Orenco Learning Club

08/14/2026

* Summer Break Announcement *

07/29/2026

Announcing our chess tournament this fall! 🍁♟

Event Title: Fall Classic: OLC Kids Chess Tournament (for ages 6-16 - Updated Age Range!)
Date & Time: September 19, 2026, 9:00am-2:00pm (PST)
Venue: Early Learning Matters (ELM) Preschool, Hillsboro, OR
Note: USCF-rated (*requires USCF membership)

Details can be found on the link below or by scanning the QR code. Register today!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/33ja6vxr

07/20/2026

Today is International Chess Day! ♟️

Celebrate the day by playing this beloved and timeless game either over-the-board or online.

Have fun playing chess! 🤓

07/06/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Session 1 (July 6-10) of Kids Chess Camp is cancelled due to low registration.

Other camp sessions will continue as scheduled.

Thank you for understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Summer is only a few months away, and so we'd like to announce the OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp 2026 (for ages 6 to 13)! ♟️ Play chess and learn about openings, endings & tactics from our chess instructor, Aaron Probst. 🤓

Camp dates, session options, and website link for more info can be found below. Register as soon as possible before spots fill up.

OLC Kids Summer Chess Camp (for ages 6-13)
♟️ Session 1: Beginners & Unrated - July 6-10, 2026
♟️ Session 2: Intermediate & Advanced - July 13-17, 2026
♟️ Session 3: Beginners & Unrated - July 20-24, 2026
♟️ Session 4: Intermediate & Advanced - August 10-14, 2026

Link: https://tinyurl.com/bd4xuty2

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎆

Wishing you all a safe and Happy 4th July weekend! 🎉

07/01/2026

On June 27, 2026, both members and non-members participated in the Summer Sizzler: OLC Kids Chess Tournament at Early Learning Matters Preschool. The USCF-rated event was led by Tournament Director Jerry Sherrard.

Congratulations to Ian R. and Edward Y. for finishing at the top of their respective quads.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next tournament this Fall.

A special thanks to our gracious host @ Early Learning Matters (ELM), for providing us the tournament venue.

Photos by: Orenco Learning Club

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all dads and father figures! Thank you for everything you do! ❤️❤️❤️

06/12/2026

Looking for a Father's Day activity that combines creativity, technology and family fun?

Join us for a hands-on 4-hour Arduino Workshop where parents and children (ages 7-13) work together to build, code, and play their own retro-style game!

What You'll Do:
🕹️ Build with Arduino hardware
⚡️ Learn simple electronics concepts
💻 Explore beginner-friendly programming
👾 Create and play your own retro space game
🤝 Enjoy quality parent-child teamwork and fun

No prior programming experience required!

Whether you're a tech enthusiast or completely new to coding, this workshop is designed to make learning exciting and accessible for your family.

📅 ARDUINO WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN
Ages: 7-13 (with parent/guardian)
Duration: 4 hours
Spots are limited!

👉 REGISTER TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/36n9935a

05/27/2026

Join us for a hands-on 4-hour Arduino Workshop designed for parents and children (ages 7-13) to build, code, and play together! In this interactive experience, families will learn how to create their own retro-style space game using Arduino hardware, simple electronics, and beginner-friendly programming concepts. No prior programming experience is required!

Space is limited so REGISTER TODAY!

Go here to register -> https://tinyurl.com/36n9935a

Join us for a hands-on Arduino Workshop designed for parents and children to build, code, and play together! In this interactive experience, families will learn how to create their own retro-style space game using Arduino hardware, simple electronics, and beginner-friendly programming concepts.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor their courage and love for our country. 🇺🇸🌹
We wish everyone a peaceful Memorial Day!