From hitting fitness goals to learning new skills and crafts, Johnston Community Education provides a variety of Adult classes for all ages and all interests.
Learn to swim, take to the diving boards, prepare for the Blaze Swim Club, or enroll in a lifeguard training course. Johnston Aquatics has classes for students of all ages and interests. Aqua Aerobic courses offered for adults.
The Johnston Early Learning Academy offers programs for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds preparing for elementary education.
Before/after school and no school day care during the school year for JCSD students in grades DK-5. Summer full day care during the summer for all students in grades DK-6.
From Mad Science to youth basketball and so much, Johnston youth are invited to participate in one our Community Education's numerous programs.
Cook, craft, quilt - the Adult Course options are endless. Classes are available to local adults of all ages (unless otherwise specified).
Hit the gym or learn a new sport - either way, Adult Recreation leads to improved fitness, health, and character. Classes are open to local adults of all ages (unless otherwise specified).
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Johnston Early Learning Academy 2-year-old program. 2-Year-Old Preschool is a fun and lively time to help kids develop skills and abilities through age- appropriate learning with activities, stories, songs, snacks and centers of choice exploratory time.
Johnston Early Learning Academy 3-year-old program.
Johnston Early Learning Academy 4-year-old program.
Various active and enriching course options for ages 0-5. Several classes include parent participation.
Various youth camp opportunities, typically taking place in the summer, for those wishing to immerse themselves in a sport or activity they love.
Mold clay, solve science experiments, learn circus acts and more. These enriching youth courses provide more options than you can imagine - we dare you to try them all!
Learn martial arts, perfect basketball skills, and more with youth recreation. Activities can vary depending on season.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge, friendly competition is at the heart of the program. Teams of students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering while building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. Teams of 6-8 students, led by PARENT-VOLUNTEER coaches, will meet up to 2 days each week for approximately 1 hour. During these team "practices", teams will work together to design, build, and code their robot. Teams will also practice the FLL core values while developing a unique solution to a real-world issue related to the current season's theme.
In the UNEARTHED™ challenge, to be released August 5, 2025, FIRST® LEGO® League teams will uncover the past to discover the future. Learn more.
Our Fall 2025 FLL Challenge Season offered through Johnston Community Education will operate similar to Fall 2024:
Early Registration Deadline: 8/24 (Fee increases to $140 on 8/25)
LOGISTICS:
PARTICPANT AGES NOTE: The age range for our Johnston Community Education FLL Challenge program is 4th-8th grade. This varies slightly from the recommended age range provided by the FIRST organization. Our age range falls within the FIRST recommended age range so teams do not need to be concerned about eligibility at FIRST competitions. 4th-8th grade is the age range we have found the most success with for our program.
INSTRUCTOR: Parent-Volunteer Coaches!
This program is dependent on parent-volunteers to operate. Rosters are limited to 6-8 students. That means we need to identify a Head Coach and 2 Assistant Coaches for every 6-8 students. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL provides materials to guide teams through each practice and all projects should be student-driven. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team.
Please contact Scott.Kruthoff@Johnston.k12.ia.us with questions.
No Class Nov 25-Nov 27