Adventure Activities in Torbay for Primary Schools

The Bunker Torquay – A Premier Climbing Venue for Primary Schools

The Bunker in Torquay is an excellent choice for primary schools, boasting over 10 dynamic climbing walls that cater to all levels of ability and confidence. Your students will enjoy the benefit of our award-winning customer service and the supportive presence of The Bunker team. We are equipped with specialist equipment designed to enable as many students as possible to participate in climbing.

Indoor climbing at The Bunker is both easy and safe. Our walls are no more than 4.3 meters off the ground so there’s no complicated ropes or harnesses we have nice thick soft matting.

Our climbing sessions are closely linked to the PE curriculum and broader educational goals, facilitating personal development and enhancing interpersonal skills for primary school students, including specific groups such as SEND, SEMH, and children who receive the pupil premium grant or are less engaged in sports.

If you have a SEND, SEMH, or nurture group and are interested in tailored sessions, please click this link for more information.

Discover the advantages of climbing sessions at The Bunker and the range of options we can provide for your school.

PE Curriculum Links
Engage your students in a stimulating and challenging environment that promotes active participation. Climbing enhances physical confidence by improving balance, agility, coordination, strength, and motor skills. Students will face challenges both individually and as a team, fostering a competitive yet supportive atmosphere.

Climbing is an excellent way to build character and instill values such as fairness and respect.

Wider Curriculum
The Bunker sessions allow students to apply classroom learning to real-life scenarios, such as using mathematical skills for scorekeeping and problem-solving. Our climbing activities can also integrate themes from History, Geography, and global awareness.

Personal Development
Climbing at The Bunker offers numerous personal development benefits, including:

• Building confidence and self-esteem through achievement and progression
• Developing resilience by persisting through challenges
• Encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones in a secure and supportive setting
• Enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills as they navigate climbing challenges
• Recording and reflecting on progress to see improvement

Interpersonal Skills
Our sessions also boost students’ social skills, such as:

• Practicing patience, turn-taking, and listening
• Strengthening positive relationships with peers
• Collaborating as part of a team towards shared goals
• Enhancing communication through team challenges
• Learning to encourage and support one another

Climbing Session Options
Choose from a variety of reasons to book a climbing session at The Bunker, whether it’s to introduce students to an adventurous activity, as a reward, to strengthen class bonds, or as a part of your Activities Week.

Our climbing courses are especially beneficial, as they help students gain confidence in the climbing environment, overcome a series of challenges, track their improvement over time, and strive to achieve their personal best.

Explore more about our one-off climbing sessions and climbing courses through the links provided, including our Visual Story for visiting The Bunker and our array of Recount Resources available for schools.