Hudsonville Community Education
Fall 2024 Offerings
AFTER SCHOOL PAINTING FUN!
This is a fun painting workshop where you explore your creativity! We'll be painting winter themed works or art that you get to choose! No experience needed, just eager to have fun and excited energy. Join the fun & paint with us!
Grades: 1 - 5
Cost: $25
Instructor: Kristal Heibel is a Grand Rapids native and artist passionate about painting and creating. I believe nurturing our creative outlet helps us connect with our true nature. It's fulfilling to be able to teach painting classes and create beauty together.
Dates:
January 20 - Georgetown
February 17 - Jamestown Upper
February 18 - Forest Grove
Times: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Deadline: One week before the start of a class
BRICKS FOR KIDZ - SHIVER ME TIMBERS!
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!
Shiver Me Timbers!
Explore the popular culture behind the life of a pirate! Build a motorized pirate ship, a helm and an anchor as we batten down the hatches and prepare for mutiny. Protect the hands on deck by building a launching trebuchet. Beware me mateys, if it’s too late, you must abandon ship and build a rowboat to escape. Watch out for crocodiles! Anchors
aweigh!
$60 for a 4-week class
3:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Forest Grove - Monday, Jan 13 - Feb 3
Park - Tuesday, Jan 14 - Feb 4
South - Wednesday, Jan 15 - Feb 5
KIDZ NIGHT OUT! - LEGO - MINING and CRAFTING
LEGO - Mining and Crafting:
Looking for a great gift for your Minecraft™ loving kid? Look no further! Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a Mining and Crafting themed Kidz Night Out. You enjoy a night off, while we feed your child pizza, fruit, and an array of Minecraft™ snacks for dessert! Kids can spend time at each of our 5 LEGO™ stations, building creative models, technic, flat sculptures, mosaics, and crafts! We will play Minecraft themed games, and each child will receive a Minecraft minifigure and tattoo.
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Ages: K - 5th
Times: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: North Campus Media Center, High School, 5155 32nd Ave.
Cost: $35
SLIMETOPIA 2: Awesome Asia!
Early Release Day Opportunity
Our mini slime camp is the perfect way to turn a half day of school into an unforgettable adventure! Join us as we embark on a journey to Awesome Asia, where we’ll craft our very own Ring of Fire Slime that’s sure to ignite your imagination! Get ready to leap into excitement with our Super Mario inspired volcano jump, where teamwork and critical thinking will help you conquer each challenge. And who could resist the delightful Strawberry Jelly Cube Bubble Tea slime? It’s not just about making slime; it’s about learning through playful exploration in a whimsical atmosphere! Come join our slime squad and let’s make some magical memories together!
Grades: K-4
Time: 12:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
Dates: January 17 - Georgetown
Cost: $40
STEM+ART =STEAM ~ BELIEVE IT OR NOT ISLAND!
The world’s #1 STEAM program!
Challenge Island® understands that true STEAM Education does not take place in a vacuum – rather, it should touch every corner of the curriculum. We believe that inspiring kids to be curious and inquisitive, while gearing them with global perspective and 21st Century skills, prepares them to thrive in today’s complex, interconnected world. We are committed to helping students develop a growth mindset and courage to take risks and make mistakes.
Take a deep breath and dive into the most mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, eye-popping island ever! You and a STEAM Team of friends will take on unbelievable engineering challenges inspired by zany, wacky, wild, 100% true facts! From amazing animals to extreme sports; from epic earthquakes to outer space; from breathtaking rescues to crazy competitions - Believe It Or Not Island is sure to be an all time record breaker!
Week 1: Wild and Wacky Cheese Chase
Week 2: Courageous Cave Rescue
Week 3: Emperor Penguin Pop
Week 4: Ring of Fire Restaurant
Grades: K-4
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Dates: Thursdays, January 9 - 30, 2025
Cost: $60
Location: Georgetown Elementary (we will offer this program at other schools during the school year)
PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Ages 14 though Adult
Beginner Lessons
This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to pickleball. You'll learn the essential skills, rules, and court positioning to play with confidence. We'll cover:
- Proper grip and basic strokes (forehand, backhand, dink)
- The non-volley zone ("kitchen") and scoring in doubles
- Fun and safe gameplay
Intermediate Lessons
This class is designed for intermediate players who want to elevate their game. We'll focus on:
- Refining strokes and improving consistency
- Advanced strategies for singles and doubles
- Shot placement, footwork, serve and return tactics
- Strategic gameplay to compete at a higher level
When: Wednesdays, January 8 - 29
Beginner - 5:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Beginner - 6 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
Intermediate - 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
Where: 5/6 Building, 8176 36th Ave.
