Schools & colleges
Taster days and development programme for student groups
The Boulder UK team are passionate about bringing the benefits of climbing to people living in the surrounding area, particularly children and young people.
Bouldering has numerous proven benefits to health and wellbeing, including physical, mental/emotional and social benefits.
We offer one-off taster sessions for classes or groups of students, or a bespoke block of climbing sessions.
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Find out more about the benefits of climbing below and our free taster sessions for schools, college and university staff.
Why come bouldering?
Incorporating bouldering into your curriculum can provide numerous benefits to children and young people, increasing their cultural capital and in doing so, powerfully addressing social disadvantage. Involving them in climbing will support their personal growth and development and provides children and young people with the opportunity to discover new interests and talents.
Testimony
“Students respond well to climbing, especially those who are non-traditional team-based sports students.”
Mr Holme, St Barnabas and St Paul’s primary School
Physical benefits
Supports acquisition of new skills, improved balance, flexibility, fitness, muscular strength and endurance.
Mental / emotional benefits
Increases sense of accomplishment, confidence, resilience and overall wellbeing; can help reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Social benefits
Provides a sense of community and promotes the development of positive relationships within a team. Climbing is an intergenerational activity that encourages participants to value difference; people from all abilities and backgrounds participate alongside each other.
Personal development
Develops transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills.
Team building sessions for staff
Boulder UK also run fun team-building taster sessions for staff from the same college, that can be accessed as part of your organisation’s continuous professional development programme.
Email info@boulderuk.co.uk for more information.