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Welcome to Gorge Youth!

Explore the story behind our new site and discover how we’re connecting the Gorge community through activities, events, and resources.

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Tech, Kids & Connection

Discover insights, tools, and real-life stories to guide your family’s tech choices.

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Upcoming Events

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Fri Dec 5

2025 Annual Hood River Tree Lighting and Festival

Downtown Hood River

Sat Dec 6

Festival of Making - Gorge Makerspace

Gorge Makerspace

Sat Dec 6

White Salmon Tree and Menorah Lighting

Riverview Bank

Sat Dec 13

History Museum Holiday Open House

300 E Port Marina DR, Hood River, OR 97031

Sat Dec 20

CGDA’s Holiday Spectacular

Hood River Middle School Auditorium
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Classes

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Camps

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Summer Activities

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Sports Programs

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Art

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What’s 🔥 in the Gorge

Fall

Directory Spotlight: Skatespace – Building Confidence and Community on Wheels

October 8, 2025

There’s a new place to roll in White Salmon, and it’s already becoming a favorite for local families. Skatespace is a community-driven indoor skatepark designed to give kids and teens a safe, supportive space to skate year-round.
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Why Delaying Devices is Critical for the Wellbeing of our Kids

August 15, 2025

This post is a collaboration between Debbie Dennis, founder of Gorge Youth, and Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time. In the forward, Debbie shares her personal journey of noticing an uptick in device use among younger students, partnering with Andrea to bring educational events to Hood River, and helping form Gorge Families Unplugged—a local parent network committed to delaying devices. Andrea’s article offers research-backed insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies for introducing technology to kids in developmentally appropriate ways. Together, this piece blends local action with expert guidance to help families navigate the challenging world of kids and tech.
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Be 'That' Parent: Advocating for Your Child’s Learning Needs

August 13, 2025

This post is a collaboration between Debbie Dennis, founder of Gorge Youth, and Jenn Nydahl, a parent advocate and founder of Bright Dawn Education. In the first part, Debbie shares her family’s journey navigating learning challenges. In the second part, Jenn offers practical advice on how to understand and advocate for your child’s needs within the public school system.
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