Always Evolving
Climbing Is A Lifelong Path.
Never Static – that’s how we grow. We offer classes for all ages and experience levels, from youth programs for the next generation of rock climbers, to classes aimed at climbers ready to make the next leap forward on their path. Check out our classes below.
All of Our climbing
Intro to Bouldering Project
First time? We’ve got you! This 1-hour class is the starting point for first-time climbers to get confident navigating our space and climbing on the walls. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership.
You’ll learn:
- Where everything is in the gym
- Climbing safety and etiquette
- How to start & end a climb
- Falling technique
- How to use the Color Circuit system
- Climbing terminology
Class Details
- For first-time visitors and those who have little to no experience climbing
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and get fitted for climbing shoes
- No experience required – just bring comfortable clothes and curiosity
Why Take This Class?
Find confidence on the wall, build a solid foundation to climb independently and progress faster. By the end of the class, you’ll be equipped with the tools and resources to successfully begin your climbing journey at Bouldering Project.
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 2-hour class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green circuits) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills.This class covers a variety of essential climbing techniques that will give you more confidence on the wall. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership.
You’ll learn:
- How to warm up well for climbing
- Body positioning and using momentum to your advantage
- Strategies for practicing route reading and solid footwork
- What smearing and flagging are, and when to use them
- How to harness the power of your breath
Class Details
- For people consistently climbing yellow, red, and green circuits who are looking to level up their skills
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and get fitted for climbing shoes
- Bring comfortable clothes and curiosity
Why Take This Class?
Expand your knowledge of fundamental climbing techniques and mental strategies. By the end of the class, you’ll be equipped with a foundation of new strategies and techniques to successfully continue your climbing journey at Bouldering Project.
Personal Coaching
Work directly with a Bouldering Project Coach to build a plan that fits you—your goals, your schedule, and your climbing journey. Whether you’re just getting started, pushing toward a specific project, or preparing for competition season, personal coaching gives you focused attention and tailored guidance to unlock your next level.
You’ll collaborate with your coach to assess strengths, identify areas for growth, and develop a strategy that blends skill development, movement efficiency, and physical training. Every session is built around your needs and progress, ensuring that you walk away with clear direction and actionable next steps.
You’ll learn:
- How to train efficiently and intentionally toward your personal goals
- How to improve your technique, mindset, and overall climbing strategy
- How to structure your training time for maximum impact and sustainability
- How to track your progress and stay accountable over time
Why Choose Personal Coaching?
Because progress is personal. Whether you want to send your project, gain confidence on the wall, or prepare for your next competition, personal coaching offers the structure, support, and expertise to get you there faster. You’ll learn to climb smarter—not just harder—with the help of a coach who’s invested in your success.
Intro to Bouldering Project
First time? We’ve got you! This 1-hour class is the starting point for first-time climbers to get confident navigating our space and climbing on the walls. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership.
You’ll learn:
- Where everything is in the gym
- Climbing safety and etiquette
- How to start & end a climb
- Falling technique
- How to use the Color Circuit system
- Climbing terminology
Class Details
- For first-time visitors and those who have little to no experience climbing
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and get fitted for climbing shoes
- No experience required – just bring comfortable clothes and curiosity
Why Take This Class?
Find confidence on the wall, build a solid foundation to climb independently and progress faster. By the end of the class, you’ll be equipped with the tools and resources to successfully begin your climbing journey at Bouldering Project.
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 2-hour class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green circuits) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills.This class covers a variety of essential climbing techniques that will give you more confidence on the wall. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership.
You’ll learn:
- How to warm up well for climbing
- Body positioning and using momentum to your advantage
- Strategies for practicing route reading and solid footwork
- What smearing and flagging are, and when to use them
- How to harness the power of your breath
Class Details
- For people consistently climbing yellow, red, and green circuits who are looking to level up their skills
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and get fitted for climbing shoes
- Bring comfortable clothes and curiosity
Why Take This Class?
Expand your knowledge of fundamental climbing techniques and mental strategies. By the end of the class, you’ll be equipped with a foundation of new strategies and techniques to successfully continue your climbing journey at Bouldering Project.
Personal Coaching
Work directly with a Bouldering Project Coach to build a plan that fits you—your goals, your schedule, and your climbing journey. Whether you’re just getting started, pushing toward a specific project, or preparing for competition season, personal coaching gives you focused attention and tailored guidance to unlock your next level.
