Drop by Kite’s Nest in Hudson on any given day and you may find a group of children constructing a biogas digester, producing a radio show or learning the mathematics of music. You may find a group of teenagers engaged in a deep discussion about gender, or cooking a meal for their community. Kite’s Nest is a center for liberatory education: a learning environment for young people to engage in meaningful critical inquiry and creative expression. Their innovative programs include full-day classes for children (ages 8-14) registered as homeschoolers, after school programs for all ages, week-long school break camps, and a summer leadership academy for teens. Their programs are open to all regardless of income, with sliding-scale fees and payment plans.
108 S. Front Street, Hudson, NY
(518) 945-8445
Kitesnest.org
This article appears in March 2018.
