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

In this summer session art class, students will explore many art forms. In doing so, students will have the opportunity to create a sculpture, painting, repurpose jewelry, ceramics and other various projects. This class will nurture student's creativity and self-motivation. Class Limit: 20

This is offered to students in 7th and 8th grade who want more practice, more music, and more time with their peers and their instrument. This summer course will be offered to students who are currently enrolled in band. If you are a student who is not currently enrolled in band, please reach out to Ms. Kroska, and we will chat about your options. Students taking this summer course should be ready for fall with more knowledge, more technique, and more versatility on their instrument. Class limit: 24

This class will involve creating fun and easy breakfast, lunch, snack, and dessert recipes. Students learn to start cooking for themselves and their family and friends. We will keep track of the recipes so students can make them again at home! We will make 10 different recipes! Come join us for the fun of cooking! Please note, if you have any food allergies this might not be a good choice for a class. Class Limit: 15

Attention sports fans! Have fun with your friends for a few weeks this summer while playing sports such as dodgeball, soccer, basketball, frisbee, football and many other fun sports. This is a very interactive class and a great way to make new friends while getting exercise in fun and different ways. Sports and movies may also be included in this class. So come play! Class Limit: 24

Intro to Theater focuses on developing and practicing fundamental skills used in live theater. This class is designed for all students, whether this is your first time on stage or you have previous theater experiences with plays and/or musicals. Through a combination of individual, small group, and large group work, students will learn and practice skills that will translate both into theater and public speaking settings. This section will include theater games, monologues, improvisation, character development, general theater terminology, technical theater, and MORE! By the end of these 2 weeks, students will perform in front of their classmates through monologues and small-group scenes, as well as an all-class play in front of a small audience. Class limit: 24

Students are given basic challenges and are encouraged to build creatively in a hands on environment. I will use a variety of methods to guide students through the problem solving process ensuring the students learn and have fun at the same time. Students will learn about basic engineering principles as well as friction, simple levers, motion, and momentum. In some sessions, team building will be encouraged to solve problems like planning a city or building simple items for use around the house. Class Limit: 24

Do you ever feel really stressed? Between school, friends, family and sports there is a lot on our plates! Mindfulness can help us calm our bodies and brains and reduce stress. Join me to learn about the brain and why our bodies sometimes feel like they are spinning out of control. Learn and practice simple, calming and fun strategies for centering our brains and our bodies and taking charge of stress. Together we will explore ways to use art, music, crafts, nature, physical activity and many other strategies to strengthen our brains and calm our bodies. Class Limit: 20

This yoga class will focus on having a fun and positive experience with an emphasis on safety and form. Yoga can improve strength, balance, and flexibility and students will be part of a supportive group. We’ll begin with a focus activity, do warm-up activities, learn basic yoga poses and finish class with a mindfulness exercise. Depending on student interest and time available, we will choreograph a simple dance using basic yoga poses. Items needed: Yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and a water bottle. Class Limit: 22