About
Youth Programs includes basketball, arts, dance, and summer camp programming. Basketball options include Basketball FUNdamentals, Basketball Skills & Scrimmage, Winter Basketball League, and Spring Basketball League, along with Drawing, Comics, and Play, Comics and Zine Exploration, Breakdancing classes, and Theme Camps. Program facts list Basketball FUNdamentals for ages 5-6 and 7-9 on Saturdays, Basketball Skills & Scrimmage for ages 10-13 on Saturdays, drawing classes on Tuesdays, and Theme Camps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Programs
- Basketball FUNdamentals — Ages 5-6 & 7-9 · Saturdays, 9:15-10:00 AM for ages 5-6; Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM for ages 7-9 · $120 per session · Learn shooting, passing, and dribbling with scrimmage time; all classes are mixed gender.
- Basketball Skills & Scrimmage — Ages 10-13 · Saturdays, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM · $126 per session · Practice shooting, passing, and dribbling, with offensive and defensive teamwork and weekly scrimmages; best for players with some previous basketball experience.
- Winter Basketball League — Grade K-3 · 1x week 50-minute evening practices and Saturday games · $275 per session · One of two leagues in 2027; includes an official Jr. NBA jersey and a ticket to a Blazers game. All games and practices are held in the Northeast Community Center gymnasium.
- Spring Basketball League — Grades 2-5 · 1x week 50-minute evening practices and Saturday games · $275 per session · One of two leagues in 2027; includes an official Jr. NBA jersey and a ticket to a Blazers game. All games and practices are held in the Northeast Community Center gymnasium.
- Drawing, Comics, and Play — Ages 5-8 · Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30 · $132 per session · Drawing class using different materials and methods to tell stories through drawing; all materials included.
- Comics and Zine Exploration — Ages 9-12 · Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 · $132 per session · Create comics and zines through drawing, character development, folding and binding zines, reading comics, collaboration, and experimentation; all materials included.
- Breakdancing classes — Ages 3-12 · Offered through WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance Company; all registration is handled through WeBreak’s registration system.
- Theme Camps — Ages 6-11 · 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM · $475 per week · Summer camps with themed crafts, group games, indoor pool time, and visits to Grant Park; optional daily swimming time from 2:45-3:45.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–13 years old
- Price range: $120–$475
- Current session: Fall 2 Session (Nov 7–Dec 12, 2026)
- General schedule: Youth basketball, arts, dance, and summer camp programming are offered; summer camps run 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Facility hours: Monday-Friday 6am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday 7am-5pm
About the provider
The mission of the youth programs at the Northeast Community Center is to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in Portland to learn, grow, and thrive. The program is partnered with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Jr. NBA, and volunteer coaches receive extra training opportunities from Blazers staff and access to official NBA lesson plans.
Do not need to be a paid member to sign up for and attend youth programming. Membership is not required to join the basketball league, but members get early registration. Community Fund participants may register early and must call the front desk or come in person for price reduction. All coaches must pass a background check. The program allows kids to have extended periods of free time.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.