The Cave
Thank You,
Community!
We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, and Citizens Bank. ADAPT has reached our fundraising goal to bring “The Cave”—our brand-new bouldering wall—to life! This exciting new addition to our basecamp will provide endless opportunities for youth to challenge themselves, build confidence, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.
We couldn’t have done it without YOU! Whether you donated, volunteered your time, or helped spread the word, your contribution made this project possible. We’re beyond grateful for your belief in our mission to empower youth through outdoor adventure and leadership.
4. INCREASE PROBLEM SOLVING, PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING ABILITIES
There is always more than one way to conquer a mountain. This is the same with our climbing walls. Children need to plan and decide their next moves at every stage.
Over time a child will be able to problem solve and visualise a route on the wall prior to starting.
5. STRESS RELIEF
A fast paced life and constant pressures to achieve can be a lot of stress on little shoulders. Rock climbing requires children to be fully focussed and concentrate on the immediate task. This mindfulness, by living in the present moment, can reenergise children and they can leave being able to face their situations with a clear head.
Benefits of bouldering for youth:
1. INCREASE STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY
Climbing is a total body workout as the motion of climbing works every part of the body. Regular climbing will strengthen a child's arm, leg and core, developing strong supple muscles.
2. TEACH HAND, FEET AND EYE COORDINATION
In order to successfully complete their climb, children have to look, plan and coordinate their hands and feet to a chosen spot.
These enhanced coordination skills developed through climbing can be transferred to many aspects of life and learning. In the simplest terms knowing colors, shapes and left/right.
3. BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM
Climbing offers children a chance to go outside their comfort zone and by overcoming any fear, step by step on the climbing wall, this can significantly boost their self esteem. Building belief in themselves can improve a child's confidence in their own ability to handle other problems in life.
