Johnston Community Education

Open gym atmosphere where staff walks the kids through stretches and then discuss rules. Kids have free time to use the equipment in the gym such as air pit, bars, balance beam, spring floor, trampolines, etc. Waiver is required by each family prior to attending.A required waiver is available online and must be filled out. Instructor: JCE and Mid Iowa Gymnastics Staff

Pump It Up is an indoor playground with awesome inflatables! From larger-than-life bounce houses, to huge slides, kids are allowed to roam free and get out some energy all while making new friends. Please make sure to wear socks. A required waiver is available online and must be filled out. Instructor: JCE and Pump It Up Staff

Participants are placed on teams according to the registration questions and randomly. All games take place on Saturday mornings and/or early afternoons depending on the # of teams. Teams practice and play on Saturdays only at a Johnston Elementary School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Two coaches are allowed per team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. These jerseys can be worn for as many years as your child participates in JYB and/or doesn't outgrow/misplace the jersey. Click here to be re-directed to purchase a JYB jersey. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS NOVEMBER 1 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 27 AT 12PM. PROGRAM SCHEDULE- Day 1- Practice Skills first 30 minutes (Running, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 2- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 3- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 4- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Instructor: Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-1:15pm or split up shifts if enough help. Supervisors open/lock the school gym, help direct teams/fans, supervise halls, set up the gym for basketball, and more as needed. For more information, please apply here.

Participants are placed on teams according to the registration questions and randomly. All games take place on Saturday mornings and/or early afternoons depending on the # of teams. Teams practice and play on Saturdays only at a Johnston Elementary School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Two coaches are allowed per team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. These jerseys can be worn for as many years as your child participates in JYB and/or doesn't outgrow/misplace the jersey. Click here to be re-directed to purchase a JYB jersey. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS NOVEMBER 1 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 27 AT 12PM. PROGRAM SCHEDULE- Day 1- Practice Skills first 30 minutes (Running, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 2- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 3- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 4- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Instructor: Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-1:15pm or split up shifts if enough help. Supervisors open/lock the school gym, help direct teams/fans, supervise halls, set up the gym for basketball, and more as needed. For more information, please apply here.

Participants are placed on teams according to the registration questions and randomly. All games take place on Saturday mornings and/or early afternoons depending on the # of teams. Teams practice and play on Saturdays only at a Johnston Elementary School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Two coaches are allowed per team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. These jerseys can be worn for as many years as your child participates in JYB and/or doesn't outgrow/misplace the jersey. Click here to be re-directed to purchase a JYB jersey. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS NOVEMBER 1 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 27 AT 12PM. PROGRAM SCHEDULE- Day 1- Practice Skills first 30 minutes (Running, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 2- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 3- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 4- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Instructor: Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-1:15pm or split up shifts if enough help. Supervisors open/lock the school gym, help direct teams/fans, supervise halls, set up the gym for basketball, and more as needed. For more information, please apply here.

Participants are placed on teams according to the registration questions and randomly. All games take place on Saturday mornings and/or early afternoons depending on the # of teams. Teams practice and play on Saturdays only at a Johnston Elementary School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Two coaches are allowed per team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. These jerseys can be worn for as many years as your child participates in JYB and/or doesn't outgrow/misplace the jersey. Click here to be re-directed to purchase a JYB jersey. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS NOVEMBER 1 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 27 AT 12PM. PROGRAM SCHEDULE- Day 1- Practice Skills first 30 minutes (Running, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 2- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 3- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 4- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Instructor: Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-1:15pm or split up shifts if enough help. Supervisors open/lock the school gym, help direct teams/fans, supervise halls, set up the gym for basketball, and more as needed. For more information, please apply here.

Coach Kenton Tennal has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades. The goal of his camps is to provide each camper with a positive, fun-filled learning experience. The camp is designed to provide personal attention to help young athletes improve their basketball fundamentals. Different drills/activities per camp. Camp Director: Kenton Tennal

Coach Kenton Tennal has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades. The goal of his camps is to provide each camper with a positive, fun-filled learning experience. The camp is designed to provide personal attention to help young athletes improve their basketball fundamentals. Different drills/activities per camp. Camp Director: Kenton Tennal

KinderCombo is for dancers 5-6 years old and will introduce them to the standard structure of a ballet class through learning ballet terminology and basic center work. Dancers will also explore different ways their body can move through playful and imaginative activities and songs. Dancers can wear dance attire such as leotards and tights, but any clothes they can move around easily in is also acceptable. Socks or ballet shoes are recommended if possible. Instructor: Iowa Ballet Academy - Meredith Stroot

New and returning students are invited to join this fast-paced, inclusive Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. CORRECTION from printed CONNECTION GUIDE- No classes on 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15. How to get started in fencing: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/how_to_get_start... Instructor: Youth Enrichment League

Join Kids Create for this magical art camp! Participants create an acrylic unicorn canvas painting, play games, enjoy snacks, learn to draw unicorns, and more! Each artist will take home art that is uniquely theirs. Students are guided through the process but given creative freedom to individualize their creations. Please send a peanut-free sack lunch. Instructor: Elizabeth Lyons

Learn a few TRICKS to go along with Halloween TREATS! Adult-child duos attend this one-day Magiclass together with professional magician Lee Cole. Learn to entertain and amaze family and friends with magic that can be performed anywhere, at any time, and for years to come! Each child who is participating in the Magicamp should be registered. One adult can accompany multiple children from the same family. "Parents" can be any responsible adult that is accompanying a child (grandpa, aunt, etc). Instructor: Lee Cole https://www.leecole.com/