Climbing offers physical, mental and social benefits for children and young people. If you are thinking of taking your child climbing, there are many reasons why this is one of the best sports you can choose. From increasing strength, endurance and flexibility to building confident and self esteem, climbing can benefit your child in many ways.
Climbing is a total body workout as the motion of climbing works every part of the body. Regular climbing will strengthen a child's arm, leg and core, developing strong supple muscles.
In order to successfully complete their climb, children have to look, plan and coordinate their hands and feet to a chosen spot.
These enhanced coordination skills developed through climbing can be transferred to many aspects of life and learning. In the simplest terms knowing colours, shapes and left/right.
Climbing offers children a chance to go outside their comfort zone and by overcoming any fear, step by step on the climbing wall, this can significantly boost their self esteem. Building belief in themselves can improve a child's confidence in their own ability to handle other problems in life.
There is always more than one way to conquer a mountain. This is the same with our climbing walls. Children need to plan and decide their next moves at every stage.
Over time a child will be able to problem solve and visualise a route on the wall prior to starting.
A fast paced life and constant pressures to achieve can be a lot of stress on little shoulders. Rock climbing requires children to be fully focussed and concentrate on the immediate task. This mindfulness, by living in the present moment, can reenergise children and they can leave being able to face their situations with a clear head.
Summiteers sessions run in term-time blocks and are paid for at the start of each term. Below are the weekly days and times for our clubs. For more information or to check availability, please call 0161 820 8750.
Enjoy 20% off Clip 'n Climb sessions throughout January 2026 at Clip 'n Climb Oldham at Summit Up. This offer is valid on PEAK time sessions only and bookings must be made by 31 January 2026. Use the code JAN20 when booking. Terms and conditions apply.
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Terms and Conditions:
This offer is valid for Clip 'n Climb standard parties, including Twister and Astroball, and VIP parties only. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. The booking must be made before 31 January 2026. The discount is valid for party bookings taking place between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.
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