Children’s Climbing

FitRec’s 30-foot tall Barreca Climbing Wall is an exciting place for children to build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility in a controlled environment. Rock climbing is a great developmental sport for kids, because it challenges mind as well as body. And, as most parents know, many kids are natural born climbers.

Climbing Classes

Classes are geared for children from 5 to 12, from first-timers to seasoned climbers. You might start with a family climbing class, then participate in family open recreational climbing for the added fun of social climbing.

Ready to enroll? Register here.

Private and Semi-Private Climbing Lessons

Looking to get one-on-one climbing instruction for your child? Whether your child is brand new to climbing or has some prior experience, private lessons are a great option! Use this link for more information and to register! Single lessons, 5-packs and 10-packs are available.

Semi-private lessons are available for groups of 2-3 participants. Each participant must purchase an individual lesson or pack. These are perfect for siblings, friends, or parents/guardians to climb together.

Once you register, someone from our team will reach out to schedule. Email buop@bu.edu with any questions.  

 

Private Belay Sessions

Register for private belay sessions if you just want your kids to have some time on the ropes! This private event can be scheduled for groups of 2-8, and each participant must purchase an individual pass. Events can be scheduled on Sundays between 2-5pm. Use this link for more information and to register!

 

Open Climb

Join us every Saturday for Family Open Climb! These hours are for families to spend quality time at the Barreca Climbing Wall. Climb the wall, have fun, and get to know other families in the Boston area. Admission to the wall is dependent on having an active FitRec membership, purchasing a FitRec day pass, and/or being a participant in our Family Climbing Class (ages 5 and up). If needed, climbing gear may be rented separately for an additional cost. A climbing rental gear pass can be found here.

Please note: 

  1. Climbers may be asked by Climbing Wall staff to wear a full-body harness for safety reasons. 
  2. Children 15 years or younger must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while in FitRec, including at the Barreca Climbing Wall.  
  3. During regular open hours, qualified parents may belay their own children. If parents are not qualified, children may be belayed by climbing wall staff, provided that there are at least 2 staff on duty and it is not too crowded.