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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.
Somerville Youth Programs

The Kids are Alright

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. 

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 after school every weekday and weekends. Two hours per session. Gear rental and daypass included.

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! School Holiday Adventure Days are geared for youth ages 5-14, and offer 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. Kids will learn basic climbing techniques, terminology, and play games on and off the wall.

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

YOUTH TEAMS

We have both recreational and competitive youth teams! Our teams help youth to develop as climbers, fostering personal growth through goal setting, developing critical thinking skills, and increasing self confidence through a competitive platform.

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 Bouldering Project with a day full of climbing and fun. Our birthday party staff provides everything from climbing instruction to challenging games located in our private party space. For youth ages 5-12.

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

SUMMER ADVENTURES

No School? No problem! Summer Adventures are geared for youth ages 5-14, and offer plenty of climbing and social time. Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new, they will have a blast with our BP instructors leading the way. Kids will learn basic climbing techniques, and terminology, and play games both on and off the wall.

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 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. 

Have questions about climbing, summer adventures, or other youth programming? Ask our staff—we are here to help.

Youth Programs: Somerville.Youth@BoulderingProject.com

Front Desk: (617)-623-6700

 

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