Instructed sessions

Youth climbing pathways at BB

Age 7-11:

• Start with a First Time Climb - parents should join in so they learn how to supervise
• Then kids can learn the basics with a Bouldering Foundations course
• Gain experience by climbing regularly with a supervisor
• Private Coaching is an option at any stage.

Age 12-15

• Start with a First Time Climb - parents should join in so they learn how to supervise
• Then youth climbers can learn the basics with a Youth Boulderers Award (YBA) course. If they can gain a YBA certificate, they can then climb unsupervised (with parental permission)
• Gain experience by climbing regularly with a supervisor, or independently (if they have a YBA certificate)
• Our Senior Bouldering Academies offer regular weekly coaching combined with centre membership for YBA certificate holders
• Private Coaching is an option at any stage.

Youth Squads (age 7-15)

• We run a Development Squad (age 7+) and a Competition Squad (age 11-15) for promising young climbers
• Youth Squads are by invitation only - trials are held in August annually (booking here). If you are interested in your child joining a squad, please talk to us at the front desk or send us a message.