YOUTH CREATIVE LABS
My son attends after school robotics club. I am impressed with what YCL has managed to create in a short time. I am happy that my son is learning technical but also social skills.
Went to a birthday party here today and it was amazing! The space is set up wonderfully. There was so many things for the kids to do and lot of different activities out so everyone could find something they loved. We had such a great time and can’t wait to come on non school days this year.
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NEWS
NEW EVENTS
AND OFFERINGS
BIRTHDAY PARTIESCome use our space for your next birthday party! Parties will include access to our Music, Art, LEGO, STEM, and Discovery labs. We can accommodate 20 students for a 2-hour party with a 30-minute setup before guests arrive.Please contact Mrs. Wong at: [email protected] for more information
PARENT NIGHT OUTApril 25th $50 a student / $40 for Sibling
Students will enjoy a Glow in the Dark Party, Pizza and Fruit, Movie and Popcorn and including exploration of our STEM, Art, LEGO, Music and Discovery Labs.Please contact Mrs. Wong at: [email protected] for more information
BRIDGEPORT AND
HAZLEBROOK ELEMENTARY
School Bus TransportationThere are busses that come from Bridgeport and Hazlebrook Elementary and drop off students at Youth Creative Labs!Please contact Mrs. Wong at: [email protected] for more information
WHAT IS YOUTH CREATIVE LABS?
At Youth Creative Labs (YCL), we provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment for students to explore engineering and design across various disciplines, including LEGO Engineering, STEM, and the Arts, such as animation, illustration, graphic design, and LEGO design.Serving the Tualatin-Tigard School District (TTSD), M.I.T.C.H. Charter School, Lake Oswego School District, and neighboring communities,YCL addresses the need for a safe and nurturing educational space. Our students collaborate on goal-setting, problem-solving, and project presentations within their chosen subjects. YCL offers diverse learning opportunities through our STEM Lab, LEGO Lab, and Art Lab, equipping students with the skills and knowledge for their future careers and passions.
MEET OUR STAFF
Nicole graduated from Portland State University and has since continued her education in STEM, the Arts and Child Development. Nicole began her teaching career in the Kindergarten classroom and has been a K-8th educator for the past 25 years. Her background in teaching ranges from Special Education, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Engineering, Art Education, STEM and a mainstream teacher for K-5th Elementary Classrooms. Nicole has been a leader and innovator of Art Integration and STEM throughout her teaching career. When Nicole is not working at YCL, she enjoys traveling, building LEGOs and playing Catan with her two boys, and spending time with family and friends.Nicole Wong
Owner | Director | Educator
Noah began teaching STEM and LEGO Robotics with his mom, Nicole, at C.S. Lewis Academy He completed the coaches training through ORTOP for LEGO Robotics. Noah received the Sustainability Award and Asian Studies Focus Award when graduating from Portland Community College. Noah graduated from George Fox University at the top of his class with a BA in Illustration and Animation. For the past year, Noah has taught STEAM and been a K-5th grade substitute teacher at MITCH Charter School. Noah has continued his art education through hands-on application in Branding, Social Media, Animation and Illustration.Noah Wong
Assistant Director | Educator
Tera began her teaching career in 2022 as part of Club K Afterschool Zone and later as a teacher for Fine Art Starts. For 8 years, they worked as a Freelance Artist, creating digital illustrations and animations for a variety of independent or collaborative projects. In 2021, Tera graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a BFA in animation. In Tera's pastime, she leads a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with her friends. Tera is an amazing artist and enjoys helping others improve their talent.Tera Virgin
Educator | Team Lead
GALLERY
CLASSES
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OUR CLASSES
We offer several classes and non school day options. Click one of the buttons below for your needed class list and sessions.
K - 8TH ROBOTICS, STEM, ART, MUSIC, AND LEGO LABS
YCL offers several class options throughout the week. Classes include hands-on labs and different themes throughout the year.
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE FLL ROBOTICS TEAMS
Students will work together to learn engineering, programming and team building.
HOMESCHOOL
Tuesday SESSIONS
A weekly special class session that's more friendly to homeschool time schedules.
Class offered on Tuesdays only
1ST - 8TH MUSIC CLASSES
Piano | Ukulele | Voice Group | Choir Lessons
SUMMER CAMPS
Click one of the buttons below to find the class list and registration form for current or new families.
Scroll down the page to find more details about our summer camps.
ADDITIONAL CAMP INFO
CALENDARS
FAQ
Why are there different rates for schools and districts on non-school days?
Each school district and MITCH have a different amount of non-school days. Tigard-Tualatin and Lake Oswego School Districts have less days than MITCH Charter School. Each day there are two camp sessions and parents may sign their child up for one or both sessions.
What happens between classes when there are non-school day camps?
Students will have lunch and recess from 12:30-1:30 in our Discovery Lab. This allows students who choose both camp times to have a break between camps. It also allows students to be checked in and checked out of camps. This will be located on our family portal (Procare) so families can view it in real-time. This also allows for students to be dismissed and released to parents after the morning session and for students to arrive and be checked in for the afternoon session.
Does my child need their own computer or iPad for Animation and Illustration classes?
Yes, it is similar to buying or renting an instrument for band. Art students should have their own tools for learning that they can take home and practice their skills.
What schools have bus transportation?
Bridgeport Elementary and Hazelbrook Middle School are the only schools that offer bus transportation to our building every school day that we are open. Please designate on the registration form if you need this option.
What other transportation methods do you have?
Parents often use carpool and ride-share within family groups to help ease the strain of transportation. If you would like to be in contact with any of these groups please let our office know at [email protected]
CONTACT
HOURS OF OPERATION
9:00 AM - 5:30 PMADDRESS
(We are located in the Durham area)
17400 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd Suite #270, Portland, OR 97224PHONE NUMBER
971-348-6005EMAIL
[email protected]LINKTREE
https://linktr.ee/youthcreativelabs
