St Johns Community Center, Spring & Summer 2013 by Portland Parks & Recreation

Spring 2013

Summer Camp Preview

St Johns

Community Center • Get a Jump on Summer – register now for Summer Camps! Page 12 • Enroll in Educational Preschool at your local community center! Page 4

Mayor Charlie Hales Director Mike Abbaté

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013

St. Johns Community Center 8427 N Central St 97203 Telephone: 503.823.3192

Summer Preview!

Building Director: Amie Massier Recreation Coordinator: Jamie Moos-Benjamin

Spring 2013 April 1, 2013-June 15, 2013 Building Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-9pm Friday 8:30am-6pm Saturday & Sunday Closed – Rentals Available! Hours are subject to change based on class schedules, activities and needs. Holiday Hours: May 27

Memorial Day

Closed

Bus Lines: #4 Fessenden, #44 Mocks Crest, #75 Cesar Chavez Blvd/Lombard Parking: On Street Disabled Access: Entrances, Parking & Restrooms are accessible Inclusion Services: Portland Parks & Recreation provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities/special needs, so they may receive an equal opportunity to participate in programs. For information on requesting accommodations see page 113 or call 503-823-4328. Minimum Enrollment: Register early! Please be sure to note the start and end date when registering. Classes which have not met the minimum enrollment 2 days before the class is scheduled to start is subject to be cancelled.

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Table of Contents Party Packages.................................................................... 3 Educational Preschool........................................................ 4 Drop-In Schedule............................................................... 5 Music Lessons..................................................................... 6 Intergenerational................................................................ 6 Parent/Child Messy Art..................................................... 6 Parent/Child Music & Movement..................................... 7 Parent/Child Sports, Gymnastics & Cheer....................... 7 Preschool Sports, Gymnastics & Cheer............................ 7 Youth Gymnastics............................................................... 7 Spring Break Camps........................................................... 8 Youth Sports Leagues......................................................... 8 Afterschool Program.......................................................... 9 No School’s Day Activities................................................. 9 Teen Night........................................................................ 10 Fitness Classes.................................................................. 11 Adult 55+.......................................................................... 11

Portland Parks & Recreation

Birthday Party

Packages Let us do the work!

Ever feel like you can’t enjoy your child’s birthday party because you’re running around coordinating all the activities? Have your child’s next Birthday party at our house and let our trained Party Host do all the work. Party hosts will be there to set up, lead activities and clean up the mess when the fun is over! *All packages include: Party Host, Balloons, and Paper Products (plates, napkins, silverware & cups)

Indoor Park Party Package

Reserve your party today! 503-823-3192

$100 for 2 hours. Ages: 5 yrs & under Package includes the use of one classroom with tables & chairs, one gymnasium court with indoor park toys and balls. (Max 20 youth)

Sports & Games Party Packages $125 for 2 hours. Ages: 3 yrs & up Package includes the use of one classroom with tables & chairs, one gymnasium court with various sport games. B-ball, soccer, floor hockey, dodge ball, etc. (Max 20 youth)

Rock Climbing Party Package $125 for 2 hours. Ages: 5 yrs & up Package includes the use of one classroom with tables & chairs, one gymnasium court with access to the transverse rock wall. (Max 15 youth)

Pirate or Princess Party Package $145 for 2 hours. Ages: 3 yrs & up Package includes the use of one classroom with tables & chairs, one theme related craft activity, two theme related games, and an official Pirate or Princess certificate for each guest. (Max 12 youth)

*Must book two weeks in advance • $100 refundable deposit required.

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013

Bridge Buddies Educational Preschool

Your bridge to a lifelong love of learning at St Johns Community Center Pre-Registration for Fall 2013: March 1st: 9:30am Currently enrolled students and siblings ONLY March 15th: 9:30am – Open to NEW students.

Polly McCourt has an interesting and varied background working with children and families. For the last 9 years she has taught Preschool – 2nd grade at Trillium Charter School in north Portland. She is the mother of six children varying in age from 13 to 25 and has lived in Portland for the past 20 years, hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Polly has been deeply involved in education and schools in Portland. She says “I believe strongly in school choice and finding a school that fits your individual child. I enjoy small children tremendously. I believe in the power of play, art, story and experience. I strongly believe in exposure to books. Books and stories are a fundamental building block of literacy for children.”

