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The PAL Youth Center is located at:

424 NE 172nd Avenue

Portland, Oregon

Our phone number is:

503.256.3479

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Programs Offered

Homework Club
Computer Classes
Kidzlit
Girls Group
Soccer Clinics
Youth Leadership Program
Boys Group

Yoga

Geography 101

Watercolors 101

Sports 101

Comedy Kids

Teen Art

Culture Club

Membership at the PAL Youth Center is a privilege. Anyone who enters the Youth Center must follow our rules of conduct and a dress code. Violent or aggressive behavior is not tolerated at the Youth Center.

Anyone entering the Youth Center is subject to a search of their person including any bags or packs. Do not bring weapons or other inappropriate items into the center.

All youth are expected to be respectful of others including Youth Center neighbors. Membership may be revoked at any time if PAL determines that it is in the best interest of our organization. The safety of youth and staff at the center is our primary concern.

Contact Mike if you have any questions about the Youth Center or its policies.

The PAL Youth Center serves youth ages 8 to 17. Membership is $50 or $25 for those youth who qualify for free or reduced lunch (youth must provide copy of school acceptance letter). PAL does not pro-rate; however, a variety of payment options are available. Members not paying the annual fee in full must put a minimum of $5 down and arrange for monthly payments of $10 per month. [Volunteer service may be arranged for payment.] Fees are not refundable.

For more information or questions about classes, please call 503-256-3479 or e-mail Mike.

Youth Center application form (pdf document)

PAL Adventure Camp

Process for becoming a PAL Teen Member

(youth entering grades 8 - 12 for the 2008-09 school year are eligible)

Step One: Have a parent or guardian complete the Youth Center Application and the teen must read and agree to the PAL Teen Membership Expectations & Agreements. Both of these documents, along with the membership fee, must be returned to the Center.

Step Two: Once the forms are turned in there will be a 5-day waiting period before the youth may begin attending the Youth Center. During this time PAL staff will be verifying parental consent, verifying school enrollment and attendance, verifying lack of school discipline and/or criminal activity, and setting up an orientation for the potential PAL member and their parent/guardian or other adult figure.

Step Three: If the parent/guardian supports the teen member's participation at PAL, the teen is currently enrolled and attending school, the teen is in good legal standing, and the teen and their parent/guardian or other significant adult have been through PAL orientation then they are able to
begin their participation at PAL.

Special thanks to Portland Police Bureau East Precinct Officers Mike Leasure and John Shadron for their support and commitment to the youth at the PAL Youth Center and the PAL Sports Camp. Left Photograph: Officer Shadron (right) pictured with Commander Mike Crebs.

Right Photograph: George Weatheroy Sr. Award recipient, Officer Mike Leasure, is congratulated by PAL Youth Center Program Director Mike Jezewski (left) and Sgt. George Weatheroy Jr. (center).