19.05.26
Kids’ Summer Holiday Climbing in Glasgow 2026
Summer holiday climbing sessions for children aged 5–12 are running at The Climbing Academy’s two Glasgow centres, The Newsroom and The Prop Store, across July and early August 2026. Sessions range from 75-minute taster classes from £13 per child to a full six-hour climbing camp day at £40 per child. No experience or equipment is needed and places can be booked online now.
Looking for something active for the kids this summer? Our indoor climbing sessions give children a fun, supervised way to build confidence, strength and problem-solving skills, all out of the Scottish weather. Whether you want a quick taster to fill a morning or a full day’s camp, here’s everything happening across our Glasgow centres.
Who it’s for
Sessions are grouped by age so every child climbs with others at a similar stage:
- Ages 5–8 — short taster sessions to try climbing in a relaxed, playful setting
- Ages 6–8 — taster sessions at The Prop Store
- Ages 8–12 — longer taster sessions and a full-day climbing camp
All sessions are led by qualified instructors. Climbing shoes and all equipment are provided, and no previous experience is needed.
The Newsroom — summer holiday schedule
The Newsroom runs taster-style sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the holidays.
Dates: Tuesdays 7, 14, 21, 28 July and 4 August. Wednesdays 8, 15, 22, 29 July and 5 August.
| Age group | Time | Duration | Places | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–8s | 9:00–10:15 am | 1 hr 15 min | 8 | £13 per child | Book now |
| 5–8s | 1:00–2:15 pm | 1 hr 15 min | 8 | £13 per child | Book now |
| 8–12s | 3:00–4:30 pm | 1 hr 30 min | 10 | £15 per child | Book now |
Sessions at The Newsroom are taster-style and led by instructor Stu.
Please note: during the summer holidays, Tiny Academy at The Newsroom starts 15 minutes later than usual, at 10:15 am, so it doesn’t overlap with holiday classes.
The Prop Store — summer holiday schedule
The Prop Store runs both a full-day climbing camp and shorter taster sessions.
Climbing Camp dates: Thursdays 9, 16, 23, 30 July Taster session dates: Tuesdays 7, 14, 21, 28 July and 4 August
| Age group | Format | Time | Duration | Places | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–12s | Full-day Climbing Camp | 9:00 am–3:00 pm | 6 hrs | 9 | £40 per child | Book now |
| 6–8s | Taster session | 10:15–11:45 am | 1 hr 30 min | 6 | £15 per child | Book now |
The Climbing Camp is a full day of supervised climbing, led by instructor Stu with support from a salaried instructor. The 6–8s taster sessions are led by Jack and a senior member of the centre team.
Food
For shorter taster sessions, the timing means children can easily eat before or after their class. We’ve added food as an optional add-on when you book, so you can keep things simple. For the full-day Climbing Camp, you can either add a food option at booking or send your child with their own packed lunch and snacks.
Discount for current climbers
Children already enrolled in our rolling weekly classes get 10% off holiday session bookings, the same offer we ran at Easter. The discount applies to all current participants in the rolling classes.
More sessions coming soon
We hope to add short sessions for older age groups (8+ and 12+) at our Glasgow centres later in the summer. These depend on instructor availability and aren’t confirmed yet, so keep an eye on this page and our social channels for updates.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does kids’ holiday climbing cost in Glasgow? Taster sessions are £13 per child for the 5–8s at The Newsroom and £15 per child for the 6–8s at The Prop Store and the 8–12s at The Newsroom. The full-day Climbing Camp at The Prop Store is £40 per child. Children in our rolling weekly classes receive 10% off.
- What ages are the sessions for? Sessions cover children aged 5 to 12, grouped by age. The Newsroom runs 5–8s and 8–12s sessions; The Prop Store runs 6–8s taster sessions and an 8–12s full-day camp.
- Does my child need climbing experience or their own equipment? No. Sessions are designed for all abilities including complete beginners, and climbing shoes and equipment are provided.
- Where are the sessions held? At The Climbing Academy’s two Glasgow centres: The Newsroom and The Prop Store.
- How long are the sessions? Taster sessions are 1 hour 15 minutes for the 5–8s and 1 hour 30 minutes for the 6–8s and 8–12s. The Prop Store Climbing Camp is a full day, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Is food included? Food is an optional add-on you can choose when booking. For the full-day camp, children can bring a packed lunch instead.
- How do I book? Use the booking links in the schedule tables above. Each session has limited places, so early booking is recommended.
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