7-9 years
Tree Frogs is skills development focused programme, allowing participants to cross over from climbing on auto belays to top rope climbing on the rock climbing wall. Our instructor will actively encourage and teach participants entry level climbing skills, rather than just being a fun-based programme.
The programme runs for four sessions – the first four weeks of the term, and the last four weeks of the term. Children can opt to do a part or full term depending on what suits them.
Every student receives:
* 4 coached 1 hour sessions
* 1 free entry to Clip ‘n Climb
Suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 9 years old.
An adult supervision is required to attend and participate in each session.
The climbers must be wearing comfortable clothing with closed toe footwear. Running shoes are perfect. We are unable to hire footwear for use in Clip ‘n Climb. Please note that skirts are not practical when climbing unless tights are also worn.
$90 per 4 week course
4pm – 5pm
| Mondays |
9-13 years
A great introduction to climbing. Students will learn and develop skills in basic climbing technique and the safe belaying of others.
This course is designed for school students (minimum 9yrs of age) who are keen to experience indoor top rope climbing in a fun, safe and controlled environment with a friendly, experienced instructor.
An experienced instructor leads the classes through a variety of activities over the term, one of the main focuses of Billy Goats is to teach the participants how to belay on top rope. At the end of the term participants who have successfully learnt how to belay are awarded a belay licence and will be able to belay under the minimum age (13) with guardian supervision.
Learn:
* Top rope belaying
* Basic elements of climbing (holds and movement)
* Climbing techniques
* Bouldering safety
* Adventure based learning (ABL) activities and games
* Basic abseiling
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm |
$170 per term (10 weeks)
Select which day suits you best.
10-13 years
Peak Panthers is a 10 week course that focuses on basic lead climbing and abseiling skills such as:
Each term also consists of a lot of climbing and other ABL activities.
Peak Panthers may not be suitable for younger participants and participants who have a fear of heights. We suggest you have a chat to your instructor to ensure that Peak Panthers is a good choice for your child. Permission from one of our instructors is required to attend the Peak Panthers. We also recommend that participants are over 10 years of age.
Terms 2 & 4 focuses on abseiling:
If participants find a particular activity too difficult or scary they can focus on another aspect of climbing instead, like improving technique, knot tying etc. However they will be encouraged to give the activity a good attempt.
Entry into Peak Panthers requires completion of Billy Goats or staff approval, for children aged 10 years+
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 4pm – 5:30pm | 5pm – 6:30pm | 5pm – 6:30pm |
$190 per term (10 weeks)
Select which day suits you best.
9-13 years
Sign up to our archery club and learn the skills and techniques to get you on target!
The small group size means there is plenty of time spent letting arrows loose. Various games and archery related activities are played over the term. The programme is focused more on fun and teaching basic skills, rather than on competitive archery.
It’s a lot of fun!
| Thursday |
| 4pm – 4:45pm |
$155 per term (10 weeks)
p 03 377 3000 e climb@ymcachch.org.nz
