Our next Life Links class is on Monday, November 25 from 3-5pm at Cultivate Church. We will be making pumpkin crisp with Chef Branden Gerrits, Greenhouse Chef from Miller Knoll. Kids will sample, make and take with them a homemade pumpkin crisp to bake for the holiday. Class will be limited to the first 15 students to sign up.

Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

On Monday, October 21 from 3 till 5 p.m., The Gate Youth Center will be visiting the Hamilton Fire Department for their Life Links class. The department is made up of primarily volunteer firefighters from the community. The students will get the opportunity to learn about fire safety and the inner workings of a fire station and what it takes to become a volunteer fire fighter. 

The first 15 students to sign up to attend and will be transported by The Gate staff from Cultivate Church to the fire station and back. Pick up by 5:30pm.

Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

Michigan’s Adventure Field Trip July 9th.

Register by Thursday, May 30th. $10 due to Sandy or Karen for all day drink wristband.

Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

We will be going to Kids Food Basket at Ridgepoint Church for our last Life Links class on Monday, May 20th.

The students will be given a tour, have a learning lesson on food, nutrition, “eating the rainbow” and students will participate in a special activity they have planned.

Registration closes at 8pm on May 17. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

4C’s Ranch is a horse boarding facility, and has a variety of other animals on the ranch. The kids will learn about proper care of goats, chickens, ducks, mini and large horses, and a rabbit. They will have the opportunity to feed treats, brush, and pet multiple animals and learn what it takes to run a horse barn and all the work that it entails.

Class will be limited to the first 15 students who sign up!

Registration closes at 8pm on April 19. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

Please join us for our next Life Links class and explore another potential career trades opportunity at Hoekstra Electrical Services. The students will learn about the electrical and engineering trades. There will be hands-on learning with bending conduit. Students will also see and experience how robots are used and how they work within the electrical trade and other fun surprises!

Class will be limited to the first 15 students who sign up!

Registration closes at 8pm on March 15. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

Our Valentine’s Desserts class with Chef Branden Gerrits will give students an opportunity to make, bake, and decorate various desserts themed for Valentine’s Day. Students will each take home a decorated box of various desserts to share with family and friends!

Class will be limited to the first 15 students who sign up!

Registration closes at 8pm on February 2. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

Learn about the Plumbing and Mechanical trade with some hands on tools and piping. There will be stations set up including soldering copper with a torch, using a pro press tool and more. We will also be making a cool Marshmallow shooter for students to take home. Registration is limited to the first 15 students.

Registration closes at 8pm on January 15. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

Mr. Steve Tamayo will be teaching Balloon Twisting with animals and other favorites. Students will be given a snack and then balloon twisting lessons. Students will go home with a couple balloon figures they learned how to make.

3 - 5pm: Balloon Twisting Lessons

5 - 5:30pm: Parent Pick Up at Cultivate

Registration closes at 8pm on November 6. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.

Master Daniel Boun, Hamilton Karate will be teaching a Karate / Self Defense Class. Students will check in at The Gate and walk with the director and volunteers to the Hamilton Karate facility. Transportation will be provided to and from the facility if there is inclement weather.

3 - 4pm at Hamilton Karate

4 - 5pm Snack/Open Gym at Cultivate

5 - 5:30pm: Parent Pick Up

Registration closes at 8pm on October 23. Contact sandyc@thegatehamilton.com with any questions.