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Youth Programme

Welcome to our Youth Climbing Community

Here for the first time?

Our youth climbing community is thriving! From ages 5 to 17, we have something for wherever your child is at in their climbing journey.

Indoor Climbing is a whole lot of fun, but its also a great way to build confidence, general athleticism, mental toughness and great social skills. We use top quality safety equipment, trained and qualified staff where great quality sessions are the norm at Three Wise Monkeys!

Below is a quick introduction to each of our clubs:

First Ascents

First Ascents is our Climbing Club for ages 5-8

What Do You Get?

One weekly session for I hour.

  • 5 - 6 year olds on Sundays 10.30 -11.30 OR 2.30 - 3.30.
  • 7- 8 year olds on Tuesdays (New starters ) 4.15 - 5.15 OR Wednesdays (Climbed before ) 4.00 - 5.00

Why Join ?

An introduction to climbing in a fun way with a focus on building confidence and learning new skills through play. Kids will be given the opportunity to explore and learn about climbing whilst also laying strong foundations for fundamental movement skills that can be applied to any physical activity. As confidence grows your child can collect stickers on their own milestone cards.

What Does It Cost ?

£30 pcm for 1 Coached weekly session. This includes unlimited climbing where you bring your child in to supervise yourself, rental equipment and 10% off in our Cafe and Shop.

Climbing Crew

The Climbing Crew is our Club for 9-17 year olds.

What Do You Get?

One weekly session for I.5 hours

  • 9 - 12 year olds Tuesday 5.30 - 7.00/ Saturdays 10.30 - 12.00
  • 13 - 17 year olds Tuesdays 7.15 - 8.45

Why Join ?

To be part of a large and inclusive crew that centres around having fun and learning about climbing.

The Climbing Crew is for kids looking to become part of the climbing community at 3WM. It is for those new to climbing and those looking to build on what they may already know.

Kids can progress through different skill levels in a fun and relaxed way driven by them utilising our troop system.

This group can be a stepping stone to build up to the more advanced Squad.

What Does It Cost ?

£40 pcm for 1 coached weekly session for 1.5 hours. This includes unlimited climbing, rental equipment and 10% off in our café and shop.

Climbing Squad

Check out our climbing squad page for more information

Inside Out Climbing Club

Inside Out is Lochaber's local climbing club run by volunteers from the area

"We aim to get as many people as possible, of every age, into the outdoors to have fun. We mainly focus on getting out climbing, though our members are keen hillwalkers, scramblers and mountaineers too. We focus on any form of climbing both indoor and out and we aim to show our members the amazing opportunities climbing brings, and teach them how to climb safely and respect the ethos of the sport, both indoor and out."

Club activities include:

  • Outdoor climbing events
  • Skills training for interested parents
  • Coaching
  • Indoor climbing sessions
  • Learn new climbing skills

You can contact the club over on their Facebook page.