Bridge Buddies Classes:

Patty McCord has been teaching for more than 30 years with experiences ranging from rural Vale, OR to the Portland metro area. She is a state licensed and certified teacher and has taught preschool in SUN Community School programs as well as substituting full time. Patty says, “My flexibility helps me to facilitate life long learners by using cooperative learning situations incorporated in thematic units across curriculum. I enjoy teaching academics and physical education to all levels of students. Patty is also enjoys reading, making greeting cards, scrapbooking, gardening, belly dance and yoga.

Preschool-Pre Kindergarten Ages: 4-5 Make new connections developing social & emotional skills! Opportunities for discovery, exploration & socialization fosters a positive self-concept through activities including ABC’s, arts, numbers, games, stories, songs & themes. Build self-confidence, independence & creative thinking through manipulative activities, reading readiness & positive reinforcement.

4 St Johns Community Center

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Preschool For Little Ones Ages: 2 ½-3 Are You Ready? Play is the essential work of childhood, worthy of respect & encouragement. Curriculum designed to include stories; games & songs provide playful interaction while setting the stage for exploration, socialization & fostering a positive self-concept.

TTh

8:30am-10am Teacher Polly

Fee: $70

Preschool Ages: 3-4 Creative play in a supportive environment is important to a child’s positive overall development. Make friends playing, painting, singing & sharing. Provides structured time during early childhood to enhance physical, mental, emotional & social growth & development. A - M/W/F B - Tu/Th

A - M-Th* B - M/W/F

8:45-11:15am Teacher Patty 1-3pm Teacher Polly

10:15-12:45pm Teacher Polly 11:45-2:15pm Teacher Patty

Fee: $125 Fee: $75

Fee: $170* Fee: $125

Portland Parks & Recreation St. Johns CC Spring 2013 Drop-In Schedule Schedule effective April 1-June 15, 2013. Schedule may be adjusted to meet community & facility needs.

Parent/Child Drop-in Activities

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Art Park

10-11:30

$1, age: 5 & under with an adult

Baby Gym

9:3011:30am

$1, age: 5 & under with an adult

Indoor Park $1, age: 5 & under with an adult

Youth Drop-In Activities

Youth & Teen Open Basketball age: 17 & under Free, ID required for teens

9:30-11:30 am

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

4-5:30 pm

Friday Night Live

7-10 pm Open Gym & More!

Grades: 6-12 $1, ID required

Adult Fitness Drop-In Activities

Open Gym $3, age: 18 & up (photo ID required)

Monday

6-7pm

ART PARK Unleash your child’s talents while sharing time & craft activities together. A variety of stations allow you & your child to explore elements such as playdough, gak, murals, paints & collage developing concepts of shape, color & texture. Punch passes also available. BABY GYM Crawl this way! Indoor Park toys too big for your baby? Here’s an alternative in our mat room. No need to worry as little ones explore our soft & safe environment. Playful & challenging activities gently encourage your child to develop strength, coordination, & body awareness. INDOOR PARK Indoor Park is a safe & cooperative playtime for children accompanied by parents. Encourages the development of motor skills while helping children gain experience with group interaction & cooperative play on equipment, cars & assorted toys. Parents are responsible for supervising their children. BASKETBALL – OPEN GYM Come by the Center after school and get in a couple games of pick up basketball. School ID required and must fill out a Youth Registration Card to participate.

Wednesday

6:45-7:45pm

$10, age: 14 & up

Zumba

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

7-9 pm

Yoga

$10 , age: 14 & up

Friday

6:45-7:45pm 6-7pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! A great time to relax, play basketball, get involved in a craft project, watch a movie, play foosball and just hang with friends. Friday Night Live staff provide a safe, supervised environment for teens every Friday night. School ID required and youth must fill out a Registration card on first visit. BASKETBALL – ADULTS Practice your shots or join in on a friendly pick up game. Photo ID required. ZUMBA FITNESS People of all ages are falling in love with the infectious music, & easy to follow dance moves. A dynamic, exciting & effective workout! Move fast & have fun YOGA FOR EVERYONE Relax your mind & body while improving strength, stamina & flexibility. Relieve the stresses of daily life with these revitalizing techniques. This centuries old practice of exercise increases your focus & sense of well-being.

