WINTER YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Program Overview:

There are no races or timed events in this program. The Youth Ski + Snowboard Program is a supervised trip to the mountain for fun, fresh air, and exercise. Students have three check-ins, a coach is always in the lodge, they are required to ride/ski in groups, and there are adults on the ski hill. Many students have learned to ski and/or snowboard through this program. There are six skiing/riding dates included in this program. 

Purpose: This program creates the opportunity to make skiing and/or snowboarding a healthy lifestyle choice  

Who can sign up: 

Middle school students (6-8th grade) / All levels and riders are welcome / Student must be well-behaved  

Days: Thursdays

Tentative Dates: Jan 14 - Feb 11

Time: Bus leaves after school and returns around 9 pm  

Pickup Locations: Hood River Middle School + WyEast Middle School

Destination: Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort 

Transportation plan:  

• Bus Company transports students  

• Volunteer Parents transport the ski/snowboard equipment  

Participation fee: $310.00 Early Bird fee through Oct 16 / Normal fee $325/student

Volunteer Parents are needed

Volunteers will help transport equipment to the ski resort as well as other tasks as needed. Volunteers must have appropriate vehicle (4-wheel drive van, truck or SUV). Volunteers will receive a free ski lift ticket each time they help transport equipment. Please consider signing up!  

⚠️Mandatory Parent Meetings:

• Attendance is required in order for your child to participate.

• Please DO NOT ask to skip the meeting because you have attended in past years 

Parent Meeting options:

• Tuesday, Nov. 18th / 6- 7 pm / Location: Westside / Location TBD  

• Monday, Dec. 8th / 6- 7 pm / Location: TBD

Mt Hood Meadows Products

Passes, rentals and lessons will be offered to all participating students in late Oct-early Nov. We appreciate your patience.

Refunds: 

• We do not offer refunds for this program if there are cancellations due to inclement weather  

• If there are cancellations due to weather, we will make up a maximum of one session 

• Note: Meadows allows you to claim unused ski passes at later dates  

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Introductory experience where young basketball players learn the basic skills, offensive and defensive principles, and teamwork skills. 

Players will be placed into age-appropriate groups led by one adult volunteer coach; basic dribbling, shooting and passing skills will be taught through fun games. Sessions will end with kids playing 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 basketball. This program includes a pre-season jamboree, practices, scrimmages and Saturday games.  

Who Can Sign Up: Kinder - 2nd grade students (Boys and Girls)

Practice + Game Frequency: 1-2 practices + 1 game/week 

Practice days: Mondays + Wednesdays / Game days: Saturdays 

Practice dates: Feb 22 - March 17 / Tentative Practice times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Game dates: Feb 27 - March 20 / Tentative Game times: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Practice + Game Locations: HRCSD Gyms

Participation fee: $80.00 Early Bird through Oct 16 / $95.00 Normal fee

*Volunteer Coaches Needed

COACHES MEETING

All Volunteer Coaches are required to attend:   

Mon, Feb. 15 / 6:00-7:00 pm / HR Aquatic Center

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Program Description:

Introductory experience where young basketball players learn the basic skills, offensive and defensive principles, and teamwork skills. 

Teams compete in the “Gorge Youth Basketball League” which includes teams from Skamania County, White Salmon, Trout Lake, Hood River and Goldendale. There will be separate boys’ and girls’ divisions and teams will practice 1-2 times per week. Each team will play 6-7 games on Saturdays.  

*Volunteer helpers needed for each team

Who Can Sign Up: 3rd - 6th grade students (boys and girls)

Practice days: Mon- Thurs

Practice Dates: Week of Nov 30 - Week of Feb 15

Game days: Saturdays

Game dates: Jan 16 - Feb 20

Jamboree (HR teams only): Jan 9

Location: HRCSD Gymnasiums

Participation fee: $95.00 Early Bird through Oct 16 / Normal fee $110.00

COACHES MEETING

Monday, Nov 16 (6:00-7:00 PM / Hood River Aquatic Center

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Program Overview:

The Mini World Cup (MWC) Indoor Soccer League is designed for students that are in kindergarten to second grade. This program's mission is to provide a positive soccer experience for each player. To accomplish our mission, MWC has adopted a philosophy that puts athletes first and winning second. At this age group winning is not an objective and we value learning over winning. MWC is a program where players will be introduced to their first team experience and the fundamentals: dribbling, ball control, passing, attacking, and defending.

Team formation:

• Teams will be coed (boys/girls mixed)

• Teams will be built by school of attendance when possible

• No special request will be taken for this league

Practices: 1 pre-season practice on Jan16

*This program includes 1 pre-season practice and 5 game dates. There will be no additional practices (due to lack of gym availability). 

