TEENFORCE

TEEN Age 10-18

Comics Creation

TeenForce youth will combine the art of creating comics, drawing, creative writing, and character development. This class teaches useful skills like sequencing and creative and critical thinking. Using prompts and activities teens will develop their own characters and story lines creating a book of their own comics by the end of the term. Let’s get creative!

W 10/4-12/13 4:30-5:30pm FREE 1157446

Photography

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Come learn to find beauty in all things through a lens. This class you will learn how to use a camera, how to take pictures and different techniques of photography.

M 10/2-12/11 5:30-6:30pm FREE 1157297

Dance: Hip Hop

Get your dance on! Build endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance. Have fun breaking a sweat while learning the energetic style of hip hop dance. Focus on rhythm, musicality, basic footwork, modern choreography, smooth moves, and more.

F 10/6-12/15 5:00-6:00pm

Book Club

Don’t be fooled by the name; no reading required. It’s all about the love of books and connecting in community. Join us as we discuss written works of art, the author’s choices and how we see ourselves fitting into the stories on the page through guided discussions, built to include you even when your week is too busy to fit in yet another assignment. Lively discussions, friends and great reading recommendations all in one place!

Th 10/5-12/14 5:00-6:00pm FREE 1157507

Braiding, All Levels

Have you ever wanted to learn how to braid hair? This introduction to braiding includes the history of this beautiful hair art and a variety of techniques taught by a professional stylist and local business owner.

Th 10/5-12/14 6:00-7:00pm FREE 1157294

Group Guitar

Acquire skills that last a lifetime. Explore or review essential techniques such as note reading, chords, rhythm patterns and strumming of popular tunes. Music can calm, energize, connection people and send a message. Put your emotions out to the world through your sounds.

Th 10/5-12/14 5:00-6:30pm FREE 1157296

Baseball: Full RBI

Catch, throw and hit while playing games that focus on baseball skills. Trained coaches from Friends of Baseball, share their love of the game while encouraging personal growth at all levels of play.

Tu 10/3-12/12 5:30-7:00pm FREE 1157293

Cheerleader—Cheer Skills

Got spirit? Yes we do!!! Learn cheer techniques through a variety of activities. Increase physical fitness and raise self-esteem by challenging physical abilities. Teens will learn basic jumps, cheer, chant and dance technique and basic stunts. We will be cheering at the TeenForce Basketball League Games this summer!This is for any teen interested in trying out for their school cheer program or just have a love for cheer!

W 10/4-12/13 5:30-6:30pm FREE 1157306

Teen Night

Looking for something new to do? Check out this High School only - event! Hang with friends, play basketball, volleyball, play video games, take dance classes. Listen to music, explore your creative side and make art, no matter what your interest is, you are sure to have fun! Please note activities will change weekly. Limited capacity. Secure your spot for Teen Night by registering up to two days before. Sign up in-person, or call the center at 503-823-3450. F 6:30-9:30pm FREE

TEENFORCE DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Age 10–20 | FREE with TeenForce pass, TeenForce pass and activity sign-ins required