You’ll collaborate with your coach to assess strengths, identify areas for growth, and develop a strategy that blends skill development, movement efficiency, and physical training. Every session is built around your needs and progress, ensuring that you walk away with clear direction and actionable next steps.
You’ll learn:
- How to train efficiently and intentionally toward your personal goals
- How to improve your technique, mindset, and overall climbing strategy
- How to structure your training time for maximum impact and sustainability
- How to track your progress and stay accountable over time
Why Choose Personal Coaching?
Because progress is personal. Whether you want to send your project, gain confidence on the wall, or prepare for your next competition, personal coaching offers the structure, support, and expertise to get you there faster. You’ll learn to climb smarter—not just harder—with the help of a coach who’s invested in your success.
Intro to Bouldering Project
First time? We’ve got you! This 45-minute class is the starting point for first-time climbers to get confident navigating our space and climbing on the walls. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership. Rental equipment included.
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 90-minute class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green circuits) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills. This class covers a variety of essential climbing techniques that will give you more confidence on the wall. Free for members. Rental equipment included.
Learn the Ropes
This 2-hour introductory level class is for those that want to climb higher than boulders have to offer. In this class you will learn how to tie a figure eight knot, how to use a GriGri, how to check an indoor top rope system, and gain the experience needed to start your top rope adventure. You will leave class with the skills needed to pass a top rope belay test. This class includes an extra day pass to come back and take a top rope belay test.
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Rental equipment included
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Free with a membership
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No previous climbing experience needed
Bouldering 2
A 4-session series building on skills taught and developed from Bouldering 1. Each 2-hour session is designed for Intermediate level (green, purple, orange, black) climbers to deepen movement techniques and skills. This class dives deep into 4 essential skills categories and encourages a growth mindset to persist through challenge. Rental equipment included. Reduced price with a membership.
You’ll learn…
- Footwork & Balance: how to execute good footwork and balance on the wall
- Body Positioning & Creating Tension: how to identify stable and efficient body positioning; and create and maintain tension on the wall.
- Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum: how to generate and use momentum efficiently; and develop your ability to understand and practice dynamic moves.
- Route Reading & Developing a Process: how to develop a process to identify what is stopping you from completing a climb and understanding how to fix it.
Learn to Lead
Is top roping getting old? Do you want to take your rope climbing to the next level? Then this is the class for you! During this course you will learn how to lead climb and lead belay from our team of passionate and knowledgeable instructors. This course consists of two 3-hour sessions.
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50% off with a membership
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We highly recommend that participants are able to consistently climb 5.10 on top rope before signing up for this class
Personal Coaching
Work directly with a Bouldering Project Coach to build a plan that fits you—your goals, your schedule, and your climbing journey. Whether you’re just getting started, pushing toward a specific project, or preparing for competition season, personal coaching gives you focused attention and tailored guidance to unlock your next level.
You’ll collaborate with your coach to assess strengths, identify areas for growth, and develop a strategy that blends skill development, movement efficiency, and physical training. Every session is built around your needs and progress, ensuring that you walk away with clear direction and actionable next steps.
You’ll learn:
- How to train efficiently and intentionally toward your personal goals
- How to improve your technique, mindset, and overall climbing strategy
- How to structure your training time for maximum impact and sustainability
- How to track your progress and stay accountable over time
Why Choose Personal Coaching?
Because progress is personal. Whether you want to send your project, gain confidence on the wall, or prepare for your next competition, personal coaching offers the structure, support, and expertise to get you there faster. You’ll learn to climb smarter—not just harder—with the help of a coach who’s invested in your success.
Intro to Bouldering Project
First time? We’ve got you! This 45-minute class is the starting point for first-time climbers to get confident navigating our space and climbing on the walls. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership.
Afterwards, if you’re hungry for more, feel free to roll right into our Bouldering 1 class or enjoy some personal climbing time. Participants should arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and try on climbing shoes.
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 90-minute class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green circuits) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills.This class covers a variety of essential climbing techniques that will give you more confidence on the wall. Free for members. Included with day pass or punch pass purchase / $49 for non-members.
Bouldering 2 (Coming Soon)
A 4-session series building on skills taught and developed from Bouldering 1 (link). Each 2-hour session is designed for Intermediate level (green, purple, orange, black) climbers to deepen movement techniques and skills. This class dives deep into 4 essential skills categories and encourages a growth mindset to persist through challenge.
