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.
Scroll down to explore Bouldering Project Boston’s Youth Programs and Youth Membership options.
ADVENTURE DAYS & WEEKS
No School? No problem! Adventure days and weeks 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.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our After School Kids Academy Programs (two age group options) offer plenty of climbing and social time after school every weekday and weekends. Two hours per session. Gear rental and daypass included.
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.
Youth Memberships
Youth Newsletter Sign Up
Sign up for our Youth Newsletter to be the first to hear about new programs and get updates.
- Youth under the age of 14 must be closely accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Our supervision ratio is 2 to 1; up to 2 youth climbers can be supervised by 1 adult chaperone at a time.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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! To stay in the know, give us a call before stopping by!
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