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Project Runway | Advanced

Course Description: {YEL!} Project Runway | Advanced Prerequisite: Participants must have prior experience in a {YEL!} Project Runway camp. This is a faster paced camp. Our teacher will lead students to design their own take home apparel following current fashion trends. Projects include: A romper, tote bag, draw-string bag, and hair scrunchy. PARENTS: There will be a showcase during the final 15 minutes of class on Friday! Parents are encouraged to attend. Details will be shared during the week of camp. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/p... Logistics: Participants should bring a water bottle with their name on it. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Youth Enrichment League – {YEL!} – was founded in 2004 by Chet and Lisa Gunhus. It was founded to bring the highest quality enrichment to schools throughout Minnesota. Through the combined blessings of amazing teachers and happy clients, {YEL!} has grown to 745 schools and 150 teachers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Mon-Fri, Aug 4 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wallace Elementary

Speed & Agility Camp

Course Description Whether a quicker first step is needed, a faster change of direction, or improved footwork - working on speed and agility with Patrick Jackson will help each child get there! This clinic will focus on explosion, bursts, turn over and top end speed. Logistics Enter through Door #9 Bring water bottle/jug with name on it Instructor Patrick Jackson was a football and track star at Coe College. As a defensive back for the Kohawk football team, Patrick was a two-time, First Team All-Iowa Conference honoree. He was named to the All-West Region first team by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette in 2002. With 213 career tackles, he is tied for ninth in school history with seven interceptions in 2001. He tied a school record with three career blocked kicks. In track, Patrick was a two-time All-American as a member of the 4x100-meter relay team, which finished fifth at the NCAA Championships in 2002 and 2003. After graduating, Patrick played semi-pro football for 12 years with the Sioux City Bandits, Cedar Valley Vikings, Iowa Lightning, and North Iowa Bucks, which inducted him into its hall of fame in 2016.

Mon-Fri, Jul 7 - Jul 11

Mon-Wed, Aug 11 - Aug 13

Mon-Wed, Aug 11 - Aug 13

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Start Smart with Study Skills: 5 CLASS COMBO

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 4) 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 5) 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 6) 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 7) 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 8) 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

Mon-Fri, Aug 4 - Aug 8

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Johnston Middle School

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Start Smart with Study Skills: Learning Style & Study Habits

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 8) 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

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Johnston Middle School

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Start Smart with Study Skills: Note Taking Strategies

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 5) 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

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Johnston Middle School

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Start Smart with Study Skills: Organization & Time Management

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 4) 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

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Johnston Middle School

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Start Smart with Study Skills: Reading & Study Strategies

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 7) 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

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Johnston Middle School

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Start Smart with Study Skills: Test Taking Strategies

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 6) 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

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Johnston Middle School

Tae Kwon Do

Course Description Learn this Korean art of self-defense (includes Tae Kwon Do and Karate concepts) to improve health, balance, agility and poise. Develop mental alertness and moral ethics to enhance your life. Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. Logistics Enter on the east side of the District Office Building Instructor Mr. Phil Dickey, has more than 30 years of martial arts teaching experience. He is an elementary teacher, a fourth Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, and a 3-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee.

Thu, Jul 24 - Aug 28

District Office and Horizon Elementary

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

Tennis Summer Camps: Gr 6-10

*NOTE- The weeks of 7/7-7/10 and 7/14-7/17 are only for Grades 6-7 due to the Dragon Tennis Camp going on those weeks. Course Description Beginners and Intermediates will be split by the instructors after the first day to allow for better growth in each individual. BEGINNER- The focus will be on learning the basics of tennis while having fun! In a 4 day session there will be a different theme each day: forehand, backhand, serve return, and volley. The final practice will be spent learning how to play a real match including scoring. The main focus is on having fun, sportsmanship, learning tennis, fitness and improving skills. INTERMEDIATE- ADVANCE- This is for players that have played matches and are looking to play matches/tournaments this summer. The player should be able to serve and rally 3 balls in a row. The focus is going to be on offense and defense with an understanding of shot selection. There will be an emphasis on grip changes, placement, consistency, and spins. Logistics Friday will be the make-up day, if needed. Bring racket (if you have one) Balls will be provided Bring a water bottle with your name on it Weather policy/procedures- if courts are slick/wet from rains, lessons will be cancelled. The decision will be made at least 30 minutes before each class. Please watch for texts & emails for the notification. Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U

