Hudson Community Services: Community Education, School Age Care, Summer Programs

This course will provide interesting and challenging art activities appropriate for children going into 4th and 5th grades.

In this class, we will celebrate earth's tiniest creatures through fiction and nonfiction stories, writing and movement activities, as well as arts and crafts. We will investigate various insect life cycles and characteristics, with an extra emphasis on butterflies. This class is for those students entering 1st and 2nd grades in the fall.

This class is designed for beginners as well as students who want to improve their playing ability. Depending on enrollment, classes will be leveled to place students at the appropriate playing level. The class will conclude with a tournament. This class is for those students entering 4th and 5th grades in the fall.

This class will revolve around creating very easy and yummy treats that are part of stories that your child would read. The recipes will be easy enough for the children to make independently at home as a treat for their families. ***Please be mindful of any food allergies when signing up for this class, as a variety of ingredients will be used.*** This class is being offered to those students entering 3rd grade in the fall.

This 2-hour class is for students who like to make crafts. The projects in this class will take a bit more time than your average craft. Literature and movement will be included to provide a well-rounded experience for every boy and girl enrolled. Requirements: a smile and resiliency to work on fun projects. Note: This is a 2-hour class scheduled from 8:00-9:55 a.m. This class is for those students entering 1st and 2nd grades in the fall.

In Creative Writing, students will create stories based on many inspiring, funny, and fascinating prompts! They will also discover new and intriguing vocabulary to "pump up" their writing, Support will be provided for their short story or novel goals. This class is for those students entering 4th and 5th grades in the fall.

This enrichment offering will explore areas of science and the world of physics through hands-on science experiments and teacher demonstrations. Topics may include animals, insects, dinosaurs and endangered species, gravity, water, fire, buoyancy, electricity, chemistry, light, color, heat, earth materials, motion, electricity and magnetism, projectiles and flight, and recycling. Activities will be age appropriate. This class is offered to those students entering 3rd grade in the fall.

Have you ever wanted to bring some of your favorite storybooks to life on stage? In this class, you will have the chance to create your own costumes, props, and set designs for books you know and love, using everyday materials. We can't wait to see the creativity! Note: This is a 2-hour class scheduled from 8:00 - 9:55 a.m. This class is for those students entering 4th and 5th grades in the fall.

In this class, students will learn the importance of stretching with yoga poses set to fun stories and adventures that will prepare their bodies for motion, increase flexibility and balance, and increase muscle strength before learning and practicing basic tumbling moves. Students will enjoy tumbling skills like somersaults, cartwheels, back bends, and head/handstands. Students will work within their own comfort and ability level, with guidance from a teacher. Come and enjoy a fun hour of yoga and tumbling! Remember to dress appropriately to move around comfortably (shorts under skirts and dresses, tennis shoes, etc.). This class is for those students entering 1st and 2nd grades in the fall.