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A person wearing a gray shirt, yellow shorts, and climbing shoes is bouldering indoors on a large blue climbing wall in Brooklyn, with Youth Teams and other climbing structures visible in the background. A young boy wearing glasses and orange shorts climbs a blue indoor bouldering wall at a Brooklyn gym, gripping large holds. Youth teams practice nearby, while the ceiling and other climbers are visible in the background.
Youth Teams

Problem Child

Climbing is a Path.

Our teams help youth develop as climbers, athletes, and humans. We foster growth through goal setting, critical thinking, and increasing confidence and resilience through a competitive platform.

Fall 2025 Tryouts // August 30 – September 7

Interested in joining our Youth Team? We’ve got options for ages 6 – 18! Sign up for tryouts this fall for the opportunity to be placed on a team. Placement depends on demonstrated skill level, age, and commitment.

Saturday, August 30 // 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Saturday, September 6 // 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday, September 6 // 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 

Sunday, September 7 // 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

A woman with long red hair climbs an indoor bouldering wall at Austin Bouldering Climbing Gym, reaching upward with both arms and hooking a leg over a large blue hold, surrounded by geometric climbing grips.

Competitive Team

Ages 11 – 18 // Practices on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Where young athletes take their training to the next level! The Competitive Team is focused on pushing physical and technical climbing abilities to achieve success at USAC Regional, Divisional, and National Championship competitions.

This Team consists of young climbers who display relentless perseverance and commitment to training and the sport while also being role models for other youth in the space.

A child wearing a harness and chalk bag climbs an indoor bouldering wall in Brooklyn, gripping large black holds with both hands and reaching out with his legs—an aspiring member of local Youth Teams, suspended above padded flooring.

Junior Competitive Team

Ages 9 – 15 // Practices on Monday, Tuesday, & Friday from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

The Junior Competitive Team (JC) is for youth with a love for climbing and a desire to develop a higher level of climbing ability.

If the competitive side of climbing is intriguing, our JC Team is a great place to start. The training program focuses not only on developing physical/mental strength, technical proficiency, and competition formats, but also on team building and having a blast together.

A person in a red shirt and light blue shorts climbs a blue indoor bouldering wall in Brooklyn, reaching for an orange hold on a large triangular volume. Their legs are extended behind them in mid-motion, showcasing the skill often seen in local Youth Teams.

Team 101

Ages 6 -11 // Practice on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The 101 Team is all about having fun while making friends and learning the foundations of climbing technique. We use a combination of climbing games and movement lessons, as well as the slow introduction of some training elements to keep these young climbers excited and engaged while they learn.

This Team provides everything needed to get on the path to joining the Competitive Teams for a lifetime of competition climbing.

A man wearing a white t-shirt, shorts, and climbing shoes is bouldering on an indoor climbing wall, gripping holds with both hands and feet, focused on his ascent—perfect inspiration for youth development through challenging youth activities.

Teen Club

Ages 13 – 15 // Meets 1 day/week (Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Take your skills to the next level in our all-new teen climbing program, Teen Club. This fun-filled class strengthens the basics of climbing while introducing teen climbers to more complex concepts of power and movement! This program offers personalized climbing focus in a social, fun community atmosphere.

For inquiries about Teen Club, email Brooklyn.Programs@BoulderingProject.com

Monthly Recurring Membership Youth Team Pricing

Competitive Team

Monthly Recurring

$505

Junior Competitive Team

Monthly Recurring

$450

Team 101

Monthly Recurring

$219