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Minneapolis Kids Climbing — Classes, Camps & Programs

3 climbing gyms in Minneapolis, Minnesota show real evidence — from the gym's own site or parents' reviews — of structured kids programming: classes, school-break camps, after-school sessions, or youth teams. Worth knowing: most gyms also welcome kids at regular open climb with a supervising adult, so a one-off visit is the cheap way to test interest before you commit to a session. Gyms are ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count). Program schedules change every season — confirm days and ages with the gym before you plan around them.

1. Bouldering Project - Minneapolis

4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews

1433 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN

Kids classes & camps

Reviewers mention day passes around $16 — classes and camps are priced separately.

“The Minneapolis Bouldering Project is unlike any gym I've ever joined! Their team consist of A1 individuals. Their members come from all aspects of life. To anyone on the fence…” — David

2. University Recreation and Wellness Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, MN

Kids classes & camps Hosts birthday parties

3. Vertical Endeavors–Minneapolis

4.2 ★★★★☆ 225 reviews

2540 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Kids classes & camps Hosts birthday parties Auto-belays

Reviewers mention day passes around $24 — classes and camps are priced separately.

Kids climbing in Minneapolis: practical notes

Test interest with an open-climb visit first. A day pass, rental shoes, and an hour on the bouldering wall or an auto-belay tells you whether a class is worth booking — no program commitment needed, just a supervising adult.
Confirm ages and schedules by phone. Class rosters and camp weeks change every season, and age cutoffs vary gym to gym — "what do you have for a 7-year-old this fall?" is a 30-second question.
Gear comes with the program. Classes and camps nearly always include harness and shoe rental; for open climb, gyms rent kid sizes at the desk. Comfortable, movable clothes are all you need to bring.
You won't be asked to belay. Coaches and staff handle ropes in programs, and many kids areas run on auto-belays. If you want to belay your own kid at open climb later, gyms teach short belay-certification classes.
Sign the waiver online before you go. Every gym requires one per climber, and a minor's waiver must be signed by their own parent or legal guardian — handle it from your phone before drop-off, especially if someone else is driving.

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