Junior Climbing
Kids Climbing in Manchester
Here at Big Depot Manchester, we run great clubs for our younger climbers. All abilities are catered for and we provide all the necessary climbing equipment.
From absolute beginners to those competing at the highest standard; we have expert tuition on hand. All of our instructors are DBS-checked and NSPCC Child Protection trained.
Read below for a full list of all our available climbing sessions, suitable for ages 1 through 14.
Our sessions are the perfect introduction to climbing – they also make a great day out with the kids and are an excellent opportunity to try a new activity.
Combining all three elements of roped climbing, bouldering, and auto-belays, our sessions are designed with fun and confidence-building in mind, under the guidance of our expert instructors.
Interested specifically in bouldering? Check out our sister centre, Depot Manchester.
Holiday Camp Sessions
Looking for a fun, engaging, and educational day out for your young ones during the School Holidays?
Big Depot Manchester Holiday Camps are here for the school breaks. Your children will spend 3.5 hours climbing, abseiling, bouldering, and crafting with our expert, fully qualified instructors.
They will come away having improved their team-building and problem-solving skills, all while having fun on the climbing walls!
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Wild Climbers At Depot Big Depot Manchester
Now available to book at Big Depot Manchester if you have a child aged 4-6, who is ready to climb independently with an instructor, then NICAS Wild Climbers is the ideal choice!
It’s a fun, game-orientated program that aims to introduce young children safely into the indoor climbing environment, developing their awareness of climbing movements, improving confidence, and creating a grassroots pathway into additional climbing activities.
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Kids Club At Depot Big Depot Manchester
This is a casual climbing club running every weekend. Run by our experienced instructors these are fun, friendly, and a great way to simply go climbing for those aged 7+.
Our experienced instructors have a library of games and challenges to help young climbers develop their climbing skills and gain confidence.
These classes are open to all abilities and suit those looking to discover the joys of climbing through fun and games.
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Junior Climbing At Depot Big Depot Manchester
This is a casual climbing club running every weekend. Run by our experienced instructors these are fun, friendly, and a great way to simply go climbing for those aged 11+.
Our instructors have a library of games and challenges to help young climbers develop their climbing skills and gain confidence.
These classes are open to all abilities and suit those looking to discover the joys of climbing through fun and games.
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NICAS Climbing Courses at depot Big Depot Manchester
Here at BIG Depot Manchester, we offer three National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme courses; NICAS Clip, NICAS Climbing & NICAS Bouldering.
Supported by our experienced and qualified coaches, participants will develop their climbing skills within a structured environment, working their way through the NICAS Climbing Award scheme.
Focused on cultivating a lifelong involvement in climbing, the scheme teaches climbing techniques, terminology, equipment use, safety, and etiquette while providing a record of personal achievement.
Assessment is ongoing throughout each level; participants are awarded a certificate for each level they successfully pass.
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NICAS Bouldering at Big Depot Manchester
Aimed at developing climbing movement, competency, and confidence, as well as accrediting individual achievements, the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme for bouldering is nationally recognised.
With five progressive levels, the scheme is open to anyone aged 7+, who wishes to improve their climbing through a structured syllabus, accompanied by a logbook and certificates.
NICAS brings you certified junior climbing pathways in conjunction with Depot Climbing.
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Inclusive Climbing & Bouldering Club
These sessions are exclusively for disabled and neurodivergent children and young people. The sessions are fun, safe, and you do not need any previous experience to take part.
Sessions are undertaken in partnership with Access Sport.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 6 pm-7 pm
Cost: £10 per child. Parents and carers are encouraged to take part at no extra cost.
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School groups at depot Big Depot Manchester
Offering school groups and students the opportunity to experience mindful exercise and try a new activity.
Our climbing class options provide mindful exercise options, delivered by our experiences and capable instructors.
Whether you are looking for a fun-filled session to introduce your students to the world of vertical problem-solving, or are interested in a more structured pathway for your classes to gain accredited climbing certificates, we’ve got the right options for you.
To enquire, please contact the centre or email [email protected]
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Parties groups at depot Big Depot Manchester
Here at the Big Depot Manchester, we provide the ideal setting for a birthday party with a difference.
Whilst the parents kick back and relax in our Cafe area the young ones will be having an action-packed time on our world-class climbing wall.
Depot Kids parties will keep your youngsters and their friends talking about climbing in Manchester for weeks.
We have 1-hour party sessions available to book, Saturday’s 16:00-17:00 & Sunday’s 15:30-16:30. Food options available with these.
To enquire, please contact the centre or email [email protected]
