| Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 8 - Jun 11 |
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Baseball Youth Summer Camp
Your son is invited to participate in our annual summer baseball camp offered through the Johnston Baseball program and Johnston Community Ed. Players will be grouped by age, and learn baseball material that fits their age range. Players will learn information on throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, sliding and team offense/defense. Your son will be working hand in hand with the varsity coaches and the varsity baseball players. Please send your son in proper baseball apparel with his cleats, glove, hat and bat. Also bring water bottle (w/name on it). Camp Director: Coach Michael Barta -
Battle Drones
Students will learn from an experienced drone pilot to complete challenges and earn their Drone Pilot’s License. Once certified, students will take to the skies with their new flying skills and compete with each other in exciting, aerial laser tag battles. Students will work with their teams and use their critical thinking skills to develop strategies for each aerial competition thrown their way. Instructor: COR Robotics -
Boys Basketball Camp
Boys will be taught fundamentals of shooting, passing, ball handling, finishing, offensive action and defense. In addition to fundamentals, team concepts for offense and defense will be taught. We want all kids to have a great experience by providing an opportunity to compete, listen, learn and enjoy the great game of basketball. Johnston’s coaching staff along with current and former players will instruct the campers. All boys will receive a T-shirt. Meet at JHS Gym, 6500 NW 100th St. Camp Director: Coach Brian Frick -
Boys Little Dragon Track & Field Camp
Join coaches and athletes from the Johnston Track & Field team for an introduction to the fundamentals of this great sport! Emphasis will be placed on having fun and building individual skills & fitness. The final day of camp will consist of a non-competitive track meet. Please bring a personalized water bottle!!! For weather related announcements please call 252-8488 Camp Director: Coach Matt Jaschen -
Boys Volleyball Camp
Camp instruction will focus on the fundamentals of the sport: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking & digging. In addition, learning to communicate with teammates and leadership will be emphasized. Individual and small group drills will be used to instruct skill work and to develop team play. Competition in drills and mini games will occur throughout the week. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
Chess Camp
All levels welcome. The Youth Enrichment League (YEL)Teach It!... Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session ($49 annual value). Battle summer brain drain...sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with YEL! Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Christmas in JUNE Art Camp
Come celebrate Christmas in June in this immersive summer art camp. We will use wood, paper, fiber, and more to create lots of different Christmas-themed art projects in this camp. A little silly... big fun! Participants should bring a water bottle and a snack each day. Instructor: Amy Uthus -
Clay Camp: Best of Clay Camp I
Clay camp this year will highlight student-favorite projects from Amy's past decade of teaching. 5-star projects include: Snail Bowls, Animal Water Squirters, Mosaics, and Lascaux Cave Painting Mini-Worlds. Individual expression will be highly encouraged, and famous artists will be introduced. Our projects will be fired in a kiln and Amy will email parents with a pick-up date (usually 2-3 weeks after the last day of class). All tools and materials are included. No experience necessary. If your child is registered for more than one clay camp, supervision is NOT provided between camps. Our instructor needs this time to reset and disinfect the room. Instructor: Amy Uthus -
Clay Camp: Best of Clay Camp II
Clay camp this year will highlight student-favorite projects from Amy's past decade of teaching. 5-star projects include: Scrumptious, Sculptural Frosted Desserts, Wishing Wells, Gnomes n' Homes, and an additional project chosen by class vote. Individual expression will be highly encouraged, and famous artists will be introduced. Our projects will be fired in a kiln and Amy will email parents with a pick-up date (usually 2-3 weeks after the last day of class). All tools and materials are included. No experience necessary. If your child is registered for more than one clay camp, supervision is NOT provided between camps. Our instructor needs this time to reset and disinfect the room. Instructor: Amy Uthus -
Destination Mars: Rocketry
Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Do you have the right stuff? Please visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information. NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two, 2 liter soda bottles (empty) for 2 different experiments. Fee includes $18 materials fee. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Dragon Ninja Warrior
Dragon Ninja Warrior camp is a great introduction into the challenging and competitive world of obstacle course racing! Participants will spend some time each day warming up in the gymnastics gym participating in games and races. This time also includes some time on trampolines and in the foam pits. We then transition to the ninja gym and work through an obstacle course! Instructor: Emerge Academy -
Drone Programming
Students will learn to program and fly at the same time! The drone can be programmed using entry level block based coding, or more advanced text based coding to perform various challenges throughout the camp. The fun and excitement of flying drones makes it easy to forget students will be learning valuable 21st century programming skills in the process. A snack will be provided each day. Instructor: COR Robotics -
FIRST LEGO League Bootcamp
FIRST LEGO League Bootcamp is a fun and dynamic beginner class in EV3 robotic building and programming. The skills learned in building and programming the LEGO EV3 robot are specifically designed to translate into FIRST LEGO League (FLL) success for teams and team members moving onto a FLL team in the fall. We’ll learn the basics of driving straight, turning, and even coding responsive programs using a variety of EV3 sensors. We will be building and programming runs on official 2020/21 “Re-Play” FLL robot mats. This class will prepare your student to join and thrive on an FLL team in the fall when the new 2021/22 FLL season begins. Look for more information on how to join an official FIRST LEGO League team in the fall through Johnston Community Education. 3 FLL Bootcamps are being offered this summer: June 14 - 18 June 28 - July 2 July 19 - 23 (GIRLS ONLY CAMP!) Instructor: Andrew McCormick -
