TEEN FORCE

EAST PORTLAND C OMMUNITY C eNTeR

Spring 2014
Teen Nights Classes Drop-in Programs Open Basketball Volunteer Opportunities
Madalyn Bach Teen Services Coordinator (503) 823-5970 madalyn.bach@portlandoregon.gov

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Teen Programming Focus
University Park Charles Jordan Community Center

PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION

Matt Dishman Community Center

Teen Force engages and empowers teens through ongoing registration and drop-in programs, as well as one-time events and special activities specializing in: Activity/Fitness Environmental Stewardship/ Outdoor Experiences Arts Experiences Leadership/Employment Social Interaction/Fun

Montavilla Community Center

Mt. Scott Community Center

East Portland Community Center

Teen Force is located in five communities throughout Portland!

Additional Sites Include:
Neal Brown Demetri Finch-Brown Montavilla Community Center

Mt. Scott Community Center 5530 SE 72nd Ave Portland, OR 97206 (503)953-9574 Cell neal.brown@portlandoregon.gov

8219 NE Glisan Portland, OR 97220 (503)823-410 Office demetri.finchbrown@portlandoregon.gov

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Charles Jordan Community Center 9009 N. Foss Ave. Portland, OR 97203 (503)823-0206 Office ryan.fitzpatrick@portlandoregon.gov

Robert Donaldson III Matt Dishman Community Center 77 NE Knott Portland, OR 97212 (503)823-5200 Office robert.donaldson@portlandoregon.gov

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Hang with friends, play ping pong, video games, basketball, and flag football. Explore your creative side with some recycled arts. No matter what your interest is you are sure to have fun!
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Its a drop-in space built just for you! Enjoy the latest video games, board games, chess and ping pong. Do you have homework to do, grab a space in our solarium and crak open your books.
Monday- Friday 2:45-5:00

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Ages 11-18 $1drop-in
2 Fridays a month 6:30-9:00
4/11 4/25 5/23 6/13 6/27

FREE!

YOUTH OPEN GYM

Ages 8-17
Monday-Friday 2:45-5:00pm $10 per term, or $1 drop in per day EPCC welcomes youth to our open gym basketball. The program requires a registration form that is signed by a parent or gaurdian & student. Most days foosball & ping-ping are available in the solarium.

EXpeRIeNCe EDUCATION
Teen Leadership Council

PROGRAMS JUST
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S.W.E.A.T-Weight training & Raquetball
11-17yrs: Do you like fast paced games, then indoor raquet games are for you! Join us when we head to the Lloyd Athletic Club to workout with experienced coaches. Well hit the ball, lift weights and run fun drills that will develop new skills and improve strength in a friendly environment. #1003224 Saturdays 4/12-5/31 Teen Staff Lobby 8 weeks 1:20-4:00 pm $15

PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION - HEALThY LEARNING, HEALThY FRIENDShIpS, HEALThY LIVING

12-18yrs: Be involved in community activites, join a youth empowerment group that emphasizes teamwork, civic engagement and volunteerism. Be the change that you wish to see! #1002055 Wednesdays 4/2-5/21 Teen Staff Classroom # 2 8 weeks 4:30-5:30 pm FREE!

Success University
15-18yrs: High school is almost over, whats next? Learn the ins and outs of how to apply for college, financial aid and scholarships. What about a job? Success University will teach how to identify your marketable strengths, gain the skills you need to ace a job or college interview and create a resume that will make you stand out. #1003314 Mon, Wed & Fridays 4/7-5/16 Madeline Classroom #1 6 weeks 5:30-7:30 pm $25

