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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our supportive, friendly staff will cover the basics of climbing safety, etiquette, and technique. Our goal is to make sure you’re comfortable in the gym, comfortable climbing, and know how you can find success in your climbing journey.

• Rental equipment included

• Free with a membership or included in the cost of a day pass

• No previous climbing experience needed

This 90-minute class is for yellow, red, and green circuit (V0-V2) climbers looking to learn the basics of climbing technique and strategy needed to progress as a climber. This class will cover concepts such as footwork, balance, and mental strategy. Participants will leave class with more confidence in their abilities as a climber.

• Rental equipment included

• Free with a membership

• No previous climbing experience needed

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.

• Rental equipment included

• Free with a membership

• No previous climbing experience needed

This 90-minute class is for intermediate climbers who are working on the purple, orange, and black circuits (V3-V5). There are four topics that will be covered over four sessions. We encourage climbers to sign up for all four sessions (10% discount for 4-pack) or drop into the class that they think would benefit them most. The session topics include:
– Session 1: Footwork & Balance
– Session 2: Body Positioning & Creating Tension
– Session 3: Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum
– Session 4: Route Reading & Developing a Process

• Rental equipment included

• Reduced price with a membership

• We recommend that participants have taken Beginner Bouldering Technique or have previous bouldering experience

If you’re new to climbing or simply new to our spaces, this 45-minute class introduces you to our facility and equips you with the fundamentals needed to begin climbing. Our supportive, friendly staff will cover the basics like climbing safety, etiquette, and technique. Our goal for this class is to make sure you’re comfortable in the gym, comfortable climbing, and know how you can find success and fulfillment in your climbing journey at BP. Afterwards, if you’re hungry for more, feel free to roll right into our Beginner Bouldering Technique class or enjoy some personal climbing time. Participants should arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and try on climbing shoes.

Whether you’ve only climbed once or been a member for months, this 90-minute class is for yellow, red, and green climbers looking to learn the basic climbing techniques, skills, and strategies necessary to unlock new movements and challenges. This class will cover a wide breadth of concepts from mental strategy to novel techniques that will give participants more confidence in their abilities moving forward.

This class is free with your membership and $49 for nonmembers (includes day pass access). Space is limited. Sign-ups are encouraged. If you cannot make it to class, please cancel your reservation 24 hours prior to the start time as a courtesy to other members and guests. Waitlist will be released on a first come, first serve basis 5 minutes prior to class start.

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:

Day 1 – Footwork & Balance

Day 2 – Body Position and Creating Tension

Day 3 – Dynamic Climbing & Using Momentum

Day 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. 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!

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.

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
This class is for ages 14+

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: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
This class is for ages 14+

Each week is a new topic and requires a separate registration.

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.

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 & Wednesdays: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Don’t have a waiver on file? Complete our online waiver, here.

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
This class is for ages 14+

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:
Coming Soon!
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
This class is for ages 14+

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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!