INDOOR CLIMBING
COME WITHOUT BOOKING
If you’re not attending a session, there’s no need to book in advance for under 18s, provided they attend with an adult who is signed off to supervise their climbing
Bouldering:
Adult supervisors will need to watch a safety video and complete a short sign off with an instructor on their first visit. One adult can supervise one child aged 4-6, or two children aged 7-18. If you have one child aged 6 or under and one 7+, you will need 2 supervising adults.
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Top Roping
Supervising adults must already be a signed off competent roped climbers, or have completed a beginners course and sign off. One adult can supervise one child aged 4-6, or two children aged 7-18. If you have one child aged 6 or under and one 7+, you will need 2 supervising adults.
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Junior sign off:
For children aged 14-17yrs, with at least 6 months climbing experience, an instructor can be booked to complete a junior sign off which will allow them to climb unsupervised. For more information about what this involves please email enquiries@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com
JOIN OUR YOUTH GROUP
For anyone in school years 7-11!
Oakwood’s youth group combines fun activities, games, snacks, outdoor adventure and craft with hearing about life with Jesus!
Join us on Tuesday’s during term time at 6.30-8.15pm.
Sessions cost £3 and should be booked in advance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email our youth leader Mellissa at mellissa@oakwoodyouth.co.uk
JUST GETTING STARTED?
These 75 min sessions are designed to introduce young climbers to the sport in a fun and social setting!
Sessions are split into three age brackets: 5-8, 9-12 and 13-17 and will include use of both the bouldering areas and auto-belays. Returning climbers will benefit from both coaching to help grow their climbing skills, and frequent wall resets to provide new routes to climb.
These sessions can be used as a precursor to NICAS and NIBAS courses. If a young climber consistently demonstrates their interest, they can be given the option to join one of these termly courses.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
The perfect way for young people to develop a love for the sport!
NICAS and NIBAS courses introduce children to indoor climbing and bouldering through progressive levels, each with a set of skills to learn and master. Whilst NIBAS focusses on bouldering and NICAS mainly includes roped climbing, both provide an ideal environment for your child to progress from novice to accomplished climber. Completion of each level earns a nationally recognized award, providing a rewarding and progressive experience.
Our NICAS and NIBAS sessions are incredibly popular and are currently full. If you wish to access the NICAS courses you can do so by attending our Rock Up Club sessions to gain valuable experience. Whilst attending Rock Up Club please speak with your child’s coach for further information, or email your query to enquiries@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com
A SESSION TAILORED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
Book a private session with one of our instructors for up to 6 of your family and friends
Whether it’s just for you, or for a mixture of family and friends of any ages (4yrs+), these sessions will give you dedicated time with one of our instructors and can be adjusted to suit your needs.
If you would like to book a private coaching session to focus on improving your climbing technique, please email enquiries@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com
A BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER
Plan the ultimate celebration for their special day
Our climbing parties are great for those wanting to embrace their adventurous sides! From the ages of 5 years old, they can scale our bouldering walls and try out our auto-belays with their closest friends and family!
Birthday parties are instructed sessions where the children are supervised by a qualified climbing instructor. Their instructor will introduce them to the world of climbing, challenging the ones who have climbed before but adapt to support and encourage the beginners of the group.
We do not have catering facilities on site, however we have a party room available to hire and you’re welcome to bring your own food and drink
CLIMBING IS FOR EVERYONE
Help us provide support that works for your child
If your child has any additional needs that may require support, we can adjust and tailor sessions to meet their needs. Please call the centre on 01189792246 and discuss this with the management team before booking so that we can ensure your child has a great time!
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
UP FOR A CHALLENGE?
Add some adventure to the school holidays
During the holidays, we run full and half activity days for children 7yrs+. These involve a variety of outdoor activities ranging from high ropes and leap of faith, to archery and fire building.
Activity Half Days consist of 3 activities over the course of 3 hours.
Activity Full Days consist of 5 activities with a break in between, lasting for 6hrs 30 minutes.
Attendees will need to bring: trainers, lunch, water and suitable clothing for outdoor activities
We are also offering Aiming high activity half days which are inclusive sessions to support individuals with additional needs.
A CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER
Birthday parties for young adventurers
Are you looking for something different for your child’s birthday celebration? Our outdoor birthday parties could be the perfect choice!
Parties run for either one hour or two and you will have the choice of one activity per hour from a range of options. Our current activity choices are: high ropes, leap of faith, gladiator challenge, low ropes and archery, although other options may be available on request.
We can take bookings from Monday to Friday in the daytime and evenings and on Saturdays. We are not able to take bookings for Sundays.
Pricing:
1 hour, up to 10 people: £160 (extra participants can be added for an additional cost of £16 per person)
2 hours, up to 10 people: £320 (extra participants can be added for an additional cost of £32 per person)
Optional party room hire: £25 per hour
If you would like to book an outdoor party, or have any questions, please email enquiries@oakwoodyouth.co.uk
BRING A GROUP
Book a residential or activity day for your school or church
Please email enquiries@oakwoodyouth.co.uk for our activity day and residential options