Indoor climbing for kids | Kids climbing wall at TCH

Why is indoor climbing great for kids?

Bouldering is more than a physical and mental workout for kids, it's a fun and social part of their development, which could be the first step on an adventure around the world.

Check out 4 key benefits of indoor climbing for children, beyond simply tiring them out:

1. Friendship

Climbing is great for making new friends. The best climbing buddies are brought together by a shared interest, a strong sense of teamwork and lots of fun.

2. Problem-solving

Through climbing, kids don't just learn to move their hands and feet, they learn to try a puzzle, adopting different methods on each attempt. There's a reason our climbs are called "problems".

3. Confidence

Beating climbs and reaching the top of the wall is a confidence booster, but so is talking to other young climbers, coaches and adults, around the centre. The Hangar is a highly sociable place to be and our smallest climbers are just as much a part of that as anyone else.

4. Independence

When a child is on the wall, it's common to get a case of the heebie-jeebies and feel a little stuck. We work to build their belief in themselves, help them to remain calm and understand that if they got up to a hold, they can get down from it. Cue puffed out chests and very happy faces.

Ready to climb? Review our SUPERVISION GUIDELINES and facilities before your visit.

Or why not sign on to one of our group climbing activities for kids, below?