Children today do not get enough exercise and it shows in the childhood obesity rates that increase each year. With fast-food diets and little to no exercise, children are doomed to follow the path of being overweight and developing diabetes later on in life, as well as many other health problems that are directly related to weight control issues.
Smaller climbing frames made of hard durable plastic are typically made for very young children such as toddlers and pre-school aged children. These types of play structures are quite small in size and can be used both indoors and outdoors. They are easy to clean and very easy to put together and take apart for storage or to move to another location.
Wood is a very popular choice when looking at purchasing a climbing frame. Most of these styles are prefabricated, but do need some assembly in order to be utilized by children. Most of these climbing structures made of wood are quite extensive with built-in slides, rope ladders, and even a simulated rock-climbing wall. You can purchase small sections at a time and add onto the frame as the children grow older and require further stimulation or if you find you have more room to add onto your play structure at a later date.