Every set with its hold count, colors and hardware written out — read before you drill

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Route setting for the wall you build at home

TOPNEW rock climbing holds for kids, set by set

Wall grips, trunk kits, ropes and stones out of one workshop. Every set is written up with its hold count, its colors and its hardware, so the route is planned before the first hole is drilled.

  • 78sets written up
  • 7shelves
  • 12,509ratings on file
  • 4.6average stars

The kit with the most notes on file

Twelve Trunk Holds with Six Straps

Twelve Trunk Holds with Six Straps

12 holds · 6 straps · 5 colors

4.6 2,453 ratings for the kit family

$38.99 In stock

The sets families rated most

Ordered by the number of ratings on file. One set per family, so a single kit in five colors does not take five places.

Climbing hold sets, side by side

Twelve bolt-on and strap-on sets with the numbers that decide a build: holds in the box, colors, how they fix, and the load each grip is rated for.

Climbing hold sets, side by side
SetHoldsColorsFixingLoad per holdRatingPriceOpen the listing
Twelve Trunk Holds, Macaron PastelsTwelve Trunk Holds, Macaron PastelsStrap-on, tree 12 Macaroon pastels 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.6 2,453 ratings $38.97In stock
Twelve Trunk Holds with Six StrapsTwelve Trunk Holds with Six StrapsStrap-on, tree 12 5 colors 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.6 2,453 ratings $38.99In stock
Twenty Hold Playground SetTwenty Hold Playground SetBolt-on, wall 20 — 2 in bolts and weld nuts 230 lb 4.6 1,627 ratings $28.99In stock
Twenty Hold Bouldering MixTwenty Hold Bouldering MixBolt-on, wall 20 — Included, 2 in 230 lb 4.6 1,627 ratings $28.99In stock
Twenty-Five Large Playground PegsTwenty-Five Large Playground PegsBolt-on, wall 25 — Bolt-on 230 lb 4.8 1,166 ratings $37.99In stock
Twenty Hold Wall Kit with Rope and HandlesTwenty Hold Wall Kit with Rope and HandlesBolt-on, wall 20 5 colors Included for holds and handles 230 lb 4.8 767 ratings $39.99In stock
Eighteen Trunk Holds, Classic RedEighteen Trunk Holds, Classic RedStrap-on, tree 18 Red and black 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.5 61 ratings $25.26Only 9 left
Twelve Trunk Holds, Red and BlackTwelve Trunk Holds, Red and BlackStrap-on, tree 12 Red and black 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.5 61 ratings $34.19In stock
Twelve Trunk Holds with Rainbow Rope LadderTwelve Trunk Holds with Rainbow Rope LadderStrap-on, tree 12 — 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.8 41 ratings $59.99In stock
Eighteen Hold Set, BlackEighteen Hold Set, BlackBolt-on, wall 18 Black Bolt-on 230 lb 4.6 34 ratings $40.84In stock
Twelve Trunk Holds with Rope SwingTwelve Trunk Holds with Rope SwingStrap-on, tree 12 — 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.9 29 ratings $59.99In stock
Twenty-Four Hold Playset MixTwenty-Four Hold Playset MixBolt-on, wall 24 — Included 230 lb 4.2 11 ratings $27.99In stock

Plan a first route from what you already have

Most builds start with a wall, a tree or a beam that is already standing. Find yours, and the set that suits it.

  1. A bare four by four panel

    Twenty grips cover a half sheet without crowding it and leave room for two routes, one easy enough for the youngest climber.

    Twenty Hold Playground Set Twenty Hold Playground Set$28.99 · In stock More on the Rock Wall Climbing Holds shelf
  2. A full four by eight sheet

    Thirty-two holds in ten colors fill a whole sheet, so a child picks a line instead of stretching for the only grip in reach.

    Thirty-Two Hold Wall Set, Ten Colors Thirty-Two Hold Wall Set, Ten Colors$34.99 · In stock More on the Rock Wall Climbing Holds shelf
  3. A sound tree and no drill

    Ratchet straps carry twelve holds around the trunk and come off again without a mark on the bark.

