We help students develop the skills and knowledge they need for a bright future. Best in Class students benefit from individual attention, active instruction in small groups, and engaging course material aligned with common standards.
Our programs move K-12 students of all abilities towards the top of their class, but our mission doesn’t end there.
At Best in Class, our mission is twofold: build better teachers; build successful students. Education is the door to the future. We want to leave a legacy and a lasting positive impact on our students and teachers alike. We know how important great teachers are and we want to support their individual growth, so that they can continue to change the lives of their students.
Hello World is a nonprofit weeklong programming summer camp designed to let girls entering grades 6-9 get down-and-dirty with real code. The curriculum is full of fun challenges, interactive animations and individualized attention, all designed to let girls intuitively explore programming rather than routley memorizing it. No experience is necessary but it is always welcome. Each girl will leave with her own website, and, with luck, a passion for STEM.
Interactive game session: August 5th-9th
Web-design session: August 12th-16th
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Price: $100 (scholarships available)
Location: 5950 Willow Ln, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Brain Balance achievement centers in Portland and Tualatin Oregon. We help your child who may be struggling with academic, behavioral, social challenges in Portland. Our holistic program helps kids who may be diagnosed with ADHD, Sensory challenges, autism and impulse control issues find success without the use of drugs. Schedule an assessment today in Portland or Tualatin at one of our Brain Balance centers. Your child may have auditory or visual processing delays that may be impeding his or her development. We can help you figure out why they are struggling.
My name is Kim and I am a Confidence Connoisseur. I am passionate about helping women find their confidence through ending body shame issues, living life by choice rather than the Shoulds, and finding the ability to love being YOU inside and out!
I offer individual sessions and small group experiences that are a blend of personal training, nutrition coaching, personal style and life coaching.
If you’re not sure what your next steps are, I offer a free 15 minute Clarity Call to help you determine your next steps. I also have a weekly Facebook Live series Tuesdays at 10am called Captivating Convos where we talk about body image issues, self-worth, fitness/diet myths and fads and more!
Code Galaxy offers the most comprehensive online coding classes Portland students can enroll in. All classes are taught live by qualified teachers at a time that works for you. The Code Galaxy Portland offers programming skills for elementary and middle-schoolers through thrilling and interactive projects. If you want your kids to learn career and social skills that will be useful for them throughout their entire lives, our project-based coding school Portland students cherish facilitates that. Students take ownership of what they are learning as they dive deep into the world of computer science. We offer courses on game development, design, web development, Python programming, and other STEM-related programs.
Enroll today or sign-up for a free trial and learn why Code Galaxy is the coding school Portland families love the most!
Columbia Dance’s mission is to provide a positive, nurturing and challenging environment where all are inspired to embrace their creative potential. We set high artistic standards in teaching and performance, present dance as a life-enhancing experience for our students and our community, and encourage the appreciation of dance as an art form.
We offer dance classes for ages 3-adult. Classes offered include: creative movement, pre-ballet, classical ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop and lyrical.
evo’s flagship Portland store is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the historic, 120-year-old, former Salvation Army headquarters. The store offers an expansive selection of more than 150 brands in action sports gear and apparel for ski, snowboard, wakeboard, skate, surf and bike.
Aside from the two floors of retail space, the 11,000-square-foot store also features a ski and snowboard shop in the basement, boot fitting bar and bike service shop on the second floor, and an art gallery on the first floor.
Friends of Tryon Creek is a community supported non-profiting connecting kids to nature since 1970 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area in SW Portland. Tryon Forest Adventures – an active full day outdoor camp experience for ages 7 to 12. Taking place in spring and summer. Youth explore life in the forest by working together to examine the ecology and people that create an interdependent urban park. They interact on a social level to enhance friendship building and learn diverse perspectives. Each day incorporates classic Tryon Creek activities like hiking, nature observation, and fort building, in addition too culturally inclusive stories and art projects.
Kid Makers Celebrate Birthdays at Frigg’s!
- Party for up to ten children, aged 7+ (unless accompanied by a parent). We can accommodate more children for an additional fee, per child.
- Kids complete two make-your-own guided activities of their choosing from the following list:
- lip balms
- bath bombs
- soaps
- candles
- lotions.
A third activity may be added for an additional fee, however it is recommended to extend the party time, in that case.
- Parents are welcome to stay and join in the fun or head to the nearest coffee shop of their choosing (there are several good ones just blocks away!)
- 20-30 minutes are included for food, cake, presents, etc, as determined by the organizing family
- Outside food/drink is permitted at no additional fee
- Organizing family may arrive up to 45 minutes before the party to set-up, if desired
- Kids leave with their creations in hand! No goody bags needed!
Working with a coach can help you build the life you’ve always dreamed of by addressing what is standing in your way while capitalizing on your passions and strengths.
Hillary Bennett is an experienced professional coach, facilitator, and loves working with women one on one to tap into their best selves. Hillary specializes in empowering people to connect with their core identity and capitalize on their strengths to achieve incredible growth.
For over 10 years Hillary has designed and led leadership development programs at a global, Fortune 50 company. As an expert in this area, she has partnered with several corporations to devise enterprise strategies to increase employee engagement, offer worthwhile development opportunities and foster a culture of inclusion.
As a life long learner Hillary has earned her MBA from Seattle University with a focus on Leadership Development and is currently being certified as an executive coach by the International Coaching Federation. She is always looking for new ways to live a more authentic life so that she can be a better partner, mother and citizen of the world.
