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American Red Cross Babysitters TrainingYouth EnrichmentThis American Red Cross course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. The recommended age for this course is 11-15 years old. Bring a drink and your own lunch or choose to pay $6 directly to the instructor the day of class for a group pizza order.Summer 2022
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PopularArt & Play Camp (completed grades K-3)Music EnrichmentSPIRAL Theater Camp in partnership with Black Dirt Community Theater. Monday through Thursday we will spend our day playing theater games, learning some music, making art, and having fun! By Friday the kids will have put together a show and we will take it on the road to share with our community. These are two separate elementary camps for kids who have completed K- 3rd grade. Register for one or both! Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes with shoes (no flip flops please).Summer 2022
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PopularBabysitting 101 with Emergency OutfittersGeneral InterestEmergency Outfitters is back! This wildly popular course fills fast every year and leaves youth equipped to to be ready to care for children! This course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Students need to bring a snack, beverage, and sack lunch. Recommended for ages 10-14.Summer 2022
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PopularCrafty Science Camp (entering grades 2 and up) - 2 SessionsArtsRenee Reinardy Amazing things happen when you combine crafts and science! During this camp you will conduct several science experiments including paint bombs, bottle volcano, slime, and many more interesting experiments! Some projects may be conducted outside weather permitting and a light snack is included. Children should bring their own drink, snacks will be provided.Summer 2022
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DIY Spa Craft Day (entering grades 2 and up)Youth EnrichmentRenee Reinardy Join us for a relaxing and fun day crafting spa products! Each participant will create a jar of bath salt, an essential oil roller ball set, a natural lip scrub, and a few surprises. Recipes for the spa products included. Come make some spa products you can use and give as thoughtful gifts!Summer 2022
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PopularF.A.S.T. KIDS - Staying Safe While Home Alone with Emergency OutfittersGeneral InterestFirst Aid and Safety Trained Kids is a 4-hour course for 7 – 10 year olds. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, stranger safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, and personal safety. This course helps prepare children for staying at home alone. Students will receive a book, handouts and a home first aid kit as part of the class. Students need to bring a snack, pencil, and water bottle.Summer 2022
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Kidcreate Studio: End of Summer Bash (4-9 years)ArtsSummer is coming to an end. Don't let it slip by without creating some "sweet" art! Join us as we create art out of candy. You guessed it, our art materials will be frosting, gumdrops, marshmallows, and other candy treats. Come create a summertime beach scene with these "sweet" supplies. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.Summer 2022
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PopularKidcreate Studio: Tie Dye Party (5-12 years)ArtsBack by popular demand! This is NOT a project you want your kids doing at home! Send your kids to class to make a tie-dyed shirt that they will wear all summer long. Children must bring their own white t-shirt to class. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.Summer 2022
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PopularLego WeDo 2.0 Exploration (K-4th grade)S.T.E.M. CoursesRosario Mollo Join Rosario Mollo, a Hastings Middle School teacher, to create, explore, and share with friends using the LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kits. You will create and program Milo, the Science Rover, and many other structures to explore, create, and share with friends after school! Explore different ways scientists and engineers reach remote places. Students will work in pairs sharing a kit, so invite a friend to sign up with you. There is not a take home product with this course. Thank you to the United Way of Hastings for providing a grant to purchase the LEGO® WeDo 2.0 kit.Summer 2022
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Skyhawks: Basketball CampRecreational ActivitiesJump, 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!Summer 2022
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Skyhawks: Flag Football CampRecreational ActivitiesSkyhawks flag football is the perfect program for your young athletes who want a complete introduction to America's Game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our 'skill of the day' campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning - all presented in a fun & positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Sports Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Ages 6-12.Summer 2022
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PopularSpotlight Camp (completed grades 4-8)Music EnrichmentSPIRAL Theater Camp in partnership with Black Dirt Community Theater. This camp will give your students the chance to learn from fine arts professionals. They will be able to explore every aspect of the theatrical process from being on stage to putting together a set. Workshops in acting, singing, dancing, visual arts will be available. We will spend time in rehearsal putting together our show and the second Friday of camp we will share our show with the community! Snacks will be provided. Come to camp with a water bottle, packed lunch, comfortable clothes, and shoes (no flip-flops, please).Summer 2022
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Star Wars Robotic Builders (Entering Grade: 1st-5th)S.T.E.M. CoursesTech Academy Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Working in pairs, students will create Star Wars and space-inspired robots. This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming, and teamwork in an environment full of galactic fun! Your students will build LEGO® models featuring motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a USB Robotics Hub. Please bring lunch and a drink.Summer 2022
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PopularSummer Cupcake Fun (8-14 years)Youth EnrichmentDiana Hirte We will have so much fun decorating summertime themed cupcakes! Each student will bring home 12 boxed cupcakes that they will have decorated. If a student younger than 7 wants to enroll, they can but they must bring an adult to help them. There is no fee for the adult helper.Summer 2022
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PopularUnder the Sea Cookie Class (8-14 years)Youth EnrichmentDiana Hirte So much fun under the sea, each student will decorate 8 cookies including fish, octopus, crabs and seahorses to take home. If a student younger than 7 wants to enroll, they can but they must bring an adult to help them. There is no fee for the adult helper.Summer 2022