Mon-Thu, Jul 7 - Jul 10

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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The Form Factory Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Finishing

Course Description This high-intensity skills camp zeroes in on two of the most important parts of today’s game—tight ball handling and elite finishing. Players will build confidence with the ball in their hands, break down defenders, and master a variety of finishes at the rim—through contact, over length, and off both feet. Whether you're a guard looking to take control or a forward wanting more polish in the paint, this camp will challenge your footwork, handle, and scoring touch. Advanced ball-handling drills Rim reads & finishing footwork Contact & off-balance finishing Small group work and live reps Logistics Bring a water bottle and wear clean, dry tennis shoes Bring your own basketball (Recommended Grades K-3 have 27.5 size ball and Grades 4-9 have 28.5 size ball) Instructor Bryan Claude- Former college basketball player and shooting specialist, has experience as a summer camp director and high school varsity head coach. Specializes in shooting fundamentals, form, footwork and offensive skills.

Wed, Thu, Jul 9 - Jul 10

Summit Middle School

The Form Factory Basketball Camp: Shooting

Course Description This camp is built for serious shooters who want to get up high-quality reps—not just standstill shots, but shots that matter. This camp talks game-speed, game-spots, and game-like pressure. Players will shoot off the move, off the catch, off the dribble—just like they need to in real games. Focus is on footwork, mechanics, and mindset, pushing pace and precision every session. 200+ shots per session Shooting off movement & screens Game reads & decision-making Competitive shooting drills & feedback Logistics Bring a water bottle and wear clean, dry tennis shoes Bring your own basketball (Recommended Grades K-3 have 27.5 size ball and Grades 4-9 have 28.5 size ball) Instructor Bryan Claude- Former college basketball player and shooting specialist, has experience as a summer camp director and high school varsity head coach. Specializes in shooting fundamentals, form, footwork and offensive skills.

Wed, Thu, Jul 16 - Jul 17

Summit Middle School

The Form Factory Basketball: Competition Camp

Course Description Competition Camp: Where Reps Meet Results This is the final stop. The drills turn live, and everything becomes a competition. Combining everything from our ball handling and shooting camps—and turning up the intensity. From shooting contests to 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 matchups, players will compete, adapt, and push through pressure like it's the 4th quarter. Fast-paced shooting battles Skill-based competitions Small-sided games with coaching points Score is kept. Winners are crowned. Logistics Bring a water bottle and wear clean, dry tennis shoes Bring your own basketball (Recommended Grades K-3 have 27.5 size ball and Grades 4-9 have 28.5 size ball) Instructor Bryan Claude- Former college basketball player and shooting specialist, has experience as a summer camp director and high school varsity head coach. Specializes in shooting fundamentals, form, footwork and offensive skills.

Wed, Thu, Jul 23 - Jul 24

Wed, Thu, Jul 23 - Jul 24

Virtual Reality 2.0

Course Description This camp is perfect for those who love video games, coding, virtual reality, or graphic design. Participants will design their own worlds, characters, and experiences, code their own games, and experience everything in virtual reality. Registration Deadline: June 2 for the June 9-13 camp; July 21 for the July 28-Aug 1 camp 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/

Mon-Fri, Jul 28 - Aug 1

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Beaver Creek Elementary

Volleyball Skills Camp

Course Description Camp is led by the Johnston Volleyball Club Coaches where participants learn volleyball skills including the bump, set, spike, & serve. This staff guides the participants through practices and drills and enforce the rules along the way. Logistics Bring a water bottle with your name on it Wear tennis shoes and comfortable workout clothing Camp Director Rachel Walljasper and the Johnston Volleyball Club Coaches

Mon-Thu, Aug 11 - Aug 14

Mon-Thu, Aug 11 - Aug 14

Mon-Thu, Aug 11 - Aug 14

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