Hastings Community Education

Ability 2 Believe is offering a 4 day summer camp for students on an IEP or 504 plan. Students will have fun learning and playing alongside their peers. The camp offers a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, special activities and outdoor playtime. The adaptive camp will be held at McAuliffe August 11th-14th from 9:30am-11:30am.

Every kid dreams of having a hamster! In this class their dream will come true…sort of. The kids will get to create a pet hamster out of clay and then make a diorama for it to live in. No trips to the pet store are required! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

What do fractals, nature, art and LEGOs have in common? Patterns! Learn about pattern and printmaking basics as you use LEGO® bricks to build and print your own images! You will be guided step-by step through the painting process and be introduced to new art terms and techniques related to this project.

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.

Join Cindy for a fused glass class just for youth! Cindy will have examples of design options, but students can make their own designs with the materials supplied. All of the materials needed will be supplied. There would be no glass cutting involved. The projects would be fused and brought back to Tilden the following week for pick up.

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.

Experience the magic of Taylor Swift and her iconic Era tour at our legendary art camp! Immerse yourself in creativity inspired by her music and style. From drawing to painting to sculpting, embark on an unforgettable artistic journey. Unleash your inner artist in this special tribute to Taylor Swift's enduring legacy. Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and drink for your child.