family haus.

kids climbing the walls?

FamilyHaus is made especially for kids and their families to enjoy climbing together.

Family Haus offers a dedicated space for kids to explore the joy of bouldering. Climbs are designed specifically for little people, while following our coloured grading system.

You’re never too young to start climbing, though kids five years and over tend to get the most out of bouldering at Family Haus. All children require adult supervision at the Haus.

how kids can get the most out of bouldering.

Bouldering is unique in its combination of physical & mental challenge. Every climb is a puzzle & the key is to experiment with how your body moves to figure it out.

Collaboration & encouragement helps kids with their problem solving & resilience. We recommend climbing together in small groups to get the most fun out of solving the movement puzzles.

At BlocHaus, you have the freedom to set your own challenges. You don’t have to follow the colour grading, you can use any hand or foot hold that feels good. You don’t have to ‘make it to the top’ either, you decide what the goal is – time to get creative!

key rules for kids.

1. No running on the crash mats

2. Stay off the mats when you’re not climbing

3. Look out for climbers above & around you.

using the space.

We welcome all ages at BlocHaus. Our main area is open to climbers 12 years & over. The FamilyHaus space is for all ages, with some areas more suitable for very young children e.g. the toddler wall. Adult climbers must be mindful of children’s varying degrees of safety awareness & behaviour when using this space.

Kids under 12 years can enjoy the slackline & hang out areas, but there is no access to climbing and training areas in the main gym for both their own safety & the safety of others.

family pricing.

supervision.

For the safety of our customers big & small, all children require adult supervision at BlocHaus. Please read our Haus Rules carefully before your visit.

families across age groups

We understand your family or group may have multiple children across age groups and we apply a common-sense interpretation of the supervision ratios. However, a one to one ratio for climbers five & under applies at all times.

BlocHaus reserves the right to require increased supervision as needed. Customers may be asked to leave if they refuse to follow our FamilyHaus policies.

ADULT TO CHILD SUPERVISION RATIOS 

0–5yrs (1:1)

An adult must provide constant supervision & be within arm’s reach of the child. We do not expect children at this age to have the necessary awareness & ability to follow the safety rules on their own. Infants & toddlers are not to be put down or left on the crash mats.

6–9yrs (1:2)

An adult must provide constant supervision & be within arm’s reach of children climbing. This is best achieved by having the children climb in the same area, taking turns. The adult & children may not climb at the same time. Children from 6-9 are learning to observe the safety rules & are developing awareness of their surroundings & their own safety.

10–12yrs (1:4)

An adult must be on the crash mats with the children. Keep a line of sight with all children. Adults may climb together with the children but not at the same time. Children at this age are expected to follow the safety rules & be mindful of the people around them & fall zones.

13–15yrs (1:8)

Youths may be supervised at a distance & are expected to follow the safety rules & know the bouldering gym etiquette. They are encouraged to lead by example for younger children.

we have 3 party rooms available for any occasion.

Party bookings include:

• climate controlled party room with table & chairs for 2 hours

• full-day climbing pass & hire shoes for each person (you are welcome to continue climbing for as long as you like on the day)

• BlocHaus party invitations

What to bring:

• food & drinks

• party decorations

• comfy clothes & a bould attitude

program info.

Our courses are structured around fun & games!

Each class is taught by a qualified teacher with years of climbing experience & covers bouldering fundamentals, movement, safety & etiquette.

We have several breaks throughout the day in an air conditioned room for lunch & theory.

Our 3 day courses are suitable for 10–16yrs & our 1 day courses are for 6–9yrs.⁠

Courses are capped at 10 kids per class & spaces can only be reserved upon payment.

What to bring:

• comfy clothes

• food & drink

• (climbing shoes, chalk and an icy pole on the Haus)

Drop-off & pick-up:

Drop off at 8:30am. Class starts at 9am. Pick up from 4:30pm - 5:00pm.⁠