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Mountain Walking in the Cairngorms |
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Rock Climbing (REALrock) |
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Indoor Climbing at EICA: Ratho (the biggest climbing wall in the world!) |
Welcome
This section of the website is all about children taking part in the varied activities that are described as climbing, walking, mountaineering and ski-mountaineering. We fully support the Scottish Government's Active Nation initiative and wish to help children who want to get active outdoors (or indoors!). The pages in the menu on the left give some indication of the scope of the work of the MCofS with children as well as information about the different activites.
Kids and Parents will find the information useful as follows:
Kids: Hill Walking Climbing and Mountaineering
Are you just starting out? Do you go walking but fancy trying something a bit more adventurous? Do you want to try climbing and mountaineering? Are you a non-climbing parent and want to know what it’s all about? Here is the MCofS Guide to everything you need to know.
Kids: Indoor Events
The MCofS supports various indoor climbing events across Scotland at indoor climbing centres. Keep up to date with whats going on by visiting this page
Kids: Outdoor Climbing
Are you climbing at indoor climbing walls and want to try the real thing on the crags? Check out the REALrock sessions run by the MCofS and others
Kids: Features and Articles
Here we feature articles written by children who are members of the MCofS. They are constantly added to, so find out what Scottish kids are getting up to!
Kids: NICAS
Just starting out climbing? Want to get some help? Register on this UK scheme at your local climbing wall
Grants for Young Climbers
If your children are serious about their sport and they need help to compete or undertake expeditions or training here are some charitable funding bodies
The Scottish Youth Climbing Blog
What’s happening in Scotland – keep in touch with comps, coaching, activites and events on this volunteers blog
Area Youth Coordinators
The MCofS has two regional volunteers who organise competitions and other events and who can give you advice and information
Child Protection Information for Parents
Look here for details of the MCofS Child Protection Policy and Events Codes of Practice; Scottish and European legislation relating to child protection; advice when employing instruction or guiding. If your club needs to apply for Disclosure Checks, MCofS is registered with the Central Registered Body in Scotland and can make the application on your behalf. The service is free of charge and confidential.