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.
2025 Session Dates
Session 1 // September 1 – October 24
Session 2 // October 27 – December 20th
Registration is now open for Fall 2025 after school programs.
Note: There will be no Kids Academy during DCPS Thanksgiving Break (November 24 – 29)
Mini Climbers Drop-In Class
In Mini Climbers, kids unleash their creativity and boundless energy while fostering essential skills like risk assessment, body awareness, and teamwork. Drop-in classes cost $32 per class.
Age Range: 3-4
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pebbles (Ages 5-7)
Our Pebbles program is designed for younger climbers ages five through seven years old who are curious about climbing and want to grow! Using a mixture of games and challenges, we work on different topics including comfortability on the wall, fear of heights, types of climbing holds, and body awareness. All age groups meet in the Kids room to warm up before breaking into separate groups. The Pebbles spend their time building their skills in the kids’ room on our specialty wall designed for kids!
Our Pebbles program costs $410 for the 11-week session ($38 per session).
Registration is now open for our Fall 2025 Sessions.
Session 1 // September 1 – October 24
Session 2 // October 27 – December 20th
Rocks (Ages 8-9)
Our Rocks program is designed for kids ages eight and nine years old wanting to learn more about climbing while keeping it fun and gamified. Some topics for the class include footwork drills, types of climbing holds, growing comfortable with heights, and resiliency in the face of challenges. All age groups meet in the Kids room to warm up before breaking into separate groups. The Rocks spend most of their time building their skills and comfort in the kids room and having the chance to put them to the test downstairs on the adult walls!
Our Rocks program costs $460 for the 11-week session ($42 per session).
Registration for our Fall 2025 Session opens June 15th
Session 1 // September 1 – October 24
Session 2 // October 27 – December 20th
Boulders (Ages 10+)
Our Boulders program is designed for tweens and teen (ages 10+) 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. All ages groups meet in the Kids room to warm up before breaking into separate groups. The Boulders will spend most of their time working on climbs in the main part of the gym!
Our Boulders program costs $510 for the 11-week session ($47 per session).
Registration for our Fall 2025 Session opens June 15th
Session 1 // September 1 – October 24
Session 2 // October 27 – December 20th
Drop In Classes
Curious about rock climbing? Our Kids Academy program is the perfect place to learn how to climb and make awesome memories at the same time! This drop in class meets on Mondays at 5:00 PM where participants can will join their age group for the day to try out climbing.
Monday 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- 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!
Due to programming, the youth room is unavailable on certain days and times each week. When not in use for programming, the Youth Room is open and available for you to enjoy!
In general, the Youth Room is unavailable during the following times:
- Monday from 5 PM – 7 PM
- Wednesday from 5 PM – 7 PM
- Thursday from 5 PM – 7 PM
- Saturday 9 AM – 2:30 PM
- Sunday 12:30 PM – 5:30PM
- On DCPS holidays from 9 AM – 3:30 PM
- During the summer from 9 AM – 6 PM
Have questions about climbing, the facility, or risk? Ask our staff—we are here to help.
Youth Programs: Jonah.Donis@BoulderingProject.com
Front Desk: 202-667-2404
Cancellations
- Cancellations more than 2 weeks in advance will be refunded to the card on file.
- Cancellations less than 2 weeks in advance will be refunded 100% as store credit, or 70% to the card on file.
- Cancellations within 48 hours will not receive a refund. In the case of extenuating circumstances, please email Jonah.Donis@BoulderingProject.com.
Make-Up Classes
- Missing a class? No worries! Speak with our front desk team or email Jonah.Donis@BoulderingProject.com
- You can make up a class on a different day within your age group subject to class capacity