Tweens & Teens
Tweens and teens are eager to learn, eager to lead, and creative beyond belief. The SCH teen/tween program recognizes that middle school kids are passionate about helping others, so we focus our programming on developing leadership and mentorship skills, practicing civic engagement, building self-confidence, encouraging healthy relationships, and empowering youth to make a difference in their community.
Tween & Teen Events
Half Day Happenings
Monthly on Wednesdays | 2—4 pm
Join us after school on PPS Early Release days! These meetups are monthly and will always hold something new - cooking, team sports, art, and more. Check out what’s happening over the next few months!
May 21: Field Day
Bring your competitive spirit to SCH’s middle school field day! This free event will take place after school at Sellwood Park, where teams will face off in some classic games–capture the flag, relay races, flag football, and more. Face paint and pinnies provided.
Free Fridays
Dates: January 17—March 21 & April 11—June 6
Fridays | 4—5:30 PM | free | Gym and meeting Room
Kick off the weekend at SCH—all middle schoolers are invited to come after school on Fridays to shoot hoops in the gym, play games in the meeting room, or just hang out with friends (and meet new ones!). Fun snacks and drinks available for purchase!
Teen/Tween Nights!
Monthly on Fridays | 7—9 PM | $10/advance purchase or at the door
SCH hosts monthly teen + tween nights! Alternating dances with DJ Gregarious and other fun activities: think crafts, trivia, games and more, with plenty of snacks on hand!
Dates:
March 14 - Teen Dance with DJ Gregarious
May 16 - Spring Fling Dance
SCH Chess Club
Dates: March 8, April 12, May 31
One Saturday A month | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | ages 8-14 | free, registration required
Join us for a fun and engaging Chess Club for kids ages 8-14, designed to introduce and deepen their understanding of the game in a supportive and interactive environment. Through hands-on play, creative activities, and movement-based learning, participants will develop chess skills while also exploring strategy, teamwork, and leadership.
Each session includes guided instruction, open play, and interactive elements to bring the game to life. Whether your child is brand new to chess or looking to improve, they’ll find a welcoming space to grow, learn, and play!
Pick any date you choose, or come to multiple sessions.
Free With a $5 Suggested Donation, Click Here to Register!
River Safety Clinic with WaterStrong
Thursday, July 25 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Recommended for rising 6th-8th graders | $75, Register Here
This clinic teaches the essentials of water safety, survival swimming, and environmental education around the river. Participants gain essential water confidence and grow their love for the water by learning to assess the safety of a swimming location, learning to save themselves and someone else in the water, and learning to care for the water and earth. Participants receive a US Coast Guard certified life jacket, safety whistle, new confidence and an indelible love for the water. This clinic involves in-water activities in the Willamette River at Sellwood Riverfront Park, so come in your swimsuit and bring a towel!
End of Summer Field Day!
Thursday, august 21 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | rising 6th-9th graders | Free, meet at the shack at sellwood park!
Let’s celebrate the end of an amazing Sellwood Summer! Bring your competitive spirit to Sellwood Park, where teams of teens will face off in some classic games–capture the flag, relay races, flag football, and more. Face paint and pinnies provided.
Tween/Teen Volunteer Crew
Teen + tween volunteers are the heart of many SCH events! Sign up to be added to our teen + tween volunteer list and get first crack at all the fun events and volunteer opportunities!
School-Year CIT
Dates: January - May
Various weekdays | 4:15 – 6 Pm | Free
The CITs are a huge part of what makes summer camp at SCH so special, and now that fun can continue all year! We invite any middle schooler who loves helping out (think leading crafts, gym games, silly dance parties, and more) to sign up to assist in our ASE program with K-5 students.
Limited spots will be available on various weekdays, sign-ups will be available one month at a time. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please fill out the interest form!
“I never had any friends later on
like the ones I had when I was 12.”
Those are the final words spoken by the narrator in the movie Stand by Me, the quintessential movie about those bittersweet transitional moments between childhood and adulthood, when everything from family, to friendships, to the causes we care about take on an extra intensity that is hard to capture later in life. It is that intensity of youth that makes the SCH teen/tween program one of our most exciting (and fun!) programs.
Need financial support for our Tweens & Teens programs?
Apply for our scholarship program!