Hofstra Saturday Classes for Young People

06/15/2022

It's time to 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜! ✏️

Saturday Classes are back in session for the summer on July 9. We are offering a variety of exciting programs to keep your student engaged in-and-out of the classroom.

Learn more about all of the Saturday Classes offerings by reading our summer brochure:

02/23/2022

Does your student have a passion for video games or YouTube? Our partnership with Game Builders Academy allows students to explore fascinating online worlds like Minecraft and Roblox, develop a fully-functional video game, and learn to produce their own YouTube masterpiece.

Exciting Game Builders Academy courses include:
👾 Junior Video Game Maker (grades K-4)
👾 Roblox Creators Club (grades 2-6)
👾 Minecraft Builders Club (grades 2-5)
👾 Introduction to Video Game Design (grades 5-12)
👾 YouTube Video Producers (grades 6-12)
👾 3D Printing and Animation (grades 5-12)

Learn more about the Art courses in the Saturday Classes for Young People program at Hofstra University Continuing Education (Long Island, New York).

02/21/2022

Learning to write effectively is a skill that carries you through life. Our youth writing courses are designed in a variety of topics so beginner writers can develop and hone their skills.

Courses include:
✏️ Beginning to Write (grades 1-2)
✏️ Calling All Writers! (grades 3-4)
✏️ Aspiring Authors Club (grades 5-6)
✏️ How to Write Better (grades 5-6)
✏️ English Grammar and Composition (grades 6-8)
✏️ Assessment Writing (grades 9-12)

Learn more about the Academic courses in the Saturday Classes for Young People program at Hofstra University Continuing Education

02/18/2022

Did you know a previous study conducted by the Department of Education showed that students who take extra reading courses are shown to have higher reading comprehension, better grades, and elevated test scores?

Spring reading courses include:
📚 Kindergartners Prepare to Read (ages 5-6)
📚 Reading is Fun (grades 1-2)
📚 Reading Fundamentals (grades 3-4)
📚 Literacy Essentials (grades 5-6)

Learn more about the Academic courses in the Saturday Classes for Young People program at Hofstra University Continuing Education

02/16/2022

Spring is just around the corner, and so is the spring semester of Hofstra Saturday Classes! 🌷

Upcoming courses include academics (reading, writing, math, science), enrichment, fine and studio arts, coding, video game development, instructional swim, gifted, and more.

Classes begin Saturday, March 5:

Learn more about the Youth Programs offered at Hofstra University Continuing Education.(Long island New York - Nassau County, NY)

12/26/2021

𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆 𝙇𝙀𝙁𝙏 𝙏𝙊 𝙎𝘼𝙑𝙀 ❗

Register for ANY Saturday Class by this Saturday, January 1, 2022 to save $25 PER CLASS.

Learn more about the Youth Programs offered at Hofstra University Continuing Education.(Long island New York - Nassau County, NY)

12/20/2021

🎁 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 this holiday season by purchasing a Saturday Class for a loved one!

Give them the opportunity to explore their passions or gain the confidence to succeed in school this winter - there is something for everyone!

Learn more about the Youth Programs offered at Hofstra University Continuing Education.(Long island New York - Nassau County, NY)

12/13/2021

🔬 Early engagement in science gives students the opportunity to think outside of the box while learning.

Saturday Classes is offering 𝗦𝗜𝗫 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗦 this winter for students as young as four years old and up to students in sixth grade!

Courses include: Stepping Stones in Science, Young Science Investigators, Science - The First Step, Applied Science, Young Inventors at Work, STEM: Engineering Design.

Learn more about the Academic courses in the Saturday Classes for Young People program at Hofstra University Continuing Education

12/10/2021

🏊 𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙆𝙀𝙀𝙋 𝙎𝙒𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 with six weeks of instructional swim!

Take advantage of our indoor heated Olympic-sized pool this winter with swim lessons taught by Certified Water Safety Instructors. Placed in small groups of 2-3 swimmers per instructor, each child receives the care and assistance needed to go the extra lap in the pool.

🔗 hofstra.edu/academics/ce/lifelonglearning/ce_athletic.html

12/06/2021

📚 Reading and appreciating plays is a great way for students to develop their communication skills for long-term success.

Readers' Theatre is designed for elementary students to dive into presenting characters on stage and become a ⭐ in their own way!

🎭 This exciting course takes place in our 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚-𝙤𝙛-𝙩𝙝𝙚-𝙖𝙧𝙩 Spiegel Theatre.

Browse or Register for Courses, course, class, classes at Hofstra University Continuing Education (Long Island, New York - Nassau County).

12/03/2021

☃️ It's getting cold out, but students can stay 𝙒.𝘼.𝙍.𝙈. this winter at Hofstra Saturday Classes!

W.A.R.M. is a three-hour instructional block of reading, writing and math with one hour dedicated to each subject. This course is perfect for students in grades 1-6 who need extra help on the fundamentals before spring test season.

Learn more about the WARM Winter Session Saturday Classes for Young People at Hofstra University Continuing Education

11/29/2021

👨‍💻 Learning to code is a great way for curious minds to explore and develop their own programs to assist with every day tasks, doing homework, and building their own games.

Introduction to Software Development -- Python is taught by technology professionals so your student will learn the best tips and tricks to succeed in the coding field.

Learn about the many offerings at the STEM/STEAM Institute at Hofstra University. (Long Island, New York)