Climbing Lessons for
Junior Climbers at Depot Climbing
Our centres run a range of high-quality climbing lessons, starting from age 1 through to 16. We have expert instructors on hand to provide kids climbing sessions for all abilities, from absolute beginners and those competing at the highest standard.
All of our instructors are DBS-checked and NSPCC Child Protection trained, with sessions running on a 1:6 ratio, so you can be sure your young ones are always in safe hands.
Find out more about our junior climbing sessions below, and click through to your local Depot Climbing centre to book your kids climbing sessions.
Please note that not all sessions are available at each Depot site.
Rock Tots classes
Rock Tots is an exciting climbing-based class for children aged 1-6 years. It provides an opportunity to nurture natural instincts, develop motor skills and build confidence – all whilst being supported by our dedicated climbing coaches.
Begin your young ones journey climbing with Rock Tots.
Available at: Depot Manchester, Depot Pudsey & Depot Sheffield.
Wild Climbers Classes
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.
Available at all Depot Climbing centres.
NICAS Bouldering Classes
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.
Available at all Depot bouldering centres. Not available at BIG Depot centres.
NICAS Climbing Courses
Supported by our experienced and qualified coaches, participants will develop their rope 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.
Available at BIG Depot centres.
Kids Climbing Club Sessions
This fun and engaging one-hour session is a perfect introduction to indoor bouldering for children aged 7 to 14. 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.
Book your kids on to try climbing with us today.
Available at all Depot centres.
Holiday Club Climbing
A fun-filled, 3-and-a-half-hour, educational session for junior climbers with our team of expert instructors; open to any experience level.
Inclusive of shoe hire, refreshments, and expertly qualified coaches, Holiday Club is the easy option for children in the school holidays to discover all that climbing has to offer, make new friends, and have fun along the way.
Parents can expect to leave their kids in the safe hands of our team of instructors who are DBS-checked and NSPCC-qualified.
Available at all Depot centres.
Depot Climbing is a member of the Association of British Climbing Walls.