Youth at MBP
Bringing Kids to MBP
MBP is a very kid-friendly place! A slide, climbing walls for all ages and abilities, and a youth specific room all make it a fun and engaging space for kids.
Please note that we have a 2:1 child to adult supervision policy when bringing youth into our space. That means for every 2 kids, there must be 1 adult to supervise. This helps mitigate risk and make sure everyone has a fun time.
Our Youth Room is open to the public anytime we’re not running a program or birthday party!
Our slide area is always available for kids if the Youth Room is currently in use and the corridor is set with kids and youth in mind.
You can see our calendar of programs here or search the “Youth Programs” category of our Approach Portal. Birthday Parties run Weekend afternoons and After School Programs being at 4:30pm on weekdays. Outside of these times the Youth Room is open for use!
Adventure Days
No school? What better way to spend it than one of our adventure days! Adventure Days are ideal for kids ages 5-11.
Keep your body moving even when school is out! Climb, play games, and meet new friends!
Adventure Days are a great way to keep busy when school is out! We dive deep into a sport whose physical and mental benefits are tangible and diverse, and we have a dependable, caring staff whose focus is youth development.
We typically offer Adventure Day camps during winter break, spring break, or common days off school.
Register for one day at a time, and remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to view available sessions in your desired date range!
Adventure Days are ideal for kiddos aged 5-11.
Parents Night Out
In short: We take the kids, you get sweet, sweet freedom.
Parents Night Out is on select Fridays from 6-9pm and is for youth ages 5-12. After climbing, participants will party with pizza and popcorn while watching a kid-friendly movie. The kiddos get everything they need while parents have a few free hours to climb or do their favorite activity outside of the gym, sans kids.
Cost: $30 for members, $40 for guests.
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to view available sessions in your desired date range!
Birthday Parties
Birthdays at MBP are ideal for kids ages 5-12. We offer 3 tiers of parties so you can celebrate your kiddo exactly how you’d like.
Want to book a party? Click here.
We have a maximum of 15 kids per party.
If you have any specific questions, email our Programs Coordinator at: caroline.gruebele@boulderingproject.com
After School Programs
We offer after school programs for kids of all ages. Planning ahead to bring a group of 10 of more climbers to MBP can qualify you as a group and receive special pricing on a two-hour session, plus discounted rental shoes for all participants.
Not sure how your kid will feel about climbing? Check out our Drop In Youth Climbing.
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!
Cost: $80 per month, for four sessions.
Boulders engages 6-7 year olds in their practice of climbing movement and bouldering! Curriculum will be scalable to meet the diverse needs of climbers within this age range. Meet weekly on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings, and register for 10 weeks at a time.
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the the next session!
Cost: $225 per 10-week session, for ten sessions.
Cliffs expands upon the climbing skills of 8-9 year olds who may or may not have participated in our programming before.
Curriculum will be scalable to meet the diverse needs of climbers within this age range.
Meet weekly on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings, and register for 10 weeks at a time.
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the next session!
Cost: $225 per 10-week session, for ten sessions.
Mountains captivates 10-14 year olds as they set goals and reach them while developing their climbing technique! Meet weekly on Monday evenings, and register for 10 weeks at a time.
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to register for the next session!
Cost: $225 per 10-week session, for ten sessions.
Looking to introduce your kids to climbing without committing to a monthly club? Our Drop-In Youth Climbing sessions are designed to offer facilitated climbing experiences in a more casual cadence. Meet on select Thursday evenings, and register for one session at a time.
Remember to reset the date parameters in the portal to view available sessions in your desired date range!
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for guests.
Youth Climbing Teams
Progressive Club is a non-competitive program designed for athletes ages 8-12, who are motivated to improve their climbing skills but are not quite ready for (or interested in) our competitive programs. Unlike our other club programs, the progressive club is ongoing so athletes can continue to build on their skills. Our coaches cultivate a positive, supportive environment so that our athletes can feel comfortable seeking out challenging situations in order to develop their skills.
Cost: $120/month
Registration: Quarterly Tryouts
Practice Times: Monday 4:30 – 6:00pm, Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00pm
The Teen Progressive Club is a non competitive program designed for athletes (ages 13 – 18) who are motivated to improve their climbing skills but are not quite ready for (or interested in) our competitive programs. Unlike our other club programs, the progressive club is ongoing so athletes can continue to build on their skills. Our coaches try to cultivate a positive, supportive environment so that our athletes can feel comfortable seeking out challenging situations in order to develop their skills.
Cost: $80/month
Registration: Quarterly Tryouts
Practice Times: Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00pm
The Junior Team is a competitive program for athletes ages 8-12, Mostly in USAC Youth Categories C & D in which we focus on skill development and preparing for competitions while having fun in a highly supportive environment. Our coaches try to cultivate a positive, supportive environment so that our athletes can feel comfortable seeking out challenging situations in order to develop their skills. In order to join this team you must participate in a tryout, be recommended from our progressive clubs coaches or advanced summer camp instructors.
Cost: $160/month
Registration: Tryout or Recommendation
Practice Times: Tuesday 4:30 – 6:30pm, Thursday 4:30 – 6:30pm
The Senior Team is competitive program for athletes ages 13 – 18, Mostly in USAC Youth Categories B, A & JR in which we focus on skill development, strength and conditioning and preparing for competitions and performing under stress. Our coaches try to cultivate a positive, supportive environment so that our athletes can feel comfortable seeking out challenging situations in order to develop their skills. In order to join this program you must be either participate in a tryout, or be recommended by our Junior Team coaches or advanced summer camp instructors.
Cost: $300/month
Registration: Tryout or Recommendation
Practice Times: Monday 4:30 – 7:00pm, Tuesday 4:30 – 7:00pm, Thursday 6:00 – 8:30pm
The Competition Team is a competitive program for athletes 13-18, mostly in USAC Youth Categories B, A & JR who are focusing on preparing for high level competitions at the Regional, Divisional and National level.
In order to join this team you must either participate in our tryouts or be recommended by our Senior Team coaches or National Training Camp instructors.
Cost: $360/month
Registration: Tryout or Recommendation
Practice Times: Monday 4:30 – 7:30pm, Tuesday 4:30 – 7:30pm, Thursday 5:30 – 8:30pm
We typically offer Tryouts twice a year, in the Spring and in the Fall. For more information, email our Head Coach.
Camps
We offer camps that cater to all ages and abilities. We typically offer camps during the Summer and School Holiday weeks as well as specific camps for competitive USAC athletes.
Contact our Youth Programs Coordinator at: caroline.gruebele@boulderingproject.com for more information.