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Classes / Activities
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; Where students, parents and teachers collaborate to design mindful learning opportunities. A secular homeschool collective Located in NE Portland. 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/
Rose City Futsal
Rose City futsal offers futsal/soccer training and play at all ages and levels. Futsal combines athleticism, skill, creativity and teamwork into a joyful package that keeps everyone who plays coming back for more! Within our walls we house soccer shops, physical therapy offices, Clive’s Pubs and non-stop futsal action throughout the year. Our mission is to grow the game of futsal while building a supportive community around the sport. https://rosecityfutsal.com/
Sylvan Learning Center has been supporting families for over 40 years by providing personalized supplemental education opportunities. With tutoring programs available in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework support, and college prep we are your one-stop shop for your academic needs, K-12! Give us a call today to see how we can best support your family with your homeschool journey! Beaverton: 503-626-7466 | Northeast Portland: 503-249-2855 | West Linn: 503-451-5815 https://www.sylvanlearning.com/
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/
Laurelwood Homeschool Classes
The mission of this school is to provide affordable, quality, fun-filled academic classes to children in the homeschool community in and around Gaston, Oregon. https://laurelwoodhomeschoolclasses.com
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/
Little Kitchen Academy
Little Kitchen Academy is a Montessori-inspired cooking academy for ages 3-18. Students are empowered to cook on their own, building confidence and independence both in and out of the kitchen! https://littlekitchenacademy.com/locations/
Rumble Art Studio
Workshops, Parties, Events, Open Studio, After-School Programs, all sorts of art activities for all sorts of artists! https://rumbleartstudio.net/
My Gym
My Gym provides fun, age appropriate classes for ages 4 months to 10 years plus camps, Parents’ Night Outs, special events and private birthday parties. Our focus is on making fitness fun working on beginning gymnastics, hanging, climbing, swinging, manipulatives, ninja obstacle courses, music and more! https://www.mygym.com/happyvalley
Trackers Earth
Trackers Earth has offered epic outdoor nature based skills learning, studio arts and adventure homeschool programs for Portland area youth since 2008. Join us for Outdoor Homeschool, Realms LARP Homeschool, Blacksmithing After School or Ceramics After School! https://trackerspdx.com/
Village Home
Village Home has been serving homeschooling families since 2002, and is home away from home for more than 500 homeschool learners PreK – High School. Our design encourages learners of all ages to take ownership of their learning. Learners are free to learn what interests them, free to spend time with the families, and free to be themselves. Come experience classes and community with families who love learning together. https://www.villagehome.org/
Destination Imagination®
Destination Imagination® (DI) is a global, volunteer-led nonprofit organization that hosts Team Challenges for Kindergatern to 12th grade students who want to take on the entire creative process—from imagination to innovation. Destination Imagination (DI) combines STEAM, 21st-Century skills, inquiry-based learning, and fun to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of leaders. https://oregondi.org/
The Craft Factory
The Craft Factory is a place for imagination and creativity! We are a community gathering space, located in North Portland, for crafters of all ages. Hosting open-studio hours, birthday parties, workshops, pop-ups, and other special events. We also offer Crafts To-Go as a way of providing The Craft Factory experience at home. Each craft kit is individually and uniquely made, with love, by us. We craft using up-cycle and recycled materials. Our motto is “ Make art, not garbage!” Many items that you may consider to be garbage or recycling can be given a beautiful new life with just a bit of creativity. https://craftfactorypdx.com/
Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Girls is an International non profit organization that promotes leadership and community service while striving to give Girls aged 10 to 20 opportunities, training and encouragement to let their individual spirits shine bright! http://www.oregonrainbow.org/
DeMolay
DeMolay is an organization based on timeless principles, committed to developing and inspiring leadership, team building and networking for young men ages 12 to 21. Chapters throughout Oregon, the United States and the world provide the opportunities for personal development and growth through events, activities, meetings and use of provided resources, facilities and advisors. Members learn by doing developing lifelong skills and relationships while having fun. Benefits include opportunities for travel and many members benefit from higher education scholarships. See beademolay.org and ordemolay.org for more information. https://www.ordemolay.org/
Alder Commons
Alder Commons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community space where kids and adults alike attend workshops and classes, and spend their time freely. A multigenerational and multicultural community, we practice and promote our Core Values of Self-Determination, Collective Liberation, and Community Support. Our 270+ Members use our space as an affordable office alternative, as a space to play and learn, as their artist studios, and even as a place to run their food-based businesses. Members include coworkers, artists, organizations, families, and self-directed learners of all ages. https://aldercommons.org/
Experiences
Columbia River Maritime Museum
The Education Department at Columbia River Maritime Museum offers a multitude of learning opportunities from self-guided visits or facilitated learning labs, to school break public programming and low sensory time! There is always something to do and learn with our crew. https://www.crmm.org/
https://aquarium.org/field-trips/
https://portlandyouthphil.org/concerts-tickets/all-concerts-events
The Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals is nestled in a park-like setting amongst 23 acres of old-growth evergreen trees. 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/
Oregon Army National Guard
The Oregon Army National Guard provides the State of Oregon and the United States with a ready force of Citizen-Soldiers and Civilians, trained, and equipped to respond to any contingency, natural or man-made. https://www.oregonarmyguard.com/
Products
Handwriting Success
Handwriting Success is the official place to find Getty-Dubay® Italic, a simple, practical way to learn and improve handwriting. It’s a unique, effective curriculum for children K-6. Why italic? Because it’s faster than print and easier than looped cursive. Getty-Dubay® Italic is fun to learn, easy to teach, natural to write. Visit handwritingsuccess.com for the workbooks, the App, the fonts, online worksheet creator, videos and more! https://handwritingsuccess.com
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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/
Services
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