We believe in the power of difficult play.
Connect. Grow. Climb. Call it higher learning. Our after-school programs provide kids a chance to take their first steps into the sport all the way to reaching its highest levels. Our instructors meet kids at their skill level.
Sign up for individual classes or 10-week sessions!
Saturday Mini Climbers
Guardians will accompany children in the space while a Youth Instructor provides guidance, belaying, and the opportunity to learn in a space designed for new climbers. This exciting and adaptable space encourages children to unleash their creativity and boundless energy, while fostering essential skills such as risk assessment, basic body awareness, and teamwork.
Climbers can sign up for 9:00 am – 10:00 am, 10:30 am – 11:00 am, or both!
Ages 5 and under. Younger children’s ability to use all walls may be limited when they start, but we encourage them to give it a try!
Rental shoes and a rental harness are included (usually $6 each). We now offer harnesses for smaller climbers!
Pebbles (Ages 5-7)
School of Pebbles is the youngest branch of our Kids Academy program. These classes are designed to provide kids ages 5-7 with an introduction to climbing, confidence training, and team building with their peers. Our curriculum teaches children the mental, physical and social aspects of climbing as they apply to life. Activities include bouldering, roped climbing, team building and climbing games.
School of Pebbles costs $325 for the 10-week session or $465 for a 12-pack that can be used for any classes over 365 days.
Fall session: September 29th to December 13th, skipping Thanksgiving week (November 24-28)
Winter Session: January 5th – March 21
Spring Session: March 30th – June 13th
Rocks (Ages 8-12)
In School of Rocks (ages 8-12) we approach climbing with a twist — we integrate experiential, process-oriented learning into a climbing environment. Our curriculum teaches children the mental, physical and social aspects of climbing as they apply to life. Activities include bouldering, roped climbing, team building and climbing games.
School of Rocks costs $325 for the 10-week session or $465 for a 12-pack that can be used for any classes over 365 days.
Upcoming Sessions:
Fall session: September 29th to December 13th, skipping Thanksgiving week (November 24-28)
Winter Session: January 5th – March 21
Spring Session: March 30th – June 13th
School of Boulders (12-16)
We are very excited about the 10-week session as it will allow us to develop better relationships with the students, to customize the lessons/activities as we learn what the kids enjoy the most, and allow students to get to know each other better. It will also guarantee each child a spot for the full session.
Our Boulders program is designed youth ages 12 to 16 wanting to learn more about climbing and develop their climbing, calculated risk-taking, and overall strength. Some topics for the class include static vs dynamic climbing, types of climbing holds, body awareness, and resiliency in the face of challenges.
School of Boulders costs $325 for the 10-week session or $465 for a 12-pack that can be used for any classes over 365 days.
Upcoming Sessions:
Fall session: September 29th to December 13th, skipping Thanksgiving week (November 24-28)
Winter Session: January 5th – March 21
Spring Session: March 30th – June 13th
- No running
- Inside voices
- Listen to your instructor
- Stay with the group
- Keep your hands to yourself
- Take your shoes off when you go to the bathroom
- Stay on the edge of the mat when you’re not climbing
- Have fun & Try your best!
Have questions about climbing, the facility, or risk? Ask our staff—we are here to help.
Youth Programs: Somerville.Youth@BoulderingProject.com
Front Desk: 617-623-6700
Cancellations
- For single classes, cancellations more than 48 hours in advance will be refunded to the card on file. Cancellations less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded.
- For 10-week Sessions, cancellations more than two weeks before the first day of the session will receive a full refund. Cancellations within two weeks of the first day of the session will not receive a refund or credit.