Take on the walls at EICA Ratho

Under 8's

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8-12 years

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13-17 years

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Adults

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Introduction Stage

Let the fun begin

Get the whole family in on it with a friendly instructor.

Family Climb Taster Session

• 2 adults (18+) and up to 4 children (ages 4-17)
• 90 minute climb on our beginner climbing walls.
• Follow this link to book

Entry Stage

Get cracking

It's time to stretch legs and arms. Our instructor will be in charge, so you can watch from the comfort of Cafe Refresh.

NICAS Clip Foundation

• Children aged 6-10
• 90 minute sessions
• Learning movement skills on the 19 Clip 'n Climb elements
• Follow this link to book

Improvers Stage

Got the hang of it?

The only way is up. Here's how we help build skills and pump up the fun.

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Advanced Stage

Caught the climbing bug?

If they want to take things further and higher, we have advanced options for keen climbers.

EICA Ratho Youth Squad

• Ages 7-17
• Juniors and teens may be invited to enter the exciting world of competition climbing.
• Invitation only class

Introduction Stage

Here goes...

Get to know our walls with one of our friendly instructors.

Entry Stage

Let's get started

It's plain sailing from here. Our expert instructors are in charge so adults can watch from the comfort of our cafe.

Improvers Stage

Take off

Once they've shown our walls who's boss, here's how they can improve their skills.

Rocksters

• Weekly 2-hour sessions.
• Learn how to climb with style. 
• Work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme.
• Follow this link to book

Advanced Stage

Love heights?

We offer advanced options for those younger climbers who want to use and improve their skills.

EICA Ratho Youth Squad

• Ages 7-17
• Juniors and teens may be invited to enter the exciting world of competition climbing.
• Invitation only class

Advanced Rocksters

• Build confidence in climbing while working through the national NICS indoor climbing award scheme.
• Invitation only class

Introduction Stage

Curious?

Start your climbing adventure with a friendly instructor and these courses.

Entry Stage

First Steps

We help wannabe junior climbers get to grips with all things climbing.

Improver Stage

Ready for more?

Once they've got the basics down, we help teens build their skills and have a blast.

Youth Club

• Weekly 2-hour sessions
• Develop problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and keep fit.
• Option to work through the national NICAS indoor climbing award scheme
  
• Follow this link to book

Advanced Stage

Hooked?

We help confident climbers build their skills and showcase. 

EICA Ratho Youth Squad

• Juniors and teens may be invited to enter the exciting world of competition climbing.
• Invitation only

Advanced Youth Club

• Develop your climbing skills, technique, and confidence.
• Invitation only 

Under 18s Assessment 

• Competent climbers ages 14+ may be invited to attend a 60 minute assessment session.
• If successful, they'll be able to use the arena without instructor supervision.
• Invitation Only - Please email bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk to book

Introduction Stage

Give it a go

We're here to make your first taste of climbing a blast. Why not clip in your family and friends too?

Family Climb Taster Session

• 2 adults (18+) and up to 4 children (ages 4-17)
• 90 minute climb on our beginner climbing walls.
  
• Follow this link to book

Entry Stage

Hello Newbies

We'll ease you in with an introduction to all things climbing and bouldering.

Adult Start Up

• 2 hours to learn the skills to climb unsupervised
• Follow this link to book

Improvers Stage

The only way is up

Grasped the basics? It's time to build your skills. Meet fellow climbers while your at it with all these options.

Advanced Stage

Know your stuff? 

Now that you've conquered the walls, get your sights set on our advanced climbing options. It's time to show us what you're made of.

Learn to Lead