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Eggstravaganza in the Park!

Skyhawks Sports Spring Break Camps

Spring Programs OPEN!

Register through ACTIVENet for a program with Happy Valley Parks and Recreation!

*See below to register for a program through one of Happy Valley Parks and Recreation’s partner providers.

Contacts

Steve Campbell
Recreation Director
[email protected]
503-886-8418

Stephani Hern
Recreation Supervisor
[email protected]
503-886-8419

Ashley Degner
Recreation Programming
[email protected]
503-886-8413

Kacy Cullen
Recreation Programming
[email protected]
503-886-8449

Chris Randall
Parks Director
[email protected]
503-886-8442

Chris Sliwka
Parks Supervisor
[email protected]
503-886-8477

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Upcoming Trips / Tours

Wahkeena Falls Hike

Wahkeena Waterfall Loop Hike – 4/5/24

Leave the driving to us! This popular loop is a waterfall lover’s paradise – There are FIVE officially named waterfalls on this trip as well as countless cascades and intermittent falls. We will hike past Wahkeena Falls, Fairy Falls, Ecola Falls, Weisendanger Falls, and last but not least the iconic Multnomah Falls.Bring a lunch or snacks to enjoy on the trail, or save your appetite for our stop at Sugarpine Drive-In located on the banks of the Sandy River on the way back to town! This cute spot serves up delicious, unique sandwiches, salads, and soft-serve sundaes.

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Oregon Gardens Day Trip – 4/19/24

Leave the driving to us! The group will meet at Happy Valley City Hall where participants can hop on the RecMobile to enjoy an adventurous day outside the valley at The Oregon Gardens! Escape into an 80-acre botanical garden, featuring more than 20 specialty gardens showcasing the diverse botanical beauty that can be found in the Willamette Valley and throughout the Pacific Northwest. Afterwards, we will head to the beautiful quaint town of Silverton for lunch at historic Mac’s Place for delicious lunch and beverages and a view of scenic Silver Creek on the outdoor heated deck.

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Tom McCall Point Wildflower Hike – 5/10/24

The Tom McCall Point Trail offers exceptional views of the Columbia Gorge as well as Mount Adams and Mount Hood. When the spring wildflowers are in bloom, this is one of the most stunning vistas in the Gorge! Wildflowers like lupine, paint brush, fox glove, and wild rose, arrow root etc. can be viewed. Make sure to bring your camera! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at Tom McCall Point OR bring some lunch money and save your appetite for our pit stop at Ferment Brewing in Hood River on the way back to town!

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Scholarships Available – Happy Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation

Are you in need of financial assistance? Scholarship opportunities are available through the Happy Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation for any Happy Valley Parks and Recreation programs. The Happy Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation (HVPRF) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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*Scholarships are also available for programs run through Happy Valley Parks and Recreation’s partner providers.

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ACTIVENet Online Registration Portal

Register through ACTIVENet for programs with Happy Valley Parks and Recreation! ACTIVENet’s online and in-person registration portal will allow community members to conveniently access Happy Valley Parks and Recreation facility rentals, programs, activities, classes, and more from anywhere, anytime!

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Skyhawks Sports Classes

See registration pages for program locations

Skyhawks Sports has partnered with Happy Valley Parks and Rec to provide several sports programs to choose from.

Kids sports programs.
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Soccer Classes

All classes held at Happy Valley Park

Soccer Shots has partnered with Happy Valley Parks and Rec to provide several soccer programs to choose from.

Kids soccer classes.
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Kidokinetics Enrichment Classes & Camps

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Happy Valley Parks and Recreation is excited to partner with Kidokinetics to offer the following enrichment programs!

3/25 – FREE Fun Day Pop-Up Class

3/26 – 3/28 – “Nothing But Nets” Camp

3/17 – 6/9: Sunday Enrichment Classes

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

My Gym Eggstravaganza

Held at Happy Valley Park – 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd.

Meet your friends at My Gym for our Eggstravaganza! We have egg-citing activities, games, songs, dances, relays and an egg hunt planned for you. Registration is required. Space is limited and sells out each year so be sure to register today! Bring your own basket please.

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Tippi Toes Dance Classes

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Explore our dance class options for girls and boys age 18 months – 10 years. Students are encouraged and celebrated while being taught the fundamentals of dance! Choose from the following spring programs below:

Wild About Tippi Toes Spring Break Camp – Ages 4-10yrs

Baby Ballet – Ages 2-4yrs

Ballet, Tap and Jazz – Ages 3-5yrs

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Natural Grocers: Nutrition for Health Class Series

Looking to experience more mental clarity, healthy energy levels, a healthy body composition, a positive mood, digestive health, skin health, and more? Join Natural Grocers’ Nutrition for Your Health series. Each class will delve into a new topic and provide a challenge to implement healthy changes to your daily routines.

