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.
Classes & Events
Volunteering & Internships
Teen & Tween Classes at Laurelhurst
Classes & Events
Teen Nights
Monthly on FRIDAYS | 7-9 PM | $10, Tickets Available here | SCH | 6TH-8TH GRADE
Join us for monthly middle school nights! Featuring dances every other month and events like karaoke, trivia, and movie nights for the months in between. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
October 16th: Teen Dance, costumes encouraged (prize for best dressed!)
November 20th: Karaoke Night
SCH Chess Club
second saturdays | 10:30 am-12:00 PM| ages 8-14| free
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
Teen Tumble (Ages 11+)
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:00 PM | $110 for 5 week session | SCH STudio
Older kids love to tumble too! This class is for tweens and teens who will enjoy increasing their strength, flexibility and fitness while learning new tricks -- perfect for anyone who wants to level-up their tumbling skills for dance teams, cheer leading, or just for fun!
All levels welcome, although our studio is not set up for advanced tumbling.
Session 1: September 22-October 20
Session 2: November 3-December 8 (No Class Thanksgiving Week)
Free Teen Yoga
various no school dates, see below | 10:30-11:30 AM | free | sellwood community house
Monday & Tuesday January 25 & 26
Monday, February 15
In teen yoga we work to cultivate the mind/body connection through safe posture practice and guided meditation. Life may swirl around and have ups and downs, but you will always have You! Learning to care for yourself and honor your needs are wonderful skills to have. Yoga is truly a practice for anyone, the greatest journey is finding what works for you!
Please Note, Waiver Required: Participation in teen yoga will require a waiver signed by guardians. Click Here to Complete the Form In Advance. Any parent or guardian who completes the form online should also plan to meet with the instructor either in person or via facetime.
Rose City Self Defense Workshop
Tuesdays december 1, 8 & 16 | 6:00-8:00 PM | free, Registration required & Opens November 3 | Ages 11-14 | SCH Gym
The Youth Introductory Class is 3 sessions, each 2 hours in length. This Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) class is designed to introduce youth to a variety of self-protective options in a discussion format. Our student-centered training is designed to help youth identify their risks, evaluate their strengths, and explore their options for dealing with the threat of violence. Topics Include: Trusting and using your intuition; How bias affects your judgment; Establishing and setting boundaries; Assertive communication; The benefits and risks of various escape options; Healthy Relationships and consent; Physical Self-Defense Strikes and Escapes.
Youth Classes are open to youth ages 11 through 14. Youth may attend alone or be accompanied by a women-identifying, non-binary person comfortable in a space that centers on the experiences of girls or LGBTQIA2S+ adult. Snacks provided for all attendees.
Register Here for the Self Defense Workshop Beginning November 3
Volunteering
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!
Teen + Tween Volunteer Interest Form
Sign up below for two of our most beloved annual events!
Teen Volunteer Committee
THURSDAYS, starting september 24 | 4:15-5:45 PM | PLAYLAB ANNEX | $50 per session | 6TH-9TH GRADE
Join our weekly teen/tween volunteer group! Help out at the community house and beyond with fun and creative projects like designing our new teen space, making decorations for events, baking treats, and contributing to service projects around the neighborhood. You’ll also get hands-on training to help out at community events—so you can be ready to take on bigger roles and make an even bigger impact. It’s a great way to learn new skills, make a difference, and hang out with friends—all at the same time!
Dates: September 24th - December 17th. No meetings 10/29 or 11/26.
School-Year CIT
more information coming soon | SCH | 6-9TH GRADERS
SCH invites any 6-9th grader 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.
More information coming soon!
Summer CIT Video
Curious to learn more about our summer CIT program? Watch this video, from summer 2025, and hear all about it from the Counelors-in-Training themselves!
Counselors-in-Training at The Shack
“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!