Indoor rock climbing is one of the most innovative physical activities today. It not only builds physical skills, but also helps to develop social-emotional and academic skills. Our team of educators has written a variety of climbing wall lesson plans to challenge and captivate children of varying ages and abilities.
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Beginner Climbing Activities introduce new climbers or young climbers to the climbing wall so they can gradually build their comfort, confidence and climbing skills.
Children are introduced to the Traverse Wall® through a simulated climb, helping them explore hand holds, practice movement, and feel more comfortable before climbing.
Full activity description, setup, and step-by-step instructions are included in the PDF.
Once beginner climbers have more confidence and skills, they'll be eager to try these activities that bring additional climbing challenges.
Participants climb while moving objects from the climbing wall to cones and/or from cones to the climbing wall.
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A fun-for-all-ages climbing wall activity where climbers toss objects into targets. This activity is easily modified for a variety of ages and ability levels.
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Develop rock climbing skills with this activity that requires climbers to focus on silent and controlled footwork.
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This activity brings new challenges to the climbing wall by eliminating some of the holds from use by climbers. As they climb, climbers must avoid the areas of thin ice.
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Competitive Climbing Activities add an element of competition, strategy, and teamwork to the climbing experience. These fun activities also build climbing skills and are ideal for small groups of climbers.
This is a fast-paced and fun way to use the climbing wall for a competitive challenge. Teams race up and back down a climbing wall panel.
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Cooperative Climbing Activities require climbers to work together to achieve a task or common goal. They are great for developing cooperation, communication, teamwork and trust.
Teams work cooperatively to traverse the climbing wall with arms linked through Hula Hoops.
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This activity is a fun way to add some tossing and catching challenges to the climbing experience.
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Climbers traverse the climbing wall by repeating and adding onto each other's moves.
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Climbers will be engaged and have a blast with our all-time favorite climbing wall games.
The classic children's game of Twister has been transformed into a fun partner activity on the climbing wall that requires great listening and problem-solving skills.
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Climbers try to complete climbing commands while following the rules of the classic children's game of a similar name.
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Challenging Climbing Activities are for experienced climbers or advanced climbers. These activities will not only put their climbing skills to the test but will also help climbers continue to develop as athletes.
Participants climb the traverse wall while blindfolded.
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Cross-Curricular Climbing Activities bring extra excitement to academic lessons and are a great way to reinforce what's going on in the classroom.
Participants climb to letters to spell words.
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While climbing, participants find examples of pre-determined special numbers.
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Climbers identify examples of foods from the five food groups on MyPlate.
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