ABC climbing is an awesome place for kids to try something new, get their energy out, get stronger and have fun! We love going for open gym. It's $20 per climber from 10-2pm on week days. ABC also offers camps, classes, outdoor trips, birthday parties, punch cards and more. They have so many fun things to explore! Highly recommend this place for kids of all ages. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

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Had a blast today! Tim got us all squared away and my daughter was on her way. Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to get their little ones climbing through some adventures. read more

ABC Kids Climbing - Kids Activities Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Great experience! We recently visited my hometown of Boulder with our 13 yr-old daughter and 15 yr-old son. Our daughter had been climbing indoors for a while and was eager to give outdoors a try. We were matched with Connor, who proved to be an outstanding instructor. Connor was able to connect with both of our kids, who have very different personalities and skill levels. The location he chose was perfect for a first outdoor climb. His instruction was clear and systematic, as well as friendly and funny. As he got to know her ability, Connor guided our daughter to more difficult climbs, still instructing, but also allowing her to figure moves out on her own. Our son has much less climbing experience and was quite nervous. Connor was respectful of his limits while building his confidence. Our son went from not wanting to even put on climbing shoes, to wanting to climb more! Most importantly, Connor's focus on safety was clear and solid. My father - a former climbing instructor - joined us for the day. He was very impressed by Connor's attention to detail, safety training, and overall style. We can't wait to return to Boulder and climb with Connor again. Our daughter has definitely caught the climbing bug! read more

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Super cool place - but not super well managed. Had a play date built around their posted open gym times with another family. Called three separate times today to find out if they were "open as normal", got the answering machine that confirmed their times for open gym today all three times. Get here and ... nope, they have some event and aren't holding open gym. Result - four disappointed and upset kiddos. We asked about the three phone calls and they brushed us off - "sorry" in a pretty insincere way. THANKS ABC, for helping your customers plan around enjoying your services - NOT. Moral of the story - cool place - poorly managed attention to parents needs for predictability. I guess we'll be back - whenever, probably not as part of an organized and planned outing with other families. read more

What a place! i wish they had places like this when I was a kid. We've got our 9-year-old granddaughter visiting us for a month from Russia. Yesterday we went here with friends and their four kids. The nice folks at the desk gave us a family price, $40, for everyone. I really appreciated their flexibility. Everyone was fitted out with shoes and harnesses, and the kids spent the next three hours of the Sunday open gym climbing until they couldn't climb anymore. I was really impressed with how the kids grew during their time here. They all became more courageous, climbing higher, repelling, and going on more difficult walls. There are a lots of climbing areas, and there were many children using them. It was very enjoyable seeing all the kids having fun and growing in confidence and courage. I recommend this place highly! read more

We are in town from Chicago and were looking for things for our 4yo twins to do. Found ABC and thought for sure my kids would be too little for their open gym. But they had such a blast! The auto-belay system was awesome and we felt totally safe with it. The staff was super helpful-took the time to help us get used to the space but didn't hover. Most of all, we're super jealous we don't have a facility like this near us at home! read more

ABC Kids Climbing - Plenty to do, even for 4 year olds! - Kids Activities Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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We've been climbing here regularly for about two years and don't have enough wonderful things to say about ABC. The staff is beyond phenomenal and work very hard to make an encouraging positive experience for kids, sensitive to their every changing needs and big feelings, and just all around fun. We have participated in private lessons, group lessons, and camps in the summer, and will continue to be so happy to make this place a regular part of our routine. read more

I had the pleasure of working at ABC Kids Climbing for about 10 years. I enjoyed working with the other staff members, and the upper management was supportive, flexible, and professional. I appreciated the dedication of the staff to safety. I am honored to have been part of a team so dedicated to enriching children's lives with rock climbing. I would highly recommend working and climbing at this amazing gym! read more

