Courses & Sessions for U18s at The Project Climbing Centre
You'll find details of all of our courses that are suitable for U18s on this page, including details of when they run, how much they cost and how to book. If you can't find what you're looking for then please get in touch and we'll do our best to answer your query.
Remember, if you're a Registered Adult Climber you can supervise a maximum of 2 children aged 4+. All Under 18s must be actively supervised in the centre unless they have passed one of our Junior Sign-Offs.
JUNIOR CASUAL SESSIONS
7-13 Years
Our Casual Sessions are aimed at all kids who want to climb. Whether it’s for the first time ever or they’re a regular climber, everyone’s welcome at these sessions. An instructor will be on hand making sure that everyone is getting as much climbing done as possible in a safe and fun environment.
Please note these are not teaching sessions and if you would like to book your child onto a progressive series of lessons then you should look at our Junior Club. For booking 4 or more children on, or for birthday parties, please email about a private session as Junior Casuals
are not designed for birthday parties/ large bookings.
60-minute sessions - click "Book Now" for availability.
Cost: £14 per person
Cost includes entry, shoe hire and instructor supervision.
club CASUAL SESSIONS
Junior Club Casual sessions running during the holidays. Open to any Junior Club members to book as one off sessions. A great way to keep up with the climbing during the holidays.
This session is tailored for current Junior Club members to keep up with what they have learnt during sessions and have the option to work more of the NICAS Bouldering Course or just join a coach to get some climbing done during the holidays. As everyone on session has completed a term of Junior Clubs then all participants will have experience climbing before.
If a Junior Club Member wants to come with a friend not on Junior Clubs please book a Junior Casual session.
60-minute sessions
Cost: £14 per person
Cost includes entry, shoe hire and instructor supervision.
club CASUAL SESSIONS
Junior Club Casual sessions running during the holidays. Open to any Junior Club members to book as one off sessions. A great way to keep up with the climbing during the holidays.
This session is tailored for current Junior Club members to keep up with what they have learnt during sessions and have the option to work more of the NICAS Bouldering Course or just join a coach to get some climbing done during the holidays. As everyone on session has completed a term of Junior Clubs then all participants will have experience climbing before.
If a Junior Club Member wants to come with a friend not on Junior Clubs please book a Junior Casual session.
60-minute sessions
Cost: £14 per person
Cost includes entry, shoe hire and instructor supervision.
JUNIOR CLUB
NIBAS Levels 1 -3
7-10 Years, 10-14 Years and 14-18 Years
Our Junior Club follows a national scheme which takes young climbers from being complete beginners through to being competent and confident climbers.
The Junior Club is a weekly session booked in half-term blocks, the dates for which match the Dorset school terms.
Cost: £12 per week paid upfront in half-term blocks.
To register your interest for our next term of Junior Clubs, please join our Junior Clubs Mailing List; when spaces become available, we'll get in touch with information on how to book.
Note: Haven't heard back? Our junior clubs are currently full and we are working to increase our capacity in the future. Please bare with us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
DEVELOPMENT
SQUAD
NIBAS Level 4
10 - 18 Years
As our young climbers make their way through the NIBAS Scheme they will move from Junior Club into our Development Squad which has a higher focus on performance climbing skills, tactics and training.
Development Squad runs on Monday evenings.
Squad members are encouraged to enter local competitions and look for opportunities to climb outdoors.
Entry to the Squad is by invitation only and achieving NIBAS L4 does not imply an automatic invitation. If you would like further information on potentially becoming a part of the Squad please ask to speak with one of our Senior Coaches.
ACADEMY
NIBAS Level 5
12 - 18 Years
For those youngsters who display an extraordinary talent on the climbing wall, we have an Academy. This club focuses on the advanced technical, as well as the physical, aspects of climbing. A positive attitude, motivation and commitment, as well as ability, are a key requirement for members of The Project Climbing Centre Academy. Academy members are expected to compete in a variety of climbing competitions at regional, national and international level.
Entry to the Academy is by invitation only and is subject to trials. Achieving NIBAS L5 does not imply an automatic invitation. If you would like further information on potentially becoming a part of the Academy please ask to speak with one of our Senior Coaches.
Intro to bouldering
Beginners aged 14+
This is the session for anyone who is 14 or over with no experience of bouldering who wants to come and climb unsupervised and/or supervise other climbers. The course is an hour long session with one of our instructors and focuses on how to use the climbing walls safely. This course is obligatory if you would like to use The Project Climbing Centre but have never climbed before (unless you come in as the guest of a registered climber).
Once you have done this session, you are free to use the centre unsupervised whenever you like, and can also sign in and supervise other climbers. Under 18's will need to attend a follow up sign off session with a parent or guardian (usually on a Sunday). After which they can use the centre unsupervised but not able to supervise other people.
Inductions can be booked up to 14 days before the event. Please check the link below or get in contact to find out when our next available inductions are.
Cost: £20 per person
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Cost includes entry, shoe hire, and instructor supervision.
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Sessions will run for a minimum of 2 participants
JUNIOR SIGN-OFF
14-17 Years
If you are a regular climber aged between 14 and 17, you may want to be able to come and climb without adult supervision. To do this, you will need to complete our Junior Sign-Off. These sessions are 60 minutes long and give you the opportunity to show us that you know how to use the centre safely.
During the session, you will need to demonstrate that you:
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Have a good knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with Bouldering
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Have a good level of movement skills and techniques
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Are able to provide an explanation of the areas of the facility and their use
This is an assessment session only; no instruction will be given. If you need more instruction to get you to a standard where you can climb unsupervised, you should book our Junior Induction & Sign-Off.
Please note that we strongly recommend you take part in a Junior Induction first as this will increase your chances of passing your sign-off.
Cost: £15 per person
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Cost includes entry, shoe hire and instruction
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A parent or guardian of the junior signing-off must attend this session.
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Get in touch to book your session
** A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for all bookings. Any cancellations must be made a minimum of 2 days before the event or the deposit will be lost. For the best chance of availability, please book 2 days in advance.
All of our instructors are fully trained and have completed DBS checks. If you need any extra information then please get in touch and we'll do our best to answer your query, though we may not be able to answer personal questions about our staff.
FAMILY INDUCTION
Ages 7+
Our Family course is designed to introduce you and your family to an activity that you can all enjoy together regardless of age or ability. The course focuses on teaching parents the key skills to be able to safely bring children along and helps children to understand their role in keeping themselves and the people around them safe. The course is an hour and a half long and is run by one of our instructors.
Cost: £100 for 2 adults, 2 children or just £60 during school holidays! £15 per additional participant up to a maximum of 6 - for bookings of more than four participants, please get in touch.