What Kids Learn From Climbing

Kids are natural climbers. You probably know this already from years of pulling your own kids off of bookcases, dressers, and fireplace mantels. There is a solution: rock wall climbing. Rock walls designed for kids are safe and size as well as age appropriate. Since your kids are going to climb anyway, you might as well let them do it in a safe and healthy environment.

Confidence Booster

First, keep in mind that when your children climb up everything in sight, it isn’t just a trick to drive you crazy. Children reap a multitude of benefits from climbing that go far beyond having fun. One of the most important to a child’s development is the huge boost in confidence that comes from facing and conquering fear. It is a natural part of the human experience to fear falling. It hurts. Overcoming that fear by climbing with appropriate safety equipment adds to a child’s self-confidence immeasurably.

Problem Solving

Along with boosting confidence, successfully climbing a wall engages a climber’s problem solving skills. Tackling a rock wall is rather like solving a puzzle. A climber has to figure out where the next hand hold is and where to put his left foot. Problem solving skills are a key component of academic success, so regular climbing sessions may help your child navigate through the years of school.

Physical Gains

Rock wall climbing forces a climber to use all of her body, improving strength, flexibility, and coordination. Your child’s balance and body awareness will likely grow as well. The benefits of climbing also help kids who enjoy team sports such as soccer and baseball.

Ultimate Climbing


Are you ready to give climbing a try? The Ultimate Climbing Gym in Greensboro is a great place to start. We offer classes for kids as young as 4 years old, private lessons, and extensive open hours all week long. Belay training is available for a small additional fee; come and learn all about our brand-new auto belays. Join in the fun yourself and make it a family activity. It beats chasing your kids around the house to keep them off the furniture!