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Sun Feb 15

🌿 Heartsong Summer Camps 2026, Registration is NOW OPEN!

📍 Heartsong Campus, White Salmon

Tue Feb 24

Let's Get Out summer registration opens

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Tue Apr 14

Finding Your Way: Supporting Children Who Challenge Us

MoonMountain Hwy, 113 W Steuben St, Bingen, WA 98605

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Rites of Passage for Teens

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Mon Feb 9

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Guide to Summer Camps: Summer 2026 Edition

April 11, 2026

Summer in the Gorge is something special—long days, endless opportunities to be outside, and so many ways for kids to explore, create, and grow. If you're like most parents, you're also thinking about how to keep your kids active, engaged, and (mostly) off screens. We’ve rounded up some of the best summer camps across the Gorge—from outdoor adventures and sports to art, STEM, and nature-based programs. Whether you’re looking for a few fun weeks or trying to piece together a full summer plan, this guide is designed to help you quickly find options that fit your child’s interests, age, and energy level.
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Youth Mountain Biking Programs in the Columbia Gorge: Spring & Summer Guide

March 3, 2026

As we edge closer to spring and the days get longer, April marks the start of mountain biking season in the Gorge—and there are more opportunities than ever for kids to ride, progress, and build confidence on two wheels. The Gorge is one of the best places in the country for kids to grow up riding mountain bikes. From striders just learning balance to teens racing enduro, there are clear pathways for every age and level. Here’s a guide to some of the primary youth mountain biking programs in the Gorge—and what makes each one unique.
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Your Guide to Dance, Theatre & Music for Kids and Teens in the Gorge

February 5, 2026

One of our goals at Gorge Youth is to help families see all the options for different activities available to kids and teens in the Columbia Gorge — all in one place, in plain language, and from a youth perspective. For this post, we invited a local high school student who is involved in theatre and dance to share what she knows about the performing arts landscape here. Below is her take on some of the dance, theatre, and music opportunities available in our community, along with a snapshot of additional programs offered. Whether your child is just beginning to explore the arts or already loves to perform, we hope this guide helps you discover something new — and reminds you how much creativity is growing right here in the Gorge.
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