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013 Music Lessons

Intergenerational classes

Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that music lessons improve listening skills, concentration and memory. Music students also have been shown to do better on standardized tests and achieve higher grades in school. In addition, children who take music lessons learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining various solutions. Give your child or yourself the gift that lasts a lifetime!

Tae Kwon Do age: 7& up Join over 40 million people who practice this Korean martial art. Increase agility & strength while improving coordination using kicks, punches & blocks. Parents, children & families are welcome. Please note, St. Johns Community Center is offering a monthly payment option for those who are interested in breaking the tuition into two payments due on 4/1, 5/1. Please see Amie or Jamie for more information.

Music - Guitar Private Lessons

age: 12& up

Private music lessons are ½ hour in length. Registration taken only through SJCC. Students may register at any time during the term, if space is available. Fee will be prorated. Always wanted to start playing or improve

upon existing skills? One-on-one time in a private setting can boost confidence as well as musical abilities. From classical to popular, explore styles of interest! Session 1 Mondays 4-5:20pm Wednesdays 4-8:10pm

5 lessons 4 lessons

4/1-4/29 4/3-4/24

$97 $78

Session 2 Mondays 4-5:20pm Wednesdays 4 – 8:10pm

4 lessons 5 lessons

5/6-6/3 5/1-5/29

$78 $97

Beginning Group Guitar Looking for a way to express creativity? Let music give you direction! Build new skills & develop fundamentals in the company of other inspiring musicians. Begin the study of rock, blues, classical, jazz & other styles. 398617 M 6-7pm

Classes: 8

4/1-5/20

$56

397142 397752 400144 400145

Tu,Th Tu,Th TuTh TuTh

503-823-3192

Classes: 18 Classes: 18 Classes: 8 Classes: 8

4/2-5/30 4/2-5/30 6/4-6/27 6/4-6/27

$82 $82 $56 $56

Parent/Child Messy Art Join in on these classes after you’ve gotten the wiggles out at Indoor Park! Messy Art is designed for a parent or caregiver to assist the child with activities while the instructor is facilitating. Paint Smocks are provided for children, but dress for mess and exploration! Messy Art - Dream Of Spring age: 3-5 Shimmering shamrocks, leaping leprechauns & beautiful blossoms fill the air with thoughts of Spring! Dabble together in a variety of art media that encourages creative spirit through self-expression. Register for both Messy Art Classes in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. 397127 M

11:15-11:45am Classes: 5

4/1-4/29

$25

Messy Art - Crayon Craftiness! age: 3-5 What do you do with those broken, used coloring sticks? Together discover projects such as rubbing &, shavings while transforming old to new. Unleash your child’s creativity & encourage a sense of artistic adventure improving eye-hand coordination & manipulative skills. Register for both Messy Art Classes in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. 397128 M

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5-6pm 6-7pm 5-6pm 6-7pm

11:15-11:45am Classes: 4

5/6-6/3

$20

Portland Parks & Recreation Parent/Child Music & Movement

Parent/Child Sports & Gymnastics

Baby Boogie age: 18 mos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 1/2 Wiggle & giggle with rhythmic movement. A variety of dance skills & styles taught through nursery rhymes incorporated with play. Large motor skills & body awareness are the first steps towards a life long love of dance. Register for both sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online.

Gymnastics - Romp & Roll age: 18 months-3 Leap, flip & spin! Together, explore animal walks, swinging & springing in an introduction to tumbling. Gain strength & flexibility by playing independent & group games.

397293 M 397296 M

9:45-10:15am Classes: 5 9:45-10:15am Classes: 4

4/1-4/29 5/6-6/3

$25 $20

Music, Marching & Make Believe age: 2 1/2-4 Fingerplays, nursery rhymes, music, marching & simple instruments are combined with imagination & creative dramatics to provide a positive group experience for the young child. Register for both sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. 397291 M 397292 M

10:30-11am 10:30-11am

Classes: 5 Classes: 4

4/1-4/29 5/6-6/3

$25 $20

Egg-stravaganza Friday, March 22nd St. Johns Community Center 6-7:30pm EGG HUNT, FOOD CRAFTS, PRIZES, ETC.

Ages: 21/2 -11 $3/trip through the Bunny Patch We provide the bucket!

Volunteers are needed to fill EGGs!

