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Summer Flavors without Borders with Chef Vargas-Gonzalez (age 12-16) YUTH 120.52, CRN 26155

$399
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 9 am

Embark on a culinary journey across America every day as you prepare culturally diverse classic summer dishes for yourselves & your peers. Under the expert supervision and guidance of HCC’s culinary team, cook with confidence and master a variety of techniques. From learning and perfecting grilling skills to preparing Mediterranean-inspired dishes that will be bright and delicious, a Soul Food brunch, and executing a southern-style cookout, this hands-on experience will not only enhance your cooking skills but also let you experience a sense of community among each other. Enjoy creating dishes like Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken and Liege Waffles, Mozzarella stuffed Meatball subs, Shawarma Bowls & Pulled pork sandwiches! Please bring a food safe container to bring any leftovers home. Instructor Marangelly Vargas-Gonzalez.

Full Course

Summer Vibes with Chef Swanigan (ages 9-15) YUTH 119.52, CRN 26144

$399
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 9 am

Let's embark on a vibrant journey to discover the sensory riches of summer through the simplicity of fresh food, celebrating its kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and taste. Orientation will include a general introduction, tour, kitchen safety & general class expectations. At the end of each day there will be time to unwind & socialize, play board games, food trivia etc, while enjoying a cooling sweet treat until departure. Over the course of the week, learn how to make Lemon Potatoes, Baked Chicken, Mediterranean Salad, Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sliders, Fresh Cut Spuds, Summer Fruit Salad, Hummus, Baked Pita chips, Grilled Kofta Kebab, Tzatziki, Salad, Honey Mustard Grilled/ Crispy Chicken Wrap, House Made Potato Chips, Fruit Cup, Grilled Bbq Chicken, Potato Salad & Corn On The Cob. Desserts could be any combination of a Slushie, Milk Shakes, Popcorn, Pina Colada or Ice Cream Cones. Seating is limited so sign up today! Please bring a food safe container to bring any leftovers home. Instructor Diana Swanigan.

Full Course

Python Programmers (age 11-14) YUTH 100.52, CRN 26138

$199
Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 1 pm

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Instructor Brittany Pietskowski.

Full Course

Introduction to Golf HLTH 082.53 CRN 26147

$199
Calendar Aug 6, 2025 at 10 am

This introductory class is designed for golfers that have never played. In five one hour long sessions, Marissa will cover everything you need to know to play your first round of golf. Classes will cover the basics of the golf swing, putting, short game techniques, rules and etiquette. She will also discuss what you need to golf, therefore it is recommended that you do not go out and buy clubs until you have started this class. A workbook/reference guide will be provided. Golf clubs are not needed but clubs/sets will be recommended upon request. Classes will be held at Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow MA. Please Note: Dress Code Policy (while practicing or playing golf)To ensure a comfortable atmosphere, Twin Hills Country Club requires a specific dress code of proper golf attire for all members and guests. Men should wear a collared shirt, pants or golf shorts. No cargos or cutoff shorts or jeans allowed. Shirts must be tucked in and hats forward. Women golfers often wear pants, skirts or golf shorts. No jeans, leggings, racer back or tube tops, short shorts or short skirts allowed. No class on August 27.

Introduction to Golf HLTH 082. 56 CRN 26150

$199
Calendar Aug 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm

This introductory class is designed for golfers that have never played. In five one hour long sessions, Marissa will cover everything you need to know to play your first round of golf. Classes will cover the basics of the golf swing, putting, short game techniques, rules and etiquette. She will also discuss what you need to golf, therefore it is recommended that you do not go out and buy clubs until you have started this class. A workbook/reference guide will be provided. Golf clubs are not needed but clubs/sets will be recommended upon request. Classes will be held at Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow MA. Please Note: Dress Code Policy (while practicing or playing golf)To ensure a comfortable atmosphere, Twin Hills Country Club requires a specific dress code of proper golf attire for all members and guests. Men should wear a collared shirt, pants or golf shorts. No cargos or cutoff shorts or jeans allowed. Shirts must be tucked in and hats forward. Women golfers often wear pants, skirts or golf shorts. No jeans, leggings, racer back or tube tops, short shorts or short skirts allowed. No class on August 28. 

Introduction to Golf HLTH 082.59 CRN 26153

$199
Calendar Aug 9, 2025 at 10 am

This introductory class is designed for golfers that have never played. In five one hour long sessions, Marissa will cover everything you need to know to play your first round of golf. Classes will cover the basics of the golf swing, putting, short game techniques, rules and etiquette. She will also discuss what you need to golf, therefore it is recommended that you do not go out and buy clubs until you have started this class. A workbook/reference guide will be provided. Golf clubs are not needed but clubs/sets will be recommended upon request. Classes will be held at Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow MA. Please Note: Dress Code Policy (while practicing or playing golf)To ensure a comfortable atmosphere, Twin Hills Country Club requires a specific dress code of proper golf attire for all members and guests. Men should wear a collared shirt, pants or golf shorts. No cargos or cutoff shorts or jeans allowed. Shirts must be tucked in and hats forward. Women golfers often wear pants, skirts or golf shorts. No jeans, leggings, racer back or tube tops, short shorts or short skirts allowed. 

Advanced Classroom Mgt. EDUC 001.51, CRN 16363

$235
Geared primarily for professionals (e.g., regular or special educators, instructional assistants, school psychologists, counselors) serving children and youths presenting behavior problems in the school or community, this course focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions (often lumped together under the rubric “social skills”) with an emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Since previous knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral (operant) concepts and strategies is required, it is strongly recommended that you take an introductory behavior management course to learn the basic terms and concepts of behavior management prior to taking this advanced course. •Students have 6 months to complete course from the time of registration; •You must have an overall exam score of 70% with no individual exam score below 60% to pass; •We recommend that you check with your school district/supervisor to verify which level you should enroll in (Undergraduate Professional Development Level or Graduate Professional Development Level).

Advanced Classroom Mgt. EDUC 001.52, CRN 16364

$295
Focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions with emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral concepts and strategies is required. Strongly recommended that participants have completed an introductory behavior management course prior to taking this course. 40 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.




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