Why Rock Climbing Is Great For Kids

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Rock climbing is not just for grown-ups. Your
children can also enjoy this fun-filled activity
as well as reap its advantages.
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Aside from its heart-health benefits, it is also
known to boost their self-confidence and esteem.
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While it may not be an impromptu activity like
running or biking, there are many climbing walls
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that are now available, especially with the
advent of fitness centers and camps.
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The great thing about having your kids join these
activities is that it follows up on their natural
tendency.
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As you know, children are natural climbers. You
can see them going up on trees or scaling tall
ladders.
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With rock climbing, you can satisfy their
impulses to climb. What's more, it is fairly easy
on the kids compared to adults.
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With a high strength-to-weight ratio, they have
less body weight to pull up, and they are more
flexible.
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It is also a low-impact workout that tests your
children's endurance. It's easy on their joints
as they burn energy during their ascent.
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What's more, climbing walls are like giant
puzzles begging to be solved.
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Not only does it tests the physical aspects of
your children's development, it also stimulates
their mental faculties.
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Kids are challenged physically as their pull,
lift, stretch, and twist their way up.
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This activity also develops their eye-hand
coordination as they maneuver their climb.
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Not only that, it also involves a playful
discovery of oneself and a learning experience
that teaches kids the values of patience and
determination.
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Rock climbing is an activity that everyone in the
family can enjoy. It is a holistic family
experience where fun and knowledge come together.
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The Benefits for Kids and Family
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Rock climbing has once been considered the sport
of adrenaline junkies.
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One may wonder why many of these enthusiasts risk
life and limb as they climb mountains or walls.
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Perhaps its the excitement. Is it the thrill?
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Or is there more to that exhilarating feeling
that one experiences while being attached to the
side of a hill or climbing wall?
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Almost anyone can do rock climbing although it
may vary in skill level, namely beginner,
intermediate, or advanced.
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But despite its reputation as an extreme sport,
children can do this. One does not need to be
super-fit to join a rock climbing class.
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However, good technique is a better commodity
than strength when doing this sport.
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In this activity, your kids can improve their
footwork and get a good grasp on body positioning.
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Thinking of having your kids join a rock climbing
activity? Its a great physical, mental, and
intellectual workout.
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Let your kids enjoy the rock climbing experience
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
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Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
sports, gymnastics and more.
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Visit the site at http//www.maplewoodyearround.co
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MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP AND ENRICHMENT
CENTER 150 Foundry St. (Route 106) PO Box 88
(Mailing) South Easton, MA 02375 Email
info_at_maplewoodyearround.com Telephone (508)
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