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Summer Guide

Field Trip Friday: Sternwheeler Sight-seeing Cruise

June 26th, 10:30am – 4:00pm

Enjoy a scenic Columbia River Gorge outing with lunch at Bridgeside Grill followed by a sightseeing cruise aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, featuring stunning views and engaging history along the way.

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Whitewater Rafting

Grab a paddle and join expert guides as we navigate class II-III rapids. Along the way enjoy the scenic landscapes and watch for fish darting through the crystal clear waters beneath us. With the perfect combination of calm floats and excitement, these trips are great for first time rafters and seasoned paddlers alike!

Santiam River – June 28th, 10am – 4:30pm

Deschutes River – July 17th, 8am-7:45pm

Community Kayak: Timothy Lake

August 2nd, 8:45am – 5:30pm

Timothy Lake is a pristine alpine lake in Mount Hood National Forest. This calming paddle travels between rolling mountains that surround the lake on all sides. While it can be windy at this location, this paddle is great for beginners or those interested in a relaxing paddle on flat water.

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Community Paddleboard: Estacada Lake

August 9th, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Estacada Lake is a dammed portion of the Clackamas River that is accessible from Milo McIver State Park. This relaxing paddle travels along a forest-lined river that extends into a canyon with an occasional waterfall pouring from the side.  This paddle is great for beginners or those looking for a tranquil paddle on flat water.

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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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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, Aug. 27th, 11:00am – 4pm

We’re teaming up with the Red Cross to host a blood drive at City Hall. All blood types are urgently needed. Donate blood and help save lives.

Astronomy With a Small Telescope

July 27th – August 31st, Mondays 9pm-10pm

Enhance your knowledge of astronomy and our planet’s place in the cosmos with this evening course led by NASA scientist Derek Sears. This 6-week course will offer opportunities for stargazing and exploring the night sky using a small telescope.

Ballroom Basics Dance Class

Step into the world of partner dance in a welcoming and supportive environment. Designed for beginners, this class introduces simple patterns, foundational steps, and rhythm across classic ballroom styles like waltz, foxtrot, and swing.

Wednesdays, Aug 5th -26th, 6pm-7pm

HealthyU Nutrition

Cooking demonstration classes and free nutrition talks to support you on your wellness journey.

The Art of Mindful Eating

Jun 16th, 6pm-7pm

OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ Presentations

Join OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ volunteers as they share tips and guidance for sustainable gardening!

Bountiful Seasons: Success Growing Vegetables Year Round 

July 15th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Gardens with a Purpose: Creating Resilient PNW Landscapes with Native Plants

August 5th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Intro to Fly Fishing

This class is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of fly-fishing, providing them with a solid foundation to enjoy and excel in this rewarding sport. Unlike typical casting classes, our course covers a wide range of topics essential for beginners. The course will be split into two types of sessions: one that takes place in the classroom and one that is on-site. The classroom session will involve instruction, discussions, and activities to prepare you for the on-river session which will provide a hands-on experience where you can apply what you’ve learned in a practical setting.

$100 registration fee, includes 1 class session, waders, boots, reels & fly rods

In Class: June 17, On River: June 20

In Class: July 22, On River: July 25

In Class: August 26, On River: August 29

Ultimate Frisbee

Happy Valley Parks and Rec is excited to partner with Portland Ultimate to offer Ultimate Frisbee camps this summer! Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing, most welcoming sports around. Ultimate is easy to learn and combines elements of soccer, basketball, and lacrosse—all played with a flying disc.

July 6 – July 10

August 17 – August 21

Rock Haven Climbing Gym

Happy Valley Parks and Rec is excited to partner with Rock Haven Climbing—a premier bouldering gym in Gresham designed for climbers of all experience levels! Whether your child is new to climbing or already loves to scale new heights, these youth classes offer a fun and supportive environment to build confidence, strength, and skills on routes tailored just for them.

Summer Session 1: July 6, 8, & 10

Ages 5-7 | Ages 8-12

Summer Session 2: August 3, 5, & 7

Ages 5-7 | Ages 8-12

Skyhawks Sports Classes

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

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Soccer Shots

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

For more information on Soccer Shots kid’s soccer classes:
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Kidokinetics

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

Summer Sportsplay Clinic

Ninjaplay Camp

Mindful Play: Yoga, Gymnastics & Dance

Run the Bases Camp

Hit the Court: Volleyball, Basketball & Hockey

Intro to Raquet Sports Camp

Jordan Kent Just Kids Skill Sports Camps

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Get ready for camps full of excitement, skill-building, and personal growth with Jordan Kent’s Just Kids Skills Camps! Whether your child dreams of scoring the winning touchdown, dribbling past defenders, or hitting their first home run, we’ve got something for everyone—plus exciting features to help them thrive both on and off the field! Campers of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome.

Pickleball Camp: July 20 – July 23

Multi-Sport Camp: July 27 – July 30

Multi-Sport Camp: August 17 – August 20

PLAY.FIT.FUN

PlayFitFun is excited to offer a FUN, action-packed summer camp season in Happy Valley! During our KIDS SUMMER ACTION CAMP, children (K-6th) get the opportunity to play various FUN & ACTIVE games, such as capture the flag, obstacle courses, relay races, and a huge favorite…wrecking ball!