Cost: $60 for a 4-week lesson
TENNIS LESSONS
Ages 5 - through 13
Red Ball (5-7 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 (8-10 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 (11-13 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.
When:
Mondays, January 6 - 27, 2025 OR
Saturdays, January 11 - February 1, 2025
Times:
Mondays
Red Ball - 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Orange Ball - 6 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
Green Ball - 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
Saturdays
Red Ball - 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Orange Ball - 10 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Green Ball - 11 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Where:
Mondays - Eagle Fieldhouse, 5155 32nd Ave
Saturdays - Alward Elementary Gym, 3811 Port Sheldon
Cost: $80 for a 4-week lesson
GYMNASTICS
Ages 3 and up
Begins week of January 20 - March 13 - 8 weeks
Preschool Gymnastics - Learn skills and have fun on age-appropriate equipment: trampoline, bars, beam, tumbling, plus spatial awareness along with motor skill development.
Baby Bears (18mo-2.5yrs)
Thursday - 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
$100 per session (parent-assisted)
Bunnies (2.5-3.5yrs)
Tuesday - 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
$100 per session (parent-assisted)
Wallabies (3.5-4.5yrs)
Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. or Wednesdays - 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
$124 per session
Kangaroos (4.5 -6 yrs)
Thursday - 5:30 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.
$144 per session
School Age Gymnastics
Have fun and learn cartwheels, handstands, rolls, plus trampoline, bars, & beam skills.
Age 6+ & up
Monday - 4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. or Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. or Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
$144 per session
Intermediate School Age Gymnastics
This class is for kids who have already mastered cartwheels, backward rolls, & handstands. Learn walkovers, handsprings, and flips!
1st grade & up
Tuesday - 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$160 per session
Horizon Kids Complex
6464 Center Industrial Dr.,
Jenison, MI 49428
NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING
Ages 3 and up
Begins week of January 20 - March 13, 2025 - 8 weeks in length
Have a blast learning a combination of ninja obstacle courses, trampoline, and tumbling,
martial arts and street dance!
Baby Ninjas (2-3.5yrs)
Monday - 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
$100 per session (parent-assisted)
Lil Ninjas (3-5yrs)
Tuesday - 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. or Wednesday - 6:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.
$124 per session
Ninja Warrior (6-13 yrs)
Monday - 4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. or Wednesday, - 7 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
$144 per session
Horizon Kids Complex
6464 Center Industrial Dr.,
Jenison, MI 49428
CHEER
Ages 6 and up
Begins week of January 20 - March 13, 2025 - 8 weeks in length
Beginning stunts, chants, jumps, cheers, and tumbling! Have a blast learning how to be a cheerleader and making new friends.
Cheer w/Tumbling (7-10 yrs)
Thursday - 7:30 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.
$120 per session
Cheer w/Tumbling (11-18 yrs)
Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.
$120 per session
Horizon Kids Complex
6464 Center Industrial Dr.,
Jenison, MI 49428
LEARN TO ICE SKATE
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- January 4 - March 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Who: Boys & Girls ages 4 & up
Cost: $175 - Skate rental included.
Where: Griff’s Georgetown Ice Center,
8500 - 48th Ave., Hudsonville
INTRO TO HOCKEY
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- January 4 - March 22, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Cost: $175 - 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 669-1097.
LEARN TO SKATE/ROLLERBLADE
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 - Saturdays - January 4 - 25 or February 1 - 22, 2025
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 - 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
Parents who want to walk or skate with their child on the floor during class may do so for no additional cost. Or you're welcome to watch from the side!
BASEBALL CLINICS
Grades 2 - 5
These clinics are a great way to get your child geared up and ready for baseball!
Join our Varsity coaches and players for two fun-filled and informative days of skill-building.
Defense Skills
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Throwing, Catching, Pitching, Catchers, Infield & Outfield. *bring your glove only
Offense Skills
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Hitting, Bunting, Base Running, and Sliding.
*bring your bat only
Cost: $20 for EACH clinic
Where: HHS, Central & East Gyms, 5155 - 32nd Ave.
