Johnston Community Education

Course Description “Run Away With The Circus!” Taught by professional circus performers, students will learn juggling, hula-hooping, acrobatics, aerial arts, and other circus props - including one they will make for themselves and take home! Students will also have the opportunity to share the skills they've learned with family and friends at the end of the week. Parent performance: Thursay, July 2 at 3:30pm. Logistics All supplies provided Participants may bring a labelled water bottle and a snack (if needed) Instructor Iowa Circus Arts Iowa Circus Arts is a collection of professional coaches and entertainers who train, teach, and perform all over the world. With so many artists right here in central Iowa, running away with the circus doesn't have to mean traveling any further than our summer circus camp!

Course Description Welcome to School of Wizardry, where science meets sorcery! Inspired by the world of Harry Potter, campers will embark on a journey through the wonders of STEM. Campers will brew potions, design wands, construct castles, dissect owl pellets, decode puzzles, and much more. Students will sort into houses and unlock their inner wizards to discover the science behind magic. *All new activities this year! Early Registration Checkpoint: July 20 (Camp will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met by this date.) Logistics Participants should bring a water bottle with their name on it. Instructor: TigerLily STEM TigerLily STEM has led fun and interactive camps and classes for thousands of students in the Des Moines area since 2017. They emphasize instruction through activities and have a ton of fun while learning about science, math, and technology. All TigerLily STEM instructors are professional teachers or college students pursuing careers in STEM related fields https://tigerlilystem.com/

Course Description Start the school year off right! Participants will be introduced to strategies related to: organization and time management, note taking strategies, test taking strategies, reading and study strategies, and learning style and study habits. Register for individual workshops or the 5-workshop combo! Organization & Time Management: (Monday, Aug 3) Develop and refine time management and organizational habits to succeed in school, life, and beyond. Use an academic planner to track school assignments and grades. Manage time and responsibilities inside and outside of the classroom. Organize school work and study area Note Taking Strategies: (Tuesday, Aug 4) An introduction to taking notes in order to study more effectively and improve test scores. Learn note-taking tools to record and manage information presented in classroom texts and lectures. Test Taking Strategies: (Wednesday, Aug 5) Introduction to study strategies to take tests and quizzes with confidence. Manage test anxiety and use a study process. Apply study strategies for various subjects. Tackle different types of tests and item types. Reading & Study Strategies: (Thursday, Aug 6) Develop active reading strategies to read better in every class. Use text features to improve comprehension. Read strategically by using text features, visual aids, and context clues. Locate the main idea and summarize information. Skim and scan for key details. Learning Style & Study Habits: (Friday, Aug 7) Introduction to key study strategies and habits to become an independent and effective student. Develop a “yes I can” mindset. Set and achieve short- and long-term goals. Understand yourself as a learner. Logistics None Instructor: Sylvan Learning

Course Description Start the school year off right! Participants will be introduced to strategies related to: organization and time management, note taking strategies, test taking strategies, reading and study strategies, and learning style and study habits. Register for individual workshops or the 5-workshop combo! Learning Style & Study Habits: (Friday, Aug 7) Introduction to key study strategies and habits to become an independent and effective student. Develop a “yes I can” mindset. Set and achieve short- and long-term goals. Understand yourself as a learner. Logistics None Instructor: Sylvan Learning

Course Description Start the school year off right! Participants will be introduced to strategies related to: organization and time management, note taking strategies, test taking strategies, reading and study strategies, and learning style and study habits. Register for individual workshops or the 5-workshop combo! Note Taking Strategies: (Tuesday, Aug 4) An introduction to taking notes in order to study more effectively and improve test scores. Learn note-taking tools to record and manage information presented in classroom texts and lectures. Logistics None Instructor: Sylvan Learning

Course Description Start the school year off right! Participants will be introduced to strategies related to: organization and time management, note taking strategies, test taking strategies, reading and study strategies, and learning style and study habits. Register for individual workshops or the 5-workshop combo! Organization & Time Management: (Monday, Aug 3) Develop and refine time management and organizational habits to succeed in school, life, and beyond. Use an academic planner to track school assignments and grades. Manage time and responsibilities inside and outside of the classroom. Organize school work and study area. Logistics None Instructor: Sylvan Learning

Course Description Start the school year off right! Participants will be introduced to strategies related to: organization and time management, note taking strategies, test taking strategies, reading and study strategies, and learning style and study habits. Register for individual workshops or the 5-workshop combo! Reading & Study Strategies: (Thursday, Aug 6) Develop active reading strategies to read better in every class. Use text features to improve comprehension. Read strategically by using text features, visual aids, and context clues. Locate the main idea and summarize information. Skim and scan for key details. Logistics None Instructor: Sylvan Learning

Course Description Start the school year off right! Participants will be introduced to strategies related to: organization and time management, note taking strategies, test taking strategies, reading and study strategies, and learning style and study habits. Register for individual workshops or the 5-workshop combo! Test Taking Strategies: (Wednesday, Aug 5) Introduction to study strategies to take tests and quizzes with confidence. Manage test anxiety and use a study process. Apply study strategies for various subjects. Tackle different types of tests and item types. Logistics None Instructor: Sylvan Learning

Course Description Join the adventure at Wild Robot STEM Camp, where technology and nature collide! Inspired by the beloved The Wild Robot series, campers will dive into a world of robotics, coding, and engineering while exploring themes of survival, adaptation, and the wonders of the natural world. Build robots that interact with their environment, solve puzzles like Roz, and discover the science behind how machines and nature can work together. Get ready for a wild, hands-on journey into the future! Early Registration Checkpoint: July 6 (Camp will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met by this date.) Logistics Participants should bring a water bottle with their name on it. Instructor: TigerLily STEM TigerLily STEM has led fun and interactive camps and classes for thousands of students in the Des Moines area since 2017. They emphasize instruction through activities and have a ton of fun while learning about science, math, and technology. All TigerLily STEM instructors are professional teachers or college students pursuing careers in STEM related fields https://tigerlilystem.com/