The kids have been learning to climb this week. I know, I know....they already climb everything (including furniture) and have been since they could barely stand. But, this is all official-like, with a real rock wall, harnesses, ropes, knots, and instructors. Our gym offered a camp this week. It's 2.5 hours, for 4 days. I was a little worried that it was too long and the kids would get too tired, but they LOVE it!
They have a wall that has the letters of the alphabet on it. The first day the kids climbed up to somewhere between L and N. The second day between T and V. By the third day, they both had made it to Z and to the top of another wall to ring a bell. They were SO proud of themselves.
Payton learned how to tie some special type of knot. They learned how the harnesses and ropes work. They exercised quite a bit. They said their hands were a little sore, but I think it's been a great experience.
Our gym has open climb times during the week where we can go as a family. I'm thinking that this will be a great thing for us to do this summer :)
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