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Kids activities in Portland, OR

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Camps · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Portland Parks Summer Camps

Portland Parks & Recreation
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Age3-12
Priceweekly camp fees vary by site and session
Trial / dealAccess Discount Program mentioned for classes, camps, and swim lessons
Schedule
summer camps for preschool through elementary school listed; children of all abilities welcome
Location
Portland community centers and parks, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Camp type
summer camps, preschool, elementary school, inclusive camps
Day length
Check hours
Extended care
No note listed
Registration
Check deadline
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Aquatics · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Swim Lessons

Portland Parks & Recreation
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Age3-14
Pricelesson prices vary by pool and session
Trial / dealAccess Discount Program mentioned
Schedule
Portland Parks lists swim lessons by pool, age, and skill level; session schedules vary.
Location
Portland pools, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Activity
Swim lessons, water safety, youth aquatics
Swim level
Listed
Safety
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Special needs · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Youth Adaptive Swim

Portland Parks & Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAccess Discount Program mentioned
Schedule
Youth Adaptive Swim listed for youth impacted by excess sensory stimulation
Location
Portland pools, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Support
Adaptive swim, sensory reduced aquatics
Intake
Not listed
Ratio
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Community · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Recreation Programs

Portland Parks & Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAccess Discount Program mentioned
Schedule
recreation programs, activities, swim lessons, and community center options listed
Location
Portland community centers, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Program
Classes, camps, activities, community center programs
Registration
Ask registration
Caregiver
Not listed
Cost
Ask for price
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Community · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Kids and Family Library Events

Multnomah County Library
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
events and classes include family storytimes, cultural programs, therapy dog reading, and tutoring support
Location
Multnomah County Library branches, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Program
Library events, storytime, cultural programs, tutoring
Registration
Ask registration
Caregiver
Not listed
Cost
Ask about discounts
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Academic · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Kids Books, Events, and Tutoring

Multnomah County Library
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AgeAsk for ages
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
kids books, events, family storytime, and virtual tutoring for K-12 students listed
Location
Multnomah County Library branches, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Focus
Kids reading, family storytime, virtual tutoring, library resources
Assessment
Not listed
Homework
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
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Life skills · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Portland TeenForce

Portland Parks & Recreation
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Age10-20
Pricefree with TeenForce pass
Trial / dealfree TeenForce pass access listed
Schedule
TeenForce offers free access to scheduled drop-in and special registered activities at Portland community centers, with examples including Dungeons and Dragons, art expression, baseball, and hip hop dance
Location
Portland community centers, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Skill
Teen pass, drop In activities, Dungeons and Dragons, hip hop dance, sports, arts
Supplies
Not listed
Outcome
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Volunteering · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Youth Conservation Crew

Portland Parks & Recreation
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Age14-18
Pricepaid youth work opportunity mentioned
Trial / dealpaid opportunity
Schedule
Youth Conservation Crew offers teen outdoor work in Portland parks and natural areas, with crews focused on trails, trees, habitat, community gardens, and natural areas
Location
Portland parks and natural areas, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Rose.Ramirez@portlandoregon.gov
Service
Paid youth work, outdoor stewardship, trails, trees, habitat, gardens
Parent role
Not listed
Hours
Not listed
Cost
Listed
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Outdoor · Distance not clear · 7/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-19
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Teen Nature Team

Portland Parks & Recreation
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AgeAsk for ages
Pricefree program
Trial / dealfree program listed
Schedule
Teen Nature Team is a free year-round nature education program for middle school youth focused on connecting with nature, mentorship, professional development, and environmental pathways
Location
Portland parks and natural areas, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Activity
Nature education, stewardship, mentorship, middle school, environmental careers
Gear
Not listed
Weather
Not listed
Trial
No trial listed
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Ask before signing upexact current grade range · application window · meeting schedule+1 more to ask
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Media · Distance not clear · 8/9 facts · 3 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Multnomah County Library Teens

Multnomah County Library
Ask a few things
Age13-18
PriceFree library program/resource unless otherwise noted by the branch or event page.
Trial / dealfree public library access listed
Schedule
Multnomah County Library teen resources include books, homework help, digital learning resources, branch events, and teen-focused library support
Location
Portland-area library branches, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
503-988-5123
Focus
Teen library, homework help, books, digital resources, events
Equipment
Not listed
Project
Outcome listed
Trial
No trial listed
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upbranch-specific teen calendar · event age range · registration requirements
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Life skills · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Portland Parks TeenForce

Portland Parks & Recreation
Ask a few things
AgeAsk for ages
Pricevaries by activity
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
TeenForce connects Portland teens to recreation, leadership, arts, fitness, community center activities, and job-readiness style opportunities
Location
Portland community centers, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
503-823-2525
Skill
Teen programs, leadership, recreation, arts, fitness, job readiness
Supplies
Not listed
Outcome
Outcome listed
Trial
Ask about trial
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upcurrent session dates · exact age range · fees by activity+1 more to ask
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Volunteering · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Oregon Zoo Wildlife Leaders

Oregon Zoo
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Age13-15
PriceAsk price
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Oregon Zoo Wildlife Leaders is a teen volunteer and development program for Portland metro teens ages 13-15, with zoo-based youth development and wildlife engagement
Location
4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
503-226-1561
Service
Teen volunteer, wildlife, zoo, leadership, youth development
Parent role
Not listed
Hours
Not listed
Cost
Ask for price
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Ask before signing upapplication window · program fee status · training dates+1 more to ask
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STEM · Distance not clear · 5/9 facts · 4 askChecked 2026-05-20
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OMSI Camps and Classes

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Ask a few things
AgeAsk for ages
Pricevaries by camp or class
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
OMSI lists science camps and classes for youth, including STEM learning, museum-based programs, and outdoor school-style opportunities
Location
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
503-797-4000
STEM type
Science camp, STEM, museum camp, outdoor school, technology
Trial
Ask about trial
Device
Ask if laptop needed
Project
Ask take-home result
Source checked recentlyAsk a few things
Ask before signing upage range by camp · current session dates · fees+1 more to ask
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Arts · Distance not clear · 6/9 facts · 1 askChecked 2026-05-20
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Youth Arts Classes

Portland Parks & Recreation
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Age5-17
Priceclass fees vary by session
Trial / dealAsk trial/deal
Schedule
Portland Parks & Recreation offers arts and enrichment classes through community centers and seasonal activity guides.
Location
Portland community centers, Portland
Drive
Distance not clear
Contact
Ask on official page
Art type
Arts, crafts, community center classes
Materials
No fee note listed
Session dates
Schedule listed
Price
Ask about discounts
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Ask before signing upcurrent open seats or event capacity
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Are summer camps included?

Yes. Camps are part of the same activity model, with planned fields for season, week range, full-day or half-day status, extended care, deadline, and capacity status.