NICAS Wild Climbers offers climbing skills for all, from age 3 and upwards. It’s a fun game-filled programme that introduces young learners safely into the indoor climbing environment, creating the foundation for a lifetime of happy climbing experiences.
Our Wild Climbers scheme is designed to be accessible for a wide range of abilities, and its resources encourage inclusivity for all participants, including climbers with additional needs. Underpinning progress through the scheme are six different animals representing six skill areas, and these can each be individualised when setting personal goals. While working through their logbook, learners will develop awareness of climbing movements, learn teamwork and communication skills, and grow in confidence.
Wild Climbers meets the 3 key learning areas of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) which is the precursor to Key Stage 1, and includes Communication, Physical Development, and Social & Emotional Development.
For parents
The easiest way to find out more about Wild Climbers, including the aims and learning outcomes, is to have a look through our handbook:
For accredited centres
Are you looking to start Wild Climbers at your centre?
If you’re already running our schemes, your Course Directors will need to complete a Wild Climbers induction led by our Coach Development Team before you can order logbooks and start Wild Climbers at your wall. You can choose a 2-hour online training session or book an full-day workshop for your coaching team that includes inductions as well as working through the games that bring Wild Climbers to life.
If your centre is not yet accredited, you will need to book a Wild Climbers workshop when you apply or get in touch to discuss.
