Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Fun Community Education Summer Camps

From environmental education to rock climbing, kaying, mountain biking and more...see our Summer Camps page for ideas.

Parenting in the Gorge Guide for 2014

New baby resources, story times, playgroups, parenting classes, family life skills and recreation guides for kids K-12.

Big Latch on 2014

At Jackson Park in Hood River August 2nd - nursing children of all ages, older children & siblings, family members, and community members are all welcome to come support breastfeeding in our community. Little ones breastfeed at 10:30am sharp and latch for one minute to be counted in this world wide event. Help us break the 2013 global record of 14,536 women and children breastfeeding simultaneously!

Summer Art Fun at Columbia Arts

Columbia Arts is offering amazing art and performance classes for all ages this summer.

First Light Academy Summer Camps

For children 6-12, camp activites range from martial arts, yoga, nature awareness and ancestral skills. Campers are led in a variety of social, movement and game based activities. Email for more info.

Gorge Grown Farmers Market

Every Thursday from 6-7pm, with over 20 vendors selling locally raised vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, eggs, bread and more. In addition, the live music, local hot food vendors and festive family-friendly atmosphere that have become beloved market traditions continue.

WAAAM Museum Second Saturday

Please join us! Ride in antique cars, watch the antique planes take off and land, eat ... drink ... be merry! Join us the of each month Second Saturday, when WAAAM gets the engines running. Check the WAAAM Museum Website for more info on events throughout the season.

Parenting in the Gorge Guide for Hood River and Wasco Counties

It's everything you'd like to know about opportunities & resources for parents - welcome baby resources, library story times, playgroups, wonderworks playstation, parenting classes for toddlers to teens!

Debate Coach Needed

Christian Communicators Northwest is a small, family friendly homeschool debate league. CCNW recently completed its 8th year and would like to invite other interested families to join us for the 2015 debate season.

Group Games Social Group at Kidsense

This group is designed to guide students in developing appropriate social skills important for students as the create friendships and being to participate in various school and community activities. Emphasis will be in communication skills, working with others and friendship skills. Group begins September 26, every Wednesday from 5-6pm.  Call Kidsense at 541-386-0009 for more information and to register.

Recommended Websites for Kids

The Hood River County Library announces that the Association of Library Services to Children has created a guide to parents for their child’s online use.  See their recommended websites for kids.

Providence Coffee Shop Teaches Life Skills for Local Students

Walk through the main entrance of Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, and chances are you will notice the smell of coffee—and the energy of high school students at Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop. The Youth Transition Program at Hood River Valley High School is using the café to provide valuable work experience for youth with barriers to employment.

Next Door Photo Contest

The Next Door has extended the deadline for their Photo Contest to June 30. Eight photos will be chosen for a community photo display, and each of those eight photographers will receive a $50 gift certificate from G.Willikers Toy Store or Klindt's Booksellers.

Photos must show an adult and a child interacting together, and must include a child age zero to eight years. All photos must be in JPG format, with a minimum of 300 dpi. Download an entry form.

Gorge Kids Triathlon!

Gorge Kids Triathlon comes to Hood River Waterfront Park Sunday, Sept. 21. The event is a fun and safe entry-level triathlon open to all elementary aged kids. Three separate start waves accommodate kids in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5, and are designed to allow kids of varied skill levels to participate.

Gorge MakerSpace

is a place where young people transform their ideas into reality. Part science lab, part metal shop, and part art studio, Gorge MakerSpace provides the coaching and tools participants need to design and build science and technology-based solutions to human challenges.

Playgroups in Hood River County

Hood River County Library and New Parent Services Playgroups happening each week for children.

Breastfeeding Support Group

The Columbia Gorge Breastfeeding Coalition will begin a newly formed mother-to-mother support group that offers guidance during this important time. The group is conducted by a trained facilitator who listens and guides the discussion, the first and third Wednesday each month at Riverside Church in Hood River from noon to 1.

Parent Connections Group at KidSense Pediatric Therapy Center

Parents share their personal experiences related to Sensory Processing Disorder. Meetings will take place the 2nd Monday of Every month.

Good Parenting Support

Here are a few excellent places to check for information or to call when you, a parent or a teenager you know needs some quick support and help. Parent Trust for Washington Children.

Parent Trust Family Help Line: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) - Toll-free in Washington State.
Washington State Teenline:1-800-562-1240