PRESS PLAY
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.
PEBBLES (AGES 4-5)
Pebbles supports 4-5 year olds in their first steps of climbing with fun and exciting activities.
Meet weekly on Sunday mornings and register for one month at a time. Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the first session of each month!
BOULDERS (AGES 6-7)
Boulders Club is the perfect launchpad for 6-7 year olds ready to explore climbing! Our weekly progressive curriculum mixes foundational bouldering movement with essential skills like risk assessment, teamwork, and problem-solving. It’s a fun, highly social environment with a scalable curriculum that adapts to every climber’s unique skill level.
Fall sessions are now open!
- St. Paul (10-Week Session): September 8th-Novemeber 23rd. No classes the week of October 19th-25th
- Minneapolis (9-Week Session): September 21st-November 21st
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the first session of each month when booking!
CLIFFS (AGES 8-10)
Cliffs is the perfect next step for 8-10 year olds looking to elevate their climbing! Whether they are brand new or returning to our programs, climbers will master foundational footwork and body awareness while diving into advanced concepts like power and static vs. dynamic movement. It’s a dynamic, skill-building environment with a scalable curriculum that easily adapts to challenge every climber at their own pace.
Fall sessions are now open!
- St. Paul (10-Week Session): September 8th-Novemeber 23rd. No classes the week of October 19th-25th
- Minneapolis (9-Week Session): September 21st-November 21st
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the first session of each month when booking!
MOUNTAINS (AGES 11-14)
Mountains is the ultimate space for 11-14 year olds ready to take their climbing to the next level! This program helps teens solidify their technique while mastering the growth mindset needed to push past their personal limits and maximize their effort. It’s an empowering, goal-oriented environment with a scalable curriculum that perfectly adapts to support and challenge every climber’s unique journey.
Fall sessions are now open!
- St. Paul (10-Week Session): September 8th-Novemeber 23rd. No classes the week of October 19th-25th
- Minneapolis (9-Week Session): September 21st-November 21st
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the first session of each month when booking!
YOUTH TEAMS
Our climbing teams develop youth as climbers and humans, fostering personal growth through setting and achieving goals, developing critical thinking skills, and increasing self-confidence through a competitive platform.
2026-2027 Program Schedule
| Youth Program Season | Class Dates | Number of Classes | Holiday Breaks (No Classes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | St. Paul | September 8th – November 23rd Minneapolis | September 21st – November 21st |
St. Paul | 10 classes Minneapolis | 9 classes |
St. Paul | October 19th-25th (Boulderfest) |
| Winter 2026-2027 | November 30th – March 6th | 12 classes | December 21st-January 3rd (Winter Break) |
| Spring 2027 | March 8th – June 5th | 12 classes | April 5th-11th (Spring Break) |
| Summer 2027 | Block 1 | June 7th-July 3rd Block 2 | July 5th – July 31st Block 3 | August 2nd-August 28th |
Block 1 | 4 weeks Block 2 | 4 weeks Block 3 | 4 weeks |
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- Youth under the age of 14 must be closely accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Our supervision ratio is 2 to 1; up to 2 youth climbers can be supervised by 1 adult chaperone at a time.
- Stay far from the walls and out of fall zones when moving through the gym or waiting to climb. A “fall zone” is anywhere on the mats where a climber could land if they were to fall.
- Make sure to check where a route ends before starting to climb–some routes are close together or even overlap, and you don’t want to end up directly above, below, or next to another climber.
- This is a climbing gym! Please save running, wrestling, horseplay, and gymnastics for other spaces.
- Youth ages 13 and under are not allowed in our fitness and yoga spaces or classes. Youth 14-17 must have an adult age 18+ supervising to use our fitness and yoga spaces or attend a class.
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:
- Weekdays from 4:30 PM – 6:30PM
- Weekends from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- When Adventure Days & Camps are occurring
- When a private birthday event is booked (often occurring on Saturdays and Sundays: 1PM – 3PM, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
Have questions about climbing, the facility, or risk? Ask our staff—we are here to help.
Youth Programs: msp.programs@boulderingproject.com
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