Climbing/Abseiling

INFORMATION

Our bespoke climbing wall is located within the wooded area of our 12 acre garden. Our faro cement structure feels and looks like a real gritstone rock face! There are lots of different routes for all abilities. This activity will test your resilience, technique and most of all trust! But, what a feeling of achievement when you reach your goal!

Maximum group size: 15
Minimum age: 7

Core Values

Resilience

Taking on a challenge, Facing fears, Setting your own goal.

Team Work

Support and encourage each other, Guide and advise each other, Take responsibility for eachother (belaying).

Independence

Self-belief, Listening to and following instructions, Put on own safety equipment.

National Curriculum Links:

Physical Education

Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities in a team. Physically active for sustained periods of time Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance. Lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

Science

Identify the effects of air resistance, water-resistance and friction that act between moving surfaces.

Geography

Compass direction and build knowledge of location in United Kingdom.

Maths

Geometry – recognise angles, where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertical.  Mathematical vocabulary used throughout the session and applied into context.

We help children to:

  • Learn from mistakes, bounce back and try again
  • Try new things with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Believe that the harder they work, the better they will get at the things that they do
  • Never give up!
  • Love learning!
  • Concentrate
  • Keep on trying when challenges occur
  • Think their way through problems
  • Ask questions and think about our world
  • Make links and notice patterns in their experiences

Vocabulary:

Karabiner, harness, helmet, c-shape, safety, lowering off, belaying, grigri, figure of 8, knots, friction, velocity, location, compass direction.

Activity Passport Links:

You can complete 3 achievements with this activity.

Climb something taller than you

Learn something about your local area

Watch a sunset

National Trust Links:

Go cloud watching