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Rock Monkeys

Let’s face it, kids love to climb! Our Rock Monkey kids climbing clubs are a fun way for our young climbers to learn and improve on their rock climbing skills!

WHAT DOES THE SESSION INVOLVE?

These sessions allow our Redpoint Instructors to guide and develop young people through their climbing journeys. Some kids come just for the fun element, allowing them to create and develop new friendships, whereas others are here to progress their personal skills, in a safe, controlled and fun environment.

Our Rock Monkey journeys begin from the age of 7, allowing each individual the opportunity to grow their skills in our centre, being guided by experienced, qualified, Redpoint Staff. Our low group ratios, of 4 children to 1 instructor, allows us to really focus on their development, giving each child the opportunities they require to progress their personal skills.

Indoor climbing has been proven to not only work on the obvious physical benefits that sports present, but to let us delve into the mental and social skills that these activities bring. Each session presents unique opportunities, that each child must face either alone or with their peers, be it a problem solving task on the wall, or the understanding of the processes involved in the complex technical aspects presented on the ground. 

Redpoint Worcester is a NICAS and NIBAS accredited centre, allowing us, and your child, easy access to invaluable information to help guide and record their individual journey. From the age of 7, your child can begin to explore these schemes. Each level houses a number of tasks that must be completed, becoming progressively challenging as they advance. Each level also presents certificates and badges that can be obtained through any accredited centre in the UK.

Session Info & Pre-requisites: 

  • 1.5 or 2 Hour sessions available
  • Instructor-Led
  • Equipment Included
  • Ages 7+
  • Session ratios: Up to 4 participants per Instructor
  • Parents/Guardians are required to stay on Redpoint premises for the duration of the activity at Redpoint Climbing Centre

What is NICAS & NIBAS?

NICAS

The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) focuses on roped climbing but also incorporates bouldering into the syllabus. Open to anyone ages 7-17.

The NICAS scheme comprises five levels of award aimed at complete novices to expert climbers.

The five levels are:

  • Level 1 – Foundation Climber
    An entry level award aimed at candidates that teaches the fundamentals of climbing in a fun and welcoming envirnment.
  • Level 2 – Top Rope Climber
    Moving on to introducing the skills and techniques that are fundamental to safe climbing and bouldering on indoor walls.
  • Level 3 – Technical Climber
    A more advanced top roping and bouldering level that focuses on developing the basic technique and movement skills learned in the previous levels.
  • Level 4 – Lead Climber
    Introduces and develops on the skills required to both lead climb and belay a lead climber.
  • Level 5 – Advanced Climber
    The top level that focuses on improving performance, a deeper understanding of climbing systems and the wider world of climbing. Level 5 candidates will learn more about injury prevention, nutrition and outdoor climbing.

For more details on NICAS visit www.nicas.co.uk

NIBAS

The National Indoor Bouldering Award Scheme (NIBAS) scheme focuses solely on bouldering technique and involves no roped climbing. Open to anyone ages 7-17.

The NIBAS scheme comprises of five levels of award aimed at complete novices to expert boulderers.

The five levels are:

  • Level 1- New Boulderer
    An entry level award teaching bouldering as a physical activity and how to use a bouldering wall safely and enjoyably.
  • Level 2 – Foundation Boulderer
    Teaches basic preparation and control while bouldering, with an introduction to equipment and movement skills.
  • Level 3 – Competent Boulderer
    Building on the skills learned in the previous levels, level 3 concentrates on improving movement technique, with a continued understanding of training safely.
  • Level 4 – Skilled Boulderer
    Developing a self–motivated boulderer who has a wide range of skills and has reached a high level of competence, with a desire to progress by identifying and setting goals.
  • Level 5 – Performance Boulderer
    The top–level award that focuses on improving performance, with advanced skills and knowledge of training and bouldering as well as experience of local and national competitions.

For more details on NIBAS visit www.nicas.co.uk/nibas.