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

This course is a step-by-step instructional painting class using acrylic paints. Your child will learn how to mix color, learn brushstroke techniques and paint using a palette knife. This course of paintings will include daisies, a hedgehog, and a cherry blossom tree.

This two-session after-school class is for those who love to create things with their hands. During the one-hour workshops, participants will use hand-building techniques to make a variety of decorative objects (vase, bowl, animal creatures, etc.). We will create and glaze during both sessions. The instructor will add a clear glaze and fire the pieces the following week. Finished pieces will be dropped off at the elementary school. The instructor will supply aprons for all participants. Please bring a $15.00 supply fee, which will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of the first class.

Have you ever wanted to try shooting a bow and arrow? Is the inner Katniss in you longing to come out? Then you might want to attend this Introduction to Archery class for beginners! This class will focus on safety, range rules, proper form and technique. Equipment will be provided. Class will be conducted at an indoor range, with a maximum of 6 archers per class. The same instruction is presented at each session; students should enroll in only one session. Multiple sessions are offered for participant convenience.

In the Little Stars/Big Stars tennis program, we highlight the fundamentals of tennis. These fundamentals include footwork, ball control, and racket control. As the class moves along, we move from small drills into mini games to practice these skills. Beginner Big Stars (ages 9-12) This class is designed for kids who are new to tennis or have limited experience. Kids just starting out in tennis will have a blast in this class! Using fast-paced games and drills, your kids will learn basic skills that will allow them to grow in the game. Please bring a Junior-sized racket, can of unopened tennis balls and a water bottle. Advanced Big Stars (ages 9-12) This class is designed for kids who have previously participated in a Big Stars Tennis class or have some experience playing the game. Kids will continue to improve their tennis skills, practice varied drills and focus on keeping a positive mental attitude while playing the game. Using fast-paced games and drills, kids will expand their skills and continue to grow in the game. Please bring a Junior-sized racket, a can of unopened tennis balls and a water bottle. Please select the correct option (Beginner or Advanced) when enrolling your child. (Beginner is denoted with the color green, Advanced is in purple.)

In the Little Stars/Big Stars tennis program, we highlight the fundamentals of tennis. These fundamentals include footwork, ball control, and racket control. As the class moves along, we move from small drills into mini games to practice these skills. Beginner Little Stars (ages 6-8) This class is designed for kids who are new to tennis or have limited experience. Kids will have loads of fun learning basic tennis skills and working on eye-hand coordination. Please bring a Junior-sized racket, an unopened can of tennis balls and a water bottle. Advanced Little Stars (ages 6-8) This class is designed for kids who have previously participated in a Little Stars Tennis class or have some experience playing the game. Kids will continue to build on basic tennis skills, improve eye-hand coordination and foster a love for the game. Please bring a Junior-sized racket, an unopened can of tennis balls and a water bottle. Please select the correct option (Beginner or Advanced) when enrolling your child. Beginner is denoted with the color green, Advanced is in purple.

Have fun learning about gardening and nature while creating fun craft projects. Planned projects include Vegetable Stamp Painting on Garden Aprons, Fairy Garden Stakes, Bird Seed Wreaths, Wooly Worms (craft) / Ants on a Log (snack). Participants should bring or wear an old shirt/clothes that can get dirty or possibly paint splattered. This class is for children and their parents, grandparents, or guardians. Class is open to youth ages 5-12 AND an accompanying adult. Crafts require assistance from an adult. At least one adult is required to attend with a child. It is recommended that at least one adult accompany every 2-3 children attending.