You’ll learn…
- Footwork & Balance: how to execute good footwork and balance on the wall
- Body Positioning & Creating Tension: how to identify stable and efficient body positioning; and create and maintain tension on the wall.
- Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum: how to generate and use momentum efficiently; and develop your ability to understand and practice dynamic moves.
- Route Reading & Developing a Process: how to develop a process to identify what is stopping you from completing a climb and understanding how to fix it.
We encourage climbers to sign up for all four or drop into the class that they think would benefit them most. As they learn more skills they will start to have the confidence to join group climbing sessions such as circuit sessions and become regular members!
Circuit Sessions
Circuit Sessions run every Monday and Wednesday from 7-9pm. Each session features a bouldering circuit that will challenge a unique aspect of your climbing including endurance, power, mental fortitude, and technique.
This class is for climbers looking to meet other people in a fun atmosphere while learning about new ways to use our circuits. This class is how we create a community for all levels.
The sessions will be scalable to your skill level. Whether you are climbing yellows or projecting whites, you will be able to participate and see growth. This is an open series; registration is not required, and no need to have participated in prior sessions. Sessions are free with a membership, punch card, or day pass.
Intro to Bouldering Project
Intro to Bouldering Project is free with your day pass, punch-card, or membership. Available to ages 14 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class.
Details:
Mondays: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Don’t have a waiver on file? Complete our online waiver, here.
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 2-hour class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills.
Details:
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Free with day pass, punch-card, or membership
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Bouldering 2
This class is for intermediate climbers who are working on the Purple, Orange, Black circuits. The class is run over the course of four weeks covering a few technical concepts each session with an emphasis on developing a growth mindset. The ability to go into more depth with each concept will help participants break through their plateaus. There are four topics that we cover over four sessions:
Session 1 – Footwork & Balance
Session 2 – Body Position and Creating Tension
Session 3 – Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum
Session 4 – Route Reading and developing a Process.
We encourage climbers to sign up for all four or drop into the class that they think would benefit them most. Learning and refining these skills will increase your confidence on climbs.
Details:
Tuesdays (standalone classes): 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Thursdays (4 week series): 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Circuit Sessions
Circuit Sessions run every Tuesday night from 7-8pm. Meet in the lobby between 6:45-7:00pm.
Each session will feature a bouldering circuit that will challenge a unique aspect of your climbing including endurance, power, mental fortitude, and technique.
This hour long class for social climbers looking to meet other people in a fun atmosphere while learning about new ways to use our circuits. This class is how we create a community for all levels and a great way for our community to learn about the other offerings in the gym!
The sessions will be scalable to your skill level. Whether you are climbing yellows or projecting whites, you will be able to participate and see growth. This is an open series; registration is not required, and no need to have participated in prior sessions. Sessions are free with a membership, punch card, or day pass.
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Intro to Bouldering Project
Intro to Bouldering Project is free with your day pass, punch-card, or membership. Available to ages 14 and up. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class.
Details:
Wednesdays: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Don’t have a waiver on file? Complete our online waiver, here.
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 2-hour class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills.
Details:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Free with day pass, punch-card, or membership
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Bouldering 2
This class is for intermediate climbers who are working on the Purple, Orange, Black circuits. The class is run over the course of four weeks covering a few technical concepts each session with an emphasis on developing a growth mindset. The ability to go into more depth with each concept will help participants break through their plateaus. There are four topics that we cover over four sessions:
Session 1 – Footwork & Balance
Session 2 – Body Position and Creating Tension
Session 3 – Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum
Session 4 – Route Reading and developing a Process.
We encourage climbers to sign up for all four or drop into the class that they think would benefit them most. Learning and refining these skills will increase your confidence on climbs.
Details:
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Circuit Sessions
Circuit Sessions run every Thursday night from 7-8pm. Meet in the lobby between 6:45-7:00pm.
Each session will feature a bouldering circuit that will challenge a unique aspect of your climbing including endurance, power, mental fortitude, and technique.
This hour long class for social climbers looking to meet other people in a fun atmosphere while learning about new ways to use our circuits. This class is how we create a community for all levels and a great way for our community to learn about the other offerings in the gym!
The sessions will be scalable to your skill level. Whether you are climbing yellows or projecting whites, you will be able to participate and see growth. This is an open series; registration is not required, and no need to have participated in prior sessions. Sessions are free with a membership, punch card, or day pass.