(503) 823-3192

397131 Sa

Classes: 6

4/6-5/11

$30

Preschool Sports, Gymnastics & Cheer Gymnastics - Preschool age: 3-5 Test your balance while learning skill development exercises involving jumping & landing, balances & poses, body awareness & flexibility & movement. Your child will enjoy learning the basics in a fun, noncompetitive way. Build self-esteem & confidence, sharpen problem solving skills & increase your motor & coordination skills. Register for both Tuesday sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. 397134 397135 397136 398167

Tu Tu Sa Sa

10:45-11:15am Classes: 5 10:45-11:15am Classes: 4 9:45-10:15am Classes: 6 10:30-11am Classes: 6

4/2-4/30 5/7-5/28 4/6-5/11 4/6-5/11

$25 $20 $30 $30

Gymnastics - Preschoolers Too! age: 4-6 For those that have had previous tumbling experience & are ready for new challenges. Junior gymnasts will build selfesteem & confidence, sharpen problem solving skills, increase balance & strength & increase their motor & coordination skills. 397137 Sa

10:30-11:15am Classes: 6

4/6-5/11

$45

Wee Can Cheer! age: 3-6 Got Spirit? Yes we do! Learn to move & groove with rhythm basics of clapping, arm movements, & jumps. Sharpen your memory skills to learn routines. Build strength, coordination & self esteem. Dance away! Register for both sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. 397138 Tu 397139 Tu

11:20-11:50am Classes: 5 11:20-11:50am Classes: 4

4/2-4/30 5/7-5/28

$25 $20

Youth Gymnastics Gymnastics - I Beginning age: 6-10 Stretch, tumble, balance & leap! Emphasizes fundamentals - rolls, cartwheels & headstands - with an introduction to the different equipment available. Progression of basic skills benefits both boys & girls as they develop strength, agility & coordination applicable to all sports. 398280 Sa

9-9:30am

11:15-12pm

Classes: 6

4/6-5/11

$45

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013 Spring Break Camps

Youth Sports Leagues

Preschool Spring Break Fun! age: 3-5 Discover action-packed days filled with arts, crafts, music, sports, active games & cooking! Playing, singing, painting & doing activities together builds teamwork, self-discipline & respect for self & others. Happy days are here again!

The community centers of North Portland are now working in collaboration to offer youth athletic leagues for basketball. Practices will take place at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Center and all games will be held on Fridays at Charles Jordan Community Center. These non-competitive athletic leagues for boys and girls emphasize participation, safety and fun. Scores and standings are not kept with emphasis placed on sportsmanship and skill development.

399934 M-Th 9am-12 pm Classes: 4 3/25-3/28

$45

Basketball - Little Hoopers League age: 5-7 Dribble, pass, shoot & SCORE! Entry level league for the future NBA stars! Focus on skill development, teamwork & fun! 397659

6-7pm

Classes: 8

4/2-5/21

$35

Soccer For Mighty Kickers! League! age: 4-6 Work on strategies & skill fundamentals to improve options for successful, cooperative play. Increase abilities to make the best shot with confidence. Be ready to dribble, pass, shoot & score! 397658

Spring Break Thrills age: 6-12 Enjoy time off from school with action-packed, nonstop activities such as arts & crafts, sports & games, special events & more! Make new friends, discover new skills & tame that excess energy. 392315

M-F

9-5:30pm Classes: 5

3/25-3/29 $95

Early Risers is available for Spring Break: 392314 M-F 7:30-9am Classes: 5

3/25-3/29 $25

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5:30-6:30pm Classes: 8

4/3-5/22

$35

Portland Parks & Recreation Afterschool Program

Where kids can... Plant & harvest crops! Taste new fruits and vegetables! Cook kid-friendly dishes! Take field trips to local farms! Try yoga and pilates! Get homework help! Enrolling NOW at Charles Jordan and St. Johns!

Afterschool Grow - NEW! age: 5-11 Dynamic after school program designed to enrich kids’ lives focusing on health, nutrition & an active lifestyle! Experience the safety & supervision of a traditional after school program, including homework help & skill building. In addition, kids gain knowledge in a variety of healthy food choices beginning with gardening & finishing with nutritious cooking projects. Get up & move & participate in stimulating activities such as dance, sports & group games. A fresh approach to life-long learning! GROW does not operate on non-PPS school days. However, we do provide School’s Day Out activities for your children, please see below.

