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Classes / Activities
Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows offers a complete PE and Bacc Core Curriculum on the mountain! We offer 5-week programs for ski and ride lessons as well as Wildcrafting Classes and complete curriculums for homeschooling in 4-week sessions. https://www.skihood.com/
OpenEd
OpenEd is a pioneering district-partnered personalized education program that empowers families to customize their children’s learning journey. By collaborating with public school districts, OpenEd provides access to a wide range of educational resources, online course, and hands-on learning experiences. The program combines the flexibility of homeschooling with the support and accountability of traditional schools. OpenEd’s mission is to open up educational possibilities for every learner, allowing students to pursue their passions, learn at their own pace, and prepare for success in a rapidly changing world. https://opened.co/
The Reframe Collective
The Reframe Collective is a radically inclusive, neuro-affirming, virally safe, open-air classroom and makerspace in NE Portland — home to: The Re.Imaginaries Pre-School, a place for littles ages 2-5 to explore the mechanical and magical with a foundation of creative play, while fostering courage and resilience; The Tool School, small group classes where young makers ages 5-12, of any experience level, are invited to explore, play, build, and create with a variety of tools and materials; The Rainbow School, creative cohorts for youth, teens, and young adults ages 10-22, to become emboldened to grow into their true selves. https://thereframecollective.com/
Rumble Art Studio
Art studio delivering classes, workshops, camps, and parties. All sorts of art activities for all sorts of artists! https://rumbleartstudio.net/
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Hoyt Arboretum Friends brings people and trees together. The organization supports homeschool families with monthly Forest Field Day sessions, where students can explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Sessions are held every second Thursday and Friday, and each month focuses on a different nature theme to impart the importance of place and engaging with nature on a seasonal basis. Sign up for sessions at https://www.hoytarboretum.org/forest-field-day-a-homeschool-program/
Knowledge Seekers Homeschool Collective
Knowledge Seekers Homeschool Collective is a secular homeschool collective located in NE Portland. Where students, parents, and teachers collaborate to design mindful learning opportunities. We focus on STEM, Social Sciences and The Arts through projects, group work, hands on learning and a multi disciplinary approach. https://knowledgeseekerspdx.com/
Carrier Shell Curriculum and Classes
https://carriershellcurriculum.com/classes/
Nature School
Potters Quarter
https://www.pottersquarter.com/
Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choir
https://www.orsingers.org/youth-choir
Pacific Youth Choir
Pacific Youth choir has been a beacon of musical excellence in the Portland metro area for over two decades. Annually serving hundreds of students aged 5-19, we’ve extablished ourselves as one of the most esteemed youth choral programs on the West Coast. https://www.pacificyouthchoir.org/
Engineering for Kids
At Engineering for Kids, we serve as a global hub for young learners, recognizing the ever-evolving world’s increasing demand for STEM skills. Our mission is to address this demand head-on by introducing children to the captivating world of engineering from an early age. By engaging and nurturing their curiosity, we empower children to develop essential skills that will set them on a path to success in the 21st-century workforce. We offer varieties of programs for homeschooling kids aged 4-12 years old in Portland Metro area including weekend classes/workshops, camps, and birthday parties. You may find more details about us at: https://www.engineeringforkids.com/portland/
Echo Theater Company
Echo Theater Company offers Circus Theater and Movement classes for students of all ages and abilities in a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment. Curriculum includes trapeze, aerial silks, tumbling, partner acrobatics, juggling, stilt-walking, creative movement, and physical theater and is adaptive to the interests and skill-level of each group of students. Students build confidence, strength, and body awareness through physical challenges; creativity, communication and collaboration skills through partner tricks, theater games, and building a unique end-of-term show for family and friends. https://www.echotheaterpdx.org/
Oaks Park Association
Calling all homeschool families! Join us for our special homeschool skate session on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, from 10 AM-12 PM in the Roller Rink. It’s a great way to connect with other homeschooling families while enjoying the abundant fun that the Oaks Park Roller Rink has to offer. Now, 1st Mondays of the month are even better with the addition of STEM activities. Your kids can dive into hands-on learning that makes math and science learning come to life! Admission is just $13 per person. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for fun and education all in one place! Click https://oaksamusementpark.centeredgeonline.com/areas/ for tickets.