FIRST LEGO League Bootcamp - GIRLS ONLY
FIRST LEGO League Bootcamp is a fun and dynamic beginner class in EV3 robotic building and programming. The skills learned in building and programming the LEGO EV3 robot are specifically designed to translate into FIRST LEGO League (FLL) success for teams and team members moving onto a FLL team in the fall. We’ll learn the basics of driving straight, turning, and even coding responsive programs using a variety of EV3 sensors. We will be building and programming runs on official 2020/21 “Re-Play” FLL robot mats. This class will prepare your student to join and thrive on an FLL team in the fall when the new 2021/22 FLL season begins. Look for more information on how to join an official FIRST LEGO League team in the fall through Johnston Community Education. 3 FLL Bootcamps are being offered this summer: June 14 - 18 June 28 - July 2 July 19 - 23 (GIRLS ONLY CAMP!) Instructor: Andrew McCormick -
Fair Fun
Join us for a fun state-fair inspired STEM camp! We will be making agriculture inspired crafts, learning about technology in modern farming, competing in building challenges and playing fair inspired games! Please wear clothes appropriate for hands-on activities and outdoor games! Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
Fencing
New and returning students are invited. Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} fencing has evolved. Olympic Coach Ro Sobalvarro now heads up the curriculum, instructor training and tournament consultation. Coach Sobalvarro brings with him an immense knowledge of youth, national and international fencing. We keep it fun, too. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Visit YELKids.com for a more thorough explanation of our fencing program, coaches and philosophy. Sign up today to join this sport deemed the sport of the intellectual athlete! Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Girls Basketball Camp
Youth girls will learn the fundamentals expected in the Johnston High School Basketball Program. The instructors will include the high school coaching staff along with past and current Dragon players. Each day will consist of fundamental teaching and then time to practice those fundamentals in game situations. Camp Director: Coach Chad Jilek -
Girls Little Dragon Track & Field Camp
Join coaches and athletes from the Lady Dragon Track & Field team for an introduction to the fundamentals of this great sport! Emphasis will be placed on having fun and building individual skills & fitness. The final day of camp will consist of a non-competitive track meet. Please bring a personalized water bottle!!! For weather related announcements please call 252-8488. Camp Director: Coach Chris Siewert -
Girls Soccer Camp
All participants should bring a water bottle and a soccer ball. Camp is assisted by members of the Johnston High School girls soccer players. Camp Director: Coach Eric Shafer -
Johnston Wrestling Camp
All Pre-K through 8th grade wrestlers are welcome to attend. This camp will be instructed by Johnston High School wrestling staff. Fundamental positions, situational and live wrestling, and mental preparation will be covered. All ability levels, from brand new beginners to experienced wrestlers, are encouraged to attend. Please reach out to head wrestling coach Aaron Tecklenburg with questions at aaron.tecklenburg@johnston.k12.ia.us. Camp Director: Coach Aaron Tecklenburg -
Junior Coding & Video Games with Scratch
STEM Video Game Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Coding class follows four basic components: Teach It! Students learn different video game and storytelling design techniques (movement blocks, control blocks, basic animation, adding scores, etc.) Code It! Students use Scratch® to code their own story and video games. Explore It! Students can write their own story and video game code, experiment with it and test new options. Our collaborative learning environment encourages students to learn from each other. Keep It! Students keep their stories and video games online with Scratch® and can access it and expand upon it at anytime. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. Scratch® is an MIT created and monitored, kid-safe web interface. It uses a drag and drop programming interface to teach students of all levels coding practices. Your child will receive a Scratch user name and password so they can access their projects from any computer at anytime. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Junior Dragon Power
Junior Dragon Power is a conditioning program that emphasizes proper body weight exercises, weight lifting technique, core strength, flexibility, agility, speed, power and endurance. This program is designed to improve overall athletic ability that will enhance performance for all sports. Younger athletes will use little or no weight. Broom sticks will be used to perfect lifting technique. Please wear athletic shoes/shorts/shirt. Camp Director: Coach Eric Shafer -
Magicamp
Magicamp is for anyone who likes to have fun. You’ll learn how to entertain & amaze your friends, family, and classmates with magic that you can do anywhere, at any time and for the rest of your life. Join professional magician Lee Cole for two days of fun. All magic materials provided. Instructor: Lee Cole -
Project Runway Sewing Camp
New summer projects! A swimsuit cover-up, mini messenger bag, ear bud case and your personalized sewer's handbook. The Youth Enrichment League's Project Runway Sewing Camp follows four basic principles: Teach It! Students are taught multiple hand and machine sewing techniques; Practice It! Students practice those techniques on basic projects; Sew It! Students increase their skill and sew more complicated projects; Own It! Students showcase their projects on the last day of class (family and friends are invited), then take everything home with them to walk the runway of everyday life! Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with YEL! All necessary supplies and equipment provided. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League