JR. EAGLES BASKETBALL
Grades K - 2
These four (4) week jr. basketball camps will provide a fun atmosphere where kids will start to learn the fundamentals of basketball. The baskets at Georgetown Elementary can be lowered to provide our little ones a better chance to score and have fun. These sessions will fill very quickly - register early to secure a spot.
Who: Boys & Girls in grades K - 2
When: Saturdays, Jan. 18 - Feb. 8, 2025
Cost: $50, includes Jr. Eagle t-shirt
Where: HHS, North Gymnasium, 5155 32nd Ave.
Boys
Beginner: 11 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Intermediate/Advanced: 12 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Girls
Beginner/Advanced: 1 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Beginner: This class is designed for all beginning basketball players to focus on the fundamentals of the game. The rims will be lowered to 6 - 7 feet, so kids can work on perfecting form. Ball handling, passing, defense, etc., will also be introduced.
Intermediate/Advanced: This class is designed for kids who are not ready for team concepts but have advanced past some of the fundamental basic concepts covered in last year's camp. Most 1st graders will fall into this category, but some inexperienced 2nd graders and advanced kindergartners could also benefit from this session. Fundamentals are at the core of this session, but kids will be shooting on 9-foot hoops.
SOCCER BUDDIES
Soccer classes at Soccer Buddies go beyond just teaching kids athletic and soccer skills. Our expert coaches use soccer as a tool to teach confidence, perseverance, teamwork – core values that will help your child thrive in any situation.
Koalas: (15 mo. - 3 yrs)
Enjoy this class together. Fun games and activities build motor skills, balance, and coordination, while also learning social skills such as turn-taking and teamwork. Our high-energy coaches keep the kids engaged and running – you may have to work hard to keep up with your kid! This is the perfect starter class where we can slowly transition to kid-only classes. When your child is ready, we’ll encourage them to work more independently.
Bears: (3 yrs - 4 yrs)
Your little cub is growing in independence and will love the opportunity to play ball with their teammates. We encourage independence, listening, following directions, and teamwork. All these skills will help your child as they prepare for school. With a range of props and games, your child will be developing their social and physical skills, coordination, and fitness all while having a ball! This fun-filled and fast-paced class builds ball-handling skills, coordination, and physical fitness.
Polar Bears: (4 yrs - 6 yrs)
Whether a first-timer or a seasoned pro, your child will be welcomed and challenged in this class. Kids will build self-confidence in a supportive, motivating, and positive environment. We introduce and build on ball skills such as coordination, agility, balance, and ball control while moving. Young players will develop their confidence and a love for physical activity as they are inspired and cheered on by our high-energy, outrageously fun coaches. We fast-track learning by maximizing the number of ‘touches’ on the ball. We also put their skills into practice with small-sided games.
Polar Bears: (7 yrs - 12 yrs)
We welcome first-timers as well as kids who have played before. We’ll work at their level and make sure everyone is supported and challenged by our amazing coaches. Watch your kid’s confidence soar as they master technical skills. This class focuses on increasing fundamental soccer skills: speed and conditioning, field awareness, technique and tactics, agility and more. We introduce friendly competition and the kids scrimmage for 20 minutes of every class. We continue our philosophy of maximizing ball touches, and also playing small-sided games, encouraging positivity and graceful winning or losing.
Location: 5/6 Building @ Georgetown, 8175 36th Ave.
Cost: $125 for 8 weeks
Days/Dates: Thursdays, February 27 - May 1 (off April 3 and 10)
Times: 5:30 p.m. - ages 15mo. - 6 (kids will be organized by age)
6:30 p.m. - ages 3 - 12 (kids will be organized by age)
Scholarship Opportunity
Hudsonville Community Education aims to provide high-quality enrichment classes, recreational sports, and summer camps for everyone. We are proud to offer scholarships to members of the Hudsonville Public Schools community who are eligible for free or reduced lunch and reside within the boundaries of the Hudsonville Public School District.
- If your child is eligible for free lunches, you can be awarded one $50 scholarship per school year. (Maximum 1 per family)
- If your child is eligible for reduced lunches, you can be awarded one $25 scholarship per school year. (Maximum 1 per family)
There are a limited number of scholarships available. Submit application here
Scholarship contributions will allow us to continue offering scholarships to those who most need them. Make a donation to the Hudsonville Community Education Scholarship fund here. Thank you for your support!
Hudsonville Community Education
Community Education Director
Email: rfabiano@hpseagles.net
Website: hudsonvillepublicschools.org
Location: 3886 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville, MI, USA
Phone: 616-669-1740