Hoffman Academy is the best possible way for kids to learn piano. Parent-trusted with a focus on a true music education, membership is flexible and affordable. With over 200 free video lessons, as well as Premium features like online games, downloadable materials, and guided practice sessions, Hoffman Academy students not only learn to make music – they love doing it.
Hoffman Academy Portland provides students of all ages a high-quality music education in an engaging and nurturing environment. With a staff of highly trained, professional teachers for piano, guitar, and voice, Hoffman Academy promotes a life-long love for music and music making.
Originating with virtual-programming in Fall 2020, Imagine Theatre offers intentional programming for students ages 7-18 in the areas of dance, voice, acting, comedy, musical theatre and technical theater. Students explore these themes through our educational offerings (classes, workshops, camps, etc.) and performance opportunities (Mainstage offerings, and education rooted performance opportunities.)
Education – Classes, Camps, & Leadership
– Classes –
For students 7-18, Imagine offers educational programming on a quarterly basis. During our Fall, Winter, & Spring terms, students can register for classes based in the the themes of dance, voice/music, acting, musical theatre, comedy, and technical theatre. Classes are an intentional place for students to grow deep in what they love. Our three core classes (Voice Core, Dance Core, and Acting Core) are the root of all other classes. Most of the other classes offered require one or more the Core classes having been already taken.
– Camps –
For students 7-18, Imagine offers a wide variety of summer programming that includes Camps, Intensives, and Workshops. Imagine camps are one of the best ways to first engage with the programming, as they are packed with tons of fun, learning, performances, and skilled teachers. With week-long, two-week, and evening-only offerings, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
– Artists Committed to Serve (ACTS) –
For High school students, Imagine Theatre offers an intentional leadership program (ACTS) that empowers and guides student leaders in creating a strong community amongst all Imagine students and creating ways to meaningfully engage with the larger community around us. The ACTS team does all of this while engaging in learning about what it means to be good leaders through learning about communication styles, leadership styles, ethical leadership, community-development, organizational strategies, marketing, communications, and more.
– Teaching Artists –
Our educational offerings are taught by skilled and experienced Teaching Artists. Many of the Imagine Theatre Teaching Artists work in the theatre/art/music field, are professional artists, and/or hold relevant degrees/certificates in theatre, education, music, etc.
Performance – Mainstage, The Studio
Imagine Theatre offers unique and meaningful performance opportunities through our Mainstage & The Studio programs.
– Mainstage –
Imagine Theatre’s Mainstage program offers a stage experience for larger shows and performers of any level.
– The Studio –
Imagine Theatre’s The Studio program is an intentional performance based-learning program that offers unique projects for students seeking ways to experiment, grow, and learn as artists.
It started with a dream ( and a lot of hard work) and it has turned into the little company that could! joy & wonder theatre creates both productions and classes that awaken the senses, imagination and playful natures of students and explorers with our brand of immersive theatre. In immersive theatre a world is brought to life before your very eyes that you are invited to play inside. All the voices in the room are listened to and because of that storylines may be changed and shaped by the people in that particular audience on that particular day. We ask that everybody enter a space of play in order to discover how to use our skills of empathy, deep thought and total joy to create a unique theatrical experience in both classrooms and production venues. Come join us as either a student, an audience member ( explorer) or both! Located in and around North Portland we look forward to interacting and creating with you!
Home visits, support groups, and classes around the Portland metro area for new families who have questions about feeding their babies.
Little Peas Speech Therapy provides pediatric speech and language pathology services in Beaverton. We are dedicated to providing effective and compassionate therapy services to children and their families. We specialize in the assessment and treatment of articulation/speech sound disorders, early language development (birth to 5 years), and elementary/middle school age language development (5 to 14 years). We also offer consultations and speech & language screenings for child care settings, preschools, and private schools in Beaverton and NW Portland.
Every Sunday Max Tucker will be teaching drum lessons at Hum Strum Drum!
Max Tucker is a drummer and percussionist who moved to Portland from Brooklyn, NY in 2018 — where he had been based since 2000. After receiving a BFA in Jazz Performance from New School University Max went on to play with many bands; most notably (electro-pop act) Francis and the Lights, (Afrobeat collective) Asiko and (psych-rock band) Dinowalrus. Tucker has played drums on 15 albums and toured/opened for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne, MGMT and The Charlatans. Early on in his drumming career Max discovered his love for teaching when working as a music counselor one summer at Camp Killooleet in Vermont. His goal in teaching is to give each student the tools and inspiration to discover what kind of drummer they want to be.
For inquiries or to schedule a lesson:
call (646) 234-3283
or email [email protected]
The Milwaukie School of Guitar is a private music school in Milwaukie, Oregon offering private instruction in Guitar and Ukulele to students ages 5 through adult. Lessons are fun, engaging, and low-pressure. Centrally located on SE McLoughlin Blvd (Hwy 99) near Sellwood, the school is easily accessible for families located in Southeast Portland, Happy Valley, Oak Grove, and of course Milwaukie.
Lessons are offered both in-person as well as online, and are scheduled weekly with a month-to-month commitment. The Milwaukie School of Guitar is actively growing, adding new staff, services, and instruments. For the most up-t0-date information, visit http://www.MilwaukieSchoolofGuitar.com.
Music Together is a research-based, developmentally appropriate music and movement program for children from birth through age eight-and the grownups who love them! In a nutshell: We want to make the world a better place by making it more musical. We’ve done our homework and are good at what we do! We’re all about family music making, and we’re all about community. Because we know that kids learn best through play, we make everything we do in class engaging and fun (and musical!) Try a class with your little one today!