Gorge Youth

07/20/2026

🎡 The Hood River County Fair is almost here! Join the fun July 22–25 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell for rides, animals, live entertainment, fair food and more.

🎟️ Purchase ride tickets online at hoodriverfairgrounds.com or at several local retailers

05/15/2026

04/01/2026

If summer camp planning already feels overwhelming… we’ve got you.

We’re pulling together a Gorge Summer Camp Guide with local options all in one place—so you can actually plan without the stress.

👉 We’ll be sharing it with our newsletter subscribers first—
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03/19/2026

Gorge Youth gear coming soon! Stay tuned for our first drop!

03/03/2026

Mountain biking is one of the greatest gifts of growing up in the Gorge.

My kids have ridden with Cooper Spur, Brave Endeavors, and School of Send over the years — and each program offers something unique.

I put together a complete guide to help parents understand the differences and find the right fit for their rider.

If you’re navigating spring or summer programs, this one’s for you.

02/05/2026

🎭💃🎶 Is your kid a dancer, actor, singer, musician — but you’re not sure what exists locally?

We've pulled together a parent-friendly guide to performing arts opportunities for kids and teens across the Gorge — studios, camps, theatre, and music in one place.

This is a living resource, so if you know of something we missed, DM us or email us and we’ll add it!

And if you aren't on our newsletter list make sure to add yourself now since future guides may be exclusive to our email list.

👉 Link in bio. https://www.gorgeyouth.com/blog/your-guide-to-dance-theatre-music-for-kids-and-teens-in-the-gorge/

01/26/2026

We’re launching a new series on the Gorge Youth blog: Sports Pathways in the Gorge — a deep dive into how different sports work locally, how kids get started, and what the long-term pathway can look like from elementary through high school.

First up: Lacrosse in Hood River
Perfect for families curious about lacrosse and how it fits into the broader youth sports landscape.

https://www.gorgeyouth.com/blog/finding-your-path-youth-sports-in-the-gorge-starting-with-lacrosse/

01/21/2026

In our latest Gorge Youth blog, local expert Hannah Freeman of Held In Water shares common myths about babies and water — and how gentle, developmentally supportive water experiences can build early confidence, calm, and trust.

We’re also excited to highlight her newest offering, Baby’s First Bath (Bath Babies) — a beautiful 4-week, in-person experience for babies 0–6 months and their caregivers, rooted in warmth, relationship, and nervous system regulation.

Read the full post (link in bio) and learn more about upcoming classes starting in February. 💙
https://www.gorgeyouth.com/blog/babies-water-and-the-myths-we-carry/

01/05/2026

We’re growing 🌱
Gorge Youth is looking for a social media & content person to help us share all the amazing things happening for kids and families across the Gorge.

If you love Canva, enjoy creating content, and are comfortable posting through Meta Business Suite — this might be a perfect fit.

✨ Flexible
✨ Creative
✨ Community-focused

Email me at [email protected] to learn more.

We are also looking for Gorge Youth for community partners—especially in White Salmon and The Dalles—to contribute blog content that supports families and kids in the Gorge.

Have expertise, ideas, or stories to share?
We’d love to collaborate.

12/12/2025

🎁✨ DAY 12: Our Final Day — And a Huge THANK YOU ✨🎁

As we wrap up the 12 Days of Giving, our hearts are full. A big thank you to all participating businesses that made it happen. Make sure to small local this holiday season - free parking downtown through Christmas!

This community — the families, the kids, the coaches, the small businesses, the volunteers, — you’re the reason Gorge Youth exists. Thank you for showing up, tagging friends, supporting local shops, and helping us spread a little joy around the Gorge this season. ❤️

To celebrate YOU, we’re ending with something every parent knows is always the last to get filled…
THE STOCKING. 😅🎄
And thanks to our friends at , we’ve got the ultimate stocking stuffer haul ready to go:

🎁 The Stocking Stuffer Super Pack Includes:
• The World’s Smallest Spirograph
• Lifelines Ruf & Sniff Scented Colored Pencils
• The softest-ever Douglas mini stuffie chicken
• An ultra bouncy Moon Ball
• A 2-in-1 Water Wiggler
• A Dream Drop Nee Doh
• A Twiddle fidget toy
• And a Pop-It keychain for endless clicking fun

How to Enter
🌀 Follow and
❤️ Like this post
💬 Comment + tag friends (each tag = 1 entry!)
📬 BONUS: Share this post to your stories + sign up for the newsletter for extra entries
🎁 Local giveaway — pick-up in Hood River

Thank you for raising incredible Gorge kids.
And thank you for helping us make this season a little brighter.
Happy Holidays from Gorge Youth — we’re so grateful for you. ❤️🎄