Children’s Day falls on Sunday, June 14th. Please join us virtually as we celebrate Children’s Day 2020!

Even though we can’t be together to celebrate, we wanted to share the spirit of Children’s Day with some great resources to help your fill your summer with health, wellness and FUN! Until things reopen and even when they do, we just have to do things a little differently!

To find out more information about any of the resources below, click on their name to be redirected to their website.

Portland Children’s Museum

While the museum itself is still closed, they are accepting registrations for summer camps in July and August.

OMSI

During this temporary closure, OMSI is continuing its mission to provide informal science education across the region by sharing crafted and curated at-home science activities that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Mad Science Portland

Mad Science summer camps started in June. They also are offering lots of fun at-home activities to try!

Music Together of Beaverton

Music Together of Beaverton is offering interactive Zoom classes, livestream events and front porch jam sessions.

PLAY.FIT.FUN

PLAY.FIT.FUN is offering two new programs, family game night and Zoom kids action classes. Summer camps are also being offered.

Beaverton City Library

Beaverton Library will soon be offering curbside pickup service. Appointments can be initiated after Monday, June 15^th. They are also offering lots of resources you can use at home, like live events, videos and reading programs.

Beaverton Farmers Market

The market is open on Saturdays from 9am-1:30pm. Check out the vendor list and options for ordering ahead.

99W Drive-In

Miss going to the movies? The 99W Drive-In theater is open in Newberg! Check out their Facebook page for information on tickets and showings.

Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Summer Camps

THPRD is offering half-day, full day and all-day summer camps. Registration begins Saturday, June 13^th and is available online or over the phone.

Summer Camps for All Ages

Check out PDX Parent for a great list of summer camps being offered, listed by interests and age groups.

Skyhawks Sports Camps

Skyhawks camps offer a large variety of sports day camps including: tennis camp, outdoor basketball camp, soccer camp, flag football camp, “Mini-hawk camp” (baseball, basketball, and soccer), “Multi-sport camp” (baseball, soccer, and ultimate frisbee), baseball camp, lacrosse camp, golf camp, and cheerleading camp.

Foot Traffic Youth Running Camps 2020

Foot Traffic is a youth summer running/track camp. The sessions are divided into two different locations: west side and east side. East side is based at Grant Park in Portland, and West side is based at Terra Linda Park in Cedar Mill.

Pedalheads

Pedalheads teaches kids to 1) swim 2) ride bikes 3) play multiple sports. The skill levels vary for the bike riding camps from balance bikes all the way up to avid bikers.

Clean

• Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces like:
  • Tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter-tops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.

Disinfect

• Clean the area or items with soap and water if dirty. Then, use a household disinfectant.
• Always be sure to follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product. Many products recommend:
  • Keeping surface wet for a period of time (see product label)
  • Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
• Diluted household bleach solutions may also be used if appropriate for the surface.
  • Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection, and ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Some bleaches, such as those designed for safe use on colored clothing or for whitening may not be suitable for disinfection.
  • Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
  • Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute.
  • To make a bleach solution, mix:
    • 5 tablespoons (1/3^rd cup) bleach per gallon of water OR
    • 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
• Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol may also be used.

Soft surfaces

For soft surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes

• Clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners appropriate for use on these surfaces.
• Launder items (if possible) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.

Electronics

For electronics, such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, and remote controls.

• Consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfecting
  • If no guidance, use alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol. Dry surface thoroughly.

Laundry

For clothing, towels, linens, and other items

• Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
• Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry from a person who is sick.
• Dirty laundry from a person who is sick can be washed with other people’s items.
• Do not shake dirty laundry.
• Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance for surfaces.
• Remove gloves, and wash hands right away.

Clean hands often

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  • Always wash immediately after removing gloves and after contact with a person who is sick.
• Hand sanitizer: if soap and water are not readily available and hands are not visibly dirty, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. However, if hands are visibly dirty, always wash hands with soap and water.
• Additional key times to clean hands include:
  • After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing
  • After using the restroom
  • Before eating or preparing food
  • After contact with animals or pets
  • Before and after providing routine care for another person who needs assistance
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

This information is taken directly from the CDC’s website: cdc.gov

This blog is not a substitute for medical advice. Be sure to talk to your child’s medical provider with any questions.

