Johnston Community Education

Course Description This is a great introduction into the competitive world of obstacle course racing! Participants spend time warming up in gymnastics gym with games and races (including time on trampolines and in foam pits). Participants move to the ninja gym and then work through an obstacle course! Logistics Complete this waiver before your Ninja can participate - Emerge Academy Participant Waiver Kids wear clean, dry tennis shoes & socks are required for the Ninja Warrior gym! Bare feet for the Gymnastics gym. There are cubbies where everyone can store their shoes & socks. Gym attire (e.g. shorts & t-shirt.) Please leave all valuables at home! No jewelry, Fit Bits, etc. The gym is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. No water bottles, please. We have drinking fountains! Directions: north on Hwy 141 from I35/I80, Left (west) on 19th St Grimes (to the right (east) this is 62nd St Johnston.) ~There is a stoplight at this intersection with a Kum N Go on the right (east) side, First left (south) is SE Gateway Dr, Emerge is approximately 2/3 of the way down the building, Cars can park in the front lot Instructor Emerge Academy, 2100 SE Gateway Dr. in Grimes

Course Description Come see why the Johnston Boys Cross Country team has one of the best traditions of excellence and culture in the country! Learn about the sport, train, and participate in team building activities. Logistics Enter through Door #19 (NE side of JMS) by the gym Bring water bottle with your name on it Camp Director JHS Head Boys Track and Field & Head Boys Cross Country Coach Matt Jaschen- Coach Jaschen started coaching at Johnston in 2010 and teaches HS Science at JHS. He was the 2023 State Track & Field Coach of the Year, 2023 Des Moines Register All-Iowa Coach of the Year, 7x At-Large XC Coach of the Year Awards. His teams have been to state the last 12 years in a row! JHS won state in track in 2023, runners-up in cross country in 2013/2022, and have had multiple individual champions in both sports. Coach says "We help athletes develop self-confidence, promote a healthy lifestyle, and create a culture where young athletes can learn and take ownership of their success."

Course Description Your son is invited to participate in this Annual Summer Baseball Camp offered through the Johnston Baseball program and Johnston Community Ed. Players are grouped by age, and learn baseball material that fits their age range. Camp finishes on the last day and players can head back to the field to attend the JV/Varsity game. All youth Johnston baseball players are allowed in for free. Kids will be honored before the varsity game. Players learn information on throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, sliding and team offense/defense Players will be working hand in hand with the varsity coaches and the varsity baseball players Logistics Wear proper baseball apparel with glove, bat, and wear a hat. Participants can share bats if needed. Bring a water bottle (w/name on it) Camp Director -JHS Head Baseball Coach Michael Barta- Since taking over as Head Baseball Coach in 2012, Coach Barta has won Coach of the Year, and already has over 400 wins! Johnston Baseball has won 7 state championships and has made 21 state appearances.