Looking for additional educational opportunities for teens? Check out the collection of PCC Community Ed teen courses with options ranging from yoga to guitar – even cooking! Did you read that right Mom and Dad? Train your kid up right for a magical pasta dinner while you sit back and enjoy!

These online training courses for high school-age students are flexible, online, and focused on topics teens enjoy and that allow them to dive deep into a topic. After a yearlong pandemic-driven quarantine, your teen can safely connect with other students who are interested in the same topics in a friendly environment with the quality of PCC education.

Here are just a few of the courses that the online program can bring into your teen’s life.

Cooking Made Fun

Cooking classes are tailored to teen favorites and to the level of engagement that they have available: no funky ingredients, no complicated techniques that are hard to learn. Instead, classes like Boba Tea Shop, Cooking and Chemistry, and Pasta Made Easy have clear instructions, but also lots of options and interchangeable ingredients so that everyone can participate and have fun. These classes are a great option for teens who are exploring a potential career in the culinary arts, or maybe just want to bring some PIZZAZZ! to the next family meal. See what classes are coming up by visiting pcc.edu/community/teen.

Creative Expression

Creative classes in a high school setting may get competitive or have intensely graded components, and it can be hard to really let loose and play with your creativity. PCC’s teen program classes focus on giving you new skills while maintaining a fun and engaging environment. Students can take Everyday Creativity and practice different kinds of art to find what they like best, all while decompressing after long days at school. They can join Glee Camp to practice great singing strategies or learn how to turn short story writing skills into a technique for making art in our Comics class. Other art forms like the Origami and Kirigami classes are great ways to take a break from textbooks and try something new.

Building on Language Skills

German Conversation for Teens and Teen French Club both focus on putting language skills into practice with other teens who want to keep learning and growing. Getting comfortable with a language requires taking it outside of the textbook, speaking, and occasionally making mistakes while also seeing growth. PCC provides the environment to feel supported in endeavors to improve language skills while developing comfort in a language, and arguably even more important element of language fluency.

Getting Active Wherever You Are

If you have a teen who wants to stay active or wants a new outlet, we offer exciting options for those seeking to move their bodies. Yoga for Athletes and Teen Zumba: Dance Party both make getting active more fun. Consider signing up for these courses to have a low-stress, easy way to feel good and get your blood pumping.

Unconventional Musical Pursuits

Teens may have already been playing an instrument for many years or may have never taken an interest, but PCC offers online training courses for high school students of either type and anywhere in-between. Try, for instance, a first-time Piano for Beginners class, or learn the basics of playing a unique instrument with Teen Ukulele. Rock Guitar 101 focuses guitar lessons on fun contemporary music, motivating even long-time players to find a new sound. All the classes are focused on providing additional education opportunities for teens.

Many high school-aged students have a lot of areas in their lives where they are expected to achieve high marks, get good grades, win at all costs or receive acceptance into colleges or other programs. But isn’t learning also supposed to be fun??? PCC Community Ed classes are an opportunity to stay engaged, make connections, and have a fun time while learning something new. These courses can bring out a love of learning that helps teens in their other classes, establishing a bedrock of great habits. Learn more and sign up today for teen program classes!

Originally posted December 3, 2020. Current classes may vary.

Teen Program classes have become a year-round activity at PCC. PCC’s Community Ed Teen Program offers a variety of dynamic and engaging educational experiences for students aged 12-17. But please note, these classes have special registration requirements including forms that need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

Class sizes are small, and the focus is on having a good time while you immerse yourself in an intriguing subject. Learn more about Fall Teen Program classes below. Ready to register? Visit pcc.edu/community/teen to learn how.

Art

Facepainting 101
Learn tips and tricks from a face paint expert and the fascinating world of face painting. Explore strategies to create realistic 3D effects, traditional characters and creature faces. Impress your friends and family while expressing your creativity with face painting! For ages 12-17.

Halloween Makeup Artist
Learn face painting skills this Halloween to create your own unique look! Create a ghoul glam look or bloody beast, in this action packed class taught by an expert face painter. Reuse supplies you already have at home, paired with inexpensive makeup products to take your skills to the next level. For ages 12-17.

Baking

Baking From Around the World
Doesn’t everyone love cookies? These small portable sweets can be simple, elegant, sweet or salty. They are a favorite among home bakers as most countries have at least one famous recipe. Learn to make Mexican wedding cake cookies, Greek almond cookies, Florentines and Scottish shortbread.

