations.
Stubbers have been serving the schools and groups of Essex, London and Hertfordshire for over 20 years. Offering a range of outdoor activities to students of all ages.
We are a small outdoor pursuits company based in the Yorkshire Dales offering adventure activities. We specialise in youth development residentials, especially the week two residential for the Prince's Trust Team programme, but we also work with companies and individual clients, either for an 'experience', team building or skills training.
A dynamic business with a keen eye for detail, NPTA is built upon a team of staff who have worked in the outdoor and training sectors for many years.
Learning outside the classroom; great experiences, self discovery, team work and team building, taking and managing risks, building self esteem and confidence, discovering hidden strengths and talents.
We offer outdoor and adventurous activities for young people and adults throughout the year.
Key Adventures designs bespoke team building events, corporate outdoor team challenges, adventure activities, teambuilding exercises, conference energisers and outdoor activity events for corporate groups, public sector, educational and other organisations.
Peak Outdoor Training are a leading provider of outdoor adventurous activities and national governing body awards. Peak Outdoor Training offer a full range of activity and course provision throughout the year. The team of staff at Peak outdoor training are all appropriately qualified and experienced leaders to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment is key at all times.
Our team consists of qualified, experienced staff who will ensure your booking runs smoothly from start to finish. We have a core management and delivery team and, as the single most defining aspect of any learning experience is your instructor, we pride ourselves on employing staff with high level qualifications and suitable experience.
BECKs Training Limited is a provider of high quality outdoor adventure and team events at venues across the North of England. We use physically and mentally challenging activities as a vehicle for personal and team development. However, we do adjust our activities to the age range and physical ability of each group.
An outdoor activity centre set on the River Thames in Marlow. We offer both land and water activities for all the family. As a charity we try to provide a real community hub that everyone can experience outdoor activities for low cost.
Longridge Activity Centre offers a range of both land and water activities including:
Welcome to The Activities Team - the provider of Event Planning services as well as a variety of Youth Programs. Our professional experience, creative abilities, outsanding organizational skills and vast resources allow us to make an equally positive impact in both of these pursuits.
Rich Adventure is a family- based company based in South Derbyshire, delivering outdoor activities across the country to individuals, schools, clubs and corporate groups. From one day events to our nine-week mountain skills course, all our products are moldable to your specific needs. All our staff are Fully Qualified, First aid trained and have a CRB/DBS.
Oaklands is fully equipped for Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Gorge Walking, Mountain Walking, Camping, Abseiling, Sea Level Traversing, Mine Exploration, Orienteering, Problem Solving, Raft Building and Field Studies.
For over 20 years the Kingsway Centre has been providing adventurous, fun and engaging programmes. We not only offer Adventure, but a range of services from Field Studies, to Corporate Development.
The Delaware Outdoor Education Centre near Gunnislake in the Tamar Valley provides a centrally heated, residential base, with a large sports field and a sunny garden with picnic benches.
Tirabad Outdoor Educational Centre is located in the village of Tirabad near Llangammarch Wells in the stunning mid-Wales countryside, just north of the Eppynt Moor and Sennybridge on the A40.
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