Build confidence and overcome fear: Growing up can be scary business! Allowing kids to move outside their comfort zone in a safe and controlled environment will serve to build confidence, promote self esteem, and teach kids that overcoming fear is a healthy part of life. The new rock climbing walls at The Hangar Climbing Lounge in Sechelt are designed with safety in mind, so even slips and mistakes can be a valuable learning experience.
Nurture problem solving skills: With so many different routes to the top of the mountain, kids get the opportunity to test out their problem-solving skills and learn how to negotiate the smoothest route to victory. Indoor rock climbing is a great puzzle to be solved, and kids have fun trying to figure out the best way to navigate the path to the top. Stretching little minds toward creative solutions is great practice for facing challenges on the path of life.
Core strength and flexibility are built in: Climbing walls requires strength, flexibility and coordination to successfully manoeuvre. Practicing the skills to ascend a climbing wall naturally builds a functional, core-driven skill set that helps aid in all other sports kids may want to play. From football to soccer, tennis to swimming, core strength and flexibility are a valuable part of playing safe and injury free.
Stay fit while having more fun: The Hangar Climbing Lounge is just plain fun! It’s not only like a giant puzzle that just begs to be solved, indoor bouldering is hard work, too! This low-impact, endurance-style workout is easy on the joints and helps keeps kids moving and burning energy while they rise to the challenge, pulling, lifting, twisting and stretching their way to a lifetime of fitness.
Come try climbing for free, Sept. 16 from noon to 6 p.m. during their Open House. Sign the waiver online ahead of time at www.hangarclimbing.com. The Hangar Climbing Lounge is located at 5824 Sechelt Inlet Road on the way to Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.
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