If you are anything like me then you are always searching for a fun new activity for your children. Riley was recently invited to the Brooklyn Boulders Kid academy. I’ll be honest, before the invitation I had not heard about this place but boy am I glad we found out about it!
About Brooklyn Boulders
Brooklyn Boulders helps to build and operate active lifestyles facilities that foster community through rock climbing, fitness, arts + culture, active co-working, and events.
What They Offer
- 25,000 Square Foot Facility
- Bouldering, Auto-Belay, Top-Roping, and Lead Climbing
- Climbing and Group Exercise Classes
- Youth Programs + Birthday Parties
- Collaborative Workspace + Free WiFi
- Locker Rooms + Showers
- Pop-Up + Event Spaces
Riley was invited to the Kids Academy and she was super excited to attend. I attended a yoga class for an hour while she got acquainted with the
Kids Academy’s approach is climbing with a twist. They integrate classroom-style, process-oriented learning into a climbing environment, how cool is that? The curriculum is based off four aims: Be Relentless, Get Weird, Make it Beautiful and Attitude is Everything (because it is!) They teach children the mental, physical and social aspects of climbing as they apply to life, and also help them apply those principles to real-life situations. Some of the activities of the Kids Academy include bouldering, roped climbing, stretching, and climbing games geared towards accomplishing the goal of the day.
Kids Academy Information
- Ages 5–12
- Weekdays 4PM–6PM
- Saturday 10:30AM–12:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM- 12:30PM
- 1:5 belayer to climber ratio
- Two hours of bouldering, top-rope climbing, games and STEAM activities
- Tons of encouragement and attention
- Gear Included
If you are looking for a fun new experience for your kid that will also help them with the physical and mental aspects of climbing then this is the place for you! Have you tried rock climbing? How was your experience?
