NICAS classes are great for children to develop climbing movement skills, fitness and improve levels of ability.
During these classes children will learn how to climb and belay safely, learn climbing rope-work and how to use the equipment safely. NICAS classes are a great first step into the sport of climbing. All classes are led by our experienced Climbing wall Instructors.
NICAS Wild Climbing
NICAS Wild Climbing offers climbing skills for young children. This programme is fun, and game orientated that will introduce young climbers safely into the indoor climbing environment and develop their awareness of climbing movements.
You can purchase (optional) the NICAS Wild Climbing progress book at PEAK reception for £15. Each time your child passes a particular skill, such as agility, focus, balance, communication, co-ordination, and teamwork, they will receive stickers from their Climbing wall Instructor.
Day: Wednesdays
Age: 3 – 5 years*
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE (opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 4 | Wednesday 17th April - Wednesday 26th June | 9.40am – 10.20am | £55 for 11 weeks | Monday 4th March | Monday 25th March |
| Block 1 | Wednesday 20th August - Wednesday 9th October | 9.40am - 10.20am | £44 for 8 weeks | Monday 24th June | Monday 29th July |
| Block 2 | Wednesday 29th October - Wednesday 11th December | 9.40am - 10.20am | £38.50 for 7 weeks | Reminder sent 3 weeks before the end of the block | Monday 14th October |
*Please note – a parent/guardian must stay with their child during each climbing session.
NICAS Wild Climbing
Age: 5 – 7 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 4 | Tuesday 16 April - Tuesday 25 June | 4.00pm - 4.45pm | £55 for 11 weeks | Monday 4 March | Monday 25 March |
| Block 1 | Tuesday 19th August - Tuesday 8th October | 4.00pm - 4.45pm | £44 for 8 weeks | Monday 24th June | Monday 29th July |
| Block 2 | Tuesday 28th October - Tuesday 10th December | 4.00pm - 4.45pm | £38.50 for 7 weeks | Reminder sent 3 weeks before the end of the block | Monday 14th October |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Wild Climbing courses.
All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.
- Your child will need a home portal account to book.
- If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
- Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
- Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
- Select Book class.
- Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.
If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.
NICAS Junior
During the NICAS Junior course, children will learn how to climb and belay safely. The junior class is designed for younger and smaller kids to better suit their learning. This course will cover NICAS level 1 and 2, and is a great first step into the sport of climbing. Suitable for those will little experience.
Day: Tuesdays
Age: 8 – 10 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
TERM TIME PROGRAMME
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 1 | Tuesday 20th August - Tuesday 24th September | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £75 for 6 weeks | Monday 24th June | Monday 29th July |
| Block 2 | Tuesday 29th October - Tuesday 3rd December | 5.00pm-6.30pm | £75 for 6 weeks | Reminder sent 3 weeks
before the end of the block | Monday 14th October |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Junior courses.
All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.
- Your child will need a home portal account to book.
- If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
- Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
- Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
- Select Book class.
- Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.
If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.
NICAS Start Up
The NICAS Start Up will cover an introduction to climbing and working towards NICAS Level One. Children will learn how to climb and belay safely. They will develop movement skills on the wall and learning to climb effectively. This will will help a child's agility, balance and coordination. Also help with problem solving and challenging themselves. This course will cover NICAS level 1 and 2 and is a great first step into the sport of climbing for those with little experience.
Age: 10–16 years
Venue: The PEAK, climbing wall
Term time programme
Day: Wednesdays and Thursdays
| WEDNESDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE (opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 1 | Wednesday 21st August - Wednesday 25th September | 4.30pm-6.00pm & 6.10pm-7.40pm | £75 for 6 weeks | Monday 24th June | Monday 29th July |
| Block 2 | Wednesday 30th October - Wednesday 4th December | 4.30pm-6.00pm &
6.10pm-7.40pm | £75 for 6 weeks | Reminder sent 3 weeks before the end of the block | Monday 14th October |
| THURSDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATES | TIMES | COSTS | PRIORITY BOOKING DATE* | GENERAL BOOKING DATE
(opens from 10.00am) | |
| Block 1 | Thursday 22nd August - Thursday 25th September | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £75 for 6 weeks | Monday 24th June | Monday 29th July |
| Block 2 | Thursday 31st October - Thursday 5th December | 4.30pm-6.00pm | £75 for 6 weeks | Reminder sent 3 weeks
before the end of the block | Monday 14th October |
*Please note: priority booking is for those currently booked into our NICAS Start Up courses.
All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.
- Your child will need a home portal account to book.
- If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
- Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
- Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
- Select Book class.
- Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.
If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.
NICAS Club
This class is for children that have already attended a NICAS Junior or Start Up courses and have completed NICAS Level One. NICAS Club is ideal for children that are looking to work towards NICAS Level Two.
Age: 10–16 years
Class duration
1hr 30 minutes
Ratio
Approximately 1:8
Day and Times: Monday 5.30pm or Thursday 6.10pm
Dates and Cost
19th August to 11th October – 8 WEEKS
28th October to 13th December – 7 WEEKS
6th January to 7th February – 5 WEEKS
17th February to 4th April – 7 WEEKS
28th April to 27th June – 9 WEEKS
Direct Debit - £37.50 per month based on 36 weeks of deliver.
Direct Debit is taken on the 1st of every month
NICAS Climbing Development
This class is ideal for children who have completed NICAS
level 2 and want to further their climbing skills. This is a great class to
advance your climbing and develop movement skills.
Age
12 to 16
Class duration
1hr 30 minutes
Ratio
Approximately 1:8
Day and Times: Friday 5pm
Dates and Cost
19th August to 11th October – 8 WEEKS
28th October to 13th December – 7 WEEKS
6th January to 7th February – 5 WEEKS
17th February to 4th April – 7 WEEKS
28th April to 27th June – 9 WEEKS
Direct Debit - £37.50 per month based on 36 weeks of deliver.
Direct Debit is taken on the 1st of every month
- Trainers or equivalent
- Comfortable leisure wear
- Tracksuit bottoms, joggers or shorts
- No dresses/skirts as these will impede harness fitting
- Shoes and harness are provided
All equipment is supplied at The PEAK including:
- Harness
- Climbing shoes
All classes can be viewed and booked using our online booking portal, the Homeportal.
- Your child will need a home portal account to book.
- If your child has booked with us previously, click here .
- Please note that if booking more than one child please complete the booking for the first child before booking the second child.
- Enter your email address as your username and enter your password, or select 'forgotten password' if you can't remember your password.
- Select Book class.
- Choose Active Stirling and Climbing (available classes will appear as bookable) - please have your card details at hand.
If your child hasn’t booked with us previously and you need help setting up an account or you are having problems accessing your account, please contact our bookings team.
