Enrichment Programs
enrichment programs camps
Acting / Theatre Arts
Children’s Educational Theatre, Salem
Corban University’s Theatre Camp, Theatre Events, Salem
Keizer Homegrown Theatre, Keizer
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits (SGH), Aloha
The Salem Playhouse, Keizer, Acting School for Teens and Adults
Art
Salem Art Association, Bush Barn Art Center, Salem
Agriculture / Farming
Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
Oregon FFA, Future Farmers of America
Astronomy
Planets for Kids – Free Astronomy Network
Automobiles
Clubs / Camps
Addyse Lane Palgyi (ALP) Nature Center and Preserve, Salem
Ballyntyne Learning Farm, Salem, Ages 6-9
Boy Scouts of America Troop 108, Salem
Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 122, Salem
Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington
Girl Scouts, Salem, SU28Manager@gmail.com
D6 Kids + Rooted, Salem, 2 years – 5th grade
Polk County 4-H, Dallas
Connections / Meetups
Community Center
Dance
American Ballet Academy, Salem
Classical Tap Dance Studio, Keizer
Starr Studios, Salem School of Dance
Financial Literacy
Geology
History
Daughters of the American Revolution, Constitution Week, September 17-23
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Free Lesson Plans
Hardcore History Podcast with Dan Carlin
Language Arts, Reading and Writing
Cisneros Writing Classes, Online
Institute for Excellence in Writing IEW
Living Waters Spanish, Online, All Ages
Math
Mentoring
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Salem
Remnant Family Ministries, Mt Angel
Valor Mentoring, Salem
Village Missions, Dallas
The Titus House, Women Mentoring Women, P: 503-390-5365
Museums
Music / Arts
Chemeketa Community College Music Program, Salem
Elsinore Theatre, Salem
Salem Youth Symphony, Salem
Sweet Sounds Music Lessons, Keizer
Xander Sniffen, Guitar Lessons, Dallas and surrounding area 503-509-7936
Mannie Martinez, Guitar lessons, (503) 863-9723
Other
1000 Hours Outside – Willamette Valley Area
Constitution IQ Project, Silverton, All Ages
Google Earth, Online
Kadabra Magic Academy, Albany
Oregon State Fire Marshall Youth Fire Safety
Weld Tight, Aloha
Outdoor Programs
Coyle Outside, Oregon
Adventurous Life Initiative, Sherwood
Parks / Conservation Areas
Public Libraries
West Salem Public Library
Willamina Library
Science
Corban University Science Saturdays, Salem
Sports / Fitness
Coerver Oregon, Soccer
Courthouse Club Fitness – KAP, Kids Activity Program, Salem
NPJ Sports Complex, Salem
Oregon Trenches University, Football
Salem Gymnastics Center, Salem
Salem Hoops Project, Salem
The Athletic Edge Gymnastics, Salem
Upward Basketball, Salem
Upward Football – Salem, Bethany Baptist Church
Royal Scots Youth Football, Salem
Woodburn FC Recreational Soccer, Woodburn
Woodburn Youth Ball, Woodburn
Teen Hangouts
REBOUND Program, Kroc Center, Salem
Teen Scene, Salem Public Library
Before & after
school care
Babysitters’ Group
- This is a Facebook Group where parents, grandparents, other caregivers can come together to find babysitters or daycares.
- Location: Salem/Keizer and surrounding areas
Discover Champions
- Champions partners with principals, teachers, and parents to create more than 600 before- and after-school and year-round learning environments that spark wonder in children.
- Location: Statewide
Salem Oregon Childcare
- This is a Facebook Group for childcare in Salem, Oregon and surrounding areas.
Trinity Covenant Church
- The Community Corner (the “Corner”) is Trinity Covenant Church’s after-school program that provides a welcoming and safe place for children aged 1st-5th grade each afternoon to engage in constructive and fun activities.
- Location: Salem
- Grades: 1st – 5th
Salem Gymnastics Center
- Salem Gymnastics Center picks up from Heritage, Morningside, Liberty and McKinley Elementary Schools. They provide a fun, active, wrap around care and classes.
- Location: Salem
- Grades: Kindergarten – 5th grade
Resources for children with
developmental disabilities
Autism
ASO – Autism Society of Oregon
ASO Region 5, Marion/Polk/Yamhill Counties, support groups and more including:
*Autism Support and Role-Playing Group (ASRPG) meetups
*Moms of Hope
*Navigating Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities Support & Resource Group
*Families Flourishing Together, Facebook Group
*Creating Opportunities, Facebook Group
The Arc of Polk County, Facebook Group
Equine Therapy
HART – Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy, Salem
Horses of Hope, Turner
ADD / ADHD / Neurodivergent Spectrum
“HELP is dedicated to improving the way children and adults process information, thereby increasing their understanding, communication, educational and employment potential and quality of life, without regard to ethnic background or religious beliefs.”
Dyslexia
Healing
The PATH Center, The Portland Attachment & Trauma Healing Center
Swim Lessons
Holiday Swim Club, Keizer, OR