Climbing is a Path
Room to Grow
From 18 months to 18 years, our Youth Programs grow with your climber. Every path starts with a once-a-week seasonal class built for their age: Tots, Pebbles, Rocks, Boulders, Crushers, and Senders. From there, youth choose how far to go. Twice-weekly classes add a second weekly session with no experience required. Advanced programs bring together coachable, self-motivated climbers who train hard without competing. Competitive teams start at age 7 and train two to four times a week. Our age groups overlap on purpose, so you and your child can choose the fit that makes the most sense developmentally.
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 4 – 5
Play is a powerful teacher. The Pebbles program turns climbing walls into a playground for a preschooler’s imagination. Games and cooperative play provide the backbone of a program that fosters coordination, strength, teamwork and listening skills. Our goal – build confidence, coordination and focus with an emphasis on growth and fun.
Fall 12-week sessions are now open! Sessions run August 31-Nov 21, 2026.
Rocks
AGES 5 – 7
While much of climbing comes naturally to young climbers, technique and structure goes a long way. At this age kids absorb coaching. Through thoughtful games and challenges, young climbers learn footwork and body position while working together. We emphasize creative problem solving on the wall and sharing in each other’s success.
Fall 12-week sessions are now open! Sessions run August 31-Nov 21, 2026.
Boulders
AGES 8 – 11
At this age, young athletes begin to understand their mind plays an equal role to strength in meeting athletic challenges. Fostering perseverance takes consistency and a supportive peer group. Together, climbers tackle on-the-wall problem solving, begin to set goals and help each other work towards them while also learning how to take turns, practice good climbing etiquette and cheer each other on in whatever challenge they’ve chosen.
Fall 12-week sessions are now open! Sessions run August 31-Nov 21, 2026.
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
2026-2027 Seasonal Program Schedule
| Youth Program Season | Class Dates | Number of Classes | Holiday Breaks (No Classes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | September 8th – November 21st | 10 classes | September 30th-October 3rd (Boulderfest) |
| Winter 2026-2027 | November 30th – March 13th | 13 classes | December 21st-January 2nd (Winter Break) |
| Spring 2027 | March 15th – June 12th | 12 classes | March 21st-27th (Spring Break) May 31st (Memorial Day) |
- 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
| Youth Program Season | Class Dates | Number of Classes | Holiday Breaks (No Classes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | September 8th – November 21st | 10 classes | September 30th-October 3rd (Boulderfest) |
| Winter 2026-2027 | November 30th – March 13th | 13 classes | December 21st-January 2nd (Winter Break) |
| Spring 2027 | March 15th – June 12th | 12 classes | March 21st-27th (Spring Break) May 31st (Memorial Day) |