Kids

Hello!

My name is Paula, and I have been climbing on and off since I was 13 years old. I began my climbing journey outdoors in the mountains of Colorado and Virginia, where I’m from. Bouldering indoors started appealing to me in my 30’s, as I really enjoyed the convenience (climbing during the evening) and being rope free. My other hobbies include kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cycling, kayaking and photography.

I was thrilled to discover great indoor climbing gyms like Be Boulder when I moved to Amsterdam in 2019. My grandfather was from the Netherlands, and I started visiting here in 2004 to explore the country and my family routes. Now, I’m happy to call Amsterdam my home.

My first-ever climb was in the Garden of Gods, which is a spectacular “National Natural Landmark” in Colorado. I will never forget it! Getting to the top, feeling the accomplishment and looking down at the surrounding nature made me fall in love with climbing.

I have a bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in photojournalism, and have been very active in sports throughout my life. I also have experience teaching photography to children, teenagers and disadvantaged youth, which is part of what inspired me to begin teaching bouldering. Seeing kids and adults conquer climbs, overcome their fears and be genuinely excited about bouldering brings me joy. It is a pleasure to share my passion for climbing and help others build their skillset.

I hope to see you soon at Be Boulder!

Jimmi

Hi! I'm Jimmi, 25 years old, and I live in Amsterdam. I've been passionate about sports from a young age and have developed a wide range of interests. After studying psychology, I became even more interested in movement and sports, a passion that began with capoeira – an acrobatic martial art. Around that time, I also got into climbing and toproping at the climbing gym.

In high school, I discovered bouldering and earned my climbing certification. About a year ago, I truly fell in love with the sport. Since then, I’ve spent more days in the bouldering gym than outside it, diving into everything related to bouldering.

Besides working as a bouldering instructor, I'm also a calisthenics and strength coach at We Are Queer Gym in Amsterdam Oost and West. Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses your own body weight to build strength and learn various skills. Balance and technique are essential here, and that's exactly what I love about the sports I practice. It’s about learning how to use your body – finding balance, stabilizing, discovering the right positions, facing fears, and developing a mix of flexibility, endurance, coordination, and strength.

I enjoy teaching bouldering lessons and love working with kids. They’re enthusiastic and eager to learn, and it’s amazing to see them build a solid physical foundation at such a young age. Sports can contribute so much to their mental and physical health, and I truly believe in the saying, "Start young, stay active for life!"

The new series of lessons will start in the week of March 3, 2025.
The Be Boulder lesson series will consist of 10 lessons.
During school holidays, no lessons will be given.
The lessons will be given on Tuesday (15:00 - 19:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 19:00), Thursday (15:00 - 19:00), and Friday (14:00 - 19:00).
As a student, you have class once a week.
The duration of the lessons is 60 minutes.
Maximum 8 children per group.
Minimum 4 children per group to start the lesson series.
There will be two make-up weeks at the end of the series to possibly make up for lessons cancelled by Be Boulder.
Please note! All lesson prices are excluding rental shoes, except if the option for monthly subscription is being taken.

Prices

Kids (subscription holders)	10 lessons	€ 100
Kids	10 lessons	€ 150
Kids (+ monthly subscription)*	10 lessons	€ 100

*NEW! Starting April 2024, we are offering the following for youth interested in taking lessons:

10 lessons for €100
Free shoe rental for the entire series of lessons, valued at €50
Prefer to buy your own shoes? Then you can do so with a 20% discount!
A youth subscription for €25 per month, allowing unlimited climbing. Even during holidays!
10% discount on Be Boulder's children camps (2 summer camps and 1 winter camp)

This offer is based on the belief that Be Boulder finds it important for youth to have the opportunity to climb more frequently in addition to their lessons, thereby increasing their enthusiasm for the sport and improving their climbing skills more rapidly.

Follow the steps below to sign up for the upcoming series of lessons:

Go to the calendar below to the first week of lessons - this is the week of March 3, 2025.
Take into account the difference in experience* and age.
Choose your desired day and time.
IF you have a subscription, clearly indicate which subscription you have.
Select the correct amount you need to pay.

* Jeugd 1 are our groups for youth with no to little experience. Jeugd 2 are our groups for youth with experience.

If you have any problems, you can send an email to lessen@beboulder.nl

NOTE!!

If the series of lessons has already started, you can still participate if there is space available. In this case, make sure you choose the lesson moment in the week you want to start. Naturally, the amount will be adjusted pro-rata, so you only pay for the lessons you attend.