Building Confidence through Climbing

Climbing can build confidence in children, as well as playing a key role in the development of their motor skills. Problem solving and decision making, as well as spatial awareness, coordination and agility are all skills that can all be honed when children climb. Our climbing frame range includes rockwalls. They are combined with a slatted ladder to make it suitable for all ages, as well as a climbing rope. And our rock wall ladder is mounted at a 70° angle. Therefore making it both fun and safe to climb.

The rockwall ladder provides access to the upper fort level on the climbing frame. It is great for both novice and advanced climbers. Young children can easily and quickly make their way to the top using the gaps in the ladder to ascend upwards, whilst more advanced explorers can use the rock wall mounts located on the front of the slats to clamber forward to the upper level.

Confidence on the rockwall ladder

Our rocks are manufactured from extrusion blow moulded HDPE. Therefore guaranteeing a safe and durable climbing rock which will not chip or scratch like ceramic rocks. The rockwall includes 10 dual colour rocks in various shapes. These fun climbing rocks are mounted with two recessed screws to prevent spinning. The climbing rocks are mounted on the cedar wood ladder. This type of cedar wood that we use (cunninghamia lanceolata) is strong and durable, it’s naturally resistant to rot and insect infestation, which is why we give you a 10 year warranty as standard. Our climbing rope, included as standard, will encourage even the more timid of climbers and help build confidence as they ascend the ladder.

Exploring physical play through climbing, can encourage children to step outside of their comfort zone and build belief in themselves. This in turn boosts confidence levels, as well as self esteem. Climbing not only helps to improve balance and spatial awareness, but can also improve hand eye coordination and working memory.

Climbing is a very tactile activity that enhances vestibular development . Great for providing stimulation and for burning off extra energy! As children climb, they gain exposure to movement as well as sensory input ,which can really help with motor processing.

Learning to take time to deal with the situation and problem in front of you is a key skill, and climbing promotes this entirely. A valuable skill for life. Overcoming little obstacles in order to reach the top is quite the adventure, and one that children can really benefit from.