April May June

2:15-6pm 2:15-6pm 2:15-6pm

Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

$150 $150 $75

GROW serves kids from the following schools: James John, Astor and Sitton. We provide bus transportation from Astor and Sitton. Students attending James John are escorted from the school to the community center immediately following dismissal. Financial assistance available on a sliding scale basis. Please ask for more information at the Community Center.

No School Day’s Activities Early Risers! age: 6-12 Need before school care on 2 hour delay days? Drop off the kids for informal recreational activities. Read books, play games, develop new skills & shoot hoop in a safe & positive environment - jump start your day! Early Risers will ONLY be available for Astor & James John Elementary School students. We unfortunately cannot accept registrations for Sitton Elementary School students for this program due to Portland Public Schools closure. 397148 W 397149 W

7:30-10am 7:30-10am

Classes: 1 Classes: 1

4/17 5/15

$10 $10

Kid’s Day Off! 4/12 age: 5 - 12 Schools out! Need something to do? Here’s just the ticket! Our thrilling & challenging activities will add excitement to your day! Explore arts & crafts, games, sports & more while having a great time making new friends in a safe environment. 400143 F

Classes: 1

4/12

$25

Early Risers is available for Kid’s Day Off: 400181 F 7:30-9am Classes: 1

4/12

9-5:30pm

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013

Friday Night Live! Grades 6-12: 7-10pm School ID required for admittance. Youth will be required to fill out Registration Card and have photocopy of ID taken.

$1 drop-in per person

age: 11-17 April 5- Casino Royale April 12- Dye Your World Night April 26- Dodgeball Tournament May 3- Movie Night – Hunger Games May 10- The Hunger Games Come Alive May 24- The “Gathering” of the Games

Get In The Game At: Private & Semi-Private Lessons Adult & Junior Classes; All Levels

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7519 N. Burlington Ave.

Come check out the most affordable public courts in Portland!

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503-823-3192

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Portland Parks & Recreation Fitness Classes

Adult 55+

Zumba Fitness age: 14& up Experience one of the fastest growing, dance-based fitness crazes in the country! People of all ages are falling in love with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves, & body-beautifying benefits. Routines combine fast & slow rhythms to achieve a balance of cardio & muscle-toning benefits. A dynamic, exciting & effective workout! Move fast & have fun! Register for both Monday and Wednesday in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online.

Please note, all of the classes below are coordinated through Portland Parks & Recreation Senior Recreation Program. If you have specific questions regarding these programs, please contact Senior Recreation at 503-823-4328.

398191 398192 398193 398194

M M W W

6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm

Classes: 5 Classes: 5 Classes: 5 Classes: 5

4/1-4/29 5/6-6/10 4/3-5/1 5/8-6/5

$30 $30 $30 $30

Yoga For Everyone age: 14& up Relax your mind & body while improving strength, stamina & flexibility. Relieve the stresses of daily life with these revitalizing techniques. This centuries old practice of exercise increases your focus & sense of well-being. Register for both Tuesday & Thursday sessions in one transaction and receive 20% off total registration fee. Discount not available online. 398274 398275 398276 398277 398278 398279

Tu Tu Tu Th Th Th

6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm

Classes: 4 Classes: 4 Classes: 4 Classes: 4 Classes: 4 Classes: 4

3/26-4/16 4/23-5/14 5/21-6/11 3/28-4/18 4/25-5/16 5/23-6/13

$24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24

Tai Chi - Intermediate age: 55& up More than 600 years ago this martial art evolved in China as healers searched for a source of physical immortality. Incorporate slow, gentle movements that increase flexibility, balancing & lung capacity. Promote stress relief, body awareness, suppleness in your spine & increased stamina. 396894 396895 396896 396897 396898 396899

M W M W Tu Tu

9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 10-11am 10-11am

Classes: 6 Classes: 6 Classes: 6 Classes: 7 Classes: 6 Classes: 7

4/1-5/6 $15 4/3-5/8 $15 5/13-6/24 $15 5/15-6/26 $17.50 4/2-5/7 $15 5/14-6/25 $17.50