Lifegaurd Certification
15 yrs and up: For lifegaurd canidates without a current StarGaurd lifegaurd certification. Students successfully completing the course receive first aid, CPR and StarGaurd certification. This course is only for lifegaurd canidates who will be applying to work at a Portland Parks & Recreation Facility. Please note that successful completion of certification classes does not guarantee employment. Lifegaurd Prerequesite testing must be completed prior to taking Lifegaurd certification. Prerequisites: 1. Age 15 or older by the 1st day of class 2. Must be able to swim: * 300 yards non-stop of breaststroak or freestyle * 50 yard swim head out of water breaststroke or freestyle * 50 yard swim w/ rescue tube of breaststroke or freestyle 3. Must be able to: * Feet first surface dive to bottom of pool and retrieve a 10 pound brick * Tread water 1 minute while holding brick * Tread water 1 minute with hands out of water 4. Must demonstrate a mature attitude Bring to class: Swim suit, towel, pen, notebook, food, water bottle, warm clothes, verification of age, StarGaurd textbbok and proof of completion of online

Spanish Simplified

Cost 175.00

12-18yrs: Hola, ?Cmo ests? Would you like to say www.portlandparks.org How are you? to your neighbors or Good morning! in the grocery store? Make traveling more rewarding, Hip Hop Dance gain basic language skills in Espaol and increase 12-18yrs: Feel the heat! Catch the groove & capture the culture awareness skills in a relaxed environment. irresistible beat! Emphasize proper technique including No class 5/26 isolations, turns, combinations & complete dances. Increase agility & coordination while experiencing a beat #100983 Mondays 4/14-6/9 Jazmin that has you moving your feet! Classroom #2 8 weeks 6-7 pm $15 #1002982 Tuesdays 4/15-6/3 DJ Studio 8 weeks 3:30-4:30 pm $15

For complete listing of classes visit :

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FOR TEENS!

EXpLORe ENVIRONMeNT
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION - HEALThY LEARNING, HEALThY FRIENDShIpS, HEALThY LIVING

Manga Comic Studio

12-18yrs: All great stories begin with great ideas! Use your imagination to create original comics and stories. Explore the world of comics by creating your own comic strip, comic book or cartoon art. All levels of drawing skills are welcome, imagination and creativity is encourged! #1002980 Fridays 4/11-6/13 Jake Classroom #2 10 weeks 4-6 pm $25

Teens On the Trail- Hoyt Arboretum

12-18yrs: Spring is finally here! Jump off the sofa, grab your hiking shoes and join the teen team for a beautiful 6 mile hike through one of Portlands most beautiful parks. Make sure you bring your camera, you will not want to miss out on these photo opportunites. Hikers will need to bring a lunch, water bottle, snacks and a backpack to carry everything in. Please make sure that permission slips are turned in before trip departure. #1003026 Saturday 4/26 Khino Meets in EPCC Lobby 10am-4pm $16

Cooking with April

12-18yrs: Friends, food, nutrition and fun make this class a recipe for a great time! Plan healthy menus & practice safe food preperation as you share delicious dishes. Dont wait to add this delectable class to your spring calendar. Bon apptit! #1002981 Monday Session 1 4/14-5/12 April #1002977 Monday Session 2 6/2-6/30 Kitchen 5 weeks 4:30-5:30pm $25

Jr. GRUNT
8th Grade & Summer after 8th Grade: Outdoor adventures, stewardship and job skills for people interested in nature and wildlife! Our Spring Break program includes ropes courses, hiking, sledding and wildlife studies. Our 4 week summer program includes: hiking, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, volunteering, career & college visits, environmental science and lots of outdoor fun! We are a partner program of 9th Grade Counts! Spring Break (March 24 28) M F 9am 5pm Summer Break (July 7 Aug 1) M F 9am 5pm Free Program. Application and Interview required. Apply anytime. Get the application: www. portlandonline.com/parks/grunt or call 503-823-3601

Youth Conservation Crew (YCC)

14 18 yrs: Paid summer work on one of the following crews: Tree Crew, No Ivy League, Trails Crew or Teen Naturalist Team. YCC is designed to provide work opportunities for youth, involve young people in the enhancement of natural areas and the urban forest, and to teach environmental literacy. Applications due: May 19 Visit www.portlandonline.com/parks/grunt for more information and to get the application

Money is tight, we understand. If you need scholarship assistance to attend a program please contact Madalyn Bach at 503.823.5970 or madalyn.bach@portlandoregon.gov. All City of Portland residents are eligible for partial scholorships

Scholarships Available!

