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A young child hangs from a climbing wall in an indoor gym, wearing a t-shirt, blue shorts, and climbing shoes—a great example of youth activities. Other climbers and people are visible in the blurred background.
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Climbing Is A Path

Watching a child apply natural ability and curiosity to our walls is to witness the power of our sport. Yes, it’s meant to be fun, but under the guidance of our Youth Programs, climbing becomes a vehicle for developing resilience, confidence, and problem solving. 

Maybe most importantly, this is a place to build community and real life experiences. Go ahead – climb up the walls. 

Please note that we require a 2:1 youth-to-adult supervisor ratio for general climbing in our space. 

 

A child climbs a blue indoor rock wall during Austin youth programs, hanging upside down while gripping a large purple hold.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Our After School Programs offer plenty of climbing and social time for school-age youth! Kids learn basic climbing techniques, terminology, and have plenty of games. Our curriculum introduces a new aspect of climbing technique each week to keep young brains & bodies engaged.

A group of children participating in Austin youth programs gathered on a floor mat in front of a climbing wall.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS

No School? No problem! Our School Holiday Camps and camps are geared for youth ages 5-12, and offer plenty of climbing and social time.  We run them on common school holidays and during winter, spring, and summer breaks. Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our instructors leading the way. Kids will learn basic climbing techniques, and terminology, and play games both on and off the wall.

A woman climbing a blue indoor bouldering wall as part of Austin youth programs.

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. We offer competitive & non-competitive climb teams.

Two young girls smile while leaning on a climbing wall during Austin youth programs, one wearing a pink tiara.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at Minneapolis Bouldering Project with a day full of climbing and fun. We offer 3 tiers of parties so you can celebrate your special day exactly how you’d like.

Depending on your preferences, our birthday party staff provides everything from climbing instruction to challenging games located in our private party space. Best for youth ages 5-12.

We offer birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3pm and from 3:30-5:30pm.

A young girl with long hair windswept around her face smiles broadly, capturing the spirit of Austin youth programs.

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

Looking for a fun night out? Treat your kids to 3 hours of non-stop fun at our place! They’ll enjoy climbing and activities, followed by pizza and a kid-friendly movie. Join us for our Parents Night Out from 6-9pm on select weekends every month, where your little climber will be entertained while you reclaim some valuable “me” time. It’s the perfect way to give yourself a break and ensure your kids have a blast!

A group of children participating in Austin youth programs run together across the floor of an indoor rock climbing gym.

SUMMER CAMPS

Bouldering Project Summer Camp is geared toward youth ages 5-12 and offers plenty of climbing and social time! Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our instructors leading the way. Campers will learn basic climbing techniques, terminology, and play games on and off the wall.

 

Two boys play with a yellow hula hoop in front of an indoor rock climbing wall at one of our youth climbing clubs.

DROP-IN CLIMBING

Looking to introduce your kids to climbing without committing to a seasonal program? Our Drop-In Youth Climbing sessions are designed to offer facilitated climbing experiences in a more casual cadence. Meet on select Sundays from 11:30am-12:30pm and register for one session at a time.

Drop-in Climbing is geared for youth ages 5-12.

Three young children climb a colorful indoor bouldering wall at Minneapolis Bouldering Project, focused and engaged just like participants in their youth climbing programs. Sunlight shines onto the orange, yellow, and purple holds from the left.

Homeschool Fridays

On select Fridays from 9am-3pm, MBP welcomes homeschool families and groups looking for an opportunity to engage in fun and dynamic movement at a discounted rate!

Pricing: $12 day pass per youth (includes free shoe rental). Tickets must be purchased online to receive the discount. Parents will be checked-in under a free spectator pass upon arrival.

Supervision Requirement: Children must be actively supervised in a 2:1 (child:adult) supervision ratio. Please note: instructors are not included.

I just wanted to say thank you SO incredibly much from our group! It was a lovely experience and the kids have all raved that bouldering is now their "favorite thing ever". Upon returning to the car, the immediate question was, "When can we go back?" :)
- Teri D.
Please thank the staff for the positive environment they create. It seems like Henry has really found his place there, and I appreciate you all.
- Greta S.
My child has grown so much in this program!
- Janna S.

Youth Rules and Expectations

Climbing is an exciting and fun sport—but it does come with risks. We insist on highly-attentive adult supervision in a ratio of no more than 2 kids to 1 adult to mitigate these risks for youth and other climbers. Before climbing with us, please read through our Rules and Expectations.

  1. Youth under the age of 14 must be closely accompanied by an adult at all times.
  2.  Our supervision ratio is 2 to 1; up to 2 youth climbers can be supervised by 1 adult chaperone at a time.
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. This is a climbing gym! Please save running, wrestling, horseplay, and gymnastics for other spaces. 

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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