EICA Climbing Camps and Coaching
Join us for an action-packed summer filled with sports, fun and learning!
We have a wide programme of full and short day camps / coaching lessons running across Edinburgh. Check out below what we have in store at EICA Ratho.
Or view our full Edinburgh Leisure summer programme here.
Check out what's on at EICA this summer:
Adventure Camp (Indoor and Outdoor)
This 5-day long adventure camp brings together thrilling indoor and outdoor activities for beginners aged between 8 and 14 years old. Including climbing, Clip ‘n Climb and abseiling at EICA, alongside amazing outdoor adventures in Edinburgh and its surrounding areas.
Course dates and times: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, available across several weeks over summer.
Rock Camp (Indoor and Outdoor)
If you’re a more experienced climber aged 10-17 years old and have completed NICAS level 2 and are working on level 3 and above and looking to get outdoors, our team of instructors combine bouldering and indoor sessions with outdoor climbing, featuring at some of Central Scotland’s most renowned and challenging crags.
Course dates and times: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm on w/c 15th July and 29th July.
The cost of this course is £309.99.
Online booking for this course is not available. To book please call us on 0131 333 6305 or email us at bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Youth Rock Club (Outdoors)
Do you participate in our Youth Club weekly climbing programme? Would you like to try climbing on real rock this summer? If so, we have some days when you can come along for one day and we will take you to one the local crags to experience climbing on REAL ROCK!
Course dates and times: 9.30am - 4.30pm on 6th and 28th July.
Price is £59.85 per day.
Online booking for this course is not available. To book please call us on 0131 333 6305 or email us at bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk
NICAS Clip *Youngest climbers*
NICAS Clip is a new addition to our coaching programme and the first coaching class to launch in our Clip n Climb area for children aged 6 -10 years old.
The 4-session block will challenge children on the 19 elements as they work through the NICAS accreditation and begin their coaching journey at EICA.
Course dates and times: Monday - Friday, 9.30 - 11am, available across several weeks over summer.
Ascenders NICAS Introduction *Most Popular*
Is your child is aged between 8-14 years old and interested in learning to climb?
Our NICAS Introduction Program introduces kids to all the essential skills they need to stay safe and enjoy themselves climbing. Following the national development structure for climbing, this is the perfect first step into the scene and covers skills such as teamwork, listening and communication, alongside other practical climbing skills
These are 2-hour sessions, running across several dates over summer.
Ascenders NICAS Development
Course dates and times: 15th - 21st July at 2pm; 29th July - 2nd August at 2pm.
The cost of this course is £66.15
Online booking for this course is not available. To book please call us on 0131 333 6305 or email us at bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Youth Holiday Club
Is your teenager between 12 and 17 years old and interested in learning to climb or enhancing their climbing skills?
Our Youth Holiday Club Program is perfect for introducing your teen to climbing or helping them improve their existing skills. All abilities are welcome!
Course dates and times: Monday - Friday at 6pm - 8pm, available across several weeks over summer.
Intro to Real Rock (Outdoors)
Climbed indoors but want to learn more about climbing outdoors? For this taster, our experienced Instructors take you to a local crag to experience climbing on real rock using leader placed protection such as cams and wires (you'll know what we mean by the end of the course).
If you can climb independently indoors this is the course for you. Transport and equipment are included although we encourage you to bring your own climbing shoes and harness.
This session is for anyone over the age of 14 but under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult. Ratio 1:2.
Full Summer Holiday Programme
We have a wide programme of full and short day camps / coaching lessons running across Edinburgh.
Choose from Full Day Camps for a jam-packed day of excitement, or opt for Short Day options for a taste of the action. Our programme shines a spotlight on four main sports: Aquatics, Climbing, Gymnastics, and Tennis. Or, for those seeking variety, our Multi-Sport camps offer the chance to try out a range of activities.
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