Session 1: June 22 – June 26

Session 2: July 20 – July 24

Session 3: August 3 – August 7

The Y

The Y is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. With their innovative camps and classes, the Y empowers young people to build the skills and confidence not only to reach their potential, but to enact positive change in their communities. We are thrilled to partner with The Y to offer the following camps this Summer:

Little Sprouts Cooking Camp (ages 4-6)

Chef World Roadtrip Camp (ages 6-12)

Jr. K-Pop Glee Camp (ages 4-6)

K-Pop Glee Camp (ages 6-12)

3D Printing Camp (ages 6-12)

Little Artists Camp (ages 4-6)

Young Picasso Camp (ages 6-12)

Journey to STEAM

Journey to STEAM is your go-to for innovative and customizable LEGO education programs for students grades K-8, weaving together science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) using the power of LEGO. Perfect for enriching after-school experiences, community engagement, and fostering holistic learning in schools. Check out the afterschool programming and camps we’ve partnered with Journey to STEAM to offer:

Summer Camps:

LEGO Toy Designers, Jun 22-26, 9am-12pm

Intro Robotics: Amazing Amusement, Jun 22-26, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Next Level Robotics: Busy Cities, Jul 13-17, 9am-12pm

LEGO Architects, Jul 13-17, 12:30pm-3:30pm

LEGO Mechanical Engineers, Aug 3-7, 9am-12pm

Robot Ready with mBot2, Aug 3-7, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Engineering for Kids

Discover the extraordinary world of STEM during Engineering For Kids’ Summer of Exploration! Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fill the world around us. STEM connects to everything in our lives from planning a city to using computers to space travel. EFK Summer Camps provide kids with a hands-on immersive experience as they explore STEM concepts in the world around them.

Week 1: Contraption Creators & Enviro Bots

Week 2: High Voltage Hijinks & Get Wired with Makey Makey

Week 3: EcoForce & Theme Park Mania

Week 4: Engineering Electrified & World Games Engineering

Week 5: Wings, Wheels, and Sails & Smart Systems Lab

Week 6: Eco Heroes & Mission to Mars

Week 7: Up, Up, and Away & RoboBattles

Week 8: Engineering Olympiad & Survival on the Red Planet

Week 9: Summertime Splash & Sky Riders

Week 10: Let’s Make Toys & Wild Animals

The Clayhouse Potters

Pottery classes taught by husband and wife potters in charming home studio. Learn how to create whimsical hand-built sculptures and wheel-thrown stoneware pottery decorated with food safe commercial glazes.

Wheel Throwing Series

Hand Building Series

Two-fer Fridays

Sweet Lomy Glass Art

Learn the fundamentals of glass cutting and layering to make beautiful, whimsical glass art pieces! No experience needed in these fun fused glass workshops we have partnered with Sweet Lomy to offer:

Glass Jewelry & Sun-Catchers – June 13th, 11am-12:30pm

Glass Fish Bowl – July 6th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Glass Flower Fields – August 1st, 11am-1pm

Venvino Art Studios

Venvino Art Studios has partnered with us to offer the following programs this Summer:

Smith Rock Sunset: Acrylic Painting Class Series

June 5th – June 26th, Fridays 6pm-7:30pm

Artistic Journaling: A Creative Exploration

July 2nd – July 23rd, Thursdays 5pm-6:30pm

Intro to Oil Painting: Still Life

July 3rd – July 24th, Fridays 5pm-7pm

Tippi Toes Dance Classes

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Explore our dance class options for girls and boys age 18 months – 11 years. Students are encouraged and celebrated while being taught the fundamentals of dance! Choose from the following programs below:

Toddler and Me – Ages 18 months – 3yrs

Baby Ballet – Ages 2-4yrs

Ballet, Tap and Jazz – Ages 3- 8yrs

Tippi Pro – Intermediate Ballet – Ages 7-11 yrs

Hip Hop & Jazz – Ages 7-11 yrs

Summer camps:

Under The Sea Dance Camp – July 22 -24

Candyland Dance Camp – Aug 11-13

Yoga Classes

A gentle introduction to yoga to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without the use of a mat. Chair Yoga works the whole body with a mixture of stretching, yoga, and calisthenics. These in-person series are ideal for those that have mobility issues or have never tried yoga before. Hatha Yoga focuses on traditional yoga postures practiced at a slower, steady pace, with time to settle into each pose and explore proper alignment. Breathwork is an essential part of the practice, helping calm the mind, reduce stress, and support a deeper physical experience.

Chair Yoga 

Hatha Yoga

Providence Basecamp Prevention & Wellness Classes

From Tai Chi to Yoga, these FREE virtual classes are powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (Beginners) *Virtual Class

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance *Virtual Class

Chair Yoga *Virtual Class

Gentle Yoga *Virtual Class

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.

Buy a Brick Program
Purchase a commemorative brick in support of Happy Valley’s local parks and leave a lasting mark that will be cherished by the community for years to come. Your personalized brick will help support ongoing operations and maintenance at our beloved city parks.