Class 1: Eat for Your Health and the Health of the Planet

Class 2: Kick Sugar Cravings

Class 3: Detoxify Your Life

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HealthyU Nutrition: Cooking in a DASH!

Gain cooking skills and a better understanding of eating for health and wellness in this nutrition and food demonstration class series! DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is an eating pattern that promotes overall health and wellness, as well as supports management of several chronic health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. During this 4-week course, we will go over basic nutrition concepts for eating a healthier diet with emphasis on increasing fiber and plant-based foods, and ways to increase protein through a variety of sources.

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Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Beginners) * VIRTUAL CLASS

This introductory class welcomes those wishing to learn the initial forms of the Tai Chi practice with a desire to gain confidence, stability, strength, and mobility in a fun and supportive environment. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.

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Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance * VIRTUAL CLASS

Participants will build upon their knowledge from our Tai Chi Beginners class and continue to gain confidence, stability, strength, and mobility in a fun and supportive environment. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.

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Chair Yoga * VIRTUAL CLASS

A wonderful chair-based yoga practice for those who prefer to stretch and move their bodies while staying off the floor. Classes combine gentle movement and intentional breath in both seated and standing poses. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.

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Gentle Yoga * VIRTUAL CLASS

The practice of gentle yoga combines mindful movement and breath with standing, seated, and restful floor-based practices to nourish the body, mind, and heart. Class powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.

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Pet First Aid/CPR Training Course

Dogs are NOT allowed. Participants are encouraged to bring stuffed animals for the hands-on portion of the class. This class is part instruction and part hands-on skills. It teaches basic first aid and how to provide it to your dog as well as how to perform CPR. Participants will be instructed on different first aid techniques through a power point presentation followed by a hands-on practice portion of the class. Each participant will receive a pet first aid pocket-sized handbook to take home and practice gauze for the hands-on portion of class. They will walk away from this class with basic information on how to provide first aid to their pet in the case that they get injured.

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training

This in-person Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training combines lecture with hands-on skills sessions. Students will learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims.

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Babysitter Training

Babysitter Training

This in-person babysitter class gives you access to child care information, tips and can answer all of your questions so that you’re ready to start babysitting! With lecture and engaging class activities, these courses are informative and fun.

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Spring Bird Walks

Join Backyard Bird Shop in celebrating Spring with our feathered friends on a guided trail walk with naturalist Elaine Murphy. Learn how to discover local wildlife using both sight and sounds.

Scouter’s Mountain Bird Walk – 4/11

Mt. Talbert Bird Walk – 5/11

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Birdie Bungalow Build

Join Happy Valley Parks and Recreation, Venvino Art Studio, and Backyard Bird Shop for a unique workshop that combines art and nature! Gather under the picnic shelter at Scouter’s Mountain Nature Park with your friends and neighbors, and let your imagination run wild as you build and decorate your very own birdhouse while learning about the species of birds that call Happy Valley home!

*Children 8 years old and younger FREE with a registered adult, and will get to decorate their own craft birdhouse*

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Art Classes

Venvino Art Studios is partnering with Happy Valley Parks and Rec to bring you a variety of fun art classes!

Create and Learn Series – April Session
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Create and Learn Series – May Session
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Create and Learn Series – June Session
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Chinese Calligraphy Series

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Chinese Calligraphy with experienced instructor Terri Hsing. Her artwork has been shown at Yuan Ru Art Center in Bellevue, Washington as well as at Lan Su Chinese Garden in downtown Portland. This 8-week series designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of this ancient art form. Throughout the course, participants will embark on a comprehensive journey that covers the basics of Chinese Calligraphy and delves into the intricacies of six different traditional scripts.

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Stop Motion Animation

The Y Enrichment Class – Stop Motion Animation

Animation is not only fun to watch, but also to make! With stop motion animation, everything around you can come alive! In this class, we’ll explore the basics of animation and work together to develop stories, build props and characters, animate them, and create their very own animated short film!

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The Y Enrichment Class – LEGO Engineering Core Concepts

We don’t simply free play with Legos, but teach the kids about motors, pulleys, gears, and the science of building machines and toys. These Lego engineering classes use battery-powered motors to make moving projects.

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Youth Engineering Class – Orbiters and Landers (Aerospace Engineering)

During this class, students will take a comprehensive look at NASA’s landers and orbiters that are currently conducting important research on Mars. We will examine the anatomy of various orbiters and landers in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they assist in the work of NASA’s scientists and engineers. Students will learn about the technology and innovation that is required for aerospace engineers so we can, one day, safely transport human beings to the surface of Mars. Each class will use the EFK’s Engineering Design Process to engage in exciting, hands-on STEM challenges with real-world connections to NASA and aerospace engineering.

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