School Bookings at The Crux‍
At The Crux, we offer engaging, active, and safe climbing experiences for secondary school groups. Whether you’re planning a one-off excursion, an end-of-term activity, or a regular program, bouldering provides an exciting way for students to challenge themselves and support each other in a fun and welcoming environment.

Why Choose Bouldering for Your Students?
Bouldering is more than just climbing; it’s problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience in action. Each climb is like a puzzle, requiring focus, creativity, and determination. Students quickly learn that success often comes from trying again, building perseverance and confidence that extends beyond the wall. Unlike many competitive sports, bouldering encourages students to set personal goals while cheering on their peers. It’s a fantastic way to promote collaboration, self-belief, and a sense of achievement for all ability levels.

The Benefits for Students
Improves problem-solving and focus
Builds physical fitness, coordination, and balance Encourages teamwork and peer support Develops confidence and resilience in a safe, controlled environment

Safety and Supervision
We understand the importance of safety when organising school excursions. At The Crux, all climbing takes place over professional padded matting, with no ropes or harnesses required. Before starting, students are given a clear safety briefing and introduced to the climbing area by our experienced instructors. Our walls feature a wide range of climbs, from accessible problems for beginners to more technical challenges for advanced climbers. This ensures that every student, regardless of skill or confidence level, has something they can attempt and achieve. School bookings can be run during normal gym hours, or if preferred, arranged as a private session where your group has exclusive access to the space.

Program Options
Excursions: Great for one-off visits or reward activities.
Ongoing Programs: Multi-week bookings that help students build skills and confidence over time.
Holiday Programs: Special options available for younger siblings or mixed-age school holiday care groups.
Session lengths can be tailored to your needs, typically being around 60 minutes. Teachers and supervising staff attend free of charge.

Get in Touch
We’d love to work with your school to create a climbing experience that’s both fun and rewarding for your students. Contact us today to request an information pack or discuss tailoring a program to your group’s needs.