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7th Grade Weightlifting

Course Description: This weightlifting class is open to all 7th graders, boys and girls. This beginner-friendly weightlifting class introduces students to proper technique, key lifts, and safe spotting practices. Participants learn the fundamentals of the squat, bench, deadlift, and clean while building confidence in the weight room. Clear expectations and strong safety standards guide the class, preparing students for a positive and productive weightlifting future. Goals: Introduce participants to weightlifting (no experience needed) Focus on technique, not amount of weight Learn fundamentals of squat, bench, deadlift, and clean Learn how to spot lifters safely Learn weight room expectations Prepare for middle school lifting Safety: Firm expectations will be set as safety is the highest priority in the weight room. If students cannot meet expectations, they will be asked to leave. Logistics: Class will take place in the Johnston High School Weight Room Enter/exit via door #5 on the west side of JHS (near the football stadium) Participants should wear workout gear and clean shoes Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for this program. Participants are expected to get themselves to JHS for weightlifting after the school day ends. Instructor: Grant Bousum plus guidance from high school weight room staff Grant Bousum has been a high school football coach and assisting in the weight room for 23 years. He has worked closely in the weight room with Brian Lutter during the past four years at Johnston High School.

Tue/Thu, Mar 24 - May 28

Babysitting Basics

Course Description: The Babysitting Basics course from the American Red Cross gives participants a foundation on which to build a babysitting business. Designed for new babysitters, this course delivers information clearly, concisely and interactively – and it's the perfect way for young people to learn about all of the responsibilities that come with the job. The Babysitting Basics class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course includes information on: How to care for infants and children What to do in an emergency and how to stay safe Choosing activities that are age appropriate Recognizing, understanding and handling certain behaviors Starting your babysitting business Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate that they can share with potential employers. This class will not fulfill the requirements for CPR, AED or First Aid certification. Logistics: Participants should bring a sack lunch, a snack if needed, and a labelled water bottle Participants will receive their Babysitting Basics certificate via email from the American Red Cross following the class Instructor: Olivia Crawford, Aquatics Coordinator at Summit Middle School Pool

Thu, Apr 23

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ages	11 yr. - 16 yr. ^{11 m}

Fri, Apr 24

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ages	11 yr. - 16 yr. ^{11 m}

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Beginning Guitar (Spring)

Course Description Join this dynamic course to learn a dynamite instrument! All {YEL!} guitar classes follow our basic components: Teach it!.. Players will learn the basics of music including reading music, rhythm, melody and meter. Practice It!.. Students will be provided musical exercises to reinforce basic concepts. Play It!.. Players will learn basic songs in various styles and there will be a mini-recital at the end of the session. Parent invited to attend. Let the music play! Logistics Students must provide a six-string guitar. Call (800) 959-9261 for recommendations for purchasing a guitar. Remind students to bring guitar to each class. Students who bring electric guitars should also bring their own amplifier. Students can bring a water bottle with their name on it and a snack if desired 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.

Dragon Performance Training

Course Description Dragon Performance Training helps youth athletes improve their physical abilities, so that they can have the best sports performance possible. By focusing on speed and strength as well as injury prevention, we can create positive results in each athlete. Each athlete will be tested with different metrics at the start and end of the month using Dashr technology. This technology will provide athletes with their speed in MPH, their vertical jump, and their pro agility times. The instructor tailors performance training for the student athletes. Logistics Bring water bottle Wear clean, dry shoes and athletic clothing best for movement Camp Director Eric Shafer- Dr. Shafer has helped in the Johnston weight room in some capacity for 16 years. He currently serves as the Johnston High School Girls Soccer Head Coach. In Spring 2023, the Dragons won the Iowa High School Girls Class 3A State Championship and finished 16-4. Coach Shafer was named 2023 Large Public Iowa Coach of the Year with United Soccer Coaches and for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. He currently teaches Physical Education and Introduction to Strength Training at Johnston Middle School.

Sun/Tue, Feb 15 - Mar 8

Eco Explorers

Course Description In celebration of Earth Day, students will become young inventors with a mission to protect the planet! They will explore sustainability and environmental science as they design and build projects like water filters, wind-powered machines, and upcycled inventions. Through creative problem-solving and hands-on challenges, kids will learn how science and engineering can help care for the Earth. Logistics The instructor will walk students out for parent pick-up at the end of class. Students should bring a sack lunch, labelled water bottle, and a snack. Instructor TigerLily STEM 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.

Fencing (Spring)

Course Description Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) 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. How to get started in fencing: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/how_to_get_start... Logistics All fencing equipment is provided. Participants are encouraged to wear tennis shoes and dress to be active! Participants may bring a labelled water bottle. Instructor Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} 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.

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.

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 through Door #7 on the east side of the District Office Building. Parking is available on the east side. 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, Feb 5 - Mar 12

6:30 - 7:50 PM

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

Thu, Mar 26 - Apr 30

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

Thu, May 7 - Jun 11

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

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Volleyball Games Program

Course Description Participants go through warm-ups, some drills, and then play the real game each time! No friend requests as teams are split up randomly. Logistics Enter through Door #9 at Wallace Elementary located on the west side of the school Bring water bottle with name on it Wear clean, dry tennis shoes Lead Instructor and Staff Parent volunteers are asked to indicate they would like to help out during registration