Toss Up Tuesdays - Fall 2026 Session 1 & 2

INSTRUCTOR: Kristen

GRADES: K-2nd

TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a story-filled adventure! Each class begins with an interactive read-aloud, followed by fun activities that help bring the story to life. Children will strengthen early literacy skills through discussion and hands-on comprehension activities, create a themed craft, get moving with an active game, and enjoy time for imaginative free play. It's the perfect blend of stories, creativity, movement, and friendship for young learners.

​Book: Counting on Katherine

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel C.

AGES: 6th+

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM (09/01), 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (09/15), & 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (09/29)

LOCATION: Gym

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DESCRIPTION:

This three week class is for learning how to present scientific discovery through a science fair project. Students will work through the process of questioning, experimenting, recording data, building a display, and presenting their findings at the Hub Science Fair which will be held on 10/09. Classes will run for two hours each on 09/01, 09/15, & 09/29. Science Fair entry included with the price of this class. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel C.

GRADES: 3rd-5th

TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

​Step back in time and journey westward in this exciting, hands-on Oregon Trail Escape Room. Students become pioneers traveling across the rugged frontier, facing challenges inspired by real-life obstacles from the historic Oregon Trail. Working in teams, they must solve puzzles, decode messages, and uncover hidden clues to keep their wagon train moving toward Oregon City before time runs out.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel C.

GRADES: All Ages

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Library

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DESCRIPTION:

Open to members only! Come work quietly at the HUB. Our Library will be open to check out items. The Classroom, Gym and Library will be available as work spaces. Registration required to attend.

INSTRUCTOR: Britney

GRADES: 6th+

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Gym

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DESCRIPTION:

​Students will learn how to use lines, shapes, and shading to create flat images that trick the eye into perceiving 3D depth, movement or vibration.

INSTRUCTOR: Kristen

GRADES: K-5th

TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a story-filled adventure! Each class begins with an interactive read-aloud, followed by fun activities that bring the story to life. Children will strengthen early literacy skills through discussion and hands-on comprehension activities, create a themed craft, get moving with an active game, and enjoy time for imaginative free play. It's the perfect blend of stories, creativity, movement, and friendship for young learners.

Book: Mossy by Jan Brett

After reading Mossy, children will create their own 'hub terrarium' inspired by Mossy's woodland home, exploring nature, creativity, and the importance of caring for living things.

INSTRUCTOR: "The Bug Lady" and Piedad "Samantha"

GRADES: K-5th

TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION: Gym

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DESCRIPTION:

Bug out with us and "The Bug Lady"! She will lead a presentation and then will have a live show of her collection of bugs. (Including hissing cockroaches, tarantulas, praying mantises, scorpions, etc.). There will be also be a catcher challenge afterwards lead by our Instructor Piedad "Samantha"

* This event will not be payable through HOPE, please continue checkout and pay through Stripe.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-5th

TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION: Gym

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DESCRIPTION:

Get ready for the WVU Pumpkin Drop Challenge! The students will learn basic engineering skills while designing and building a box or other contraption to protect a pumpkin from a 10 story drop from the top of the WVU Engineering Building. 

INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne

GRADES: 6th+

TIME: 1:00-3:00 PM

LOCATION: Gym

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DESCRIPTION:

Get ready for the WVU Pumpkin Drop Challenge! The students will learn basic engineering skills while designing and building a box or other contraption to protect a pumpkin from a 10 story drop from the top of the WVU Engineering Building.

GRADES: K-3rd

TIME: 1:30-2:30 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

As part of Morgantown's Municipal Government Week celebration, we will be visited by special guests who will each read to our students and then share a little about what they do to help keep our community running. They hope to help students start recognizing the people behind the services they see every day, while also encouraging a love of reading and helping them learn that local government is made up of friendly people who work together to make Morgantown a great place to live, work, and play!

Special Guests:

Rickie Yeager, City of Morgantown Director of Development Services

Brad Riffee, City of Morgantown Director of PR & Communications

Dailey McCarty, Head Chef, BOPARC/Eureka Cafe

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel C.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION: Gym

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DESCRIPTION:

​​Come work with your team on your Pumpkin Drop. This is only available for those that attend the 10-13 Pumpkin Drop Class. There will be no supervision, parents will need to work with their child's team. Clean up will be expected to utilize the space. Registration is required to attend this work day.

INSTRUCTOR: Piedad

GRADES: 6th+

TIME: 1:00-3:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

Just in time for Halloween, come learn what's underneath your skin! In this fun, single day, hands-on anatomy class, students will explore the major bones of the human skeleton and discover how they fit together to support and protect the body. Each student will assemble their own articulated life-size paper skeleton to take home, making it easy to review what they've learned long after class is over. An optional interactive Google notebook will also be available for students who would like additional bone-labeling activities and a portfolio piece for their homeschool records.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel C.

GRADES: 3rd-5th

TIME: 1:00-3:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

Join us as we explore the amazing world of Owls! Learn fascinating facts about these mysterious night hunters, dissect a real owl pellet to uncover what they’ve been eating, and create your very own owl craft to take home. This hands-on class will combine scientific investigation with artistic expression for a well-rounded learning experience.

GRADES: K-5th

TIME: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a fun, hands-on program led by the WVU Extension 4-H & Youth Development team! Students will explore what it means to be a good citizen while learning about the American flag, including how to properly fold it and the meaning behind its symbols. They'll also experience the excitement of voting by creating campaign buttons and participating in a fun election activity. This interactive class encourages civic responsibility, leadership, and community involvement. Stay after the event to eat lunch with us in the Gym or we'll go down to the playground if the weather is nice!

GRADES: 6th+

TIME: 1:00-2:00 PM

LOCATION: Gym

DESCRIPTION:

This electrical & engineering themed program will be led by the WVU Extension 4-H & Youth Development team. Students will build their own DIY flashlight as well as design, build, and launch stomp rockets.

INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne

GRADES: 6th+

TIME: 1:00-3:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

Welcome to the Glucose Factory, where everyone becomes an important enzyme with a special job! In this exciting one-day adventure, middle school scientists will discover how enzymes work together during photosynthesis to help plants make glucose—the food that fuels almost all life on Earth. Through role-playing and teamwork, students will "clock in" as enzymes, collect the right ingredients (water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight), and help build glucose. By the end of the class, students will understand that, just like workers in a factory, each enzyme has a unique role that keeps the glucose production line running smoothly. Get ready to suit up, solve challenges, and power the plant's amazing glucose factory.​

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

Drop-in and work on display boards or papers, practice your oral presentation from 10-12 PM. You can also sign up for a 10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback below this.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:10-10:20 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:20-10:30 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:30-10:40 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:40-10:50 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback.

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 10:50-11:00 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 11:00-11:10 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 11:10-11:20 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 11:20-11:30 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 11:40-11:50 AM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel R.

GRADES: K-12th

TIME: 11:50 AM-12:00 PM

LOCATION: Classroom

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DESCRIPTION:

10 minute One-on-One with the Instructor for project feedback.