Kids
Get young ones active
Kids can climb at TCA with their family on a drop-in basis (no booking required) – it’s a fun way to build confidence, coordination, and problem-solving skills together. For a more structured option, our bookable regular courses help children progress and feel part of a friendly climbing community.
Youth courses
Visit the ‘Youth’ pages for each centre to find out more about Tiny Academy (for under 5s), plus regular term-time climbing classes for 5-15s, school holiday climbing and more.
Barton Hill
St Werburghs
Westmead Open Space
Kinning Park
Maryhill
Bringing kids?
There are some restrictions for under 8s whether roped climbing or bouldering. See FAQs
Bouldering
Under 16s must be supervised by a registered adult. Each adult can supervise up to 2 others per visit.
You can boulder at all TCA centres, although if you’re in Bristol, head to The Mothership as bouldering at The Church is limited. There is a dedicated kids climbing area at The Newsroom in Glasgow. If you’re bringing kids to The Prop Store to boulder, we’d recommend phoning ahead to check. The upstairs bouldering space in The Arc in Chippenham has family-friendly climbs.
Roped Climbing
Under 18s must be supervised by a registered adult.
You can try rope climbing at The Church (Bristol), The Arc (Chippenham) and The Prop Store (Glasgow). We offer kids term time classes, holiday sessions and birthday parties. Visit locations for more info on youth climbing.
Experienced climbers can save time by completing forms online in advance.
Birthday Parties
Climbing birthday parties are the icing on the cake. Find out which centres offer birthday parties.
