Rock Stars at Clip ‘n Climb is an exciting after school programme where participants can have fun learning new skills, increase their confidence and develop their co-ordination, balance, movement and problem solving abilities.
This action packed after school programme has been created for children between the age of 6 and 9 years who want to develop their climbing skills in a positive and fun environment. The programme runs for four sessions – the first four weeks of the term, and the last four weeks of the term. Children can opt to do a part or full term depending on what suits them.
Every student receives:
* 4 coached 1 hour sessions
* Certificate of Achievement
* 2 x complimentary Clip ‘n Climb passes
A parent or caregiver needs to present in the facility while the programme is running
FIRST COURSE TERM 3
Term 3 2019 Tuesdays – Tuesday 23 July to Tuesday 13 August
Term 3 2019 Thursdays – Thursday 25 July to Thursday 15 August
SECOND COURSE TERM 3
Term 3 2019 Tuesdays – Tuesday 27 August to Tuesday 17 September
Term 3 2019 Thursdays – Thursday 29 August to Thursday 19 September
COST
$60 per 4 week course
| Tuesday | 4pm – 5pm |
A great introduction to climbing. Students will learn and develop skills in basic climbing technique and the safe belaying of others.
This course is designed for school students (minimum 9yrs of age) who are keen to experience indoor top rope climbing in a fun, safe and controlled environment with a friendly, experienced instructor.
Participants will be assessed for a Top Rope Belay Licence towards the end of the course. This is a prerequisite for joining the Flying Geckos Climbing Club for those under 13 years old.
Learn:
* Top rope belaying
* Knots (figure 8, stopper knot, etc)
* Basic elements of climbing (holds, movement, balance, resting, etc)
* Climbing techniques (lay backs, bridging, twist locks, etc)
* Bouldering safety
* Adventure based learning (ABL) activities and games
* Basic abseiling
At the end of each term if the participants who have learned the required skills are awarded a belay licence. This means that even if they are below our age limit of 13 they can still belay (under a guardian’s supervision). Normally we do not allow persons under the age of 13 to belay, so it’s a special privilege to belay under age.
Obtaining a belay licence also means that participants can progress into the Flying Geckos youth club or move into the Peak Panthers after school programme. However progressing into the Peak Panthers requires instructor permission as well as a belay licence.
Term 3 2019 – Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September
| Monday | Tuesday | Friday |
| 4pm – 5:30pm | 4pm – 5:30pm | 4pm – 5:30pm |
COST
$175 per term
Select which day suits you best.
Peak Panthers is a year long course broken up over the four school terms. Each term has a specific focus. Term 1 focuses on improving the participant’s climbing skills, Term 2 teaches abseiling, Term 3 focuses on lead climbing and Term 4 combines all of these skills.
You can join throughout the year, but Term 4 is a bit different, it combines skills from the previous terms and therefore requires that participants have attended at least Term 1, Term 2 or Term 3.
Peak Panthers may not be suitable for younger participants or those who have a fear of heights, we recommend attending Billy Goats as a starter course if your child hasn’t climbed before. Instructors will assess and give sign off to attend Peak Panthers once the skills have been attained from the Billy Goats course.
2019 Programme
Term 1 focuses on improving climbing ability:
Term 2 focuses on abseiling:
Term 3 focuses on lead climbing:
Term 4 focuses on combining the previous 3 terms:
If participants find a particular activity too difficult or scary they can focus on another aspect of climbing instead, like improving technique, knot tying etc. However they will be encouraged to give the activity a good attempt.
Entry into Peak Panthers requires completion of Billy Goats or staff approval, for children aged 10 years+
Term 3 2019 – Wednesday 24 July to Thursday 26 September
| Wednesday | Thursday |
| 5pm – 6:30pm | 5pm – 6:30pm |
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Our instructors will teach you all you need to know to get you shooting accurately and building on your skills.
It’s a lot of fun!
| Thursday |
| 4pm – 4:45pm |
$150 per term, limited to 6 participants per session
P 03 377 3000 E climb@ymcachch.org.nz
