MBP Youth Programs
Camps
Note: when registering for a Summer Camp session, only register for the Monday of that week. You will automatically be enrolled for a Monday-Friday session of your preferred camp.
Spend a week climbing this summer with themed weeks, climbing challenges and team building games!
Summer Camp 2024 registration is open! This summer, MBP will offer a morning (AM) session and an afternoon (PM) session each week, for three age groups: 5-6yrs, 7-9yrs, and 10-12yrs. The cost of an AM session OR a PM session is $345, or register for both an AM AND PM session for all-day climbing for $690.
Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our MBP instructors leading the way. Kids will learn basic climbing techniques, terminology, and play games associated with the theme of the session.
This summer’s themes are Routesetting, STEM, Art & Music, and Mission Impossible.
Please email caroline.gruebele@boulderingproject.com if you have any questions or difficulties registering!
This is a camp that is for more focused athletes ages 8-12 who are not quite ready for competition but would like to improve their skills in a fun supportive environment.
We would highly recommend this camp for any athletes who are currently enrolled in our progressive clubs!
This is a camp for youth athletes, ages 8-12, who are interested in preparing for their upcoming bouldering competition goals.
The camp will help athletes learn mental, physical and technical tools to feel more confident at competitions.
Come work with our incredible coaching staff on complex, competition style boulder problems with other like minded athletes!
Contact our Youth Programs Coordinator at: caroline.gruebele@boulderingproject.com for more information.
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.