Our termly clubs are simply the best and most enjoyable way for kids aged 7-17 to gain climbing skills and experience. Whether they are learning the basics of climbing or learning advanced climbing techniques.
NICAS Bouldering
NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) Bouldering courses are for kids and young people aged 7-17, following a nationally recognised syllabus working towards each of the 5 levels of the scheme and follows term time schedules.
Our terms usually run from Jan – March, April – July, Sept – Dec.
To sign up to our mailing list for opportunities for next term, please click here.
For all of our Termly Clubs, all essential safety equipment is provided. Additional kit (such as climbing shoes or chalk bags) can be hired on the day.
Booking:
FAQ's
Almost everyone new to NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) Bouldering will start at Level 1 and work their way up through the levels until they complete the scheme. Boulderers will learn the basics of staying safe on and off the wall, as well as improving their climbing confidence and skill. Each participant will have a handy logbook, which their instructor will use to keep track of their individual progress, signing off on skills they have completed each week as they work towards each level of the scheme. This is also a great way for you to see how your child is progressing!Â
Participants will be grouped together with others also at a similar climbing level, and we keep group sizes small. We strive to ensure that you’ll have the same instructor for the entire term, which means the group really get to know each other and means that it’s a great way for kids to make new friends. Â
The great thing about bouldering is that you don’t need much technical kit to get started. As the kids work up through the levels, you’ll probably want to get them their own pair of climbing shoes, but until then, you can hire a pair each week from reception for £3.50.
If you do have any questions, concerns or enquiries, please do come in to have a chat, or email us at climb@redspiderclimbing.com
Our NICAS Bouldering session run every day of the week:
- After school and early evening on weekdays
- Early morning and late afternoon at weekends
If you do not manage to book your desired session, get in touch with us and we’ll do our best to help you! We can always put you on a waiting list for next term, so e-mail us at climb@redspiderclimbing.com Â
Please do note that there may be some delays in replying to e-mails in the run up to opening day, so do try to bear with us as we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!Â
If the term has already started, any open spaces we might have won’t show up on the booking widgets below.
Shoot us an email or call us to find out about our availability and we’ll do our best to find you a suitable spot!
Autumn Term 2026:
Our NICAS Bouldering Autumn term will be available to book on the:
- 29th June for current participants – the usual information will be distributed by your instructors and via email
- 13th July at 10am bookings open via the website for new and all participants
If you have any questions on our booking process, please contact our team on:
Our NICAS program is open to all students, including Home Ed!
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