Lead course

Learn to Lead

Who it's for
Ages 16+
Level and climbing
Improvers · Lead
When and how long
Next course starts Thursday 5 November 2026 · 2 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeks
Where
Climb Fit St Leonards, Unit 4/12 Frederick Street, St Leonards, Sydney, 2065

Price

Booked and priced through the Australian School of Mountaineering; other equipment is included.

About the class

Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness.

As Climb Fit St Leonards lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Climb Fit St Leonards

In the classes library
  • Taster session

    Express Intro to Climbing

    2 hoursBeginners

    $70 for the class

    A one-evening class on the basics of climbing movement: hip and foot placement, footwork and using holds, with exercises to keep improving.

  • Taster session

    Intro to Bouldering

    1.5 hoursBeginners

    A clinic on bouldering technique, falling safely and bouldering etiquette.

  • Induction

    Belay Instruction

    On a first visit, no booking neededBeginners

    $5 on a first visit

    Staff teach first-time visitors to belay and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area.

  • Induction

    Lead Assessment

    Improvers, Advanced

    $5 a person

    Climbers must pass an assessment before leading, belaying with an approved assisted-braking device.

  • Learn to climb

    Intro to Climbing

    4 weekly sessionsBeginners

    A four-week course for new climbers covering technique, footwork and reading routes, capped at eight people.

  • ClubAges 10+

    Wall Sharks Primary

    Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 16:30–18:00 in term time9-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school club for primary school children, with climbing games, fitness activities and free climbing.

  • ClubAges 12+

    Wall Sharks Secondary

    Mondays and Wednesdays 18:00–19:30 in term time9-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school club for high school students, focused on climbing technique and confidence.

  • ClubAges 15+

    Wall Sharks Senior

    Tuesdays 18:00–19:30 in term time9-week termImprovers, Advanced

    $350 a term

    After-school club for students in Year 10 and above, who help shape each session with games, social climbing and training towards their goals.

  • Holiday campAges 10–13

    Junior Holiday Camp

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

    $85 a session

    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

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

  • Fitness class

    Abs/Core

    Tuesdays 18:0030 minutes

    Free with entry

    A short core workout with easier and harder options.

  • Fitness class

    Circuit

    Wednesdays 18:00, Saturdays 08:0045 minutes

    Free with entry

    Full-body strength and cardio circuits for all fitness levels.

  • Fitness class

    Spin

    Wednesdays 06:15, Thursdays 17:4545 minutes

    Free with entry

    Interval training on spin bikes.

  • Private lesson

    Private Coaching

    By arrangement1 hourBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $80 an hour

    One-to-one or two-person sessions with an in-house coach, tailored to your goals, from technique and tactics to bouldering projects and lead skills.

Lead climbing courses at other walls nearby

  • 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

    Northern Beaches Rockhouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away

    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.

  • Lead courseAdults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Saturdays 09:00–15:30, with extra dates on the booking page1 dayImprovers

    $155 for the course

    Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away

    Teaches clipping, safe falling, rope management and dynamic lead belaying with assisted and tube-style devices. You should be comfortable top-roping grade 17 first.

  • Lead course

    Learn to Lead

    Starts monthly2 evenings over 2 weeksImprovers

    $150 for the course

    Elevate Climbing Villawood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia21 km away

    Teaches clipping, managing slack, lead belaying and falling safely, for top-rope climbers ready to start leading.

  • Lead courseAges 16+

    Learn to Lead

    Thursdays 18:30–21:30; next course starts 3 December 20262 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeksImprovers

    Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia26 km away

    Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness, shoes and chalk.