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

Become a Pokémon Master of 3D Design! Design your own unique 3D Pokémon using TinkerCAD. Explore your creativity and experiment with SimLab and create themed video games. Learn the basics of CAD modeling and design software. One of your creations will be 3D printed. Printing and material fees are included. If printing is not completed in class, prints will be mailed home. Please bring lunch and a drink. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

This beginner tennis camp is for Middle School and High School students who would be interested in playing High School tennis. Students must be 12 years old by the first class date. This is an introductory course. Course content includes introduction to the game of tennis, basic rules and strategy, proper stroke technique, drills and scoring, singles & doubles play. Students should bring one can of tennis balls, a racquet, and a water bottle to class.

Get ready for an explosive and colorful good time in this popular class! Kids will create paint bombs that make a messy, exciting explosion. Countdown from three, two, one, and watch your artwork come to life with a burst of color and fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

This class is for those who love to create things with their hands. Students will learn how to create a variety of decorative objects out of clay (bowls, cylinders, picture frame, etc) using a pottery wheel, slab roller, and extruder. We’ll also experiment with different colored glazes. Please dress in “grubby” clothes. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron or towel. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and snacks. Class meets at Craig Seath's Studio (1023 7th St, Hudson, WI). Please go to the building/studio behind the house. An additional $35 clay and glaze fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Students may choose from either a morning or afternoon session.

This class is a whale of a good time! Learn about chemical reactions by creating your very own clay whale that spouts like a volcano! Watch in awe as your whale erupts with a colorful, bubbly splash of foam. Perfect for young scientists who love creativity, excitement, and a splash of messy fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

NOTE: An incorrect class date is listed in the Community Ed catalog. The correct date for this class is Friday, June 27th. Students will work in small teams using the EV3 Mindstorms Robotic Systems and specialized LEGO® Technic™ engineering components to build extreme robots and run programs to experiment with and overcome Olympic-style challenges. Student teams will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, or faster robots. Please bring lunch and a drink. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 18, 2024

High School Tennis Camp is for students currently playing tennis at High School level or USTA junior level tennis. This is an advanced camp and is intended to develop and improve a student’s skills and strokes. Students must be 13 years old by the first day of class. Camp content includes: advanced drills and strategy, proper stroke techniques including spins, proper footwork and court positioning, shot selection, Singles & Doubles strategy, winning mentally, power vs consistency, focus and concentration, and strength, stretching and fitness. Students should bring one can of tennis balls, a racquet, and a water bottle to class.

Step into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, the ultimate tabletop role-playing game! This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for teens who want to unleash their creativity, work as a team, and embark on an epic journey. During this one-time, four-hour session, you'll create your own unique character, learn the basic rules of gameplay, and dive into a thrilling one-hour campaign designed to bring your imagination to life. No experience is required — this class is for first-time adventurers ready to roll the dice and discover the magic of D&D! Class fee includes a character sheet, a full set of 7 game dice, and a dice rolling tray. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and pencil/pen. The same instruction is presented at each session; multiple sessions are offered for participant convenience.

Use MCreator to create your own mods based off your favorite superheroes. Design unique superhero abilities and tools for Minecraft Java Edition. Bring a USB drive, lunch and a drink. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Join us for an exciting basketball camp designed for players of all skill levels! This camp combines skill development, teamwork, and fun to help young athletes enhance their game in a supportive environment. Participants will work with experienced coaches on key skills, including dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and footwork. Participants should bring a basketball to camp each day.

Join the Hudson High School Softball team at their annual summer softball clinic! The Raider Softball Clinic is intended for youth softball players in grades 6-9 who want to improve their game and learn skills from current high school varsity players and coaches. The clinic also provides participants with an opportunity to learn more about the high school softball program and offers a glimpse into high school athletics. The first 30 people to register by July 14th will receive a free t-shirt! Whether your child is learning the game (first-time players are always welcome!), or looking to improve their skills and bring their game to the next level, this clinic has something for everyone! Participants should bring a bat, glove, helmet, appropriate shoes (i.e., tennis shoes, plastic cleats, turfs), and a snack. NO METAL CLEATS. Participants should bring a water bottle. This clinic is a fundraiser for the HHS Softball team.

