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AgilityMoving quickly and confidently through playful climbing challenges.
NICAS Wild Climbers · Ages 4–7
BIG ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE CLIMBERS.
Climbing, games, confidence and plenty of fun. Wild Climbers at The Pocket is a playful introduction to indoor climbing for younger children — right in the heart of Bideford.
Climb. Play. Grow. A fun first step into climbing.
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What is Wild Climbers?
Learning through climbing and play.
NICAS Wild Climbers is a game-filled climbing scheme created for younger climbers. Sessions help children become comfortable in an indoor climbing environment while building movement skills, confidence, communication and teamwork.
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BalanceLearning to stay steady, shift weight and find strong body positions.🐐
CoordinationHelping hands, feet and movement work together on and off the wall.🐘
CommunicationListening, sharing ideas and learning how to understand one another.🦁
FocusThinking, concentrating and solving little climbing problems.🐺
TeamworkTaking turns, supporting others and enjoying challenges together.More than just climbing.
Wild Climbers uses movement and games to support physical, social and communication skills in a positive, active setting.
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Build confidence
Celebrate progress and new challenges.
Celebrate progress and new challenges.
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Problem solve
Work out movement in a fun, practical way.
Work out movement in a fun, practical way.
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Make connections
Practise communication, turn-taking and teamwork.
Practise communication, turn-taking and teamwork.
A friendly place to start.
The Pocket is a bouldering gym and café in central Bideford. It welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced climbers, with coaching pathways for children, teens and adults.
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Indoor bouldering
Climbing without ropes over padded flooring.
Climbing without ropes over padded flooring.
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Café
Coffee, cake and food while you climb or catch up.
Coffee, cake and food while you climb or catch up.
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High Street location
75–76 High Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2AA.
75–76 High Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 2AA.
More at The Pocket
There’s a route for everyone.
From a first go on the wall to structured youth coaching, independent bouldering and adult training, The Pocket offers ways to climb at every stage.
Wild Climbers
Playful NICAS sessions developing movement, confidence and six core skill areas.
NICAS Levels 1–3
Structured coaching for young climbers who want to build technique and progress.
Pocket Teens & Academy
Supportive sessions for older young people developing skills, confidence and independence.
Bouldering
Climb independently, practise movement and take on regularly changing problems.
Technique Classes
Coaching designed to improve movement, efficiency and confidence on the wall.
Calisthenics
Strength and mobility training to complement climbing and general fitness.
Café
Take a break with coffee, cake and food in the centre of the climbing space.
Memberships
A monthly option for climbers who want to make The Pocket their regular wall.
Adult session£12
Junior session · under 14£10
Monthly membership£45 / month
Ready to climb?
Come find your next move.
Want to know when the next Wild Climbers block starts, whether there are spaces, or which session is right for your child? Speak to The Pocket team.
The Pocket
75–76 High Street
Bideford, Devon
EX39 2AA
Mon–Fri 10am–9pm
Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
Opening times and prices can change, so confirm with the venue before travelling.