Rock Climbing Summer Camp
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Rock Climbing Summer Camp

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Overview

This one week course is for young people (aged 12-17 years) who want to try the exciting and adventurous sport of rock-climbing. We'll take you from being a complete beginner to a rock climber who understands how to climb safely. During the week you'll have chance to build your experience on lots of different climbing sites - from smaller roadside crags, to high mountain crags, and even sea-cliff climbing. Our friendly, enthusiastic, highly qualified instructors will help you understand how to enjoy your new sport safely. We may also try a number of climbing related activities, like sea level traversing, gorge walking or scrambling to improve your climbing, help you to use ropes better, and show you what other things are possible using rock and rope.

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The Objectives

- You'll learn a new adventurous sport, make new friends and have fun!
- You’ll take on new challenges in a supportive environment under the guidance of Plas y Brenin’s friendly and highly experienced instructors.
- You’ll try many different types of climbing, building confidence and making friends as you go.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

We'll start with some sessions to build your confidence and climbing skills, then we'll aim to cover;

- Movement and balance on the rock

- Single pitch climbing (small cliffs)

- Multi pitch climbing (bigger cliffs)

- Belaying (controlling the climber's safety rope)

- Abseiling (sliding down the rope under control)

- Ropes and equipment

- Knots and ropework for making yourself safe on ledges

- Where do I go from here? - after the course

Experience Required

You should be 12-17 years old to attend this course. You don't need any previous experience of climbing - just enthusiasm to do lots of climbing.

We want to help you to achieve your goals so comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and home-cooked food are part of the deal if you've booked accommodation with us - you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. We can also a arrange station pick up & drop off if you're travelling by train.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
  • Outdoor wear which is comfortable to climb in - prepare for any weather! T-shirt, thermal layer/base layer, fleece top, tracksuit bottoms or tights (shorts can be nice in summer), trainers, warm hat, gloves, sun hat, waterproof jacket and trouser.
  • Rucksack (approx. 40-50 Litres).
  • Drinks bottle, flask, lunch bag, sunglasses, high factor sunscreen, midge repellent, notebook and pen, small personal first aid kit.
  • Climbing shoes,
  • Helmet,
  • Harness,
  • Chalk bag,
  • Belay device,
  • Nut key, any climbing rack/gear you own.

The following items are available for you to borrow from our equipment stores so you don't need to rush out to buy them: any climbing gear, rucksack, waterproof jacket and trousers. Climbing ropes are always provided by Plas y Brenin.

How should I prepare?
You don't need any previous experience of climbing - just enthusiasm to do lots of climbing.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
21st July, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£678.00
Residential:
£1,028.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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