For over 35 years in Portland, offering classes and summer camps for teens, enrolling now.
The Pre-Collegiate Institute (PCI) is an opportunity for students to enjoy an immersive on campus experience where students can pick from topics such as pre-medicine, biotechnology, theater, art & design, film, engineering,entrepreneurship, and nursing. Students will be able to earn one college credit and get a feel for what college will be like! Click here for our PCI website.
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!
NW Dance Project has earned a well-deserved reputation for cultivating and nurturing young dancers. Our Youth Dance Program offers exceptional year-round training for youth ages 5 to 19. Dancers will experience the joy of dance taught by Portland’s finest teachers in the city’s safest and best-equipped professional dance studio.
Our innovative program offers a variety of learning opportunities for dancers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. NW Dance Project’s philosophy focuses on technique, movement, strengthening and conditioning, versatility, and creativity to support a balanced dance training education. Our programs provide an in-depth approach to training that takes into consideration each individual dancer’s needs and progression. We love creative expression, imagination, engagement, and offer comprehensive instruction in a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
Private lessons are also available.
This free event kicks off Plant Science Week in Portland, declared by Mayor Ted Wheeler ahead of Plant Biology 2022, the joint meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB).
Participate in outdoor educational activities that helps your family understand plants and plant life.
Visit https://plantbiology.aspb.org/plant-science-saturday/ to learn more.
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Nicholas Kalendr
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
North Avenue is a Portland-based tutoring company specializing in test preparation, study skills coaching, and academic tutoring. We believe every student can be prepared for a vibrant future.
A holistic approach to pedagogy guides our team of accomplished tutors and intuitive support staff to ensure an exceptional experience for every student. Our rigorous programs and proven methods empower students to take charge of their learning, cultivating curiosity and a yearning for knowledge that will last a lifetime.
Our offerings include:
- SAT, PSAT, and ACT prep
- AP/IB tutoring
- Math and science enrichment
- Small-group classes and workshops
Dream it, build it, wreck it, repeat in our LEGO-inspired STEM summer camps! Kids learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math while playing with LEGO. Campers engineer interesting projects, engage in critical thinking and work collaboratively. Let your child’s imagination run wild with over 20,000 LEGO pieces. Programs include themes such as Star Wars, Minecraft, Harry Potter, Super Heroes and Robotics. Play-Well is offering tons of camps in the Portland area. Check out info on our afterschool enrichment, birthday parties, scout workshops and more on our website – http://www.play-well.org.
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 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.
Olive Branch School Montessori
Creating an environment that appreciates and nourishes the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. Providing opportunities to build the ability to act independently and make decisions without adult dependency. “We must begin our work by preparing the child for the forms of social life, and we must attract his attention to these forms” (The Montessori Method, p121), helping children becoming life long learners and compassionate innovators rooted in respect, responsibility and resourcefulness. Full licensed facility, accredited and trained Montessori guides, 8:1 ratio, 16 child maximum. A small, responsive class size that helps each child develop to their full potential
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
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.
Your Health First ficussef on helping women gain better mobility, balance, and strength in a comfortable, private studio where clients work one on one with a certified trainer to accomplish individual goals. We specialize in barefoot training and education, training both sides of the body independently, as well as functional movement, balance, and injury prevention for women & seniors.
For over 35 years in Portland, offering classes and summer camps for teens, enrolling now.
Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre has served well over two million children, teachers, and families. Its mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT is Oregon’s largest non-profit professional children’s theater company and a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts. Performances are held weekdays for school audiences and on weekends for family audiences. OCT serves more than 120,000 children of all ages each year. OCT offers numerous school services including study guides, teacher professional development opportunities, in-school workshops, and an extensive outreach program. In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, the Educational Theatre Program provides free touring productions that promote healthy living. OCT’s year round Acting Academy offers theater classes for children ages 3-18 and Young Professionals Company, a mentoring program for teens.
Join us for Fun, Food, and Games! Two floors of fun in SE Portland with Arcade games, bowling, and a restaurant! Plus, kids bowl free during the summer! Register on our site.
What if your workspace fully supported your life?
Welcome to VIDA. We are a coworking community designed by women and offering onsite amenities that are curated to support modern life.
Member benefits include fitness classes, access to drop-in childcare + afterschool programs, a member concierge and coaching. Plus onsite wellness and beauty providers, healthy snacks and parking.
Everything is beautifully designed to help members manage their hectic lives, support personal and professional growth, and empower them to achieve their ambitions.
In Spanish, the word vida means life – something that is not balanced or perfect, but is beautiful and messy and happening every moment of every day. If you are someone who has too many to do’s, is juggling multiple life roles, and is craving more time and less hassle, VIDA was built for you
Beauty center offering eyelash services, waxing, brow design and facials.
Now celebrating 20 years of music making and community building with thousands of Portland families!
Mental Health Therapist specializing in maternal mental health and perinatal loss. Women-centered practice focusing on the mental health needs for mothers struggling with anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, and grief & loss. Providing supportive care mothers throughout all stages of parenting from pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
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!
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 Children’s Bookstore seeking to inspire and serve while building a playful and inclusive space for the growing reader.
A Children’s Bookstore seeking to inspire and serve while building a playful and inclusive space for the growing reader.
NW Dance Project has earned a well-deserved reputation for cultivating and nurturing young dancers. Our Youth Dance Program offers exceptional year-round training for youth ages 5 to 19. Dancers will experience the joy of dance taught by Portland’s finest teachers in the city’s safest and best-equipped professional dance studio.
Our innovative program offers a variety of learning opportunities for dancers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. NW Dance Project’s philosophy focuses on technique, movement, strengthening and conditioning, versatility, and creativity to support a balanced dance training education. Our programs provide an in-depth approach to training that takes into consideration each individual dancer’s needs and progression. We love creative expression, imagination, engagement, and offer comprehensive instruction in a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
Private lessons are also available.
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.
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]