Enhance Fitness age: 55& up Feeling the effects of aging? Developed from years of scientific research & hands-on experience. This program can be found in 100+ sites around the country. It is proven to increase strength, boost activity level & elevate mood. Track your improvement in agility, balance & body strength. 396927 Tu,Th-F 12:30-1:30pm Classes: 13 4/2-4/30 396928 Th-F, Tu 12:30-1:30pm Classes: 14 5/2-5/31 396929 Tu,Th-F 12:30-1:30pm Classes: 12 6/4-6/28

$21 $21 $21

Seaside & Lunch age: 55& up Refine a sense of wonder with a sea-air retreat. Browse the art galleries, souvenir shops & candy stores of a charming coastal community. Enjoy a breath-taking ocean view & stroll along the surf for increased enjoyment. 397046 Th

9-5:30pm

Classes: 1

6/13

$25

Nursery Tour: Peonies, Hostas & Chalet Restaurant age: 55& up Discover the diversity of garden design & plant selection. Take a strolling tour through display gardens featuring varieties of texture, color & scale. Find the tree, shrub, perennial or vine that suits your garden style. 397298 Tu

10:30-4:30pm Classes: 1

5/21

$18

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013 Summer Camps

Unplugged We spend our days engaged in active, creative, and social activities that involve very little or no screen time.

Registration

Camps fill quickly, so register early. If you need to withdraw, a full refund will only be issued if the notice is given by noon on the Friday before camp starts. Prorated refunds will be given after that. Withdrawals made less than three days in advance will be assessed a $15 withdrawal fee.

Payment Payment is due prior to the camp start date. You may pay the entire balance at the time of registration, or you can pay a down payment of $10 per week and schedule your payments to be due Monday prior to the campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start date.

Structure & Variety

We include a variety of activities to keep young minds and bodies active and challenged. Free choice and relaxation time provides a chance to enjoy low-key activities between more in-depth, structured projects and games. All children are encouraged to participate, but never forced. Field trips to natural areas, recreation sites, and cultural centers are fun learning experiences. We create an environment that is structured and supportive, but also fun and flexible.

Staff & Safety

Safety is our number one priority. We hire highly skilled, energetic, and caring people who truly love working with children. All of our staff are First Aid and CPR certified, and must pass a background check.

Early Risers

Does your workday start before our program begins? Drop off the kids for informal recreational activities so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on time! Read books, play games, develop new skills & shoot hoop in a safe & positive environment!

Summertime Thrills Camp Ages 6-12 Experience action packed camps filled with exciting activities. Build cooperation, confidence & teamwork skills while making new friends. Stimulate your imagination & increase self-esteem while discovering ways to positively use your energy.

Time: 9am-5:30pm Days: M-F Fee: $105 Early Risers Early Drop Off: 7:30am-9am, $20/wk Dates

Course Early Risers

Field Trips

6/17-6/21

397886

397904

Cosmic Bowling

6/24-6-28

397887

397905

Peninsula Park Centennial

7/1-7/5*

397888

397906

Roller Skating

7/8-7/12

397889

397907

Zoo

7/15-7/19

397890

397908

Swimming

7/22-7/26

397891

397909

Blue Lake Park BBQ

7/29-8/2

397892

397910

Fountains

8/5-8/9

397893

397912

JJ Jump

8/12-8/16

397894

397913

AC Gilbert

8/19-8/23

397895

397914

Field Day

8/26-8/30

397896

397911

Farm Trip

12 St Johns Community Center

503-823-3192

No Camp: *7/4

Portland Parks & Recreation Youth Sports Camps

Preschool Camps

Get In The Game! Ages 6-12

Jr. Discovery Camp Ages 3-6

A mixed bag of team & organized activities guaranteed to get you in shape. A non-competitive, nurturing environment with emphasis on sportsmanship & fair play helps encourage skills for a lifetime.

Let your energy & creativity fly! Children explore their world through arts & crafts, games, stories & thematic activities that are developmentally appropriate. Make new friends, stimulate your imagination & develop new skills as you play together.

Time: 1pm-5pm Fee: $55 (*$44)

Days: M-F No Camp: *7/4

Dates

Course

Sport

6/24-6-28

397927

Soccer Positive Play

7/8-7/12

397929

Basketball – Hoop It Up!