    Twelve Trunk Holds with Six Straps Twelve Trunk Holds with Six Straps$38.99 · In stock More on the Tree Climbing Holds and Ninja Kits shelf
  4. A climber still under five

    Oversized pegs a small fist can close around, rated for the parent who tests every route first.

    Twenty-Five Large Playground Pegs Twenty-Five Large Playground Pegs$37.99 · In stock More on the Rock Wall Climbing Holds shelf
  5. A swing beam with nothing on it

    Six rungs and a steel clasp turn an empty beam into the way up to the platform.

    Six-Rung Rope Ladder Six-Rung Rope Ladder$23.99 · In stock More on the Ropes, Nets and Swings shelf
  6. Balance before height

    Crab stepping stones lay a route on the floor first, and stack away when the game moves outside.

    Six Crab Stepping Stones, Pastel Six Crab Stepping Stones, Pastel$29.99 · In stock More on the Balance Stones, Boards and Handles shelf
A half sheet of plywood, thirty two holds, one route a child can read from the floor.
A half sheet of plywood, thirty two holds, one route a child can read from the floor.
Two climbers on one trunk, the straps carrying the load and the bark untouched.
Two climbers on one trunk, the straps carrying the load and the bark untouched.
A backyard course built low: stones, boards and handles before the climb.
A backyard course built low: stones, boards and handles before the climb.

What climbers' families wrote

  • Very fun

    Kids love them, very fun, and they were easy to install. I was a bit worried they would mess up the tree, it seems fine I guess but I wish there was a pad to go between the ratchet and the tree. The only other thing is the ratchets are just a little sharp and I worry just a little about someone cutting themselves.

    Mott · April 14, 2026On Twelve Trunk Holds with Six Straps
  • Great value for cost

    This is perfect for our kids’ indoor ninja gym. They’re sturdy and great value for the cost. My only complaint is I wished it had more larger pieces. Our 5 and 6 year old can climb no problem, but our 3 year old has a harder time. Overall excellent product

    Ciara · October 7, 2026On Thirty-Two Hold Wall Set, Ten Colors
  • Worth the price

    These worked perfectly for our rock climbing wall addition to our kids play set. They are big for little kids to grab. Easy but time consuming to install. Bright and colorful. They are a little expensive compared to others but worth it. I purchased 2 for this wall but have about 1/2 of the second box leftover. We probably could have made 1 box but that’s okay. They are worth it. You get what you pay for!

    Jena Bish · June 20, 2020On Twenty-Five Large Playground Pegs
  • Pretty cool ladder

    Just got this for my kid so he can climb up our big tree in the backyard. Seem to be pretty sturdy. I've climbed on it twice and the steps didn't buckle or bend. Pretty easy to install, just clip it to your tree anchor/swing stand. I like how it has bottom loops for ground anchors. Doesn't seem to be cheaply made. Pretty good deal for the low price. I would recommend!

    katie · July 16, 2022On Six-Rung Rope Ladder
  • Accident

    Sturdy, durable, high quality. However, one star because it needs someone at the bottom to attach it to the ground. My son ran at the net and it doesn't weigh itself down. It moved, his head caught in a square, and it clotheslined him and nearly hung him. Very scary experience showing high need to attachment to the ground or recommended use of only being against something else so no running occurs.

    Chelsea Noble · December 25, 2025On Cargo Net, Blue and Orange
  • How cute!

    Look at how cute is this! My son loves crab so this is a perfect gift for him! It’s colorful and stackable! It’s pretty sturdy and not slippery at all. I can also stand on it. So… No issues with sturdiness! My 20months son loves to step on these crabs as he counts and indicates the colors.

    EC-A · December 22, 2025On Six Crab Stepping Stones, Pastel

How this workshop writes a set up

  • Numbers off the boxHold counts, colors, hardware and load ratings are copied from the set itself, not rounded into a slogan.
  • Quoted, not rewrittenNotes from families appear word for word with the name they signed, or not at all.
  • A dated priceEvery price was read at our desk on October 25, 2026. The button opens the live listing with today's figure.
  • A desk you can write toWritten questions go to [email protected]; our workshop desk sits in Longmont, Colorado.

