Kids
 Do you want to get your
kids active? Tired of sitting in front of the TV or video game? Bring them to
CityROCK for a couple of hours, get them moving and
having fun!
Climbing is a
great sport for children aged 5 and up. Both girls and boys love climbing. We
offer drop-in climbing (our “Test Drive”) as well as
birthday parties and numerous other different kids programs, detailed below.
Please do call us for more details about the best way to get your children
involved.
Note that
children younger than 14 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all
times.
The CityROCK Kids “Test Drive”
The easiest
option for kids is to do our test-drive package program. The Test Drive cost includes entrance
and gear rental. Kids can climb under
the supervision of an adult for as long as they want to. This
includes bouldering and our automatic belay wall. Bouldering is climbing up to about 2m high without a
harness, the ground being covered with our soft foam gymnastic mats in case
you fall off. Our automatic belay wall allows kids to climb up to 8m high,
secured with a harness and a rope – the automatic belay system lowers
the kids down at any time. No booking is required, just show up. No knowledge
of climbing or rope-management is necessary.
We also offer
an option where you can book one of our staff to belay your child on our main
climbing walls (i.e. we manage the safety rope). The course cost includes
entrance, gear rental and a staff member for one hour. Booking for this is
required – please call us on 021-447-1326.
Birthday Parties
Try something
exciting for your child’s birthday party. Come to CityROCK
and climb a few hours away!
Our Birthday
Parties offer a bouldering experience, rope ladder
climb and top-rope climbing in a fun environment. The party is 2 hours long
– the children climb for the first 1 ¾ hour and the last 15 minutes is
available for celebration (you may bring cold drinks, birthday cake, etc). We
provide a fantastic facility and enthusiastic staff, climbing gear (shoes and
harnesses), and birthday party invitations.
Dates and times fill up quickly so email us (charlotte@cityrock.co.za)
or call us
(021 447-1326 ask for Charlotte) to reserve the day you would like!
Times: On weekends (Sat. & Sun.)
Junior Programs
 CityROCK gets kids on the wall!
We offer Junior Programs at the beginner and intermediate levels for children
aged 9 – 14.
Beginner
Program: 8 week program over several days (3 consecutive days during the
holidays) during the school term. This will teach your child to tie the correct
knots for climbing, proper belay technique, basic climbing safety strategies,
and introductory climbing techniques. Groups are small (max 8 children) to
maximize learning and safe climbing time on the walls! Sign up four children
or more and we can book these lessons for you at a time of your convenience.
* no kids younger than 8yrs old
Times:
Typically one afternoon a week, 15:00 - 17:00, please call us to
find out exactly when we offer this program.
Intermediate
Program: 8 week program for those who have completed the Beginner
Program and are now hooked on climbing, sign up for the intermediate level
and see you climbing skills improve. The intermediate level involves constant
review of everything learned in the beginner level plus more coaching of climbing
skills and technique. This program is available for terms (come once per week
for the school term).
Times:
Typically one afternoon a week, 15:00 - 17:00, please call us to
find out exactly when we offer this program.
Junior
Advanced Program: This is for children who excel at the sport and want to
take themselves to the next level of competing with other youths. Admittance
to the advanced level must be approved by our instructors.
Times:
Typically one afternoon a week, 15:00 - 17:00
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