Hudsonville Community Education

Grades 3 - 6

We are thrilled to share the news about our upcoming basketball league! The league will be comprised of 10-man teams from each school, with one team per grade level. This exciting opportunity will allow students to form bonds with their peers while developing their basketball skills by practicing once a week and playing two games on Saturday mornings.

The season will culminate with a highly-anticipated tournament to determine which school can claim the coveted title of championship winner. We cannot wait to see the passion and dedication these young athletes will bring to the court as they strive to achieve victory for their school.

This basketball league is an excellent way for students to stay active, improve their teamwork skills, and form lifelong friendships. We encourage all students to participate and look forward to watching the excitement unfold on the court!

When: January 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 10, Tournament on February 17

Grades: 3rd-6th grade

Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Hudsonville High School -January 20, 27, and February 3, 10, Tournament on February 17

Baldwin and Riley St. Middle Schools -January 13

Cost: $95, includes jersey

Registration deadline: January 4, 2023

Having a coach and an assistant coach for each grade is a great way to ensure that our kids receive the best possible experience. It is important to have enough coaches to provide individual attention to each player and to ensure that practices and games run smoothly.

If we have enough kids to add another team at a particular school and grade level, we will do our best to make this happen. However, it is also important to ensure that we have enough qualified coaches to lead these additional teams.

K - 6th Grade

If you're thinking about introducing your child to the world of wrestling, we've got great news for you! The Hudsonville Wrestling Program is organizing a clinic that's perfect for young, aspiring wrestlers who want to learn the ropes and master the fundamental skills and techniques of the sport. The clinic will be headed by a team of skilled HPS high school and youth coaches, as well as their advanced youth wrestlers, so you can rest assured that your wrestler will be in good hands. If you think your child would be interested, we'd love to have them attend! And for those who want to take their wrestling skills to the next level, the Michigan Youth Wrestling Association (MYWAY) season begins in late November.

Who: K- 6th grades
When: Monday and Tuesday, October 23 and 24

Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Early Childhood Center Wrestling Room, 5535 School Ave. entrance behind school

Fee: $10

Are you eager to gain some new skills while enjoying some volleyball fun? The Eagles' Middle School Camp welcomes boys in grades 6th through 8th to join us. Our experienced coaches specialize in teaching volleyball skills to players of all levels. Be assured that you'll have a fantastic time while learning something new. We look forward to seeing you on the court.

Who: 6th - 8th grade boys
When: Wednesday and Thursday, October 18 and 19

Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Baldwin Street MS Gym, 3835 Baldwin St.

Fee: $30

2nd - 6th Grade

Theme: Monster Mash!

Join us for an exciting one-day Broadway Bootcamp workshop! This dynamic program is designed to boost your self-confidence through the thrilling world of musical theatre performance. Discover your hidden talents and unleash your creativity in a safe and supportive environment. Throughout the day, you'll immerse yourself in the fundamentals of musical theatre, including acting, music, and movement. Our experienced facilitators will guide you as you learn the basics of performance and choreography. Then, with their expert assistance, you'll put it all together to create your own captivating scene, song, and dance from a popular Broadway show.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, this high-energy workshop is for everyone. Through a variety of engaging games and exercises, you'll uncover your natural gifts and expand upon your talents. Our structured instruction will help you present what you've learned in a comfortable and confident manner. The primary goal of our one-day workshop is to cultivate a healthy interest in the performing arts. We aim to provide a supportive environment where you can recognize and develop your unique talents and self-expression. So, come and join us for an unforgettable day of Broadway Bootcamp and take your love for musical theatre to new heights! Performance at the end of the day is to take place at 5:30 p.m.

When: Friday, October 20

Time: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (performance at 5:30 p.m.)

Cost: $50

Where: Eagle Auditorium, 5155 32nd Ave.

Please use the pool door entrance - Door A10

LEGO - Fall Fabricating Fun!: Fall is here, and we are ready to celebrate by building Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving-themed models with LEGO bricks! Join us for a fun night building your favorite mosaic, 3-D, and technic (moving) models. We will set up stations for you to enjoy all your favorite activities, including model building, Perler beads, crafts, games, and creative play! Our innovative play station will feature a contest in which the best build will win a special prize! We will provide pizza and fruit for dinner, and each participant will build a jack-o-lantern with LEGO bricks and pick from candy favorites…to keep!

When: Friday, October 27

Ages: K - 5th

Times: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: Baldwin St. Middle School,3835 Baldwin St.

Cost: $35

1st - 6th Grade

Calling all trailblazers, groundbreakers, and universe-shakers to Challenge Island's SUPER STAR ISLAND! You and your team will take a STEAMtastic journey through our Challenge Island Hall of Fame from Leonardo Davinci to PT Barnum to Venus and Serena to a galaxy of other game-changers. Super Star Island shines as bright as a Challenge Island kid, so grab onto your inner star and join us for this stellarly cross-curricular engineering adventure!