Games: Saturdays, Jan 23 - Feb 20 | HRCSD gyms

Tentative game times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

$60.00 Early Bird through Oct 16 | $75.00 Normal Price

*Volunteer Coaches Needed for each team

COACHES MEETING

Wed, Jan 13 / Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm / Location: TBD

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Program Overview:

The Winter Indoor Soccer League is designed for students that in in 3rd to 8th grade. This program's mission is to provide a positive soccer experience for each player. To help accomplish this the soccer league has adopted a philosophy that puts athletes first and winning second. Players will experience an expanded team atmosphere and will continue to develop their basic understanding of the game. Tactics and strategy become more important at these age groups and the players’ understanding of their role increases.  

*This program includes 2 pre-season practices and 5-6 games. There will be no additional practices (due to lack of gym availability).  

Practices: 2 pre-season practices on Jan 15 + 22

Tentative Practice Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Game days: Fridays

Game dates: Jan 29- March 12

Tentative Game times: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

$70 Early Bird through Oct 16 / $85 Normal Price

*Volunteer Coaches Needed for each team

COACHES MEETING

*Mandatory meeting for all volunteer coaches

Monday, Jan 11 / Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM / Location: TBD

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District &
Jackie’s Creative Movements

Program Overview

Join us for an exciting 8-week journey of movement, music, imagination, and fun! This introductory dance class is designed specifically for young children to explore creative expression while building coordination, balance, rhythm, and confidence.

Through playful activities, imaginative adventures, obstacle courses, games, and age-appropriate dance exercises, dancers will learn foundational movement skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Each class encourages creativity, self-expression, listening skills, social interaction, and a love of movement.

No previous dance experience is needed—just bring your energy, imagination, and a smile!

Who can sign up: 3-5 yr olds (boys/girls) **No Kinders

Class Highlights:


• Creative movement and imaginative play


• Introduction to basic dance concepts and terminology


• Rhythm, musicality, and coordination development


• Balance, flexibility, and gross motor skill practice


• Confidence-building activities and teamwork


• End-of-session showcase for family and friends

Come move, create, and discover the joy of dance!

Days: Wednesdays | Dates: Jan 6 - Feb 24

Frequency: 1 session per week

Tentative time: 5:45 - 6:45pm

$145.00 Early Bird through Oct 16 | $160.00 Normal Price

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District &
Jackie’s Creative Movements

Program Overview

Join us for an exciting 8-week journey of movement, music, imagination, and fun! This introductory dance class is designed specifically for young children to explore creative expression while building coordination, balance, rhythm, and confidence.

Through playful activities, imaginative adventures, obstacle courses, games, and age-appropriate dance exercises, dancers will learn foundational movement skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Each class encourages creativity, self-expression, listening skills, social interaction, and a love of movement.

No previous dance experience is needed—just bring your energy, imagination, and a smile!

Who can sign up: Kinder - 2nd graders (boys/girls)

Class Highlights:


• Creative movement and imaginative play


• Introduction to basic dance concepts and terminology


• Rhythm, musicality, and coordination development


• Balance, flexibility, and gross motor skill practice


• Confidence-building activities and teamwork


• End-of-session showcase for family and friends

Come move, create, and discover the joy of dance!

Days: Thursdays | Dates: Jan 7 - Feb 25

Frequency: 1 session per week

Tentative time: 5:45 - 6:45pm

$145.00 Early Bird through Oct 16 | $160.00 Normal Price

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Program Overview

Kids will learn to play chords, strum and learn basic riffs on the guitar. 

Who can sign up Ages 3rd-8th graders  

What to bring: your own instrument (guitar), tuner and a water bottle  

Guitar Instructor: TBD 

DATES + TIMES + LOCATION 

3rd-5th Graders  

Tentative dates + times: Tuesdays / Jan 5 to Feb 9 / 3:45 - 4:45 pm  

6th-8th Graders  

Tentative dates + times: Tuesdays / Jan 5 to Feb 9 / 5:00 - 6:00 pm  

Location: TBD

Participation fees:

$110.00 Early bird through Oct 16 / $125.00 Normal fee

Managed by Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District

Program Overview

Piano Skills is a fun, introductory course for the piano. Participants meet once a week for an hour, covering piano technique, music theory, and music-related games. The program concludes with a group performance.   

Piano Instructor: TBD 

Who can sign up Ages 3rd-8th graders  

What to bring: water bottle, comfortable clothing 

*Keyboards will be provided 

DATES + TIMES + LOCATION 

3rd-5th Graders  

Tentative dates + times: Thursdays / Jan 7 to Feb 11 / 3:45 - 4:45 pm  

6th-8th Graders  

Tentative dates + times: Thursdays / Jan 7 to Feb 11 / 5:00 - 6:00 pm  

Location: TBD

Participation fees:

$110.00 Early bird through Oct 16 / $125.00 Normal fee