Any parent would agree that kids are natural climbers.
In fact, rock climbing is one of the best sports to develop your child’s psychomotor, cognitive as well as affective skills. The exciting sport intrigues their little minds and challenges their physical abilities.
So why not let your little ones have fun while keeping themselves fit? Register for a climb or two with us now!
Rock ‘n’ Race *seasonal! new!*
Camp Rock ’n' Race is designed to build confidence, inculcate independence and encourage teamwork among campers. While we specialise in sport climbing for children, we aim to provide an all-rounded programme for kids with varied interests in a safe and supportive environment. Some highlights of the camp will include:
- Mini adventure race
- Rockclimbing
- Movie
- Sandwich making
- Trekking at Chek Jawa, Palau Ubin
- Treasure hunt
Date: Dec 5-6 2012
Time: Dec 5, 8.30am to Dec 6, 7pm
Venue: The Rock School
Camp fees: $228, 20% off for The Rock School members & Team The Rock Stars (all meals and entrance fees included)
Notes:
- Limited to 12 participants only. Register early to avoid disappointment!
- Check out photos of our previous camp on our Facebook page too!
A, B… C’s for Climbing! (Fun Climb)
Experience the exciting sport of rockclimbing with this introductory workshop! A, B… C’s for Climbing! is specially designed to help first-timers get started in a fun and safe environment. Under the supervision and support of our friendly, experienced RockGUIDEs, the little ones will learn basic climbing techniques as well as get hands on on both top-rope climbing and bouldering! Now, get ready to take your first step uP!
Duration: 2 hours
School fees: $30/pax (20% off for The Rock School members & PA members)
Date & time: Several timings available. Check out our timetable here!
Class size: max 12pax
Class type: Parents welcome to stay
Step Up (Beginners) + Step Up (Team)
Find your child eager to improve his or her climbing skills? The Step Up programme is an in-depth guided programme aimed at furthering one’s climbing skills through games and other activities. Like the Fun Climb, Step Up! is a structured class that would be led by trained instructors, with all necessary equipment provided. This time, however, it goes deeper into the technicalities of rock-climbing. For example, climbers will learn about the different types of handholds and optimal ways of holding them, as well as various climbing techniques and positions to go into when met with a difficult obstacle while scaling the wall among others.
Duration: 4 classes of 1.5 hours each, or 12 classes of 1.5 hours each (term package)
School fees:
For Step Up (Beginners), 4 lessons: $150/pax (20% off for The Rock School members & PA Cardholders)
For Step Up (Team), 4 lessons: $150/pax (20% off for The Rock School members)
Step Up (Team) term package, 12 lessons: $380/pax (additional 10% off for The Rock School members)
Date & time:
Nov’s Intake
Fridays 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov & 24 Nov, 7.30pm-9pm
Saturdays 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov & 25 Nov, 10am-11.30am OR 5pm-6.30pm
Dec’s Intake
Fridays 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec & 28 Dec, 7.30pm-9pm
Saturdays 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec & 22 Dec, 10am-11.30am OR 5pm-6.30pm
Class size: max 8pax
Class type: Strictly Drop-off
Notes:
1. Step Up Super Juniors for climbers age 4 to 6. Step Up Team for climbers age 7-14 only. Siblings may be in same class but under separate coaches should they be in different Step Up categories.
2. Prerequisite of at least one Fun Climb or Double Up class required.
3. Some classes (excursions!) might be conducted off-site depending on the level of class participants and availability.
Hire-an-Instructor
Every one individual is unique, and our hire-an-instructor service provides excellent and focused climbing guidance and instruction for each to further develop him or herself. So, get personal with climbing, and go for our one-on-one service!
Duration: 1 hour (For specific timings only, and subject to availability of instructors. Regular sessions available. Please call 6242 2106 to enquire.)
Coaching fees: $25/pax nett
Class type: Parents welcome to stay
Double Up! (parent-child class)
Double the fun by joining your child in this parent-child workshop! Encourage your child as he conquers the wall… Or, better, climb alongside him and reach greater heights together!
Duration: 2 hours
School fees: $58 for an adult-child pair (20% off for The Rock School members & PA members), additional climbers at $20/pax
Date & time: Check out our timetable here!
Class size: max 8 pairs
Class type: One parent to maximum 2 child climbers
Pebbles
The Pebbles programme is created specially to keep climbing affordable and accessible to climbing enthusiasts who are already equipped with the basic climbing skills. During Pebbles time, there will be belayers and spotters on standby, ready for the young climbers as they explore the walls and boulder areas on their own. Highly recommended for independent climbers and graduates of the Step Up (Beginners) programme!
Duration: 8 Pebbles classes of 2 hours each (to be used within 10 weeks from 1st class)
School fees: $160/pax for all 8 classes (20% off for The Rock School members and Passion Card holders)
Date & time:
1. Tue: 7pm-9pm
2. Thu: 4pm-6pm
3. Sat: 7pm-9pm
Class type: Drop-off programme
Notes:
1. There may be changes to timetable such as cancellations during the Chinese New Year season or when required by landlord. If in doubt, please contact us to enquire!
2. Package of 8 classes to be strictly used within 10 weeks from first lesson i.e. climbers may miss up to 2 classes.
3. Recommended for those interested to take up climbing for leisure or Step Up team climbers who are looking at more training.
4. Non-exchangeable with other classes or shared between climbers.
SNCS Level 1 Certification
To really learn the fundamentals of climbing and be certified in belaying, join us for the Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS) Level 1 course. In this 7-hour certification course accredited by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation (SMF), climbers will be equipped with basic rockclimbing knowledge including gear and knots, as well as fundamental climbing techniques and belaying skills. And with that, you would be deemed belay-worthy at any climbing gym in Singapore!
Duration: 7-8 hours
School fees: $65/pax (20% off for The Rock School members & PA members)
Date & time:
For month of Nov 2012: 18 Nov 2012 (Sunday), 10am-5pm (1-hour lunch break in between)
For other timings, please email register@therockschool.sg to indicate interest.
*Wall rental for SNCS-certified instructors available. Please email us for more information.
THE ROCK CHALLENGE & CARNIVAL! *new!*
An awesome weekend of family fun and climbing… do check out our gonna-be-annual event in greater detail here: www.therockschool.sg/trcc The 2012 event might be over…. but do “Like” us on http://www.facebook.com/TheRockChallengeandCarnival to be updated for 2013′s! 
More, more, more!!!
More programmes are in the making… to be kept in the loop, sign up for our mailing list by emailing register@therockschool.sg!
Private Sessions/Team Building Parties/Birthday Parties *popular!*
Private Fun Climbs, team building parties, and customised birthday parties can be arranged for groups of 8 or more little climbers of ages between 4 and 14. Contact register@therockschool.sg to find out more!
Packages for schools/Class outings
Teachers, looking for a unique post-exam activity or modular CCA programmes for your school? Special and customised packages are available for school collaboration!
To register for our any of our programmes or for more information, please email register@therockschool.sg or call us at 6242 2106 (please note opening hours!). We look forward to having your child and you at The Rock School!
