We are your non-profit community center.

SCH is a community-supported, transformative "third place" that fosters deep connections,

supports mental & physical health and inspires collaboration across generations in Portland, Oregon.

 

to learn, play, gather, and connect.

 

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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Preschool

Classes and playgroups for ages 3-5 years

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Camps

Registration for our 2025 Summer Camps opens in March.

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Adult / Senior

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After School

2024–2025 school year registration is now open

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Community Events

Enriching community events
for all ages

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New Programs and Events

Recreation Revival! Our Spring Fundraiser

Imagine a summer of free, drop-in, daily recreation for kids, families and neighbors of all ages: Sports, art, dance, games, storytimes, nature education and more!

Our Spring Fundraiser is our biggest fundraising event of the year and your support is crucial to making vibrant, engaging, innovative, supportive programming at SCH possible. 

So don your summer camp best and let’s make community magic happen!  

Enjoy fab food, drinks, auction prizes and the chance to channel your inner camper.

Thursday, May 29, 6:00-9:00pm

Free Transportation Available Round-Trip from SCH on the Camp Bus!

Upcoming Events

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