Hastings Community Education

Grades 3-9--Large range, but LOTS of room to grow and learn through coding competitions! Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Players will be broken into pools based on age for competitive and fair play. Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. This event will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.

Colorguard is the dynamic movement component, typically associated with marching band and is an awesome way to get involved in the band community without needing to play an instrument! Colorguard teaches dance basics and skills, along with flag twirling and equipment handling and management, not to mention it improves your athleticism and stamina without being too difficult for beginners to enjoy. Come see what all the fun is about! Reach out to instructor Grace Bauer graycbauer@gmail.com with any questions or concerns and we hope to see you this summer! Bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day. July: Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 29 (skip 22nd) August: Tuesdays: 3, 10, 17, 24 *In case of rain, the class will be re-scheduled within the month on a different afternoon*

Cornerstone Horse Camps Youth horse camps are a great way to experience the joy and hard work that go hand in hand with working with animals! Beautiful Cornerstone on the Vermillion Stables provides a wonderful backdrop for these four day camps that are all about horses. Students will ride using different techniques and styles. They’ll learn how to care for their horses and about stable etiquette. Students are grouped by ages and abilities, so no matter where you student is, they’ll learn something new with Cornerstone! Please send a cold lunch, bike helmet, and water bottle for the day. Students need to be dressed to ride in long pants, tennis shoes, and sun protection.

Did you know Tilden has hundreds of flowers on campus? We do and they are beautiful! During this 2-day camp, we will explore the flowers and plants around Tilden. We will also learn about how plants grow and thrive here in Minnesota and other places as well. We will even plant our very own flowers! Please send a peanut free snack and water bottle each morning. This class is a collaboration between Hastings Community Education and the Americorp Promise Fellow program! Cost is $20 for single student and $10 for each additional sibling*

Come and experience the magic of Hogwarts! Whether you are Muggle or Magical, these projects inspired by J. K. Rowling’s beloved books will be sure to capture your Middle School artist’s imagination and enthusiasm. We’ll explore a wide variety of art materials as we create magical masterpieces! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Summer is here, and with it comes all of the beautiful summertime flowers! What better way to celebrate than creating masterpieces with your child? Prepare for an evening filled with fun! You and your child will follow easy step-by-step instructions as you create matching floral paintings. Each parent and child will create their own masterpiece on a real canvas board.

2 day art camp! Does your young artist love to get messy? So do we! We’ll paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make paper maché dragonflies and fling paint like Jackson Pollock. We will even learn some art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home – leave the mess with us. Making a mess is the best! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

We scoured the Scratch website and assembled a collection of the most popular game sprites. Choose characters from Undertale, Pokémon, Nintendo, Minecraft and even classic characters like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Sonic, and Mario! Possible games created: Mario Kart, Pokémon Pong, and Sonic Frogger. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day, or they can be emailed to parents. Please bring lunch and drink.

We love Pollinators! Using amazing curriculum from the U of M Bee Lab, we’ll enjoy a whole day of learning about pollinators--bees included! Through games, crafts, and exploration, students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the impact pollinators have on our eco system. This camp will include exploring the Tilden neighborhood and lots of time outside, so be sure to check watch for the all-day supply list! This class is a collaboration between Hastings Community Education and the Americorp Promise Fellow program! Cost: $20 for a single student and $10 for each sibling*

Little kids like pollinators too! Tailored to fit the needs of our youngest friends, this two day morning camp will be full of fun and exploration. We’ll craft, play, and explore our way around the wild world of pollinators! Students need to be able to handle their own bathroom needs. This class is a collaboration between Hastings Community Education and the Americorp Promise Fellow program! *Cost is $20 for one child and then $10 for each additional sibling.

Soccer, basketball, badminton and more! We’re ready to play with an eye on building skills, good sportsmanship, and so much fun! As this is an all day camp, please watch your confirmation emails for more information on what to bring! This class is a collaboration between Hastings Community Education and the Americorp Promise Fellow program! *Cost is $20 for one child and then $10 for each additional sibling.

Project Runway style fun!!! Sewing is a life-long skill that can be both a joyful hobby and useful skill. Students this year will sew a swimsuit cover up, mini messenger bag, earbud case, and even build your own personalized sewer’s handbook. Students learn multiple stitches and styles of machine sewing. All supplies, tools, and equipment are provided and all of the projects go home at the end of the week!

Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT, LEGO® WeDo Robotics’ unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. In this camp, students may construct a Catapult, Ninja Star, Tank, Battle Axe, Crossbow, and more! Please bring a drink and snack daily.

The next evolution in youth robotics is here! Build a seeing-sensing robot using LEGO bricks, then program it to complete unique tasks and challenges. Next, build a rescue helicopter to find animals in need of assistance and message headquarters with status updates. Students LEARN basic engineer and computer coding concepts; BUILD multiple projects, EXPLORE how the projects and programming complement each other and PLAY with different building and programming options. Learn More about Robotics

Jump, pass, shoot! Skyhawks is back to work on fundamentals. Be a better player--and have a ton of fun while practicing the skills you need to play the game you love. This morning camp is run by college-age adults who love the game--and play the game. They want youth to love the game too, so your kiddos will love spending time with their coaches and teammates. Ages 6-12!