An introduction to bouldering for young climbers with no experience needed: technique, confidence, coordination, strength and safe habits, with child-safe accredited coaches. Enrolments open each term.
As NOMAD Bouldering Annandale lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.
Wednesday evenings 19:00–21:00 at Annandale; next course starts 18 November4 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners
$180 for the course
NOMAD's most popular course: four small-group evenings with a specialist coach, each on a different fundamental bouldering technique, for newcomers climbing roughly between the blue and orange grades. Bring a drink bottle and activewear.
$180 for the course
Next start to be confirmed4 weekly sessions of 1.5 hoursImprovers
$210 for the course
A follow-on from the beginner course: a four-week training cycle of more advanced technique, mobility, endurance and climbing-specific strength, with a weekly check-in and a training logbook.
$210 for the course
Weekly drop-in clinics, with workshops through the yearBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
Instructor-led sessions on technique and movement, from the fundamentals for new climbers to advanced comp-style skills.
Mondays and Wednesdays 16:00–19:00Weekly 3-hour sessionsAdvanced
NOMAD's competitive youth team, training hard for national-level competition, with athletes coming from all over Sydney.
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 17:30–19:00Weekly 1.5-hour sessionsImprovers
The step up from Youth Beginner 1.0 for young climbers who have the basics: more training, strength work and refined technique. The coaches say when a climber is ready to move up.
Saturdays 06:30 (Vinyasa) on the Annandale timetable
$25 a class
Vinyasa and Yin yoga for climbers, working on breath, strength, flexibility and mobility, with sessions pitched from beginner to advanced.
$25 a class
On requestBeginners, Improvers, Advanced
One-to-one coaching, or sessions for groups of 2 to 4, built around your goals, from a first confident send to refining comp-style technique.
Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2.8 km away
After-school squad for older children and teens, building technique, strength and belaying skills, with grading assessments each term.
$350 a term
Tuesdays or Thursdays 16:30–18:00 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2.8 km away
After-school climbing squad led by a qualified teacher, with grading assessments at the end of each term. Children under 10 need a parent to belay.
$350 a term
Mondays plus an age-group day, 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termAdvanced
$700 a term
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2.8 km away
Invitation-only squad training twice a week that prepares young climbers for competitions and outdoor climbing.
$700 a term
Saturdays 09:30–11:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2.8 km away
Saturday morning squad for younger children, with instructors belaying, so no parent needs to stay.
$350 a term
Tuesdays and Fridays 16:30–17:30 in school termSchool termBeginners, Improvers
$600 a term
9 Degrees Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia3.7 km away
A term-long class for young climbers to learn the fundamentals, build strength, technique and confidence, and make friends; it also leads on to a planned youth competition squad.
$600 a term
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 16:30–18:00 in term time9-week termBeginners, Improvers
$350 a term
Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia7.5 km away
After-school club for primary school children, with climbing games, fitness activities and free climbing.
$350 a term