Participants must be at least 18 years old (14-17 permitted with adult supervision)
Intro to Bouldering Project
First time? We’ve got you! This 30-minute class is the starting point for first-time climbers to get confident navigating our space and climbing on the walls. Free with your Day Pass, 10-Punch Pass, or Membership.
You’ll learn:
- Where everything is in the gym
- Climbing safety and etiquette
- How to start & end a climb
- Falling technique
- How to use the Color Circuit system
- Climbing terminology
Bouldering 1
Learn the fundamentals of bouldering technique in this 90-minute class. For Beginner level (yellow, red, and green circuits) climbers to unlock new movement techniques and skills.This class covers a variety of essential climbing techniques that will give you more confidence on the wall. Free for members.
You’ll learn:
- How to warm up well for climbing
- Body positioning and using momentum to your advantage
- Strategies for practicing route reading and solid footwork
- What smearing and flagging are, and when to use them
- How to harness the power of your breath
Bouldering 2
A 4-session series building on skills taught and developed from Bouldering 1. Each 2-hour session is designed for Intermediate level (green, purple, orange, black) climbers to deepen movement techniques and skills. This class dives deep into 4 essential skills categories and encourages a growth mindset to persist through challenge.
You’ll learn…
- Footwork & Balance: how to execute good footwork and balance on the wall
- Body Positioning & Creating Tension: how to identify stable and efficient body positioning; and create and maintain tension on the wall.
- Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum: how to generate and use momentum efficiently; and develop your ability to understand and practice dynamic moves.
- Route Reading & Developing a Process: how to develop a process to identify what is stopping you from completing a climb and understanding how to fix it.
Circuit Sessions
A biweekly social climbing session for people who want to build skills while making new friends! This sesh is a space for our community to come together around the joyful obsession of climbing. Free for Members and 10-Punch Pass holders.
All levels are encouraged to attend – no matter whether you’re climbing Yellows, projecting Purples, or pulling on Pinks. Circuit Sessions are for climbers looking to develop new skills with the support of a welcoming, fun community and Bouldering Project Climbing Coach.
You’ll learn:
- Different ways the Circuit System can support your climbing journey
- To develop skills like endurance, power, mental fortitude, and technique
Adult Team
Adult Team is a coached training program for dedicated adult climbers who want to take their climbing to the next level in a supportive, goal-driven environment. Practices combine structured coaching, creative challenges, and community—so you can improve your skills, push your limits, and have fun doing it.
Adult Team members represent the heart of the BP community: they try hard, fail often, and inspire others to do the same. Through consistent practice and teamwork, they set the tone for what it means to climb with focus, vulnerability, and joy.
You’ll learn:
- How to train effectively toward your long-term climbing goals
- To embrace challenge and vulnerability as tools for growth
- To develop a strong process-oriented mindset for performance and progress
- To support and learn from teammates through honest, constructive feedback
Carson Langmack
- Years climbing: 8 years
- Circuit levels instructing: All circuit levels
- Specific coaching abilities: Comfortable to coach all levels of demand while simultaneously inciting fun, creativity, and engagement.
- Fun fact: I’ve made art that President Obama owns.
Tamar Lambert
- Years climbing: 8 years
- Circuit levels instructing: All circuit levels
- Specific coaching abilities: Climbing movement, developing a training plan, climbing strategy, route reading
- Fun fact: Outside of climbing I’m a physicist, skateboarder, and competitive Smash bros player
Ryan Rhoades
- Years climbing: 8 years.
- Circuit levels instructing: All circuit levels.
- Specific coaching abilities: Establishing intrinsic motivation for improving, understanding the pedagogical side of route reading, challenging climbers with gradual yet consistent methods.
- Fun fact: When I’m not climbing, routesetting or coaching in the gym, I am often charcoal drawing or playing board games.
Working as a routesetter, coach, and instructor across several gyms in the DMV over the past 7 years, I’ve been able to hone in on what puzzles to present on the wall and then how to communicate the best practices to tackle them. What we can teach and learn from the movement created from plastic holds and wooden structures has always been the most fascinating part of my climbing journey, and Bouldering Project allows me to push the boundaries on that movement and then present it to my community in a unique way. I am always pushing myself to improve as a climber, but even more so to be a valuable resource to any other climber with questions.
Daniel Shephard
- Years climbing: 2
- Circuit levels instructing: Yellow – Pink
- Specific coaching abilities: Working with new climbers, teaching intermediate techniques to avoid plateaus as a climber.
- Fun fact: I’m also an architect, and I love playing a good ping pong match to end my climbing session!