Youth Activities
Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District, 1601 May Street, Hood River, OR 97031
About
Youth Activities includes Summer Kidz Camp, swimming and aquatics programs, swim lessons, and private swim lessons. Summer Kidz Camp includes swimming, hiking, exploring, sports, arts and crafts, and science activities, and private swim lessons are 30-minute one-to-one sessions with an instructor.
Programs
- Youth Activities — Department objective is to enhance access to sports, performing arts, summer camps, swimming, and community programs.
- Summer Kidz Camp — Ages 6-12 years (as of camp dates); CIT program open to 13-15 year olds · Runs in the summer only; full day 9am-3pm with optional Extended Day Care 3-5 pm for an additional fee; seven 5-day camps and two 4-day camps.
- Swimming + Aquatics Programs — Learn-to-Swim programs are offered throughout the year.
- Swim Lessons — Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:10 PM - 6:50 PM · Includes Preschool Swim Lessons and Learn To Swim Levels.
- Private Swim Lessons — All ages · Weekend mornings · $37–$44 per session · One-time sessions that last 30 minutes; one-to-one time with the instructor.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–15 years old
- Price range: $37–$44 per session
- General schedule: Summer Kidz Camp runs for 9 weeks, June 22 - August 21, 2026. Camps are full day (9am - 3 pm) with optional Extended Day Care (3 - 5 pm).
About the provider
The Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation District has served the Hood River community since 1988. Recreation Supervisor Jaime Rivera and Recreation Assistant / Assistant Supervisor Gio Magana-Rivera are listed on the leadership team. Financial Assistance is available for all youth activities, volunteers are needed for most programs, and the CIT program is open to 13-15 year olds to assist counselors.
Summer Kidz Camp is available to ages 6-12 years as of camp dates. The CIT program is open to 13-15 year olds. Fall activities listed include 3-5 yr old Basketball 'Hoop Tots', 3-5 yrs old 'Soccer Tots', K-2nd Grade 'Mini World Cup' soccer league, 6th-8th grade middle school pre-season basketball league, and Beginner Dance (4-7 yrs).
Last updated September 10, 2026.
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