Junior groups – BK Climbers

Junior climbing groups

BK Climbers’ junior groups are climbing and training in the spring and autumn semesters in groups of 10-12 climbers under the supervision of 1-2 adult instructors. The groups have about 20 training sessions per semester. The duration of the session is 60 min for kids aged 6-8 and 90 min for older kids. If the weather permits, some sessions will be held outdoors.

We recommend newcomers to try climbing with their parents before joining a group! For more info, please send a message to bk.climbers@gmail.com

What are the junior groups like?

In the junior groups, we climb, learn to move and do climbing-related exercises. The training isn’t dead serious, having fun is the most important thing!

Hobby groups

In junior hobby groups, we climb, learn to move, and do side exercises related to the sport. Training is not too serious, it’s kept fun here! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t climbed much before, you are always welcome to try it out in the group.

In the junior group of BK Climbers, the basic skills and knowledge of bouldering are practised, with the help of which young climbers can start their climbing hobby in a fun, safe and sensible way. The duration of the training session is 60 minutes for 6-8 year olds and 90 minutes for older kids.

Training groups

The training groups are intended for climbers who have been climbing for at least a year, are motivated to further develop their climbing skills and want to participate in climbing training twice a week. There are training groups for 8-11-year-olds (training session duration 1 hour 30 min) and 12-15 year-olds (training session duration 2 hours) in Espoo and Herttoniemi gyms.

Competition groups

The climbers in the competition groups train 2-3 times a week under guidance. Competition groups commit to the season program made by the coach. The main focus in training is competing. More information about competition groups and applying for groups here.

More information can also be obtained by e-mail from the head coach at timo(at) boulderkeskus.com

Groups & schedule 2026-2027

NOTE! Registration is done for the whole year, i.e. for the autumn and spring season 2026-2027 you register at once. Please read the cancellation conditions below. The group fee is invoiced per season in two parts. New juniors must also join the club.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST-TIMERS

Please sign up to the group via the form and sign up for the club here. If you have your own insurance that covers bouldering, you can choose the junior light option. Please make sure you have paid both bills by due date, before the groups begin.

If the child does not wish to continue after the first practice, please send a message to bk.climbers@gmail.com (notifying the coach is not enough!) and we’ll release the spot to someone else. We can return the payments in this case.

We are sending information in the beginning and during the season by email in the form of a newsletter. Please read it carefully.

SCHEDULES

The autum season begins in the week 35 (24.8.2026) and the spring season starts in the 3rd week, January 11, 2027.

BK ESPOO

– 6 – 8 yrs. Mon at 17.30 – 18.30 | Onyx |

– 9 – 12 years. Mon 18.30 – 20.00 | Jolteon |

– ENGLISH SPEAKING GROUP: 6 – 8 -yo Mon 17.00 – 18.00 | Jigglypuff |

– ENGLISH SPEAKING GROUP: 9 – 12 -yo Mon 18.00 – 19.30 | Snorlax |

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Paras |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Magmar |

– 9 – 12 years. Thu at 17.30 – 19.00 | Diglett |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Thu at 19.00 – 20.30 | Nidorino |

– 6 – 8 years. Sat at 10.00 – 11.00 | Ledian |

– 9 – 12 years. Sat at 11.00 – 12.30 | Togepi |

– Training group for 8 – 11-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 17:00 – 18:30 | Spoink

– Training group for 12 – 15-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 18:30 – 20:30 | Flygon

– Training group for 14-17-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 17:00 – 19:00 | Armaldo | on Tuesdays training at BK Kino in Lauttasaari and on Thursdays at BK Espoo

–Competition group for U15/U13 (2016 – 2013) Mon & Wed, 17:00 – 19:00 | Numel NB! CHANGES! Please use the application form in google docs

– Competition group U17/U15 (born 2014 – 2011), Mon & Wed, 19:00 – 21:00 | Elekid