Portland Community College
Portland Community College (PCC) is a vibrant and inclusive learning community offering diverse academic programs and career pathways. As Oregon’s largest community college, PCC provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to empower students for success in a rapidly changing world. With state-of-the-art facilities and passionate faculty, PCC fosters innovation, critical thinking, and personal growth. Students benefit from hands-on learning experiences, robust support services, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Whether pursuing a degree, transfer to a four-year university, or professional development, PCC is the premier choice for students seeking a transformative education in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. https://www.pcc.edu/
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Happy Valley
My Gym provides fun parent-and-me classes for younger children and high-energy ninja training and gymnastics classes for older children. We also offer camps, Parents’ Night Outs, and amazing private birthday parties. https://www.mygym.com/happyvalley
Electronic Music Club
Electronic Music Club is passionate about introducing children to the exciting world of music composition through technology. Our after-school and camp programs are designed to engage and inspire students to explore the possibilities of music in the digital age. Our mission is simple; to help children develop their creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills through music! https://www.electronicmusicclub.net/
Trackers Earth
Trackers Earth homeschool classes cultivate curiosity, creativity, and connection. Our expert Trackers Guides act as mentors to youth ages 5-17 learning in a small team of fellow homeschoolers. Kids share epic adventures while learning fantastic outdoor skills. Adventuring outdoors entails learning with the seasons. During our journey, each seasonal term draws form the curriculum of our Four Guilds. Our Rangers Guild trains in archery and wilderness survival. Our Mariners Guild goes fishing and boating. Our Wilders Guild helps out with farm animals and gardens. Our Artisans guild teaches natural arts and folk crafts. https://trackerspdx.com
Village Home
Village Home empowers learners to take control of their educational journey. We believe education should be flexible, engaging, and tailored to each child. Our vibrant community supports and enriches homeschooling, unschooling, or online charter school experiences. At our Beaverton campus, learners age 5 to 18 can customize their education with over 140 engaging classes and clubs each week. Our mixed-age, grade-free, and test-free approach fosters collaboration and inclusivity. Talented educators inspire students to explore their passions inside and outside the classroom. Join our community of enthusiastic learners and discover the joy of learning today! https://www.villagehome.org/
Destination Imagination®
Oregon DeMolay
Oregon DeMolay is a young men’s leadership organization building young men into leaders of character. Part of DeMolay International, the premier international youth leadership organization, members of Oregon DeMolay chapters learn by doing with fun activities, learning events, and service to the community and to others. https://www.ordemolay.org/
Adventures in Spanish
Español En Tu Casa – offers an engaging virtual programs for families to learn Spanish at home. Through interactive lessons, songs, and activities, we make language learning an enjoyable and enriching experience for children! Our program is designed to fit into busy family schedules, promoting bilingualism and cultural appreciation from the comfort of home. Join us on this exciting journey and discover the joy of learning Spanish! https://adventuresinspanish.org/
Albany Youth Orchestra
Albany Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide affordable strings education to youth in the greater Albany area. We offer private music lessons as well. https://albanystrings.org/
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington helps girls find their courage, confidence, and character. https://www.girlscoutsosw.org/
Experiences
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Columbia River maritime Museum collects, preserves, displays, and interprets the maritime history, culture, and art of the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the North Pacific through year-round programming on and off the museum campus for all ages and abilities. Visit our education tabs on the website for all the ways homeschool groups and individuals can participate in programming with our crew. https://www.crmm.org/
Oregon Coast Aquarium
https://aquarium.org/field-trips/
The Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals
The Rice Museum exists to engage, inspire, and educate on the wonder and complexity of our Earth. It houses a world-class collection of minerals, rocks, gems, fossils, and meteorites. The Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique architectural style, natural stonework, and extraordinary native Oregon woodwork found throughout the building.
The Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, one of only three in Oregon. The Affiliation serves as an endorsement of the quality of a museum’s facilities, the training and professionalism of its staff, and its mission to educate the public.
https://ricenorthwestmuseum.org/
Products
Handwriting Success
Handwriting Success is the official place to find Getty-Dubay® Italic, a simple, practical way to learn and improve handwriting. Easy to teach and fun to learn, Getty-Dubay® Italic is an effective curriculum that has been a homeschool favorite for generations. The Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series is a complete stand-alone handwriting program for K-6. Free online resources like our Letter Tracing Game and DIY Worksheet Creator help support you and your student in the everyday experience of writing by hand. Our new Getty-Dubay Italic Calligraphy for School & Home is another great way to bring the love of letters into your homeschool classroom. https://handwritingsuccess.com
Resources
Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted
The Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted (OATAG) is a non-profit, all-volunteer membership organization that:
– Advocates for the needs of all talented and gifted children
– Serves as a resource for families, educators, and communities
– Provides direction for excellence in education
OATAG welcomes everyone interested in supporting excellence and equity in education including homeschoolers.
For more information visit our website at https://www.OATAG.org/
Oregon Student Aid
Oregon Student Aid provides financial aid for post-high-school education. https://oregonstudentaid.gov/
Pass It On Sales
Pass It On Sales hosts a consignement pop-up event to help families sell clothes that no one fits in anymore and toys not being played with, along with just about anything else in sellable condition. Consignors make money AND get to shop early, before the general public. Thousands of shoppers benefit from paying way less than retail while helping the environment, hundreds of sellers make money, and we donate to local charities at the end, whatever is not picked up by the sellers. This fabulous community event is run by a former homeschooling family (kid is now 20 and a college grad!) since 2006. https://passitonsales.com/
Services
The ABClinic
Northwest Reading Clinic
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