Please read this page in full before you bring children to climb at ChalkUp as we don't want you to have a wasted trip!
Bouldering is a very accessible sport and there is no minimum age limit for bringing children to climb at ChalkUp Bouldering.
We have a low level boulder wall specifically for children and it will suit them right through to around 8 – 10 years of age, depending on confidence and reach.
After that, children will find the lower grade climbs on the adult wall are suitable for them. Ultimately, it is up to the supervising adult to decide where they should be.
Children aged up to 5 will only be allowed on the children's wall, for their safety and that of other wall users.
| Age | Where can they climb? | Supervision required |
| 1 | Children's wall only |
1 adult to 1 child Supervisor cannot climb while supervising |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 6 | Anywhere - children's wall, main walls, training area |
1 adult to up to 2 children Supervisor cannot climb while supervising |
| 7 | ||
| 8 | ||
| 9 | ||
| 10 |
1 adult to 2 children Supervisor may climb while supervising, subject to behaviour standards being maintained |
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| 11 | ||
| 12 | ||
| 13 | ||
| 14 | ||
| 15 |
Supervision
- Children up to 16 years of age require supervision by a responsible adult.
- Supervision is an active process, requiring constant presence within arm’s reach.
- One non-climbing adult may supervise 2 children aged 6-9, or one child aged up to 5.
- An adult may climb at the same session as up to 2 children aged 10-15. The safety and behaviour remains the responsibility of this adult.
- Children aged up to 5 may only use the dedicated Children's boulder wall
- Please tell us at the front desk on arrival who you are supervising at that session.
- Any responsible adult is able to undertake supervision. If the supervisor is not the parent or legal guardian of the supervisee who has signed the Acknowledgement of Risk form, there will be an additional form to be signed.
Accompaniment
All children up to 16 years of age must be accompanied when in the centre, even if not climbing.
