Youth Programs

Looking for a way to nurture your child's curiosity and creativity? HCC is offering a variety of options!

Summer Programs

Two students in summer baking class

On-Campus Youth Programs

(In person classes meet on the main HCC campus, except for baking and cooking, which meet at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute) 

July 8-12:

Bake With Me (ages 11-14). Students will learn the art of creating tasty baked goods, pastries, and confections, from traditional bread baking to beautiful showpieces, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($399)

Summer Fun in the Kitchen with Chef Birchall (ages 11-14): Iconic summer dishes and an eclectic variety of seasonal meals will be featured as students prepare lunch for themselves and their fellow students, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($399)

July 15-19:

Bake With Me (ages 11-14), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($399)

Summer Fun in the Kitchen with Chef Birchall (ages 11-14), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($399)

July 22-26:

All Spiced Up! Cooking with Anjula! (ages 9-14). Join Anjula Kanouja from India House restaurant in Northampton and learn how to play with Indian spices while creating some of her favorite summer dishes, all with a Desi twist, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($399)

Culinary Summer Fun with Chef Tracy! (ages 9-14). Learn new kitchen skills from Chef Tracy Carter as she creates some amazing culinary delights this summer, with a different focus each day: Pizza Party, Baking Basics, Breakfast for Champions, Tastes of Summer, Chopped Junior, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($399)

ROBLOX Coders: Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8-10; 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 11-14, ($199)

July 29-Aug. 2:

Youth Soccer Clinic (ages 8-17): A comprehensive soccer clinic for young athletes taught by Rob Galazka, head coach of the HCC women's soccer team with assistance from top college soccer players, stressing basic and advanced skills with plenty of one-on-one instruction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($299)

Make Your First Video Game: Go beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8-10; 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 11-14, ($199)

Aug. 5-9:

Youth Baseball Clinic (ages 8-17): This fun-filled, challenging program emphasizes fundamental skills and baseball knowledge while building self-confidence and developing every player's ability to play more competitively, taught by head HCC baseball coach Ryan Magni, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ($299)

Minecraft Modders: Customize your own Minecraft world: Learn scripting and logic statements to create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8-10; 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 11-14, ($199)

Aug. 12-16:

Code Breakers:  Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8-10, 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 11-14 ($199)

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Online Youth Programs

ROBLOX Coders  age 8-14
7/22/2024 7/26/2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

ROBLOX Coders age 8-10
7/22/2024 7/26/2024 1:00 PM 4:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

Make Your First 3D Video Game! age 8-14
7/29/2024 8/2/2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

Make Your First 3D Video Game! age 11-14
7/29/2024 8/2/2024 1:00 PM 4:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

Minecraft Modders age 11-14
8/5/2024 8/9/2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

Minecraft Modders age 8-10
8/5/2024 8/9/2024 1:00 PM 4:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

Code Breakers age 8-10
8/12/2024 8/16/2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

Code Breakers age 11-14
8/12/2024 8/16/2024 1:00 PM 4:00 PM M,T,W,Th,F

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  • A group of children stand in a gymnasium. One holds a basketball.

    hoop dreams

    This fun-filled, challenging program emphasizes fundamental skills and basketball knowledge while building self confidence and developing every player's ability to be more competitive.

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  • A student wearing an apron chops vegetables in a kitchen

    chopped

    Does your child love to cook or watch the Food Network? Students will build knowledge, skills and confidence as they have fun learning how to prepare dishes from around the globe, classic cooking techniques, kitchen etiquette, service and proper table manners, as well as safety and nutrition.

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  • A soccer coach instructs students standing on a field

    goal!

    A comprehensive soccer clinic for young athletes taught by Rob Galazka, head coach of the HCC women's soccer team, with assistance from top college soccer players.

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  • A student uses a computer

    get (mine)crafty

    Summer computer classes include Minecraft, Roblox, programming, and more!

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