Week 4. Champion Sisters Court

When: Thursdays, November 30 - December 21

Ages: 1st - 6th Grade

Times: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Baldwin St. Middle School Cafe,3835 Baldwin St.

Cost: $60

Ages 9 - 12

Are you wondering if your child is ready to spend time alone at home? We have just the thing for you! Our one-day class covers everything your child needs to know about staying safe, including answering the door or phone, first aid, fire safety, internet safety, gun safety, and stranger danger. We'll even provide a workbook for your child to take home. Plus, we'll make sure to give your child a short break to recharge and refuel with a snack. It's the perfect way to ensure your child is prepared and confident when staying home alone.

When: October 14 or December 2

Times: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Where: HHS, North Campus Media Center

Cost: $30

Ages 10 - 15

In this popular babysitting class, your child will learn everything they need to know about caring for children, keeping them entertained, and ensuring their safety. The course includes a helpful workbook and a break for a tasty snack. It's a fun and informative way to prepare for your child's next babysitting job!

When: October 14 or December 2

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: HHS, North Campus Media Center

Cost: $30 per class

Come and join Ashley Buchinger from Buching Baking Co. for a fun-filled evening with your loved ones! In this cookie decorating class, you'll learn the art of using Royal Icing to decorate cookies. It's perfect for groups of 2 or more people, no matter what your skill level is. If you're bringing children under 11, they'll need an adult to help and supervise them.

During the class, you'll learn all the basics of cookie decorating, including the tools and techniques needed to create beautifully crafted royal icing cookies. You'll even get to take home your very own set of themed cookies! Don't worry if you've never done this before, Ashley will be right there with you every step of the way to guide you through the process.

When: Monday, October 30

Times: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Riley St. MS Media Center, 2745 Riley St.

Ages: 6 - 99

Cost: $40 per person

Ages 5 -9

Many children have used "block coding" - this class will start to teach them actual (text) coding! Start with examples of block coding, and then Enjoy building your own robot, decorating it, and playing with it while you learn how robots work! This class is designed for younger children ages 6-9 and would be an excellent opportunity to build a robot with a parent or grandparent (age five allowed with an adult helper).

Date: Tuesday, December 12

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Baldwin St. MS Media Center, 3835 Baldwin St.

Ages: 5 - 9

Cost: $22

Instructor: Greg Wander from Amped Reality

Ages 9 - 14

Learn how to design a solid object using TINKERCAD, and then design your own small object (chess pawn, keychain, mini-figures, etc) that we will 3D print for you.

*Since 3D printing takes some time, you will have to pick up your object on a different day in the future.

Class includes the option to play VR after class for an additional $10 for 30 min.

Location: Amped Reality, 2923 28th St. SE, 49512

Ages: 9 - 14

Cost: $16

Date: Wednesday, October 4

Times: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Space Exploration

Use the best Virtual Reality programs to explore space in a fun way! You can re-live mankind's greatest journey to the moon (Apollo 11), go for a space walk, or control the arm of the International Space Station. At the end of the class, you can battle Space Pirates, too, for a little fun. Class includes the option to play VR after class for an additional $10 for 30 min.

Ages: 9 - 99

Date: Saturday, October 21

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Cost: $16

Minecraft!

Be INSIDE the MINECRAFT video game and learn basic electronic concepts. Class includes the option to play VR after class for an additional $10 for 30 min.

Ages: 10 - 17

Date: Saturday, October 21

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $16 per day

Location: Amped Reality, 2923 28th St. SE, 49512

Ages 4 and up

Our lessons are perfect for beginners who want to learn balance, gliding, and agility and can be applied to figure skating or hockey. Kids 5 and up are welcome to join us for 50 minutes of instruction each week, and we provide skates and require helmets for safety.

Please have your child dress warmly and wear thin socks, and arrive 20 minutes early for the first session so we can fit your skates and assign you to the right class. The fee includes skate rental. We can't wait to see you on the ice!

All skaters MUST wear a helmet (hockey or bike). Dress warm, and wear gloves. Wear only ONE pair of thin socks (you want the skates to fit).

When: Saturdays- Oct. 7 - Dec. 23

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Who: Boys & Girls ages 4 & up

Cost: $150 - Skate rental included.

Where: Griff’s Georgetown Ice Center,

8500 - 48th Ave., Hudsonville

Ages 5 -9

This program is the second step of youth hockey player development.

If your child is between the ages of 5-9, we have a fun and challenging 50-minute weekly program just for them! Our expert coaches, including the Georgetown Hockey Director, will help improve their skating and puck-handling skills through exciting drills and on-ice games. We'll make sure to group them with players of similar abilities so they feel comfortable and motivated to improve. Come join us for some high-tempo, positive instruction tailored to your child's individual skill level.

