Junior Sessions
Climbing in Manchester
Here at Depot Climbing 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 available.
All of our expert 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 Kids Corner is a great space to take your young crushers for a casual climb, but please note that this area is used for our Rock Tots & Wild Climbers classes. You can see a full timetable for the Kids Corner below.
Kids Corner Timetable
Depot Climbing Registration
Before taking part in a session both the parent/guardian and attending child must watch the video induction together. Following this a registration form must be completed prior to taking part in Kids Club or NICAS classes.
These can be completed online via the link below. Under 18 forms must be completed by a parent or legally appointed guardian for kids climbing in Manchester.
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, lunch and refreshments, and expert qualified coaches, Holiday Club is the easy option for children in the school holidays to discover all that climbing has on 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.
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Rock Tots classes at depot Manchester
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 in Manchester with Rock Tots.
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Wild Climbers At Depot Manchester
Now available to book for climbing in 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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NICAS Bouldering Courses at 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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Kids Club At Depot Manchester
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 in Manchester with Depot Climbing.
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School Holiday Sessions in Manchester
Getting your kids climbing when school is out has never been easier! We run great clubs for our younger climbers looking for a social climbing session that provides tips and pointers on improving their climbing skills.
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 to provide the perfect balance of fun, fitness, and skills during the school break.
Sessions are £11 per person and are 1 hour in length, including shoe hire, supervision, and instruction from one of our expert coaches in a ratio of 1 coach to every 6 children.
Please note waivers must be completed by legal guardians. See details below.
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School Groups at 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.
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Junior Climbing Sessions at Depot Manchester
Whether you are looking for a one-off day out to keep them active and engaged, or your child is interested in a new hobby and making new friends; bringing your child climbing in Manchester has never been easier with our youth climbing sessions!
Choose from a range of activities, starting from age 3 through to 14, we’ve got the club for you.
Kids Club is a 1 hour, instructor-led session with one of our experienced climbing instructors. Perfect for learning the basic to intermediate skills for climbing in a fun0-filled social environment. Suitable for all ages (7-18), see below for further details.
Wild Climbers sessions are for children between 3-7 and are a game-oriented introduction for your little climbers. Each session uses a different movement skill as a theme and is brilliant for their development as well as being fun.
Rock Tots sessions are aimed at those taking their very first steps, suitable for ages 1-6 it is the perfect environment for nurturing natural movements. Supervised by expert coaches in an encouraging environment, it’s the perfect way to get your little one moving confidently.
NICAS Bouldering is a national award coaching scheme aimed at ages 7+ designed for competent and confident climbers. Perfect for those who want to progress from Wild Climbers and Rock Tots while also being a great starting point for any newer climbers looking to develop skills in an accredited manner.
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