Rock climbing holds for kids: how to read a set before you buy it

A climbing wall at home starts with a sheet of plywood and a pile of grips. The first question every family asks is how many holds a wall needs, and the answer depends on the size of the panel and the size of the climber. A half sheet of plywood, four feet by four, reads well with a set of twenty. A full eight foot panel wants thirty two or more so a child can pick a route instead of stretching for the only grip in reach.

We split our climbing holds into two mounting systems, and they are not interchangeable. Bolt-on holds take a two inch bolt through a drilled panel into a weld nut, which is the standard rock wall method and the one that lets you rearrange routes in an afternoon. Strap-on holds ride on ratchet straps around a trunk and leave no hole at all, which is what you want on a living tree. Read the mounting line on a set before the color.

Sizes matter more than the photos suggest. Large playground pegs suit toddlers and small children who grab with a whole fist; the multi-size sets mix flat pinch pads, jugs and smaller crimps so the same wall keeps working as a child grows into an advanced route. Load ratings on these grips run to 230 lb per hold, which covers a parent testing a sequence as well as the kids it was designed for.

Beyond the wall we build the low half of a backyard course: rope ladders and cargo nets for the climb, disc swings for the ride, crab stepping stones and scooter boards for balance, safety handles for the top of a platform. The same workshop turns out privacy screens, canopy weight bags, saber and bracelet racks and a short garage line of truck and motorcycle parts, because a yard needs finishing as well as filling.

Every page here carries the real specification — how many holds come in the set, which colors, what the hardware is, what the plastic resin or wood is, how the panels or straps attach — and customer notes quoted word for word from the people who built with it. Where a set is new and has no notes yet, the page says so instead of borrowing praise from a sibling product.

Before you order

  • Measure the panel first. Holds per square foot, not holds per wish list: a four by four panel takes twenty grips comfortably, a four by eight takes thirty two.
  • Check what comes in the box. Most bolt-on sets ship with two inch bolts, washers and weld nuts for plywood up to 1-1/4 in; strap-on kits ship with ratchet straps instead.
  • Please check stock on the listing before you plan the build — colors sell through unevenly, and a set that shows as ready today may be two weeks out tomorrow.
  • Leave a crash zone. A climbing wall in a playroom wants mats under it; a trunk route wants soft ground and a spotter for the first few sessions.
A fence line turned into a traverse — the cheapest climbing wall there is.
A fence line turned into a traverse — the cheapest climbing wall there is.
Six crab shells, non-slip feet, stackable when the flat route gets easy.
Six crab shells, non-slip feet, stackable when the flat route gets easy.

Questions we answer most

How many climbing holds do I need for a first wall?

Twenty holds cover a four foot by four foot panel and give a small child two readable routes. Thirty two is the usual answer for a four by eight sheet. Add a second set later rather than crowding the first — a wall with less space between grips gets harder to read, not easier.

Do the sets come with mounting hardware?

Bolt-on wall sets come with two inch bolts, washers and weld nuts sized for standard plywood up to 1-1/4 in. Tree kits come with ratchet straps and no hardware at all, because nothing is drilled. The specification block on each card states which it is.

What are these climbing holds made from?

Molded plastic resin for the wall and trunk grips, with a textured face so a dry hand holds. The stepping stones and scooter boards are molded plastic too; the bracelet and saber racks are wood or acrylic. Material is listed on every card.

Are they safe for little children?

The grips are rounded and the large playground sets are designed for toddlers who climb with a full fist. Safety comes from the build more than the hold: bolts torqued into weld nuts, straps re-tensioned every few weeks, matting under the wall, and an adult watching the first climbs.

Can I rearrange the routes later?

That is the point of a bolt-on system. Drill more weld nuts than you fill, and a route change is a hex key and ten minutes. Strap-on holds move even faster — loosen the ratchet, slide the grip, tension again.

Is the price on a page the price I pay?

It is the figure we read off the listing when we last checked that set, and every page says which day that was. Stock and price both move, so the listing you open by pressing the button carries the number that counts.

Our mark goes on the box, the straps and the back of every hold.
Our mark goes on the box, the straps and the back of every hold.