A climbing frame is not just for Christmas, it’s for life!

Beware the ghost of Christmas fad

Just about every parent has been through the following scenario. Their children are transfixed and excited by Christmas, but naturally, its not the event itself (although this does provide many opportunities to see long lost cousins for instance) but for the time when they can finally unwrap their presents from Santa. And what fun and joy that activity brings to the house!

Feeling the pressure of the occasion, the tendency is for parents to spend and spend big!

After all, and within reason, if their children want certain presents so much how can any self-respecting parent possibly deny them that? And so its out with credit card and the bank balance takes a major hit. But its all worth it to see those smiling faces on Christmas Day – those moments are priceless.

Fast-forward a few weeks, sometimes a few days and it can be hard to see where all those lovely presents went! Mostly they are hidden in cupboards, sitting on shelves, broken or simply lost. Just remember all that expenditure and you have to ask yourself the question. Was it worth it? That old cliche about the kids are more interested in playing with the box that the present came in, can sometimes ring very true in a number of households.

Unfortunately there is nothing that parents can do to avoid this….so what is the solution? A climbing frame! Whilst a high quality climbing frame system can be more costly than typical Christmas presents it represents the greatest value of any present. A climbing frame can be and used almost every day in almost any weather for the entire childhoods of any child, typically up to the age of 11 or 12 when they

So what’s a parent to do? How can you find something which will elicit squeals of delight from excited children but provide something a little more long-lasting?

The gift that keeps on giving

Owning a climbing frame or a tree house provided and built by Gardenatics will provide many years of enjoyment rather than hours. All of our frames and houses are made using treated softwood sturdily bolted together using galvanised bolts which means they will last and look good for many years to come, whatever the weather or your kids do to them!

And with a wide choice of accessories, its possible to start with a modest climbing frame when the kids are young and add on various cool toys for when the children start to become teenagers. So, with a little customisation, there’s no reason why a Gardenatics climbing frame couldn’t put in at least 10 years of good loyal service to each child. And if you have more than one child, you could be looking at 15 plus years of great use.  Breaking the cost down over this timeframe brings into focus exactly what great value a Gardenatics installation represents. And the benefits needn’t stop there.

The intangible benefits are the ones that last the longest

So after looking at the compelling benefits from a cost and duration of entertainment point of view, what other benefits could you expect from one of our products? Interestingly, its often the intangible benefits which have the lasting effects. Like encouraging children to play together (great for their social development – so important in their adult working life) and to help develop their imaginations and the creative sides of their brains by getting them to indulge in imaginative play (defending their fortress from a hoard of invading barbarians for instance).

And whist they are playing together and having fun together, they’re also exercising, not just their minds, but their bodies. They are developing their aerobic capacity and using all of their muscles, developing flexibility, hand eye coordination and other such skills which provides great stead for the future.

The best preparation for their life you can provide

So, if you are still undecided about the kids main present for Christmas, maybe its time to consider a climbing frame or tree house for Christmas. You’ll be giving them something which will last, and will help prepare them for life and everything that it throws at you. We are still open all the way through to the 24th and will be really happy to discuss providing something which is tailored exactly to your needs. So what are you waiting for? Just pick up the phone and dial 01962 600626.