Hastings Community Education

Enjoy the fall fresh air at Ferguson’s Orchards in Jordan, MN. Learn about their farm and apple growing while enjoying a fresh donut and a cup of coffee or apple cider. Enjoy looking through their gift shop and then be whisked away to the MN’s Largest Candy Store. Wander through aisles of candy that would make Will Wonka jealous! Enjoy lunch at the Feed Mill Restaurant before returning home! Fee Includes: Transportation, tickets, lunch, tax & gratuity.

Back by popular demand! Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for this fun musical by Irving Berlin. "White Christmas" which is a classic! Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas" is an uplifting musical sure to bring delight. There will be an option to open your own tab for additional appetizers, soft/drinks, alcoholic drinks, dessert or to upgrade your entree. Vegetarian & Gluten Free options available. Fee includes: Coach bus transportation, choice of several delicious standard lunch entrees, rolls and butter, coffee, tea, water or milk and tax, lunch tip and show.

Join us for a fused glass class where you’ll design a stunning rustic dragonfly with a beautifully fused glass body! Perfect for garden decor, wall art, or a unique gift, this project blends earthy charm with vibrant glasswork to bring your dragonfly to life! No Experience needed - just bring your creativity and get ready to make something truly magical! Let’s fuse, create, and bring your dragonfly to life! Artist: Theresa Charpentier. Over 20 years of fused glass, mosaic and stained glass artistry experience.

Join us for a fused glass class where you’ll design a stunning rustic dragonfly with a beautifully fused glass body! Perfect for garden decor, wall art, or a unique gift, this project blends earthy charm with vibrant glasswork to bring your dragonfly to life! No Experience needed - just bring your creativity and get ready to make something truly magical! Let’s fuse, create, and bring your dragonfly to life! Artist: Theresa Charpentier. Over 20 years of fused glass, mosaic and stained glass artistry experience.

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.

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.

The “Minecraft Olympics” is a dynamic three-day summer camp designed to immerse participants in the thrilling world of Minecraft while fostering teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition. Campers will engage in daily Build Battles, showcasing their imaginative prowess in constructing awe-inspiring structures aligned with diverse themes. Through this immersive experience, participants not only deepen their understanding of Minecraft’s gameplay but also cultivate camaraderie and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. The “Minecraft Olympics” promises a thrilling adventure for campers seeking to combine their love for Minecraft with a collaborative team experience that students won’t soon forget.

In RC Wars, teams of students will build their own Remote Control vehicles to race and battle against other teams. Students will need to design their vehicles to not only be faster and stronger than other teams’ creations, but also better than purchased RC Cars and Drones! RC Wars will feature land and air races, obstacle courses and more as students learn mechanical and electrical building skills in an energetic and exciting environment.

This summer give your child an American Ninja Warrior Experience! Young Ninjas develop strength and agility during this camp by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers, tilted ladders; everything you need to put your ninja skills to work! This camp transfers well into ninja levels testing or enhances other athletic performances. All camps are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer. Class meets at Conquer Ninja Rosemount, 2500 158th Circle W. Suite 200.

Pickleball is fast, fun, and growing in popularity! This camp introduces campers to the basics of pickleball, including serves, volleys, and court positioning. Through a variety of games and challenges, participants will learn how to play and develop their skills. It's a great way to stay active, make new friends, and enjoy this exciting sport. All levels are welcome! Plan to meet on the tennis courts. If there is inclement weather, camp will be moved into the HMS South Gym.