– Competition group U19/U17 (born 2009- 2012), Tuesday & Thursday, 19.00 – 21.00 | Scyther | on Tuesdays training at BK Kino in Lauttasaari and on Thursdays at BK Espoo

– Competition group (born 2008 and later), training by agreement | Rattata

HERTTONIEMI

– 9 – 12 years. Mon at 17.30 – 19.00 | Koffing |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Mon at 19.00 – 20.30 | Hypno |

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Dodrio |

– 9 – 12 years. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Ekans |

– Training group 8 – 11-year-olds., Mon & Wed, 17.00 – 18.30 | Mantine

– Training group for 12-15-year-olds, Mon & Wed, 18.30 – 20.30 | Dustox

– Competition group U15/U13 (born in 2013 – 2016), Tuesday & Thursday, 17.00 – 19.00 | Lapras |

– Competition group U19/U17 (born in 2009 – 2012), Tuesday & Thursday, 19.00 – 21.00 | Geodude |

KONALA

– 9 – 12 years. Mon at 17.30 – 19.00 | Zubat |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Mon at 19.00 – 20.30 | Raichu |

– 6 – 8 yrs. Tue at 17.30 – 18.30 | Bulbasaur |

– 6 – 8 yrs. Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Exeggutor |

– 9 -12 yrs. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Seadra |

– 13 – 16 yrs Thu at 17.30 – 19.00 | Golbat|

– Training group 12 – 15 yrs. Tue & Thu. Tuesdays at 18.30 – 20.30 and Thursdays at 19.00 – 21.00 | Ninetales |

LAUTTASAARI / BK KINO

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Piplup |

– 9 – 12 years. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Sylveon |

– The competition teams train at Kino on Thursdays from 17.00 to 21.00, and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 14.00

Additional practice sessions for competition groups at Lauttasaari Kino (included in the season fee)

Registration with your own coach!

– U15/U13 Sat at 10.00 – 12.00

– U19/U17. Sat at 12.00 – 14.00

GROUP REGISTRATION FOR AUTUMN HAS BEEN CLOSED. FOR SPRING WE WILL OPEN IT AGAIN IN THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER!

Group prices 2026-2027

Hobby group 280€/ season. Total price 560€. + CLUB MEMBERSHIP (99€/35€)

Training group 8 – 11-year-olds 375€ / season. Total price 750€. + CLUB MEMBERSHIP (99€/35€)

Training group 12 – 15 years and 14 – 17 years 425€ / season. Total price 850€. + CLUB MEMBERSHIP (99€/35€)

Competition group U15/U13 &U17/U15 450€ / season. Total price 900€. + CLUB MEMBERSHIP (99€/35€)

Competition group U19/U17 525€ / season. Total price 1050€. + CLUB MEMBERSHIP (99€/35€)

Competition group 18 years and older 600€ / season. Total price 1200€. + CLUB MEMBERSHIP (99€/35€)

To join a group, you need to be a member of BK Climbers or another climbing association belonging to the Finnish Climbing Federation (FCF). You can sign up for the club and join a junior group by filling up the same form.

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Don’t hesitate to email us at bk.climbers@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Information about the training schedules

The fall season starts on Monday, August 24th. (week 35)
The autumn season ends on Sat 19.12. (week 51)
The spring season begins on January 11th 2027 (week 3)
The spring season 2027 ends on Sun 29.5. (week 21)

Trainings are not held on the following holidays and public holidays:

Autumn holiday 12 – 16 October 2026
Winter vacation 22 – 26 February 2027
Second Easter Day March 29th 2027 (Mon)
Ascension Day May 6th (Thursday)

Group cancellation and refund

The registration is done for the entire fall and spring season 2026-2027. If you do not want to continue to the spring season 2027, you must cancel your place by November 30th 2026 by sending an email to bk.climbers@gmail.com. After this, you are obliged to pay the season fee for the spring season. The group invoicing is done in two parts, at the beginning of both seasons. First-timers can come and try for free one (1) time. We do not refund the season fee for terminations that occur later or in the middle of the fall or spring season.