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TeenForce Program

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PP&R's TeenForce program strives to provide safe spaces for youth to engage in pro-social activities surrounded by caring adults.

TeenForce Pass

For youth ages 10–20.The TeenForce pass gives FREE access to scheduled drop-in and special registered activities at community centers throughout Portland. 

TeenForce programming is at Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, andSouthwest Community Center.

How to get a TeenForce Pass

Registering for a TeenForce Pass is easy, fast, and FREE! Registration must be completed in person at any TeenForce location. Come prepared with your address and phone number, a parent/guardian's address and phone number, and information about any health conditions you may have.

You can also download a TeenForce Pass form below, print it, and bring your completed form to any TeenForce site. If you need these materials in a different format, contact the program supervisor, Robert Donaldson. 

Activities and Schedules

A TeenForce pass is required to participate in TeenForce activities. 

Registered TeenForce activities usually take place over a five or 10-week session. To participate, you should sign up ahead of time.

View registered TeenForce activities

Drop-in Schedules

TeenForce offers drop-in space and activities Monday through Friday. To participate, please scan your TeenForce card at the front desk upon arrival for the scheduled activity. Click the arrow next to the community center you want to visit.

To use the Fitness Center, everyone aged 14–17 must have a signed Teen Fitness Center Waiver on file.

Charles Jordan Community Center

TeenForce ActivityMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Lounge/Game Room
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–6pm*
 
Fitness Center**
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
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Open Gym — basketball
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–7:30pm
 
3:30–4:45pm
 
3:30–6pm*
 
Park Games---5:30–7:00pm-
Pool Tournament— Grades 6–12----7–9pm
Video Game Tournament----4–6pm
 Volleyball
 
6–7:30pm
 
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Teen Night — Grades 6–12
 
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6:30–9:30pm
 

*Game room and open gym are open until 9:30pm on Teen Nights

**Two 1-hour fitness passes offered to TeenForce Passholders at a time as space permits

East Portland Community Center

TeenForce ActivityMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Lounge/Game Room
 
3–7pm
 
3–7pm
 
3–7pm
 
3–7pm
 
3–8:30pm
 
Store
 
3–6pm
 
3–6pm
 
3–6pm
 
3–6pm
 
3–8:30pm
 
Basketball
 
3–6pm
 
3–5:30pm
 
3–6pm
 
3–6pm
 
3–8:30pm
 
Teen Night*—Grades 6–12
 
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6–9pm
 

* Every first and third week of the month, East Portland Community Center partners with Latino Network to offer a collaborative teen night.

Matt Dishman Community Center

TeenForce ActivityMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Game Room
 
3–8pm
 
3–8pm
 
3–8pm
 
3–8pm
 
3–8pm*
 
Fitness Center
 
3–8pm
 
3–8pm
 
3–7:30pm
 
3–8pm
 
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Open Gym
 
5–8pm
 
5–8pm
 
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5–8pm
 
5–8pm*
 
Teen Night—Grades 6–12
 
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6:30–9:30pm
 

*Game room and open gym are open until 9:30pm on Teen Nights

Montavilla Community Center

TeenForce ActivityMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Lounge/Game Room
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–6:30pm*
 
Open Gym
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–6:30pm*
 
Art----7–10pm
Volleyball4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
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Teen Night—Grades 6–12
 
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7–10pm
 

*Game room and open gym close at 5:30pm on the first and last Friday of the month

Mt. Scott Community Center 

TeenForce ActivityMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Lounge/Game Room
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–10pm
 
Open Gym 
 
4–8pm
 
4-4:45pm
 
4–8pm
 
4–4:45pm
 
4–10pm
 
Adult Basketball—Ages 18+-5–6:45pm
 
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Volleyball—Ages 14+ -
 
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5–6:45pm
 
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Fitness Center 
 
4–5:30pm
 
4–5:30pm
 
4–5:30pm
 
4–5:30pm
 
4–5:30pm
 
Open Skate—$2 skate rental-4–6:45pm
 
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Teen Night----7–10pm

Southwest Community Center

TeenForce ActivityMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Lounge
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–10pm
 
Fitness Center3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
3:45–7:45pm
 
Open Gym—Basketball
 
4–6:30pm
 
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4–6:30pm
 
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3:45–10pm
 
Painting with Friends--4:30–5:30pm--
Teen Night—Grades 6–12
 
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7–10pm
 

 

TeenForce Honor Code

I am talented, smart, and capable of success. I have dreams for the future, and I will climb to reach those goals and dreams every day. I understand that reaching my goals and dreams requires self-control, good decision-making, and positive choices. I will practice these choices by:

Respecting my self

  • be of service
  • be creative
  • dress appropriately to reflect my self-worth and value
  • exercise self-control at all times
  • take responsibility for my actions and choices

Showing respect to those around me, including staff, peers, and community members

  • practice non-violence
  • use appropriate language
  • cooperate with staff instructions and directions fully

Being responsible for my environment

  • keep food and drinks in designated areas
  • keep bouncing balls inside of the gym
  • walk in the lobby and halls
  • clean up after myself

Teen Fitness Center Waiver

To access PP&R fitness centers, all teens aged 14-17 must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian. Bring the completed and signed waiver to your nearest community center.

Contact

Location

Charles Jordan Community Center

Community And Arts Center
Park Location or Entrance
9009 N Foss Avenue
Portland, OR 97217

East Portland Community Center

Community And Arts Center
Park Location or Entrance
740 SE 106th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216

Matt Dishman Community Center

Community And Arts Center
Park Location or Entrance
77 NE Knott Street
Portland, OR 97212

Montavilla Community Center

Community And Arts Center
Park Location or Entrance
8219 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97220

Mt. Scott Community Center

Community And Arts Center
Park Location or Entrance
5530 SE 72nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206

Southwest Community Center

Community And Arts Center
Park Location or Entrance
6820 SW 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
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