Who: Boys & Girls ages 5 - 9

When: Saturdays- Oct. 7 - Dec. 23

Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Cost: $150 - Skate rental included.

Where: Griff’s Georgetown Ice Center,

8500 - 48th Ave., Hudsonville

Required Equipment: •Helmet w/ Face Guard •Mouth Guard •Shoulder Pads •Elbow Pads •Gloves •Pants •Cup & Supporter •Shin Guards •Socks •Stick •Hockey Skates (Skate rental is available.)

Please refer any questions regarding equipment to Jack Williams, Hockey Director, at 662-2800.

Ages 4 and up

Come join our roller skating and rollerblading class, where we teach your child the basics! They'll learn how to start, stop, maneuver forward and backward, balance on one foot, fall and get up safely, and even some techniques to improve their skills. We like to make learning fun, so we also play games like Dead Bug and the Hokey Pokey to apply newly learned skating skills.

Our instructors are highly qualified and Roller Skating Association certified, so you know they're in good hands. We provide roller skates, roller blades, or Fisher-Price skates, but feel free to bring your own too. Just make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and get your skates or blades on. If your child can't skate independently yet, no worries.

We want each skater to improve their skating talent without relying on an aid, so we don't allow Skate-mate tools during this class. Let's hit the rink and have some fun!

Who: Boys & Girls ages 4 and up

When: Saturdays - October 7 - 28 OR Saturdays - November 4 - 25

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Please arrive 20 minutes before the start of class so that your child has time to get their skates on.

Cost: $48.00 - Roller skates, roller blades, or Fisher Price skates provided, or you may bring your own!

Where: Tarry Hall Roller Rink, 3330 Fairlanes Avenue,

Grandville, MI

This is a parent-participation class. You can walk with them on the floor during class for a $5 fee per class, paid at the door upon arrival. If you prefer to skate yourself, you can bring your own or rent ours for $2 for roller skates or $3 for Rollerblade rental.

Grades K - 5

Each class is a fun and educational LEGO-building adventure with Bricks 4 Kidz. We use age-appropriate models for different levels of building skills. This hands-on class explores STEAM

concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) primarily using LEGO Bricks, in which children will develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a fun and engaging way. Even our youngest and newest students will learn how to make mechanical LEGO models that move and groove. As they advance in building skills, they’ll also motorize their weekly model for even more learning fun!

World of Imagination!

Get excited for a World of Imagination! At Bricks 4 Kidz, join the adventure as we dive into the world of Disney™, beginning with classics such as Mickey and Minnie. Do you want to build a snowman? How about an adventure under the sea? LEGO Bricks come to life as we travel through Disney's most popular characters and themes. Spark your imagination as we build your Disney-inspired favorites!

$55 for a 4-week class

3:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Forest Grove: 10/16 - 11/13 - Mondays

Park: 10/18 - 11/18 - Wednesdays

South: 10/19 - 11/9 - Thursdays

Many children have used "block coding" - this class will start to teach them actual (text) coding! Start with examples of block coding and then compare them to the actual text code being used in the "block," then start actually to program with the Python programming language. They will also be taught how to continue to learn and practice after developing confidence in this class and getting over the challenge of getting started.

Ages: 11 - 13

When: Thursday, November 30

Cost: $16

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Baldwin St. MS Media Center, 3835 Baldwin St.

Ages 5 - through 11

Red Ball (5-6 Year Old): A basic introduction to tennis. This exciting learning environment will teach your child the fundamental techniques of tennis. This would include proper strokes, how to score, how the game is played, and tennis etiquette. Each class will highlight a different stroke and end with a fun and lively games.

Orange Ball (7-8 Year Old): This introductory class requires little to no tennis experience and is designed to get your child excited about the sport! In this 5-week session, your child will learn the fundamental strokes of tennis and be capable of rallying by completing the course. Each day's lesson will be concluded with exciting games and team challenges.

Green Ball (9-11 Year Old): This fun class is designed to introduce and engage students to the sport of tennis. Students will earn fundamental strokes and tactics and be able to play a match by the end of the session. Each practice will conclude with exciting games and competitions.

CHOOSE ONE DAY ONLY

When: Mondays, November 6 - December 11

Wednesdays, November 8 - December 13

Saturdays, November 11 - December 16

Times: Weekdays

Red Ball - 4:45 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.

Orange Ball - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Green Ball - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays

Red Ball - 9:10 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

Orange Ball - 10 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

Green Ball - 11 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Where:

Monday - Alward Elementary, 3811 Port Sheldon

Wednesday - Jamestown Lower, 2522 Greenly St.

Saturday - Alward Elementary, 3811 Port Sheldon

Cost: $120 for a 6-week lesson