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Summer Programs for Tweens & Teens in the Columbia Gorge (2025 Edition)

Summer can be tricky territory for tween and teens — too old for day camps, too young for full independence. If your teen isn’t quite ready for a job (or isn’t interested in finding one…), you’re not alone. That’s why we rounded up local options just for tweens and teens.

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Easing the Transition from Middle School to High School

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Making the Leap: Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School

Enhancing Middle Schoolers SEL Skills through Interactive Approaches

Helping Kids Thrive in the Transition from Elementary to Middle School

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Favorite Gorge Wildflower Hikes with Kids

Kids Climbing a Rock Wall at Waterfront Park, Hood River, Oregon

10 Must-Visit Parks in the Gorge for Family Adventures

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6 Best Local Gorge Spots to Ride Bikes with Kids

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Surprises in Parenting: What First-Time Parents Don't Expect (But Should)

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14 'Cool' Ways to Celebrate Winter Birthdays in the Gorge

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