Holiday camp

Kids Holiday Program

Who it's for
Ages 7–12
Level and climbing
Beginners, Improvers
When and how long
Selected days in the NSW school holidays, 09:30–15:30 · 6-hour day
Where
Northern Beaches Rockhouse, Unit 4E, 9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale, Sydney, 2100

Price

$99 a day

Includes harness and shoe hire. NSW Active Kids vouchers accepted. Runs with at least four children booked.

About the class

A supervised day of climbing in the school holidays: a warm-up and safety basics, then team games and challenges across the gym, with breaks for recess and lunch. Bring a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle. Dates for the next holidays haven't been announced yet.

As Northern Beaches Rockhouse lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Northern Beaches Rockhouse

In the classes library
  • Induction

    Lead Assessment

    On arrival, when a lead-qualified staff member is freeImprovers, Advanced

    First-time lead climbers are assessed on their gear, communication, set-up, climbing and belaying before they get the in-house lead pass, worn on the harness while leading. Bring your own rope, harness and belay device in good condition.

  • Learn to climbAges 18+

    Introduction to Climbing Course

    Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates in the booking calendar3 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners

    $179 for the course

    A small-group course for new climbers that starts with an in-depth belay lesson, then covers balance, footwork and body positioning, some bouldering technique and a run-through of the gear you'll need.

  • Lead courseTeens and adults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates on request3 weekly sessions: 3 hours, then 2 hours eachImprovers, Advanced

    $239 for the course

    Takes confident top-rope climbers (grade 18 and up) through lead climbing and lead belaying: safety, knots, gear and technique, with outdoor skills on request. It ends with the Rockhouse lead assessment so you can lead on your own. Aimed at adults; under-18s need a parent's consent.

  • ClubAges 7–12

    Kids Club

    Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:00 in term timeOne 90-minute session a week for the school termBeginners, Improvers

    $220 a term

    A term-long after-school programme for children new to climbing: groups are split by age, each with its own belayer for the term, and learn new techniques, goal setting and teamwork. Bookings open about three weeks before each term and fill quickly.

  • ClubAges 13–18

    Youth Group

    Fridays 17:00–18:30 in term timeOne 90-minute session a week for the school termBeginners, Improvers

    $220 a term

    A social weekly climbing group for teenagers, from complete beginners up. It isn't training-focused: it aims to leave them able to keep climbing on their own, and stronger climbers can go on to try out for the Youth Squads.

  • ClubAges 10–18

    Youth Squads

    Juniors Mon 16:00–18:00 and Thu 16:00–17:30; seniors Tue 16:00–18:00 and Thu 17:30–19:00; term timeTwo sessions a week for the school termAdvanced

    $350 a term

    Invitation-only junior and senior squads that train twice a week with experienced coaches, working on advanced technique in every discipline and competition preparation. For young climbers already confident on medium to hard grades; places are by try-out.

Holiday camps at other walls nearby

  • Holiday campAges 10–13

    Junior Holiday Camp

    School holidays, 09:00–12:003 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $85 a session

    Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away

    Coached holiday sessions on technique basics with climbing games and challenges. Bring socks.

  • Holiday campAges 13–15

    Secondary Holiday Camp

    School holidays, 09:00–12:003 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $85 a session

    Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away

    Holiday sessions for high school students that teach climbing basics alongside team games. May be cancelled if bookings are low.

  • Holiday campAges 10+

    Junior Holiday Camp

    School holidays, 09:00–12:003 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $85 a session

    Climb Fit Macquarie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia14 km away

    A coached morning in the school holidays for children in Years 4 to 7 (aged 10 and up), covering technique basics with games and challenges. Bring water, a snack and socks.

  • Holiday campAges 5–14

    Rockcamp

    Weekdays in the NSW school holidays, 09:00–16:001 dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $120 a day

    Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia19 km away

    Full-day holiday camps of climbing, games and technique, with children 10 and over also taught to belay. Bring lunch, snacks and water.

  • Holiday campAges 5–11

    School Holiday Program

    School holidays, 09:00–17:00Half day, full day or two daysBeginners, Improvers

    $210 for two days

    The Edge Rock Climbing Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia28 km away

    Holiday climbing workshops that teach children how to climb, problem solving and technique through games and activities, for first-timers and club climbers alike. Ages 5 to 7 should book half days only.

  • Holiday campAges 10–13

    Full-Day Holiday Camp

    School holidays, 09:00–15:006 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $110 a day

    Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia35 km away

    A full holiday day of climbing, bouldering, rope skills and games, with craft activities in the afternoon, run by the Wall Sharks coaches.