Exercise

Yoga for Athletes
Develop or deepen a yoga practice to complement your favorite sport. Improve flexibility, strength, balance and mental focus. Experiment with sequences to integrate into warm up and cool down routines. Learn poses, meditation techniques and breath practices to help promote relaxation and recovery. For ages 12-17.

Teen Zumba: Dance Party!
Ditch the workout and join the party! We’ll move and groove to Latin music and learn basic dances while having fun together and staying fit. For ages 12-17.

Languages

German Conversations for Teens
Ja, du kannst Deutsch! Learn the basics in this fun, beginner’s conversation class. Explore the German alphabet, train facial muscles to master sounds of the German language and learn useful vocabulary to increase confidence and fluency. German conversation is encouraged on the first day of class…along with laughing!

Teen Spanish Club
Join Teen Spanish Club to learn and practice Spanish with your friends while participating in Spanish language and culture through reading, music, dance, food and more! Ages 12-17.

Music

Piano for Beginners
Learn the piano! This class is an excellent introduction to the keyboard and prepares pianists for private study or playing in a band/ensemble. Develop core keyboard skills like hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm and music theory while learning rock, pop and classical songs.

Rock Guitar 101
Learn to play some of your favorite songs! You will learn guitar basics, music theory and musical performance. Realize your musical dreams by learning and playing in a motivating and encouraging atmosphere. For ages 12-17.

Arts

• Everyday Magic: Conte Silverware Drawings – July 18
• Getting to Know Your Digital Camera – July 21

Home and Garden

• Disaster Resilience in the Time of COVID-19 – July 18
• Lawn Care – July 28
• Bridge: Let’s Play! – July 30
• Planting a Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden NEW section added! August 8
• Winterizing your Yard – August 18

Language and Culture

• American Sign Language Levels 2 and 3 – July 16
• French for Travelers – July 20
• French Immersion Workshop – August 27
• Portuguese Conversation: Level 2 – July 28

Recreation and Wellness

• Unlocking the Wisdom of Yoga: Philosophy and Practical Insight – August 22
• Health Coaching (Open Enrollment)
• Personal Training (Open Enrollment)

Work and Life Balance

• Digital Illustration with Photoshop – July 18
• Improved Self-talk with Less Conflict – July 21
• How to Maximize Social Security Income – July 21, Aug 6
• Create a Website for Fun, Profit and Business! – July 23
• Dealing with Difficult People – July 25
• Sell it on eBay! – July 25

Summer Teen Programs

• Inventor’s League-Prototyping for the Future! – July 20
• Tarot for Teens – July 27
• ROBLOX-Coders and Entrepreneurs – July 27
• Battle Royale: Make your 1st Fortnite Video – August 3
• Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style  – August 10
• * New * Comics: Writing and Drawing Short Stories – August 17

• Hobbies
  • Tarot for Teens
• Technology
  • Inventor’s League – Prototyping for the Future!
  • ROBLOX(R) Coders & Entrepreneurs!
  • YouTube(R) Content Creators
  • TEEN Advanced 3D Video Game with Unity
  • Java Programming for Teens
  • Minecraft Redstone Engineers
  • Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style Game
  • Python Programmers
  • Battle Royale: Make your 1st Fortnite Style Video
  • eSports Apprentice: YouTube Streamers and Gamers
  • Code Breakers
• Exploring Language of Culture Series
  • Spanish Immersion
• Music
  • DJ Mixing 101
  • Glee Club
  • Rock Guitar 101
• Sports
  • Yoga for Athletes
  • Teen Zumba: Dance Party!
• Visual Arts
  • Comics: Writing and Drawing Short Stories
  • Photography: Beginning
  • Nature Photography

PCC Community Ed’s Summer Teen program is back this year and we’ve doubled its size to ensure convenience and flexibility for parents across the Portland-metro region.

Know any teens between the ages 12-17? Registration is now open and programs run in June, July and August.

New this Summer – Athletic Fitness and Nutrition Classes.
Students may prepare for their school sport season to perform at the top of their game! PCC offers several series of classes this summer designed for aspiring athletes. In these classes students train with plyometrics to increase speed, power and agility; learn recovery skills to return to peak performance faster; and learn about specific nutrition fundamentals geared for athletes. Students may register for all the classes in a package for a discount, or just one or two.

Summer Teen Program Class Topics
College Prep
Cooking
Dance
Fashion
Languages
Money Management
Music
Sports
Technology
Theater
Visual Arts
Writing

Register.
Registration for the summer term is open. For a full schedule of courses, and to register, visit .