Our Why
At Organización de Amigos, we started with a simple but powerful mission: to break down the barriers that prevent children from accessing fitness and mentorship. For many families in our community, the cost of sports and busy schedules can make participation difficult. That’s why we’ve created a unique solution: we bring functional fitness programs directly to schools through our free after-school classes, helping students build confidence, strength, and lifelong healthy habits—all led by our coaches
To close opportunity gaps by partnering with Oregon public schools — prioritizing those serving low-income communities — to provide free, school-based after-school fitness and mentorship programs that strengthen youth development, family engagement, and community health.
Our Mission
To partner with every school within the public school system across Washington County. While we prioritize Title 1 schools that serve students facing financial barriers, our ultimate goal is to make our programs accessible to all students, regardless of school or background.
Our Vision
We believe that every child, no matter their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to engage in meaningful mentorship and fitness. By working directly within schools, we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable environment where students of all backgrounds can thrive—physically, emotionally, and socially.
Why Our Approach Works
At Organización de Amigos, our programs focus on strength and conditioning, cardiovascular endurance, gymnastics, agility, speed training, and movement fundamentals—all designed to support our children holistically and build lifelong healthy habits.
We use this structured, evidence-based CrossFit methodology and tailor it specifically for kids. This approach develops skills across the ten key domains of fitness:
Cardiovascular endurance – building a healthy heart and lungs
Stamina – sustaining effort over time
Strength – safe, age-appropriate resistance training
Flexibility – improving mobility and range of motion
Power – explosive movements for coordination and confidence
Speed – quickness and reaction time
Coordination – moving efficiently and confidently
Agility – changing direction safely and effectively
Balance – control and stability in movement
Accuracy – precision in physical tasks
Our coaches are trained in a methodology that is now research-backed and focused on overall wellness, safety, and skill development, far from the outdated “stereotypes.”
Our program prioritizes safe, scalable, and fun fitness for every student, helping them grow physically, mentally, and socially. Every movement is age-appropriate and safe so that students can progress at their own pace. We make fitness fun and engaging through partner exercises, team challenges, and games.
More Than a Fitness Class: Mentorship at Its Core
What sets us apart is our focus on mentorship and social-emotional growth. We’re not just teaching physical fitness; we’re investing in the whole child. Our coaches show up for students every day, helping them build resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset—not just in the gym, but in life. We guide kids to be kind, responsible, and strong—mentally and physically—while helping them discover that they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. .
At the heart of everything we do is the way we interact with students. This philosophy shapes how we coach, mentor, and build community. Through restorative practices and a supportive environment, we empower students to take ownership of their actions, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.