Looking for after school activities in the Portland area? These Reader Favorite picks cover active programs, STEM learning, arts & crafts, tutoring support, and swim instruction—so you can find a great fit for your kid’s interests (and your weekday schedule). Find even more classes listed in our After School Care Directory.
Congratulations to these fabulous winners!
🔬 Education & STEM Classes
🏆 Winner: Adventures in Spanish
A playful, welcoming way for kids to build Spanish skills through songs, games, stories, and movement—designed to keep learning feeling fun and doable after the school day.
TOP 5
Journey to STEAM — Hands-on robotics, coding, and LEGO-based learning experiences that keep curiosity front and center.
Saturday Academy — STEAM classes and camps that connect kids with real tools, real projects, and real-world inspiration.
Code Ninjas — Coding programs built around creativity and problem-solving, with options by location and age.
Engineering For Kids (Portland) — Engineering-themed classes and projects that make STEM concepts feel hands-on and approachable.
Electronic Music Club — Music creation meets technology—kids learn composition and production with modern tools.
🏃 Active After School Classes
🏆 Winner: Trackers Earth
Known for big, confidence-building adventures, Trackers brings kids together for outdoor skill-building that feels like play (with plenty of room for curiosity, creativity, and movement).
TOP 5
i9 Sports — Youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics designed to be supportive, organized, and family-friendly.
OMEGA Gymnastics — A longtime favorite for gymnastics training that helps kids build strength, coordination, and confidence.
Yoga Playgrounds — Kid-centered yoga and mindfulness that supports flexibility, focus, and emotional regulation—great for busy school-year energy.
First Tee – Oregon — Youth development through golf with a life-skills focus, offered at multiple locations in the metro area.
Aim High Academy of Martial Arts — A high-energy option where kids can build skills, discipline, and confidence in a structured setting.
🎨 Arts & Crafts After School Classes
🏆 Winner: Multnomah Arts Center
A community hub for arts learning, with a wide range of visual and performing arts classes that help kids explore new mediums and build creative confidence.
TOP 5
Sellwood Community House — A neighborhood favorite with a variety of programs (including after school options) that keep kids learning and engaged.
Portland Preschool of the Arts — Creative programming with a playful, arts-forward approach that families love for younger kids.
Whimsy Wees Art Studio — Art classes, workshops, and community events designed to make creativity feel welcoming and accessible.
Hey! Happy Makers — A process-art studio that prioritizes experimentation and joy in making.
Art4Life — School-based art programming that gives kids consistent creative time during the school year.
📚 Tutoring & Learning Services
🏆 Winner: Mathnasium
A go-to for families who want supportive, skills-based math help—great for confidence-building as well as catching up or getting ahead.
TOP 5
Sylvan Learning — K–12 tutoring and academic support across subjects, with in-center and online options depending on location.
Kumon — Structured, practice-based math and reading programs that help kids build strong fundamentals over time.
Northwest Reading Clinic, Inc. — Specialized support for reading and spelling challenges, including dyslexia-focused services.
Portland Math Tutor — One-on-one tutoring support for students who do best with individualized math help.
My Reading Tutors — Reading tutoring with an Orton-Gillingham approach for struggling readers and skill-building.
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