Hey I just had to reply to Megan E's review. We were at this gym this past weekend to check out their open climb, so I know the room she is talking about. There are signs posted to not let your children climb up too high (above the orange line) without being on belay. The only platform in the room is way up high, yes too high for parents to reach. Definitely too high for three year olds to be up there unless they are secured. The entrance to the slide is on the floor of that room, and goes down to the main room. They weren't anywhere near queueing up to do one more run down the slide. So from what I know of the facility and what she has said, the staff member acted appropriately to get the children down asap, and the parents must not have been paying attention to the posted signs. This seems like an actual climbing facility for children, not just a jump-around-on-inflatables/everything-is-safe ignore-your-kids-and-get-a-latte place. read more

ABC climbing is an incredible place for young climbers! We have two boys who both started climbing here when they turned 2. We have taken classes, camps, and enjoyed open gyms. What makes ABC stand out is the staff. They have inspired my children to challenge themselves, maintained high expectations for behavior, encouraged respect for fellow climbers, and have taught them about environmental responsibility. This is not just a climbing gym for children its a community of climbers that inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts! read more

I appreciate the mix of rooms and walls they have available, it's great that they provide the equipment, and my kids enjoy it. What's frustrating is that Open Gym time is not fully "open." If a private lesson of just 2 kids, or a birthday party is going on, they don't allow the open gym kids to play with various parts of the facility that are most fun for kids until the party time is concluded (up to 30 minutes). That means for $14 for 2 hours for a 5 year old, you can't fully use the gym. For the same cost per kid, you can use the entire Denver Children's Museum all day long, no limits. read more

My daughter has been climbing at ABC since she was 2.5 years old (now 5). She has had amazing instructors and learned so much. They have continued to make class and camp fun with games, challenges and skill building. We tell everyone about ABC whenever we get the chance! I'm so happy we found this place! read more

We've been very happy with the kids' classes and camps. The instructors are very involved, encouraging and competent. I think the facility is great - very big, lots of room for kids to practice but also different environments for them to experience as well. We're fans! read more

My son climbed there once and left a kneepad that he had for climbing in Rifle there. I called and notified the person at the desk and was assured it would be there the next day when we could drive an hour to pick it up. Turns out they didn't have it and since they were closed when I called it most likely was a staff member or team member who stole it. LAME. read more

Took our 6 and 3 year old daughters and they had a BLAST. It was their first climbing experience and they climbed all over the walls like spiders. They did the zip line in the kids room probably 100 times and the staff member at the front personally helped them belay up the walls beside the desk. That same staff member (wish I remember his name) is like made to help kids learn to rock climb - he was climbing up the wall to help my 3 year old who got stuck in a couple places. Kids loved it, my wife and I loved it. Can't wait to go back. read more

We came to visit from Kansas City and my daughter (13) went on a half day climb with a guide and it was a fantastic experience all around. The people that we worked with were great; friendly and knowledgeable. It was her first time climbing outdoors and she is hooked! The price was very reasonable. We would highly recommend this place. read more

Visited while in Boulder for the weekend. Our 6 & 3 year old both climbed - first time for both - and loved it!! The gym was clean, and the equipment was in great condition. Really liked the open gym times for younger kiddos. We'll be back next time we're in Boulder. read more

My son has been doing recreational classes and open gym climbing at ABC since he was 2.5 years old and he has loved every second. As opposed to any other climbing gym, kids feel at home at ABC. The staff, coaches and environment are all I could ask for. We also have met some fantastic friends with other little climbers to get outside with. I hope to be part of the ABC community for years to come!! read more

I am over the moon pleased with ABC Climbing and the wonderful staff! I had heard wonderful things about ABC Climbing but have never seen the facility when I signed my son (5) up for a full week of half day camp. From the moment he walked in the door, his eyes were wide open like a kid in a candy store. The staff are fantastic and clearly know how to, and enjoy, working with kids. Each day only got better as they greeted him by name when he arrived and did an expert job coaching and supporting him. He had climbed once before, but now he is hooked. And as a mom, I am thrilled at the awesome staff and amazing program. I highly recommend this place read more