For outdoor & overnight trips, participants must bring a permission slip, which can be found at: www.portlandonline.com/parks/eeteens .Parents or guardians can arrive 15 minutes early to fill one out at the community center. Refund deadline for all trips is 5 business days.

HOW TO ReGISTeR THREE OPTIONS:

ReGISTeR BY phONe:
Call 503.823.3450 with the course title and number you wish to register for and have a Visa or MasterCard ready to pay with.

ReGISTeR AT A PORTLAND PARKS cOMMUNITY ceNTeR:

Stop by the front desk at any Portland Parks community center with the course title and number you wish to register for. Acceptable payments methods are Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash.

ReGISTeR ONLINe:
Visit www.PortlandParks.org, select class search / registration under the recreation tab and follow the online instructions.

Transportation
Bus, Walk, or Drive!
Cherry Blossom

Bus Line #15, 20, or 71 SE Washington & 106th Max Stop Burnside & 102nd or SE Main (Clackamas) Plan your trip at trimet.org

SE 106th Ave

EAST PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER

740 SE 106th Ave Portland, OR 97203

EPCC FeATUReS
LEED Awarded Aquatic Facility (among the first in nation) Indoor Lap & Leisure Pool Whirlpool Spa 16 and up Poolside Rooms suitable for parties, classes, & meetings Mens & Womens Locker Rooms Family Changing Rooms Exercise Studio With Drop-In Fitness Courses Fitness Center With Cardiovascular & Circuit Equipment Exercise Studio with sprung wood floor & mirrors Full size Gymnasium with retractable bleachers Traversing Bouldering Wall Outdoor Courtyard

Facility Features Include:

Daily Center Hours

Mon - Fri Sat Sun 6:00am - 9:30pm 7:00am - 6:00pm 8:00am - 6:00pm

I am an artist, an athlete, a reader, a writer, a dreamer, a thinker. I skate, I climb, I hike, I sing, I dance, I paint, I build, I volunteer.

Did you know?....

School-Based Health Centers provide healthcare for students! All school age youth in Multnomah County are welcome- we are here for your healthcare needs. Find the Health Care Center closest to you.

HEALTH CENTER LOCATIONS SERVES GRADES K-12 Cleveland School-Based Health Center 3400 SE 26th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97202 (503) 988-3350 Phone (503) 988-4892 Fax Grant School-Based Health Center 2245 NE 36th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212 (503) 988-3372 Phone (503) 988-6918 Fax Jefferson School-Based Health Center 5210 N Kerby Street Portland, Oregon 97217 (503) 988-3360 Phone (503) 988-5780 Fax Madison School-Based Health Center 2735 NE 82nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97220 (503) 988-3382 Phone (503) 988-3167 Fax Roosevelt School-Based Health Center 6941 N Central Street Portland, Oregon 97203 (503) 988-3909 Phone (503) 988-5907 Fax

HEALTH CENTER LOCATIONS SERVES GRADES K-12 David Douglas School-Based Health center 1034 SE 130th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97233 (503) 988-3554 Phone (503) 988-4225 Fax Franklin School-Based Health Center 5405 SE Woodward Street Portland, Oregon 97233 (503) 988-3370 Phone (503) 988-6120 Fax Parkrose School-Based Health Center 12003 NE Shaver Street Portland, Oregon 97220 (503) 988-3392 Phone (503) 988-3580 Fax

SERVES GRADES K-8 Csar Chvez School-Based Health Center 5103 N Willis Boulevard Portland, Oregon 97203 (503) 988-3815 Phone (503) 988-6261 Fax George School-Based Health Center 10000 N Burr Avenue Portland, Oregon 97203 (503) 988-3829 Phone (503) 988-5500 Fax Harrison Park School-Based Health Center 2225 SE 87th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97216 (503) 988-4577 Phone (503) 988-4588 Fax Lane School-Based Health Center 7200 SE 60th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97206 (503) 988-5640 Phone (503) 988-5690 Fax

Commisioner Amanda Fritz - Director Mike Abbat