• Hammer & Stain Workshops

    Stoughton Parks and Rec partners with Hammer and Stain Madison to bring you a variety of creative workshops, including cut glass, faux stained glass, and painted pallet projects. We aim to offer one class every month or every other month for ongoing opportunities to explore your creativity!

    Youth Painting Classes

    An engaging youth painting classes where our skilled instructor will guide participants in creating a captivating masterpiece. Using acrylic paint on a 16 x 20 canvas, young artists will delve into the realms of shading, blending, and understanding background, middle ground, and foreground elements. Step by step, our instructor will lead the way, while allowing each child to infuse their individual flair into their artwork. The result? Stunning paintings that make perfect additions to your holiday decor or heartfelt gifts for loved ones. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash creativity and create lasting memories!

    Teen and Adult Painting Class

    An exciting beginner-level class where you'll unleash your creativity using oil pastels and watercolors to craft stunning wall art for your home. Guided by instructor Rhiannon Gurley, founder of Our Vibrant Community, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to bring your artistic vision to life. Whether you're a novice or have some experience, this class is perfect for anyone eager to explore the vibrant world of mixed media art. Don't miss this opportunity to create a masterpiece that will add a touch of beauty to your living space!

    Summer Art Camp

    Does your child LOVE art? If so, sign them up for this four-day fun-filled creative art camp. Each day we will be creating a beautiful project. On the last day, we will have an art show for the children’s families and friends to come see their masterpieces. They will be doing an amazing acrylic on canvas, a gorgeous watercolor painting, a fun multi-media piece and a darling oil pastel project. A small snack will be provided daily.

    The 4 main projects will be:

    1. An acrylic painting on a 16 x 20 canvas

    2. A mixed media project on a 12 x 12 canvas

    3. A watercolor painting on 11 x 14 watercolor painting

    4. An oil pastel drawing

  • Parent & Child Baking

    Enjoy a delightful, hands-on baking class tailored for parents, grandparents, and kids who love to bake together! Together, adult-child pairs will embark on a culinary journey, expanding your baking repertoire with mouthwatering new recipes and learning techniques for both sweet and savory dishes. From delectable desserts to savory treats, this class promises to be a fun-filled bonding experience for families. Come join us and create lasting memories as you work side by side in the kitchen, mastering new skills and creating delicious treats together!

    Youth Baking

    Calling all young baking enthusiasts! Get ready for a fun and hands-on class designed just for you. Expand your baking repertoire with exciting new recipes and learn techniques for crafting both sweet and savory delights. From delectable desserts to mouthwatering savory dishes, this class is sure to ignite your passion for baking. Join us for a delightful culinary adventure and take your baking skills to the next level!

    Parent & Child Cooking

    Calling all families! Join us for an exciting lineup of cooking classes where parents, grandparents, and children can come together to explore the culinary world! From crafting homemade pasta and mastering the art of ramen to baking delicious bread and celebrating Chinese New Year with traditional dishes, there's something for every family member to enjoy. These hands-on classes offer the perfect opportunity for bonding and creating lasting memories in the kitchen. Don't miss out on the chance to learn, cook, and feast together as a family!

    Youth Cooking

    Join us for an array of exciting cooking classes where you'll explore a diverse range of cuisines and culinary techniques! From crafting homemade pasta to mastering the art of ramen, baking delicious bread, and celebrating Chinese New Year with traditional dishes, there's something for every food enthusiast. Led by experienced chefs, these classes offer hands-on experience and expert guidance, ensuring you leave with new skills and delectable recipes to impress your family and friends. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure with us!

  • Introduction to Drama - 4 Week Session

    Students will explore the fundamentals of drama in this fun and educational environment. Students will learn proper stage terms, character development, and theatrical movement through classroom instruction, games, and improvisation. Participants should plan on wearing clothes comfortable for movements and bring a pair of socks.

    {YEL!} Bricktopia Tall Towers - Grades 1-5

    Can your tower withstand heavy winds or an earthquake? Can your bridge withstand a convoy of trucks filled to the brim? The {YEL!} Bricktopia Tall Towers class challenges innovators to explore these engineering questions and principles while building their own towers, their own bridges, and more, using LEGO® bricks. Get busy building better bridges today!

    LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

    {YEL!} Robotics 2.1 - Grades 1-5

    Build a spy-bot, satellite or design your own earthquake alarm. Then program the spy-bot to be sneaky, the satellite to orbit, and the alarm to...be alarming. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information.

    {YEL!} Robotics 2.2 - Grades 1-5

    Build a bumble bee, frog or design your own predator. Then program the bumble bee to fly and buzz, the frog to leap, and the predator to hunt. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information.

    {YEL!} Robotics 2.3 - Grades 1-5

    Build a better, safer world. This session we focus on keeping civilization safe by building and programming an automatic flood gate, an earthquake machine, and designing your own city-safety features. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving.

    {YEL!} Coding Kiddo's - Grade K-2

    STEM Coding Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Coding class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn different story-telling and coding techniques (movement blocks, animation, dialogue, timing, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch®* to code their own animated story lines: i.e. westerns, missions in space and even dance parties. •Explore It!…Students can write their own code, experiment with it and test new options. We foster a collaborative environment where students learn from each other’s creativity. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

    Scratch® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.

    {YEL!} Coding (2.1) - Scratch® Animation - Grades 2-5

    STEM Coding Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Coding class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn different story-telling and coding techniques (movement blocks, animation, dialogue, timing, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch®* to code their own animated story lines: i.e. westerns, missions in space and even dance parties. •Explore It!…Students can write their own code, experiment with it and test new options. We foster a collaborative environment where students learn from each other’s creativity. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

    Scratch® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.

    {YEL!} Coding (2.2) - Scratch® Video Games - Grades 2-5

    STEM Video Game Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Video Game class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn different video game design techniques (movement blocks, control blocks, basic animation, adding scores, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch* to code their own video games: i.e. maze runner, asteroid smash and more. •Explore It!…Students can write their own video game code, experiment with it and test new options. Our collaborative learning environment encourages students to learn from each other. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

    Scratch® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.

    {YEL!} Coding (2.3) - Level 3 Video Games - Grades 2-5

    STEM Video Game Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. This {YEL!} Advanced Video Game class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn advanced and review intermediate video game design techniques (animation, cumulative scoring, conditional statements, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch® to code their own video games: i.e. maze runner, asteroid smash and more. •Explore It!…Students can write their own video game code, experiment with it and test new options. Our collaborative learning environment encourages students to learn from each other. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

    Prerequisites: Students should either 1) have taken a previous {YEL!} Junior Coding class (Video Games or Storytelling); or 2) have prior experience coding with Scratch®.

    Scratch® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.

    (YEL!) CHESS - Youth Camp

    New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The (YEL!) Teach It! Practice It! Play It! method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session ($49 annual value).

    {YEL!} Chess 1.1 - Grades K-5

    New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.

    {YEL!} Chess 1.2 - Grades K-5

    New and returning students invited. This focuses on advanced beginner and intermediate concepts. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps chess students progressing through 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today.

    {YEL!} Chess 1.3 - Grades K-5

    New and returning students invited. This class focuses on intermediate and advanced concepts and features an end-of-year in-class tournament. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students progressing through 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today.

    {YEL!} Chess Summer Camp

    For students entering grades 1-5

    All levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Battle summer brain drain..

    {YEL!} Destination Mars: Rocketry Course

    For students entering 2nd-5th grade

    Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Do you have the right stuff? Please visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information.

    NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two, 2 liter soda bottles (empty) for 2 different experiments. Fee includes $25 materials fee.

    (YEL!) MAD SCIENTISTS TRAINING ACADEMY

    In this class, you won’t just learn science…you’ll DO science. Make and take home a lava lamp, hover disc, explosive volcano, and...of course...SLIME! Use all of these experiments to explore and discover the scientific method. Don your white coat and goggles…it’s time to begin your own journey to becoming a mad scientist (cue maniacal laugh)!

    NOTE: All experiments are physical experiments, not chemical. Students will be provided safety goggles to wear during class.