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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
Midlothian Council Outdoor Learning Service is staffed by GTC registered Outdoor Learning Teachers and support staff. The service holds an AALA licence and much of our work is with Primary and Secondary Schools providing progressive educational activities to pupils from early years to S6.
All activities take place in real adventure situations and are designed to be challenging but achievable. Activities range from Sea Level Traversing to onsite events such as orienteering. All activities are targeted for age and ability as well as prevailing weather conditions to ensure a safe yet enjoyable day.
Outlook is committed to safe, secure and responsible tailor-made expeditions. Every expedition is exciting, inspiring and packed full of adventure. Our expeditions develop young people’s life skills by putting them in the driving seat under the guidance of the finest Expedition Leaders.
Widehorizons Bryntysilio Centre is set above the River Dee, situated in ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. We provide a broad programme of adventure activities including mountaineering, canoeing and mountain biking.
Welcome to Harbour Challenge Outdoor Education Centre, the premier home of outdoor activities, adventure and extreme sports in Dorset. Our highly experienced instructors are qualified to provide a wide range of activities from climbing to coasteering, mountain biking to kayaking and sailing to windsurfing suitable for all ages, groups and abilities.
At Outdoor Academy we pride ourselves on our affiliation with young people. Our principal focus lies with youths whose behavioural problems have left them excluded from mainstream education, or those with learning difficulties.
The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill is here to provide you with the most amazing adventure activity experience available, either residentially or as a day visitor.
As well as the beautiful sandy cove to explore and enjoy, you can sample great food at our beach-side restaurant or from our take away facility. Get active on a range of adventure activities, experience fantastic live music and events. Stay in self catering accommodation on the beach or learn new skills on our on-site training courses.
Truth and Trust Adventure is based in Mansfield and on the doorstep of the Peak District and all activities are led by Malc Lawson. Experienced freelance staff are used to assist in the delivery of the activities.We use the Peak District to meet your teams needs so they are able to work together and achieve their aims.
We are coasteering specialists and we’re the only provider dedicated to it 100%. This means we have intimate knowledge of Abereiddy, one of the best locations in Pembrokeshire. Exploring the right hand side the bay, its got the lot, small to BIG cliff jumps, scramble climbing, water features and more.
Lagganlia provides high quality residential Outdoor Learning opportunities for primary and secondary schools, colleges, youth groups and all other types of organised groups within the astounding natural environment of the Cairngorms National Park.
Standon Bowers is currently the largest of all our centres with accommodation for over 150 in the historic Victorian main building. Murray House is a separate and fully accessible facility on site which is ideal for smaller groups with a range of needs.
The Hollowford Centre, which is open all year round, is set on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Castleton, Derbyshire in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Vive la Montagne Adventure Consultants enjoy a reputation for reliability, professionalism, performance and value.
We shall contact you with further information and prices. Should you be enquiring on behalf of a group or organisation we shall be happy to arrange a visit and explain more through a presentation.
Outdoor and adventurous activities enable pupils to enjoy challenging and unfamiliar experiences that test and develop their physical, social and personal skills. They can be among the most memorable experiences for pupils of their school days.
Springboard Adventure manages the 180 acre Hetton Lyons Country Park on behalf of Sunderland City Council. Within a safe, exciting and engaging environment, we offer a wide range of outdoor, adventurous and environmental activities, successfully working in partnership with schools and youth organisations, as well as offering courses to the public.
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