Techno Science Supersite: Clubs

Clubs: General & Technology

General

AWSEM: Saturday Academy's Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering & Mathematics

Girls! Have fun with math and science, meet other girls interested in the same subjects, and learn about amazing careers by experiencing actual science fields.

Grades: 6th - 12th
Contact: Visit the AWSEM contact page

Boys and Girls Clubs

Portland Boys and Girls Clubs offer a number of great activities for after school, many of which offer access to computers and related classes and activities. We've included links to the various club sites.

Locations:

• Blazers Club
  5250 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
  Ages: 6 - 18
  Contact: (503) 282-8480
• Inukai Family Club (Hillsboro)
  560 SE 3rd Street Hillsboro, OR 97123
  Ages: 6 - 18
  Contact: (503) 640-4558
• Jack, Will & Rob Boys & Girls Club
  2033 NE Ione Street Camas, WA 98607
  Ages: 6 - 18
  Contact: (360) 817-2595
• Meyer Memorial Club
  7119 SE Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97202
  Ages: 8 - 18
  Contact: Call (503) 238-6868
• Regence Club
  4430 N. Trenton Portland, OR 97203
  Ages: 6 - 18
  Contact: Call (503) 853-8678
• Wattles Club
  9330 SE Harold Street Portland OR 97266
  Ages: 6 - 18
  Contact: Call (503) 775-1549

To contact the Boys and Girls Clubs, visit their Contact Page

Chess Vision Clubs

Train your brain! Chess Vision is where kids have fun, learn and play chess. By providing opportunities for junior chess players through clubs, camps, tournaments, groups and private instruction Chess Vision hopes to help children learn skills that will reward them for the rest of their life.

Ages: K-12th Grade
Contact: Email Tony@ChessVision.net or call: (503) 880-0581

MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement)

Get the support you need for math and science-based studies that will prepare you for college and beyond. Advisors will work with you to not only get the help you need for your classes, but help in your study skills and SAT preparation. Through MESA, you´ll have access to a counselor, specific workshops, college career preparation, and various competitions and much more.

Ages: 6th - 12th Grades
Contact: Email ormesa@pdx.edu, phone 503-725-4665, or fax 503-725-4680

SMILE: Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences

Make many friends and have fun learning about the world around you through fun science activities, trips, competitions, and more. From elementary school through high school, SMILE will provide a group of like-minded friends and open up doors to places you´ve never thought of going.

Ages: 4th - 12th Grades
Contact: Go to the SMILE Communities page and find a club near you, phone: 541-737-2388, or fax: 541-737-3554

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Technology

Intel Computer Clubhouse

The Intel Computer Clubhouse, located at the Beaverton Police Activities League (PAL), is a model after-school learning environment with a community of young people and adults who create, invent, and explore together using the latest in computer technology. At the Clubhouse young people have complete access to high-end computers and software to help them create projects, gain self-confidence, and to find their niche.

Ages: 2nd - 12th Grade
Contact: Email Jocelyn Taylor or call 503 469-9137

4-H Tech Wizards

Calling all Latino youth! Web Wizards is now Tech Wizards. Not only has the name changed, but they've added GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology to bring you well into the 21st century. At Tech Wizards, you can get computer and web skills from professional latino adults. You´ll gain great life skills and preparation for a professional career. Web Wizards also gives you a chance to give back to your community. For the high school students, as you learn from your mentors and gain computer skills, you can then begin being a role model for younger middle school students. You can also donate your time at local libraries by providing assistance to mono-lingual Latino parents.

Ages: 3rd - 12th Grade
Contact: Email Lisa.Conroy@orst.edu or call the Washington County 4-H Office: 503-725-2110

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