Our Programs

We offer a free after-school program during the fall, winter, and spring terms of the academic school year. In 2020, we began to offer summer programming to our students and weekend excursions year-round for their families to participate in outdoor activities with them. We are currently serving George Middle School, Parkrose Middle School, and Roseway Heights Middle School through the SUN Program.

Program Activities

We provide both outdoor and physical activities as well as classroom curriculum focused on four themes: leadership, teamwork, trust, and risk-taking. Each term our students are able to apply the life-skills from our classroom curriculum into an action sport or outdoor activity.

In 1972, Title IX opened the door for women and girls to participate in sports, free from discrimination. However, many cisgender girls, female-identifying and non-binary youth in our Portland community lack access to sports. Betties360 carries the torch forward and provides opportunities for youth to try sports and outdoor activities and step out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment.

Biking

We've partnered with the Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park to learn BMX biking. We've also worked with the Community Cycling Center to learn bike safety and practice road biking.

Bouldering & Indoor Climbing

We've partnered with the Circuit Bouldering Gym, Planet Granite, and the Mazamas to offer bouldering to our participants.

Camping & Hiking

We've partnered with the Audobon Society of Portland and Post 58 on camping trips to Mt. Hood, Silver Falls, and Smith Rock. We also go hiking close-in to Portland, in areas like Forest Park.

Canoeing

We've partnered with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to take youth and their families canoeing in the Columbia Slough.

Expressive Arts

When not out on excursions our students sometimes practice art activities and theater games. We paint items in nature, learn new skills like making dyes, and more.

Journaling

As part of our program, students reflect on their activities in Betties360 through weekly journaling activities and creative writing prompts.

Rock Climbing

We've partnered with the Mazamas and Post 58 to lead outdoor rock climbing excursions to Smith Rock.

Wilderness Skills

We've had community members and other organizations like the Mazamas, Post 58, and Wild Diversity teach our students a variety of wilderness and survival skills like making a fire, camp cooking, and building shelters.

We form partnerships with other organizations to provide a variety of outdoor activities and excursions. Our current partners include the Audubon Society of Portland, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park, Mazamas, and Post 58. We welcome the opportunity to work with new partners, reach out to us if you think your organization would be a good fit.

Learn More About Partnership

Interested in bringing Betties360 to your school?

We are interested in expanding Betties360 into other schools in the Portland metro area. If you think a program like this would benefit students in your area, please reach out to us.

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