Manch
ester Climbing Centre is the ideal setting for a fun and exciting school visit. There is a huge variety of sessions available for young people aged 5 and upwards. Climbing is a great way to develop fitness, teamwork and communication skills in an enjoyable and exhilarating environment.
We can provide you with a one-off session or a structured programme 
running over a series of weeks or months. MCC can cater for GCSE and A Level syllabuses if required, and can supplement regular indoor sessions with outdoor trips in the summer months. Sessions can be run for groups as small as five up to as many as 60 climbers. Sessions are all fully supervised by qualified instructors, on a maximum ratio of one to nine. All equipment hire is included in any booking with MCC instructors.
Manchester Climbing Centre is a Primary centre for NICAS, the nationally accredited scheme recognising achievement in indoor climbing. This scheme consists of five levels, ranging from learning the basics to becoming a competent lead climber. As a Primary Centre we can offer all five levels of the scheme to allow young people to really develop their climbing potential.
The instructing staff at Manchester Climbing Centre have experience of working with a wide range of groups including those with learning or behavioural difficulties, and those with a wide range of physical disabilities. The centre has full wheelchair access and disabled facilities.
The centre holds an AALA licence and is a member of the Association of British Climbing Walls. Staff are subject to enhanced CRB checks and hold First Aid certificates. If you prefer, you can bring your own instructors to use the facilities at the centre, provided they hold appropriate qualifications and insurance.
Climbing is a memorable and exciting experience for any child, and is a valuable addition to a rounded education.
| Schools and Youth prices. | |
|---|---|
| Type | Prices |
| 1 hour climbing session per person | £8.00 |
| 1 and a half hour climbing session per person | £10.00 |
| 2 hour climbing session per person | £15.00 |
| NICAS Level 1 & 2 Logbook | £4.00 |
| NICAS Level 3 to 5 Logbook | £7.50 |
Further discounts may be available for block bookings or very large groups.
Manchester Climbing Centre is an AALA approved organisation. All our members of staff undergo full training in instructing and First Aid, and are subject to Enhanced CRB checks.
Booking Terms and Conditions
- If you bring your own instructor we need copies of SPA, first aid, and insurance documents. These will be kept in ‘external instructors file’ behind reception for future use.
- You will need to fill out group booking form.
- You can pay by invoice – within 30 days.
- Minimum group size is five to qualify for the group discount.
- Please telephone before bringing a group to the wall with your own instructors.
- We require at least one weeks notice if our instructors are needed for an indoor course.
- We need at least two weeks notice to book an outdoor course. If cancellation of a booking occurs with less than one weeks notice, or fewer climbers attend than were booked, Manchester Climbing Centre will invoice your organisation for 50% of the places booked and unused.
