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.
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.
The Rock Dojo is an award-winning guitar program based in Portland, OR. Our after-school programs are designed to teach kids the transferable skills they need to be successful on the guitar or in the classroom. Based on a rewarding belt system, students begin at the white belt level progressing through five stages of skill and achievement. At each stage of their musical education, students master the skills necessary to play, perform, and compose with confidence.
Learn more at https://rockdojo.org/about-us/
We are a theater company dedicated to bringing the joy of the theater to neurodiverse populations. We believe that everyone has a fundamental right to communicate and experience the world in a positive and meaningful way. Our camps and classes focus on teaching social skills, team work, and problem solving through the art of theater. Children gain valuable social skills and peer interactions through participating in our small group classes. Speak and Be Heard Theater is run by a certified Speech and Language Pathologist who has more than 14 years of experience working with neurodiverse populations including children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, and more. Head to our website to learn more about summer camps and classes and to register.
The Service Learning Project (SLP) is an action civics program for elementary, middle, and high school-aged youth. Through our in school, after school, and virtual programs, our students become leaders and agents of positive change in their communities by working together to help solve social problems of their choice. The students are in charge at SLP – every step of the process is youth-driven – and every final project has a real and profound impact.
We are currently accepting applications for our spring 2021 virtual SLP Lab. Participants will work together with a group of their peers to use their voices to make positive change in their community and beyond. The students are in charge at SLP! They will decide what issue to tackle, become experts on the problem through hands-on research, and then take concrete steps to implement their chosen solution.
Here are the details:
- What: An opportunity for young people to make real change on a social issue they are passionate about. Each Lab includes a weekly group meeting during the after-school hours along with independent work between meetings.
- When: Spring Labs begin the week of January 25 and end the week of April 26.
- Who: 4th-12th grade students from anywhere in the U.S.
- Where: Online! Group meetings will take place through Zoom.
- How: Submit your application here. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until January 13.
- Why: Participating in action civics can help young people feel connected and empowered during this incredibly challenging time.
Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website for more information – we’d love to tell you more!
For over 35 years in Portland, offering classes and summer camps for teens, enrolling now.
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
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.
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.
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.
OGA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and motivate character, fitness, and health in the lives of our athletes, employees, and community through the sport of gymnastics. OGA provides a top quality gymnastics education to children of all ages and abilities. We strive to develop high caliber athletes with strong character who are able to be successful and progress in the sport to the highest level they desire. Through the sport of gymnastics, OGA teaches life lessons and skills our athletes will take with them and utilize to have a positive impact on the world.
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]
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Nicholas Kalendr
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!
We are your brand new family hangout! We have activities that range from live music, dance, cooking classes, amazing meals, yoga, fitness, art, music and so much more.
Home visits, support groups, and classes around the Portland metro area for new families who have questions about feeding their babies.
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.
Online one-on-one tutoring for Oregon K-12 students. Whether your student needs support completing homework or a more tailored learning approach, I come alongside your student to provide the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.
One-time sessions are available for students who may be studying for a test or writing a paper and only need occasional help.
A Place To Explore Both The Mechanical + The Magical Workings Of The World
At The Re.Imaginaries Pre.School, your child receives a vital foundation in creative play, earth-based wisdom, relational and self-development, and a growing capacity for courage and resilience.
Our Pre.School is a creative learning community for kids ages 2-5 with a 4:1 student teacher ratio. We meet from 9-1pm Monday-Thursday in our backyard covered classroom and play area!
We offer:
A safe place to be who you are
A brave space to try and fail and flourish
A student to teacher ratio of 4:1 that guarantees personal focus and attention for every student.
An educationally-skilled and spirit-honoring atmosphere to learn and grow in.
Teachers with a combined 30 years of professional teaching experience.
An intentional mix of structured and unstructured time.
Specialty instruction and classes with themed projects, including:
- Nature Exploration
- Nature + Lunar Tracking
- Plant + Bird Identification
- Gardening + Herbal Medicine Making
- Embodied Learning
- Storytelling + Creative Play
- Movement + Dance
- Art Making
- Sewing + Weaving
- Woodworking + Leather Crafting
- Painting + Ceramics
Through creative play, hands-on making, and group collaborations your child will be loved and nurtured as they grow into themselves!
DATES + DETAILS :
Schedule: Pre.School hours are 9-1, Monday through Thursday.
Spring Term: 4/10/23 — 6/15/23
Fall Term: 9/18/23 — 12/14/23
Cost: Each Pre.School term costs $2400. You can either pay for the full term, or $800/month.
Location: The Reframe Collective’s backyard maker-space and outdoor classroom. 6114 NE 35th Ave Portland, Oregon, 97211
Registration: Registration will remain open until we reach capacity of 8 students.
Interested to see if we’re a good fit for your little?
Reach out to set up a private tour, or join us for our upcoming Pre.School Play.Classes!
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.