Cathedral Park Preschool
This Friday’s 2021 Preschool, Kinder, & Camp Fair participant is Cathedral Park Preschool! Cathedral Park Preschool is a cooperative preschool and a member of Parent Child Preschools Organization (PCPO). CPP’s daily schedule includes time outside, free play time, story circle, and various projects like bread making, slime concocting, full-room train track construction, field trips, and […]
Outlast Blocks
Thanks to iQ Credit Union’s generous donation through their iQ for Kids fund, we were able to add wonderful new additions to our Bee’s Hive outdoor play area! These Community Playthings outdoor blocks encourage constructive play and child-directed discovery, and they’re made to withstand the elements- from rain to water-play to mud pies! With a […]
Portland Parks & Rec Preschool
Portland Parks Preschool is taking registrations NOW online and by phone for ages 3–5 years old! Portland Parks Preschool is dedicated to providing a play-based, child-centered educational program. Take a look at the above images to learn more about locations, registration, and their mission! Find their registration form, phone number, prices, scholarship opportunities, and more […]
Let’s Party!
From birthday parties to family get-togethers to baby showers to holiday celebrations, St. Johns Swapnplay has hosted it all- and this June, we’re pleased to announce our Saturday party rentals are available again! We can’t wait to celebrate (safely) with you! Get all the details here: https://stjohnsswapnplay.org/space-rental/
PPS Head Start
Our next 2021 virtual Preschool, Kinder, & Camp Fair participant is Portland Public Schools Head Start! PPS Head Start is a public, free preschool that serves low-income three- and four-year-old children and their families. The goal of Head Start is to prepare young children for successful transitions to kindergarten and beyond by building social competence […]
WildWood Nature School
Introducing our first 2021 virtual Preschool, Kinder, & Camp Fair participant, Wildwood Nature School, conveniently located next to magical Forest Park! From supportive, nature-based parent-child activities for toddlers (Tiny Seeds) to preschool classes that grow curious learners through hands-on exploration and collaboration, play is taken seriously at Wildwood Nature School. Scroll through to learn more […]
StormBreaker Fundraiser 5/18
Support St. Johns Swapnplay this Tuesday by participating in our fundraiser with StormBreaker Brewing! 🍔🥗🍻😋 Just order dinner and mention “the Swap N Play fundraiser”- It’s an easy and delicious opportunity to show some love to 2 local businesses at once! Want a reminder? RSVP to our Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/1uyHMhtUl
World’s Coolest Rain Gauge
Thanks to a generous donation from creator Moira Clune, Swap has another exciting item in our rain garden! This isn’t just any old rain gauge- it’s the World’s Coolest Floating Rain Gauge! Measuring how much water our rain garden gets naturally will help us ensure the young plants are getting enough to drink while they […]
Rain Garden Reveal!
Thanks to an incredible team of volunteers, our rain garden plan is now a beautiful and functional reality! On April 24th, a hardworking group braved the rain to plant the garden, and after adding the finishing touches, we revealed the garden at our Spring Fling Fundraiser on May 1st! Our rain garden will not only […]
Earth Day Oregon Wrap-up
Our Rain Garden installation project, part of our Earth Day Oregon #MyPlanetMyPledge, was a huge success on April 24th! After putting the finishing touches on it last week, we revealed it during our Spring Fling Fundraiser on May 1st! We couldn’t have done it alone, and thanks to our incredible and supportive community, we didn’t! […]