We are so grateful to have been nominated as a Totally Awesome Award Finalist for the 2016 Red Tricycle Awards! Click here, or on the image above, to cast your vote for us. Voting takes place from September 1-Septmber 30, 2016.
Currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year
“All instructors are very caring and loving, encouraging and supportive.” – G.H. Parent
After School Program for Teens
We offer arts-based activities and opportunities for creative self-expression, exploration and discovery in a safe an nurturing environment. Throughout the week and on Saturday afternoons, teens can enjoy a quiet place to study, creative space to relax, media-free board games with friends, volunteer opportunities and community connections. Teens arrive at Creative Roots by bus or by walking. Students sign-up to attend each month to ensure space is available.
Cost: Cost is based on a punch card for 10 sessions. Students may also volunteer at Creative Roots in exchange for punch cards.
Reserve your space for the 2016-2017 school year.
Testimonials
“We’ve had wonderful experiences with Monique and the staff. Patient, warm and creative, they foster a very nurturing environment for our kids.” – Creative Roots Parent
“We’re very happy to have found you!” – Creative Roots Parent
“For anyone who doesn’t know Creative Roots and Monique, I give her programs my highest recommendation. We have worked together through the years and her and her staff are smart, fun, passionate, and really engaging. Monique and her team weave the arts and play into all of the other learning and fun, and she and her team have the skills and experience to help young people really grow during the camps and other programs, including after school programs.” – Rick Reynolds, Educator and Founder of ShareOregon and Engaging Every Student
“Both Heidi and Leslie are the most loving, caring and patient people I have ever seen.” – Creative Roots Parent
“My daughter looks forward to coming every week and is always in good spirits when I pick her up. This program has been extremely helpful for my schedule and everyone we’ve met there are great people. We look forward to seeing you next school year!” – Creative Roots Parent
“My daughter loves all the instructors here and enjoys her time with other kids in the program. She’s been doing so much art work, which I think has helped develop her creative potential. The instructors are also very loving and caring people. Vivian has received so much love and help from them and is learning to love and help back”. – Creative Roots Parent