Physical activity has a huge influence on children’s development and growth. It increases their dexterity, motor skills, sensory awareness and even their mood! Trying out different sports is essential if we want to boost our children’s creativity. Tree climbing also helps children develop their awareness of nature.
The benefits of tree climbing for young children
As they grow up, children need to let off steam: jumping, running, climbing, throwing, catching… Tree climbing courses allow them to exercise while having fun and, above all, without even realising it. When they are young, this activity helps them learn to coordinate their movements by controlling their bodies, developing their motor skills and balance while remaining flexible.
From a psychological point of view, tree climbing gives children the opportunity to manage their fatigue, control their emotions and increase their courage by facing their fears. In addition, this activity allows children to develop their imagination, creativity and independence by, for example, guiding the continuous lifeline ring in the best possible way to continue the course. It is also a good way to increase children’s sensitivity to nature, as trees are no longer just giant trunks but companions they can rely on when they feel afraid.
Gaining confidence
The first few times, children will not feel comfortable with the idea of being suspended in the air by a cable! Gradually, their fear will be replaced by confidence as they progress through the courses. Little by little, children will find their feet and understand that they are safe on the courses. Seeing other children having fun and enjoying themselves may encourage them to take the plunge. Be careful not to rush a child who is afraid. Even putting on the harness can be a very daunting experience for younger children. Our little tip: before buying a ticket for your little one, take a walk through the forest. Take them to the courses for young children and show them the other children enjoying themselves with complete confidence. They will identify with them and be curious to try the tree climbing course for themselves.
A moment of sharing
Tree climbing remains, above all, a great way to bond with your child and share moments of togetherness while enjoying outdoor sports. It is also a time of shared discovery between you and your child, the ideal opportunity to introduce them to the forest in a fun way. What child has never dreamed of being
Tree climbing for younger children in Fontdouce
At Fontdouce, aware of the importance of tree climbing for young children, three courses are available for children aged three and above, including two accessible from the ground for parents and a children’s zip line. In addition, to ensure that the activity takes place in the best possible conditions, harnesses with shoulder straps are specially designed for 3-5 year olds, whose hips are not yet developed enough to support the harnesses used by older children.
Similarly, where possible, we strive to adapt the briefing so that it is more easily understood by children.
Everything is in place for the whole family to enjoy a pleasant stay at Fontdouce, located just one hour from Angoulême, Royan, La Rochelle and Niort.
Would you like to extend your day with another activity?
To enable everyone to make the most of Fontdouce’s surroundings, Fontdouce Adventure Park offers other activities if you want your child to discover new outdoor sports suited to their age.
For the more competitive among them, opt for the outdoor Laser Game for ages 6 and up on a specially designated field. It’s the ideal activity to pique their competitive spirit, in a friendly way of course. The Archery Game is perfect for the more skilled who are looking for a challenge in the great outdoors. This activity allows them to work on their accuracy and motor skills in a fun way. Finally, our digital interactive rallies, accessible from age 3, will get your tribe’s brains working while they discover the park’s surroundings and enjoy the exceptional natural setting offered by Fontdouce.
