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

“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Your child will learn how to create a one-of-a-kind flower painting using a variety of fun techniques including texture, shape, color, paints, mixed media, and more! Tuition fee includes one canvas and all materials. Please wear older clothing or bring a smock. All abilities welcome! (Instruction will be adapted to the unique needs/abilities of the child.)

The program is designed for high school baseball athletes. Class roster will be capped at 25 individuals. This is NOT a recreational program nor intended for everyone. This program is designed for the highly dedicated and intrinsically motivated baseball athlete. Hard work and deliberate practice is the expectation. Before committing to the program, be sure you can dedicate the time needed and meet the challenging principles set forth to participate in this program. This program Includes three training sessions most weeks, running approximately 60-90 minutes in length. Detailed video analysis of each athlete's throwing motion. Individualized throwing programs built specifically for each athlete to maximize gains, improve movement patterns and increase arm health/durability. Objective assessments of each trainee’s velocity and command of his pitches. Weekly use of Rapsodo Pitching 3.0 technology. The goals of this program are to develop and enhance pitching/throwing skills that scale at all levels. Educate each athlete how to take ownership in their development. Create a training culture where grit, desired difficulties and enthusiasm are the norms. Emphasize injury prevention exercises, drills and proper pre/post throwing arm care protocols. Create a more synergetic and biomechanically efficient throwing movement pattern. Velocity enhancement. Command improvement of all pitch types. Pitch development and enhancing current pitch effectiveness. Properly train, prepare and build up each athlete’s throwing endurance to prepare them for the rigors of the upcoming baseball season. Educate and develop a mindset that is capable of adjusting to and overcoming the many obstacles that are inevitable while playing baseball. A monthly option is available for non-pitching athletes. This option is designed specifically for position players (infielders, outfielders, catchers), focusing on proper throwing mechanics, arm care and increasing throwing velocity. Similar to pitchers, video analysis of the throwing motion will be done and programming will be individualized to best fit each athlete's needs. Location: Hudson High School - West Gymnasium Schedule: Calendar/Schedule Attendance: To maximize the program's potential, athletes are to prioritize attending as many training sessions as possible throughout the entirety of the program. That said, it is understandable that due to conflicting schedules, family events, etc. that a training session may need to be missed from time to time. If you have any questions about the training program, contact Ryan Huppert at: hupperrw@hudsonraiders.org Online registration questions should be referred to Bev Hagen, Hudson Community Education, at hagenbj@hudsonraiders.org

Join us in the new multiplayer Minecraft class! We will go over basic and not-so-basic building techniques. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to work alone or collaboratively to complete building challenges on our Tech Academy Minecraft server. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition. PC Required (Windows or MacBook), will NOT work on Chromebook, tablets or phones. Home technical requirements for this class include: Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT work. Internet: Broadband Internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom installed on computer Students should be comfortable with using a PC, mouse and keyboard Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Please join us for snuggly, winter storytime with your grown-up as we read The Bear Snores On, written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. We will also enjoy pretend play, flannel board games, a craft, snack and a sensory experience. Please bring your favorite Teddy Bear or stuffed animal for storytime and dress in old clothes for painting (or bring an oversized t-shirt/smock to protect clothing). Class is open to youth ages 3-5 with an accompanying adult. Tuition fee includes all materials.

Art and poetry go hand in hand - and provide students with the perfect outlet for creative expression! In Session 1, we will use acrylics on canvas to cleverly create the characters from the poem, Greedy Cat and the Goldfish, by Joy Cowley. In Session 2, we will use oil pastels and watercolors on watercolor paper to create a mug of hot cocoa based on the tongue-twister poem, Baby’s Drinking Song, by James Kirkup. Each participant should wear clothes that can get messy (or bring an oversized t-shirt smock to protect clothing). Tuition fee includes all materials.

In this class, students will create a variety of Lego builds using engineering and design methods. Students will also bring their design to life by attaching a motor! This is a great class for students who love building with Legos.