UNDER 18S COACHING

Kid climbing at Substation Macclesfield climbing facility

junior bouldering club

sessions for 7+ years

Run by an experienced instructor, this 60-minute weekday social climbing session is packed with climbing, fun and new friends! Each group session works to explore different techniques and problem-solving skills through a variety of climbing games. JBC is perfect for climbers that want a low pressure climbing environment. This lesson does not follow the structure of assessment format of NICAS.

NICAS 

Term time coaching for 7-16 years

NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) is a structured course that develops young climbers from novice to expert as they advance through levels 1-5. All climbers must start at level 1 and complete an assessment before advancing to the next level. We recommend NICAS for children who are:

  • Capable of completing a  Level 1 climb in the main area
  • Able to listen and follow instructions in a group session
  • Motivated to develop their climbing through key skills and techniques
  • For a more relaxed lesson, try our Junior Bouldering Club!
Teen climbing at Substation climbing facility
Child climbing at Substation climbing facility

NICAS WILD CLIMBERS

Climbing club for kids 5–6 years

NICAS Wild Climbers is a fun game-orientated kids club that introduces young children to the indoor climbing environment. It encourages non-competitive socialising as well as coordination and movement skills. Sessions are 60 minutes long and are led by a qualified instructor in our dedicated kids area Fridays 4:30–5:30pm.

SUBSTATION CLIMBING ACADEMY

The SCA is an advanced coaching programme aimed at developing young climbers, aged 10-16, to a competition level. This term-time programme is currently full, to enquire about your child joining the SCA team in the future, please contact Head Coach Riccardo using the button below.

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WHY KIDS LOVE IT HERE

INSTRUCTORS WERE amazing

Took a big youth group and the instructors were amazing with the kids and everyone came away having had a great time.

— Philip A

★★★★★

WE ALL HAD GREAT FUN

— Jamie R

★★★★★

We took 10 members of our youth group to Substation and had a fantastic time. The staff were brilliant! Most of them hadn't been bouldering before and some were a bit nervous but the leaders instantly made everyone feel at ease and we all had great fun.

ROUTES FOR ALL LEVELS

Relaxed atmosphere, good climbing routes for all levels, ages, fitness levels. Good price. There is a upper level for kids. Food was nice. Staff friendly and helpful. Parking wasn't a problem.

— Jenny M

★★★★★
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