Sellwood Community House isn’t one building.

It’s a growing network of places made possible by the people who believe they belong here.

SCH. PlayLab. The Shack. Laurelhurst Studio. The programs, people, and gathering places in between.

No public funding. No distant institution. Just a community keeping its house standing.

When you give, you’re not just supporting a program. You’re taking care of something that belongs to all of us.

And we take care of the things that are ours.

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to learn, play, gather, and connect.

 

New Programs and Events

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  • Summer Camp Sale!

    Plan Ahead for Big Savings in 2027

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  • Lantern Walk

    Two Nights of Magic in the Park!

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  • Spooktacular

    Sellwood’s Favorite Halloween Carnival Returns…

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  • LitFoot

    Author Reading Series

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  • Laurelhurst Studio

    Grand Opening on September 26th!

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  • Sellwood Sessions

    Sellwood Sessions

    Concerts at Oaks Pioneer Church

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Littles Program

Classes, programs, and events for infants through age 5 and their grownups

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Tween / Teen

Learn about our programs for Tweens/Teens

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Adults

Your neighborhood resource for a variety of classes & gatherings

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Preschool

Classes and playgroups for ages 3-5 years

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After School

2025–2026 school year registration

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Seniors

From Exercise for EveryBody to Creative Club, check out our offerings designed for Seniors (55+)

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K-5

Gymnastics, Chess Club & more

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Camps

10 timeless weeks of summer fun for preschoolers and K-5 students, with Counselor-in-Training programs for grades 6-8

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Community Events

Enriching community events
for all ages

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We hope you enjoy this video from our Spring Fundraiser, all about The Shack at Sellwood Park.

Photos by Ash La Mattino Perlberg of Weeno Photography

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What Our Community Members Are Saying

  • Each family that comes to us has their own story, but the resounding feedback is a relief and surprise for finding a sort of extended family through our group. It excites me to know that now the children can start to recognize the Sellwood Community House as a place for them and our community

    —Theola (Cantonese Play + Learn)

  • The lobby is a cozy living room for our neighborhood, the heart of the community. I love to cozy up, chat with a friend after class or sit and watch all the hustle and bustle of this thriving community treasure

    —Erin

  • When you are new to a community you want to feel a sense of belonging. When you are new to Portland come to SCH you will be welcomed

    —Martha

  • The diverse experiences my son gained by working with children of different age groups contributed significantly to his personal and inerpersonal development. The program not only provided a platform for learning but also fostered leadership skills, a sense of responsibility and teamwork!

    —Tracy Hendriks

  • My family went on the lantern walk last night and it was magical. The inspiring and caring messages at each stop, the excitement of each actor, the thought and care that you all put into putting it on really shown through. Things like this are why we love Portland

    —April Hasson

  • The first few months of motherhood were messy and the nurturing circle was the nest to which I always returned. I felt seen, heard, understood and loved. I felt safe. I am grateful for Brita’s warm guidance

    —Karen