Climbing Club
CLIMBING ACADEMY 9-16 YEAR OLDS, MONDAYS 6.15-8.30PM
Kids love to climb! However, climbing as a SPORT is proven to improve strength, fitness, balance and co-ordination to name just a few.
The YMCA Climbing Academy is an opportunity for any child who enjoys physical activity, problem solving and social interaction with a small group of like minded people....
The aim of the Academy is to encourage dvelopment in young peoples' climbing ability and technique. Graduates of the acedmy will have the ability to climb independently both indoors and outdoors fostering a life long love of climbing as well as independence. Instruction in all climbing technique including lead climbing and climbing outdoors is included in a sequential way according to the level of the climber.
The Academy welcomes children and young people aged 9-16 years. All sessions are run by qualified instructors.
Cost is $72 per term OR $115 per term which includes unlimited climbing until end of term.
SPIDERS (Beginners to intermediate ability).
The Spiders squad coveresa variety of basic climbing technique and safety skills which lead onto the skills taught in the Monkeys squad.
MONKEYS (Intermediate to advanced ability).
Climbers in this squad have previous experience or have moved up from Spiders squad. Climbers will be taught how to become more self sufficient in climbing including lead climbing and self protected abseils as students progress.
Contact us for more information, bookings or for a brochure.
Ph: 963 2822 email: climb@ymcachch.org.nz