7/15-7/19

397930

Baseball & Softball the Complete Player

7/22-7/26

397931

Tennis Kids

7/29-8/2

397932

Ultimate Frisbee & Disc Golf

8/5-8/9

397933

8/12-8/16 8/19-8/23

Time: 9am-5:30pm Fee: $100 (*$44)

Days: M-F No Camp: *7/4

Dates

6/17-6/21

398146

398175 Butterflies, Bugs & Busy

6/24-6-28

398147

398176 Let’s Get Slimed

7/1-7/5*

398148

398177 Hooray for the USA

7/8-7/12

398149

399844 Jungle Safari

7/15-7/19

398150

398178 Wheels, Wings & Moving

Flag Football

7/22-7/26

398151

398179 Bubbleicious Bubble Blast

397934

Soccer Positive Play

7/29-8/2

398152

399846 Jurrasic Giants

397935

Hoop It Up

8/5-8/9

398168

398180 May the Force Be With

8/12-8/16

398169

398181 Water Works

8/19-8/23

398170

398182 Alphabet Soup

Theme Bees

Things

you

Preschool Sports Camp Ages 4-6 Soccer For Pee Wees age: 4-6 Warm up drills build skills & confidence for young players. Ball handling, dribbling & following directions. 400204 Tu, Th 10-12pm 400208 Tu, Th 10-12pm

Classes: 2 Classes: 2

6/25-6/27 $37.50 8/13-8/15 $37.50

Basketball Camp - Kids On The Courts age: 4-6 Gain basic moves of the game while building confidence in this entry-level experience. Enhance motor skills, strength, endurance & hand-eye coordination that are essential. 400205 Tu, Th 10-12pm 400209 Tu, Th 10-12pm

Classes: 2 Classes: 2

7/9-7/11 $37.50 8/20-8/22 $37.50

Baseball Camp - Diamond Dandies age: 4-6 Discovererica’s past time! Develop hand-eye coordination & motor skills as you gain basic skills of the game. Curriculum incorporates fun & age-appropriate games, drills, & activities. 400206 M-Th 10-12pm

Classes: 4

7/15-7/18 $37.50

Tennis For Tots age: 4-6 Special drills & games present fundamentals in an enjoyable manner & develop skills in hand-eye coordination, agility, movement, catching, throwing, hitting & balance. 400207 Tu, Th 10-12pm

Classes: 2

7/23-7/25 $37.50

Portland Parks & Recreation - Spring 2013 Preschool Camps Butterflies, Bugs & Busy Bees Ages: 3-6 ‘Bug’ your parents with critter basics. What do they look like? Do they eat peanut butter? Do they do chores? Gain knowledge about our little creatures & winged wonders using arts & crafts, games, songs, & stories. 398146 M-Th 9-12pm 398175 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 6/17-6/20 4 classes 6/17-6/20

$45 $45

Let’s Get Slimed Ages: 3-6 Who ya gonna call? Slime Busters! Dig in with both hands & explore your creative spirit. Increase your sense of discovery as science & art come together in a squashy, gooey parade of messy projects & experiments. 398147 M-Th 9-12pm 398176 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 4 classes

6/24-6/27 6/24-6/27

$45 $45

Hooray for the USA Ages: 3-6 Red, White & Blue - it’s about me & you! Holiday activities explore different cultures & traditions developing an awareness & appreciation for cultural diversity. Festive & fun for everyone! 398148 M-W 9-12pm 398177 M-Th 1-4pm

3 classes 3 classes

7/1-7/3 7/1-7/3

$33.75 $33.75

Jungle Safari Ages: 3-6 Journey to Africa! Swing like a monkey, leap like a lizard, pounce like a lion! Expand your imagination as you & your friends encounter the call of the ‘wild’ through crafts, games, stories, movement & outside explorations. 398149 M-Th 9-12pm 399844 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 7/8-7/11$45 4 classes 7/8-7/11

$45

Wheels, Wings & Moving Things Ages: 3-6 Jump-start your teamwork skills with trains, planes, racecars & more. Go for a high-yield ‘ipg’ (imagination per gallon) with games, stories, projects & cooking! 398150 M-Th 9-12pm 398178 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 7/15-7/18 4 classes 7/15-7/18

$45 $45

Bubbleicious Blubble Blast Ages: 3-6 Bubbles are fascinating! The shape, the fragile nature of the thin film, the colors that swirl & shimmer! Discover how they stay together while making unique types. 398151 M-Th 9-12pm 398179 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 4 classes

