Learn to climb, build confidence and have fun!
Our Children’s Climbing Club gives young people aged 8–12 the opportunity to learn climbing skills, grow in confidence and progress through a series of fun challenges.
Sessions are suitable for complete beginners as well as children who already have some climbing experience. Everyone learns at their own pace in a supportive, challenge-by-choice environment. Our qualified climbing instructors will offer encouragement and guidance without placing children under pressure to climb higher than they feel ready for.
Base Camp
New climbers will begin their journey at Base Camp, the first stage of our Children’s Climbing Club.
Children will work towards five key achievements:
- Building their confidence
- Reaching new heights
- Learning useful climbing moves and techniques
- Putting on and adjusting their harness
- Completing Grade 4 climbs
Progress is recorded in each child’s own Base Camp booklet. Once they have completed all five challenges, they will receive a Base Camp certificate and be ready to progress to the next stage, Scrambler.
Along the way, children will also be encouraged to set personal challenges, celebrate their achievements and support their fellow climbers.
Session details
Age: 8–12 years
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays (term-time only)
Time: 4.00pm–5.30pm
First sessions: Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 September 2026
Cost: £10 per session
Location: The Wrencon Climbing Hall, YMCA Taunton, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
Children can attend either day and sessions are booked week by week, with no minimum commitment. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
All specialist climbing equipment is provided and no previous climbing experience is needed.
Booking
Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
Book online at: https://tauntonymca.simplybook.me
For further information, contact YMCA Taunton on 01823 274667.