Birthday Parties

The Party
They'll Never
Forget.

Parkour parties at Bolt are unlike anything else in the area. An hour and a half of coached movement, games, and energy in a 7,200 sq ft facility built for exactly this.

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The Space
Facility Access
Full use of the parkour and tumbling facility
Vault boxes, precision rails, spring floors, and balance obstacles
Lobby party area for cake, food, and gifts
The Time
90-Minute Party
60 minutes of gym time
30 minutes for food and cake in the lobby
Saturdays — 5:15–6:45pm or 7:00–8:30pm
Packages and Pricing
Bolt Party
$290
Up to 8 kids
Boom
$370
Up to 16 kids
Lightning Strike
$450
Up to 24 kids
Nerf War add-on: $45
Extra guest: $25 each
Saturdays · 5:15–6:45pm or 7:00–8:30pm
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Party Add-On

Add a Nerf War

Turn any birthday party into a foam-dart battle. Add a coach-run Nerf War to your package for $45 — a high-energy way to level up the celebration.

  • $45 add-on — added to any birthday party package.
  • Coach-run — a Bolt coach leads the whole battle.
  • Big arena — foam-dart zones across our 7,200 sq ft floor.
  • Pairs with any package — Bolt Party, Boom, or Lightning Strike.
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Why Parkour Parties Work

Most kids' birthday party venues fall into a predictable pattern: arrive, do one activity, eat cake, go home. Parkour parties break that pattern in a way kids genuinely remember. The movement is varied enough that kids of different ability levels all find something they're good at. There's no single activity to fail at — a vault, a balance challenge, a tumbling run — so even the less athletic kids in the group have moments where they shine.

Parents consistently tell us it's the most engaged they've ever seen a mixed group of kids at a party. Nobody's sitting on their phone, nobody's bored, and nobody's left out. A Bolt coach leads the whole session, so parents get to relax and actually enjoy the party too.

What to Tell the Parents

Athletic clothes with no buckles, belts, zippers, or buttons — same as a regular class. Kids go barefoot or wear clean indoor-only shoes on the equipment. Long hair tied back; no hats, watches, or jewelry. A light snack beforehand is fine, but skip a full meal right before active movement. The birthday child's parents are welcome; we ask other adults to watch from the lobby seating.

Let your guests know they're in for something different. Parkour parties work for kids ages 6 through teens, and we can host up to 24 kids. The facility handles the activity; you bring the cake and decorations for the lobby party area.

Serving the Greater Montgomery County Area

Bolt Parkour birthday parties draw families from across the region — Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Kensington, Silver Spring, McLean, and Washington DC. We're one of the only dedicated parkour party venues in the area, and families make the trip because there's nothing else quite like it.

Saturday slots book out quickly, especially during spring birthday season (March–May) and fall. We recommend reserving 5–6 weeks in advance. Book online through the portal, or call 301.770.2727 with questions.

The Fine Print

Party Policies & FAQ

What's Included

  • Exclusive use of the entire gym for 60 minutes
  • 30 minutes for food, drinks, and cake in the lobby
  • Coached instruction on each section of the gym (on request), so every guest experiences all the equipment
  • Experienced, enthusiastic Bolt staff for the full session
  • Paper products for the kids and the cake
  • Food is served in the lobby, not the gym — you're welcome to bring your own

Booking & Deposit

  • A $200 non-refundable deposit reserves your date and time
  • The balance is due at the end of the party: base package plus any add-ons (Nerf War, extra guests, goodie bags, etc.)
  • We staff parties by size, so if fewer kids attend than your package includes, the base package price still applies
  • Tips for a job well done can be added to your payment or given in cash
  • Maximum 24 kids per party

Changes & Cancellations

  • Change your date or time 30+ days ahead: $35 administrative fee
  • Any change within 30 days is treated as a cancellation and the deposit is forfeited; rescheduling requires a new deposit
  • To make changes after booking, email hello@boltparkour.com

Guests & Waivers

  • Every parent signs our waiver before their child enters the gym — sign ahead in the portal to skip the line
  • Every child in the gym (except non-walking infants in carriers or strollers) is counted as a party guest and charged accordingly — we keep a strict staff-to-child ratio for safety
  • Siblings of guests either stay in the lobby with an adult or join the party as a counted guest
  • The birthday child's parents are welcome in the gym; we ask other adults to enjoy the lobby seating

Day-of Details

  • Arrive no more than 5–10 minutes before your start time; guests get a name tag at check-in
  • Bare feet or clean, indoor-only shoes in the gym
  • Athletic clothes with no buckles, belts, zippers, or buttons (they can tear the equipment — the big blocks are $900 each). No hats, watches, or jewelry; long hair tied back
  • Lobby benches are for sitting, not climbing
  • Please follow the party staff's instructions throughout
  • Parties run back-to-back on Saturdays, so please wrap up promptly at the end of your slot so our team can reset for the next group

What to Know

  • Saturdays only — 5:15pm or 7:00pm start
  • Recommended for ages 6 and up
  • Guests wear athletic clothing (no jeans, zippers, or buckles)
  • Bare feet or clean indoor-only shoes on the equipment
  • You bring the cake — we handle everything else

Ready to Book?

Book online through the portal to lock in your date. Parties book out fast, especially in spring and summer — reserve early.

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Every guest needs a signed waiver. Parents can check in and sign online before the party — it takes about a minute.

Party Check-In & Waiver