7/22-7/25 7/22-7/25

$45 $45

Jurrasic Giants Ages: 3-6 Dig in & explore ‘tremenda-saurus’ creatures such as Tyrannosaurus Rex & Triceratops! Enhance creativity through stories & crafts. Explore the land of dinosaurs. 398152 M-Th 9-12pm 399846 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 4 classes

14 St Johns Community Center

7/29-8/1 7/29-8/1

503-823-3192

$45 $45

May the Force Be With You Ages: 3-6 What makes the moon move? Why do liquids seem to stick together? Discover the forces behind gravity, magnets, movement of objects, laws of motion & more. Try simple, hands-on experiments that you can take home and impress your family. Meet new friends, while building cooperation & listening skills on this science experiment! 398168 M-Th 9-12pm 398180 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 4 classes

8/5-8/8 8/5-8/8

$45 $45

Water Works Ages: 3-6 Heat it up! Cool it down! Wild & wacky ways to have some good, clean fun! Discover the magic & amazing properties in liquid & solid forms enhancing social & cognitive skills. Activities challenge & soothe minds & bodies - it’s cool! 398169 M-Th 9-12pm 398181 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 4 classes

8/12-8/15 8/12-8/15

$45 $45

Alphabet Soup Ages: 3-6 Toss in some letter games, add a pinch of art, mix in stories, poems & rhymes & simmer for one ‘lettericious’ time! Spark your mind boosting literacy skills & develop a love of the way words work. 398170 M-Th 9-12pm 398182 M-Th 1-4pm

4 classes 4 classes

8/19-8/22 8/19-8/22

$45 $45

Preschool Sports Camps Soccer For Pee Wees age: 4-6 Warm up drills build skills & confidence for young players. Ball handling, dribbling & following directions. 400204 Tu, Th 10-12pm 400208 Tu, Th 10-12pm

Classes: 2 Classes: 2

6/25-6/27 $37.50 8/13-8/15 $37.50

Classes: 2 Classes: 2

7/9-7/11 $37.50 8/20-8/22 $37.50

Classes: 4

7/15-7/18 $37.50

Classes: 2

7/23-7/25 $37.50

Portland Parks & Recreation Youth Sports Camps Ages 7-12 Theme: Soccer Positive Play Thrills, drills & skills! Test your ball control, passing & shooting while improving coordination & endurance. Develop fundamental skills through drills, teamwork & sportsmanship. What a kick! 397927 M-F 397934 M-F

1-5pm 1-5pm

Classes: 5 Classes: 5

6/24-6/28 8/12-8/16

$55 $55

Theme: Basketball – Hoop It Up! Want to play like a pro? This is where they all started! Develop & improve fundamentals including ball handling, shooting techniques & defensive skills while improving endurance, flexibility & strength. Learn special strategies, basic plays & develop a teamwork mentality. 397929 M-F 400210 M-F

1-5pm 1-5pm

Classes: 5 Classes: 5

7/8-7/12 8/19-8/23

$55 $55

Theme: Baseball & Softball the Complete Player Big-league dreams begin here! Master all elements of the sport - offense & defense in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Refine skills in scrimmages while gaining ‘game’ experience. Confidence & self-esteem expand cultivating a love for the game. Step up to the plate! 397930 M-F

1-5pm

Classes: 5

7/15-7/19

Theme: Tennis Kids Discover the fun & excitement of a game you can play for a lifetime. Basic elements of forehand, backhand, volley & serve strokes, positions & footwork emphasized. Develop eye-hand coordination & increase agility while learning the rules & fundamentals of scoring. 397931 M-F

1-5pm

Classes: 5

7/22-7/26

$55

Theme: Ultimate Frisbee & Disc Golf Join the over 5 million people who play this fast-paced game which combines elements of basketball, football & soccer. Increase coordination, endurance, & agility with running, throwing & catching. Develop team play & new skills to enjoy this life-long sport! 397932 M-F

1-5pm

Classes: 5

7/29-8/2

$55

Theme: Flag Football Hut one, hut two...Explore fundamentals with less risk of injury. Develop throwing & catching skills, rain or shine, while emphasizing teamwork & sportsmanship. 397933 M-F

1-5pm

Classes: 5

8/5-8/9

$55