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!

Looking for family fun? The Ultimate Climbing Gym is a Must-Do!

What do you do while your child is at gymnastics? Maybe you run a quick errand or stay in the waiting area to watch or catch up on phone calls. Do you ever wish you could join in the activities? Well, this is your chance! The Ultimate Climbing Gym at Tumblebees isn’t just for kids—it includes features designed for all climbers from the age of 5 on up.

Physical Setting

The Ultimate Climbing Gym’s 40-foot-tall rockwall offers 16 top ropes and lead climbing, while the bouldering space runs to 2,000 square feet. Routes are set up ranging from 5.7 (novice) to 5.13 (expert) in difficulty; if you want greater difficulty, it can be arranged. All the gear you need is available to rent, including shoes and harness, with a discount if you rent both.

Family Activity

Rockwall climbing is a great way for everyone to destress at the end of the day or week. Yes, even kids who like school need to unwind after tests and essays. The Ultimate Climbing Gym has open hours every evening, plus Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. You and your kids can learn how to climb safely in an atmosphere that focuses on the fun of this fast-growing sport.

Skill Building

As with many other physical activities, successful rockwall climbing involves more than just strength and agility. It also brings problem-solving skills into play. Climbers must plan a route as they climb, often looking ahead at least two steps. Questions such as “If I move my foot there, where is my hand going to need to go?” force climbers to look at all the possibilities and choose the best one. You and your kids will learn the art of visualization, a sort of mental rehearsal of your next few moves. These skills are invaluable in all areas of life, whether you’re planning the best route for a half-dozen errands or a presentation on Marco Polo.

Imagine the look on your child’s face after a successful climb. You’ll see the glow of accomplishment, growing confidence, and a jump in self-esteem. And knowing that you and your child reached this goal together is absolutely priceless.