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 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 This class is designed for kids who have previously participated in a 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.

Bunnycorn, Prince the Pug, Mauve the Alpaca and more - the hardest thing about those squishy Squishmallows is deciding which one you love the most! In this workshop, artists will create a clay version of their favorite Squishmallow using air-dry clay, paint, and so much more. What could be more fun? Bring your Squishmallow to class so they can join in the fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Kids will decorate 8 summer-themed sugar cookies to take home using fondant and royal icing. Class is open to students in grades 4-7. (Gluten, nuts, and other ingredients will be used during this class.)

The Hudson High School Raiders Gymnastics team is holding their annual summer gymnastics camp! This 4-day summer camp is for all - no prior gymnastics experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome to come learn the basics or add to your current gymnastics skills. This camp will include time on all gymnastics equipment, crafts, games, team building and a performance at the end of the week for parents and family members to come and watch. Please have your child wear a leotard and bring a labeled water bottle and a snack. Participants will receive a hair scrunchie in Hudson Raiders colors! This camp is a fundraiser for the HHS Gymnastics team.

Step into an underwater wonderland and let your child’s imagination swim wild. Using a variety of materials, we’ll design and assemble our own snow globes filled with colorful sea creatures, bubbling bubbles, and shimmering glitter. So put on your scuba gear and join us for a fun-filled art adventure! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

It’s all magical, a Unicorn Cake to take home. Each student will use two 6" cakes to assemble and decorate a unicorn cake. We will be using buttercream icing and learning how to use several decorating tips to create this beauty. Each student will take home a decorated unicorn cake. Class is open to students in grades 4-7. (Gluten, nuts, and other ingredients will be used during this class.)

In this class, students will create amazing engineering designs using building blocks similar to LEGOs. After students finish building, each creation will move through the use of a battery-powered motor. This is a great class for students interested in engineering or who enjoy playing with LEGOs.

The Hudson Raiders Swim & Dive program is hosting separate 3-day swim and dive camps in August at the Hudson Middle School pool. The swim camp will focus on developing and refining swimming and technique. The dive camp is designed to develop and enhance skills in the four diving categories - forward, back, reverse, and twisters. The camps are open to boys and girls, ages 6-15. The camps are overseen by Ross Campbell, the head coach of the boys high school swim and dive team, and Hudson Raiders dive coaches Sydney Cernohous and Emily Greenwood. Coaches Sydney and Emily were recently named Division 1 Diving Coaches of the Year by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association. In addition to the coaching staff, student athletes will also assist in teaching the various skills and techniques. There are two swim camps: A morning session for students in grades 1-5 and an afternoon session for students in grades 6-10. There is one dive camp in the morning for grade levels 1-10. Students in grades 1-5 may not attend the morning swim camp and dive camp at the same time. Please sign up for either a swim camp or a dive camp. Students in grades 6-10 may register to attend the morning dive camp and register separately to attend the afternoon swim camp. Below, swim camps are coded in green (grades 1-5) and yellow (grades 6-10). Dive camp is coded in purple. This camp is a fundraiser for the HHS Swim & Dive teams.

This is an introductory course for youth ages 6-8. Students will be introduced to basic tennis strokes and movement. Emphasis will be on movement, games and anticipation. Students must be 6 years old by the first day of class. Make-up class will be arranged with the instructor in case of bad weather. Students should bring one can of tennis balls, a racquet and a water bottle to class.

This is an introductory course for youth ages 9-12. Students must be 9 years old by the first day of class. Students will be introduced to basic tennis strokes and movement. Emphasis will be on movement, games and anticipation. Students should bring one can of tennis balls, a racquet and a water bottle to class.