Wishing for Stress-Free Holiday Photos? Join us for some sensory-friendly holiday fun!
When: Saturday, November 29th 10am-4pm
Where: Zen Penguin Swim School – Clackamas (Located inside Clackamas Day School), 16640 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR
What to Expect: Multiple seasonal backdrops – colorful rainbows, snowy scenes and festive spaces to interact with! Play-based photo invitations – no posing, no waiting, just natural smiles and space for movement. Parent-led photos – bring your phone or camera and capture the moments that matter. Special Confetti Zone – one area will feature a professional photographer to invite mom and dad in the photo and capture your family’s playful side in action!
What Makes It Sensory Friendly: No lines, no forced smiles, no stranger in a Santa suit – just you and your family moving at your own pace through a series of thoughtful scenes with gentle lighting, flexible space, and open-ended play for all comfort levels.
Registration required: Register at https://zenpenguinswimschool.com/pics_and_penguins
General Admission: 12pm – 4pm
Holiday music will be playing! Families will be allowed in at certain intervals to keep a limit on how many are in the space at once. If there is a wait, there will be a text list so that you don’t have to wait in line.
Includes 1 outdoor exhibit, 1 pool activity with a ZPSS instructor (no swimming involved), 3 self-paced sensory backdrops, 1 family photo with a professional photographer
Sensory-Avoidant Hours: 10am – 12pm
To accommodate our most sensitive attendees, we will be hosting two hours of “Quiet Hours.” Families will be able to register for a specific start time. There will be a cap on how many families we allow in the space at once. There will be no music during Quiet Hours. Noise-canceling headphones and silly masks will be available for anyone to borrow. Includes all activities included in the General Admission.