Here are some stay at home ideas to keep kids busy while they are out of school for the next few weeks:

1. Feeling stressed, lonely, isolated or anxious? YouthLine is a teen-to-teen crisis and support help line. From 4pm-10pm daily, teens can call, text or chat with other teens to talk about anything and everything that’s going on with them. Adult counselors are available during other hours.
2. Listen to Astronauts read stories at Story Time From Space
3. Learn-at-Home guides from Scholastic for grades PreK through 12
4. Watch the Healthy Habits video series from Sesame Street and then print the free activity book that goes along with it
5. Burn off extra energy with kids’ dance routines from GoNoodle
6. Try a yoga class from our friends at Imagination Yoga
7. Take a virtual field trip to a museum or theater. Tour everything from Boston’s Children’s Museum to The Louvre in France. Due to closures, New York’s Metropolitan Opera House will also stream a program every night through 3/31. Find the schedule here, then watch here.
8. Cook at home and make a fun recipe!
9. Play interactive games and puzzles from Highlight Kids
10. For older kids, Khan Academy has sample daily educational breakdowns
11. Virtual PE classes with the Trail Blazers stream live Monday – Friday at 10am on Instagram. Follow @BlazerCommunity to tune in.
12. ADAPT Training is offering a free workout class for wheelchair users on Saturday April 18th. They are also launching a 30-day workout program, starting April 21st.
13. Future U and Boeing offer free virtual field trips for those interested in STEM.
14. Disabled Sports USA is offering free live and recorded adaptive exercise and fitness classes online.
15. Learn more about your favorite majestic Disney animals through videos and fun facts on the DisneyNOW App.
16. Disney – Learn to Draw is a complete series of how-to tutorials on drawing Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters.
17. Education.com is sharing an article with 10 fun activities for children with autism.
18. Left Brain Craft Brain is sharing an online article with 40 art projects for kids.
19. Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is offering accessible workout challenges that can be done from home.
20. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is showing free live webcams of their underwater exhibits, including a shark, seabird and otter.
21. Raddish is offering free online resources and cook-along online classes to support families homeschooling their children.
22. Have your child read to therapy dogs at DoveLewis. Daily Facebook live videos are streamed from 1pm-2pm, Monday to Friday. They are also offering more interactive events over Zoom.

While kids are out of school, many districts are offering sack breakfasts and lunches. Here’s a list of where to find meals:

Beaverton School District
The district is serving breakfast and lunch together from 11 a.m. to noon March 16-20 and March 30-31 at 15 curbside pickup locations.

David Douglas School District
Families can pick up sack breakfasts and lunches from 9-11 a.m. March 17-20 at four locations.

Gresham-Barlow School District
Students can pick up readymade breakfasts from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunches from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 17-20 and March 30-31 at eight locations.

Hillsboro School District
The district will hand out breakfasts and lunches at 10 a.m. for elementary school students, 11 a.m. for middle school students, and noon for high school students from March 17-20 and March 30-31 at seven hubs. Students are asked to pick up meals at the hub to which their school is assigned.

Molalla River School District
Meal bags containing breakfast and lunch will be distributed to students from 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 17-20 in the parking drive-through at Molalla Elementary School, 910 Toliver Rd.

North Clackamas School District
Pre-made breakfasts and lunches will be served from 7:30-9 a.m. weekdays March 17-31 at four locations. Food packages for families will be available in a drive-through from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 17-20 and March 30-31 at the Wichita Center, 6031 S.E. King Rd., Milwaukie.

Oregon City School District
Breakfast and lunch packages can be picked up from noon-1 p.m. March 17-31 at five locations.

Portland Public Schools
Fourteen locations districtwide will serve to-go meals from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 17-20 and March 30-31.

Reynolds School District
Meals for students and families will be distributed via curbside pickup from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 17-20 at the district’s three middle schools and Reynolds High School.

Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tualatin and Metzger elementary schools will serve grab-and-go breakfasts from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunches from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for district students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade “during this break.”

Salem-Keizer School District
The district is offering grab-and-go meals to anyone 18 or younger from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays at 36 locations.

Bend-LaPine School District
The district is providing grab-and-go meals from 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 17-20 and March 30-31 at five locations.

Eugene School District
Free grab-and-go meals are available from 11 a.m.-noon March 17-20 at six locations. A post on the district website said plans were “in development” to provide meals March 30-31.