Children’s Theatre Performance, Child and Teen Safety Matters, Crafts, and More!

Children’s Theatre Performance, Child and Teen Safety Matters, Crafts, and More!


Jul 12, 2022

Make Your Own Playdough

Thursday, July 7, 9 – 10 a.m.

Come learn how to make your own playdough using ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Everyone will get to take home their own batch. Space is limited to 10 children.

Crafting with Natural Materials: Pine Needle Hedgehog

Thursday, July 7, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Make a replica of a spiky animal that resides in woodlands, gardens, and parks in different parts of the world. All materials will be provided.

Upcycled Flower Bouquet

Tuesday, July 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to create beautiful flowers using plastic foam egg cartons and pipe cleaners. Bring your own scissors, and let’s get to work. You’ll be surprised when you see how nice the flowers look in a bouquet and the nice container you’ll decorate.

Fun with Fabrics: Thinking Outside the Box

Monday, July 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Award-winning quilter and volunteer Dorothy Yeats introduces children to working with fabrics using scraps and cardboard squares to make wall hangings. Adult supervision is required to handle scissors. All materials will be provided. 

Yarn Octopus Doll

Monday, July 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Join us as we create silly octopuses using a tennis ball, yarn, and your creative skills. Adult supervision is required to handle scissors.

Bingo for Children

Monday, July 25, 1 – 3 p.m.

Join our most experienced bingo caller and volunteer, Ms. Delores, and win cool prizes. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided at break time.

Water Bottle Flowers

Monday, Aug. 1, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Turn recycled water bottles into beautiful flowers for a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional picture. All materials will be provided.

Tissue Paper Art

Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Create colorful three-dimensional art using tissue paper balls as you craft along with other young artists. All materials will be provided.

Paper Mosaic Sunflowers

Thursday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Create gorgeous sunflowers using construction paper and a little imagination. You will learn about Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. We look forward to finding out which famous painters you like!  All materials will be provided.

Adults must accompany all children under 18.

 Registration is required for all activities. To register, seek additional information, or request special assistance, contact Hockley Community Center at 713-274-3220. Visit Hockley Community Center online at www.hcp4.net.

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