Experience an unforgettable week of outdoor adventure in the heart of Eryri. Using our base to make the most of the National Park, our summer camps bring together young adventurers from across the country. You’ll meet like-minded people, progress your skills and develop independence. A dedicated pastoral team and a wide range of evening activities ensure that even your downtime will not be wasted. This one is just for the kids – ages 12 to 17.
Rock Climbing
Our climbing camps are designed to give keen young climbers of all abilities an amazing 5 days of climbing in North Wales. Run by our experienced climbing instructors, you’ll get the chance to boulder, sport, and trad climb alongside other psyched climbers and build on skills you’ll use for a lifetime. Our instructors will take you to some of the best climbing venues the area has to offer and provide coaching tailored for your level.
Rock cats are early in their climbing journey, or maybe haven’t started yet! They are excited to get into a new sport, and develop skills.
- Sport Grade: F4–6a
- Boulder Grade: V0–V1 / Font 3–4+
- Trad Grade: Mod–S
- Frequency: Climbs once a month or less
- NICAS Level: 1–2
Crag rats are climbing more regularly and psyched to grow their skills and experience.
- Sport Grade: F6a–7a
- Boulder Grade: V2–V4 / Font 5–6b
- Trad Grade: S–HVS
- Frequency: Climbs about once a week
- NICAS Level: 3–4
Stone Monkeys are always climbing! They are full of stoke and pushing into the harder grades.
- Sport Grade: 7a and upwards
- Boulder Grade: V5 / Font 6c and upwards
- Trad Grade: HVS and upwards
- Frequency: Climbs several times a week
- NICAS Level: 4–5
Mountain Biking
Looking to develop your riding? These mountain biking summer camps provide just the opportunity, whether that’s taking on your first trail or pushing your existing skills further. Our expert qualified instructors use their local knowledge to pack every day with learning, fun, and just the right level of challenge. Each day involves a mix of sessioning trail features and epic single track journeys through Eryri.
You want to discover what riding a mountain bike is all about.
- Basic level of fitness for 5 active days
- Can confidently ride a bike on a smooth surface (e.g., tarmac or gravel)
You are getting out on your bike and are hungry for more.
- Rides a mountain bike at least once a month
- Can ride all trail centre blue-graded trails
- Trying or keen to try more red-graded trails
You live and breathe bikes, simple as that!
- Rides a mountain bike regularly (weekly)
- Can ride all red-graded trails at a trail centre
- Trying or keen to try black-graded trails
Paddlesport
From paddlers looking to take their first strokes to experienced river runners wanting to play through features, we have a camp for you. Our expert instructional team crafts daily adventures to maximize fun and skill building across North Wales. Our instructors pick the best venues across rivers, lakes, and coastal waters to deliver a mix of technique coaching and brilliant journeys.
The pioneers might be new to the water, but they are up for getting wet and having some fun.
- Basic level of fitness for 5 active days
- Can swim 50m wearing basic clothing
The crew have paddled a bit and are looking to take on moving water.
- Some previous kayak paddling experience
- Ability to enter and exit a kayak using a spray deck
- Confidently swim 50m wearing basic clothing
The chasers have done some paddling, and want to sample all that paddlesport has to offer, including rivers, sea, and surf.
- Previous kayak paddling experience
- Ability to enter and exit a kayak using a spray deck
- Confidently swim 50m wearing basic clothing
If you’re trying to catch every wave, and play your way down the river, you’re in the tribe.
- Paddle regularly, including confidence on grade 3 moving water.
- Have a reliable moving water roll
Multiactivity
Variety is the spice of life, and this week offers just that! A mix of activities on the crags, underground, on the water, and in the sea, this week has a bit of everything and gives you a taste of the very best outdoor adventures North Wales has to offer. Our experienced instructors put together a dynamic programme to ensure you get maximum adventure out of your summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
For summer camps, our accommodation is soley available to the young people. We offer single and twin rooms with your booking. Attending with a friend? Let us know in advance, and we do our best to make sure you share a room. The venue is fully geared up for outdoor activity, complete with dedicated drying rooms for wet gear.
Our catering team prepares home-cooked meals daily with multiple options each night, including full vegetarian and vegan choices. If you have dietary allergies or intolerances, let us know so we can keep you fully fuelled. We also serve 8:00 PM snacks after evening activities.
Monday through Wednesday feature an evening programme run by our instructional staff. You can sample different activities, try paddling sessions, or visit the indoor bouldering wall to stretch out tired legs.
The centre is located in Capel Curig, just off the A5 in the heart of North Wales. For those arriving by public transport, we offer pick-up and drop-off at Llandudno Junction train station on Sunday and Friday evenings.
Yes! Let our team know at booking, and we will help ensure your attendance is logged for your DofE Residential requirement.
PyB has a 24 hour a day pastoral team supporting everyone through their week. We all work together to adapt the programme to meet everyone’s needs, and encourage you to chat to us so we can all have the best time.
Plas y Brenin works year-round with young people. All staff receive comprehensive safeguarding training and hold enhanced DBS checks. You can view our full Safeguarding Policy on our site.