Welcome (back) UP Program Assistants
Join us in welcoming four new University of Portland student program assistants to our Swapnplay team this fall! Check out their bios, pronouns, and look for their friendly faces in the play space! Plus, we’re pleased to welcome back Ashbie and Nicole, who are returning for another year with us! These students are joining us […]
Diaper Week!
This week is national Diaper Need Awareness Week- and we need your help to reduce diaper need in our community! PDX Diaper Bank is collecting diapers to distribute around the Portland area and you can help by making a contribution! Plus, Swapnplay is a local drop off point, making your donation easy and quick! Drop […]
MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Save the Date for our next fundraiser night with MOD Pizza! Sunday 9/25 10:30 am-9 pm Swap receives 20% of all digital and in-store fundraiser sales on Sep 25, 2022 by visiting the restaurant and showing your fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout, or ordering online with the digital coupon code on the day of the fundraiser […]
2022 Fall Open House
9/22 5 pm-7 pm 9/24 10 am-12 pm Come visit St. Johns Swapnplay during our Open House days this fall to tour and learn about Swap (plus waive the enrollment fee if you attend one of our Open House events)! We’re located at 7535 N Chicago Ave; our entrance is located off of N Leonard […]
PIYN
Last week, an enthusiastic team of University of Portland first-year students (led by Swap’s work study student, James) joined us for a morning of garden work as part of their “plunge” into their new North Portland neighborhood. With many helping hands, we completed a tremendous amount of moving and improving! From hauling and raking beautiful cedar chips […]
Fall Mini Photo Sessions
2022 Fall Mini Photo Sessions Capture priceless photo memories and support St. Johns Swapnplay! Plenty of spots remain! September 10th Cathedral Park 10 am-3 pm October 9th Pier Park 10 am-3 pm $60 per 15 min session. $10 of every shoot goes to Swapnplay(Venmo $60 before day of shoot to @hcmpbll) Cash also accepted at the time of your session. If weather causes us […]
Skipathon Thank YOU!
Thanks to our wonderful community, we enjoyed another fantastic Skipathon this year! We couldn’t have done it without the countless Swapnplay member families, neighbors, and community volunteers, who helped us put this event together, from set up to clean up! Kids of all ages enjoyed creative building and imagination play using recycled free play materials, […]
Skipathon 2022
Join us for a spirited day of celebrating our fundraising efforts with a community block party! Skipathon 2022 will include fun and engaging activities for children of all ages. This year, we are raising funds to revitalize Magpie’s Nest, our creative arts and crafts room! Stay tuned- more information coming soon. Help us reach our […]
St. Johns Art Walk
St. Johns Swapnplay is so excited to participate in this year’s St. Johns Art Walk! Join us this Saturday, July 23rd, in celebrating local artists by strolling through our beautiful neighborhood and enjoying the fun exhibits, activities, and more that local businesses and artists have put together! Swapnplay will be hosting local artists Kelly Campbell […]
Cloth Diapering Class
https://fb.me/e/24oSRUykC Interested in cloth diapering? PDX Diaper Bank will be offering a FREE information-packed workshop at St. Johns Swapnplay for families to learn about modern cloth diaper options including laundering, accessories, and general care of your diapers. This class will cover the full range of cloth diapering options and what to expect as your baby […]