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Advanced Magicamp with Lee Cole
Advanced Magicamp is for young magicians with some experience who want to continue growing and developing their craft. Participants will learn new magic skills as well as the rehearsal process required for perfecting performances. Join professional magician Lee Cole for two days of magic! All magic materials provided. Instructor: Lee Cole https://www.leecole.com/ -
Amazing Architects
Experience a fun hands-on camp where participants will create blueprints, learn about architectural features, explore scale and build a model of a dream house! Registration Deadline: July 24 Instructor: TigerLily STEM https://tigerlilystem.com/ -
Art Camp: Drawing Basics
Observe the world through an artist's eyes! Participants will learn to use proportion, light, shadows, and line work to make drawings come to life! Participants will practice techniques, create drawings of their very own, and learn to develop skills in idea generation and sketching. Instructor: Kenzie Lindsey -
Chess Summer Camp
UPDATE (4/28/2023): Chess camps have been relocated to Horizon Elementary. All levels of chess players are welcome. The {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. Battle summer brain drain...sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League https://youthenrichmentleague.com/ https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/c... -
Christmas in July Art Camp
Come celebrate Christmas in July in this immersive summer art camp. Participants will use wood, paper, fiber, and more to create lots of different Christmas-themed art projects! Participants will need to be able to tie knots in string independently. A little silly... big fun! Instructor: Amy Uthus https://www.amyuthus.com/ -
Clay Camp: Ancient Masters
Learn about ancient cultures and their unique pottery forms and styles in this clay camp. Projects include: Sgraffito Mimbres bowls, Lascaux cave paintings, and Metepec suns. Individual expression will be highly encouraged. 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. Please note: some of the projects in this camp will be new this year and some will be similar to last year. Keep in mind that any repeated projects will look different this year because your child has a whole year of experience and learning under their belt. If your child is registered for more than one clay camp, supervision is NOT provided between camps. Our instructor needs this time to reset the room. Instructor: Amy Uthus https://www.amyuthus.com/ -
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Clay Camp: Modern Masters
Participants will learn about modern master artists and the art forms and styles that make each unique in this clay camp. Projects may include: Clay Tiles with Piet Mondrian, Picasso Portraits, Sweet Treats with Wayne Thiebaud, and others as time allows. 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. Please note: some of the projects in this camp will be new this year and some will be similar to last year. Keep in mind that any repeated projects will look different this year because your child has a whole year of experience and learning under their belt. If your child is registered for more than one clay camp, supervision is NOT provided between camps. Our instructor needs this time to reset the room. Instructor: Amy Uthus https://www.amyuthus.com/ -
Climb Iowa Adventures: Gr K-8
Time to reach new heights and learn more about the strategies in climbing! Climb Iowa staff members belay the participants on the ropes and help with climbing our bouldering walls. Fee covers the rental harnesses and climbing shoes. Signed Visitor Agreement is needed. Instructor: Climb Iowa Staff -
Coding, Animation & Video Games
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. Students can keep their code online with Scratch and can access it and expand upon it at anytime. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League https://youthenrichmentleague.com/ https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/c... -
Dragon Boys Baseball Camp: Gr K-9
Players learn baseball material that fits their age range. Learn and improve throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, sliding, and team offense and defense. Players will be working hand in hand with varsity coaches and HS players. Deadline to order a t-shirt is May 25. Camp Director: Coach Michael Barta -
Dragon Boys Basketball Camp: Gr 6-8
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. Deadline to order a t-shirt is June 1. Camp Director: JHS Boys Basketball Head Coach Courtney Henderson -
Dragon Boys Volleyball Camp: Gr 4-12
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. Deadline to register for a t-shirt is June 12. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
Dragon Cheer Camp
Learn foundational cheerleading skills with the Johnston Cheerleaders in the JMS Big Gym! A performance will be hosted at the end of the week (Friday at 5:30pm)-- showcasing what the cheerleaders learned. K - 2nd grade will learn the basics of motions, cheers and jumps. 3rd - 6th grade will learn motions, cheers, jumps and a dance. Camp Director: Alec Brown -
Dragon Dance Camp: Gr K-7
Learn foundational dance technique with the Johnston Dance Team! A performance will be hosted at the end of the week showcasing a dance learned by campers. T-shirts are provided to each participant. Deadline is May 26. Camp Director: Coach Paige Meredith -
Dragon Drama Camp: Gr 3-6
Drama camp will focus on introducing students to the different elements of creating a play, including creating characters, movement, costumes and make-up. All activities will lead to a performance the last day of camp. This week-long camp is designed for all experience levels. Please enter through JHS Door #23 (Auditorium Entrance). Drama Camp will meet in the Auditorium. Bring water bottle and lunch (no microwave or refrigerator available). On the last day (Friday) - there will be four 20 minute performances, starting at 11:30am and hoping to wrap up by 1:00pm. All are invited to attend. -
Dragon Girls Softball Camp: Gr 4-8
The Johnston Dragon Softball Camp is looking for passionate youth softball players who want to enhance their skills. The camp will consist of individual skill work, competitions, games, and the opportunity to learn from the Johnston HS Softball Players and Coaches. Deadline is May 30 in order to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Camp Director: Johnston HS Softball Players and Coaches -
Dragon Girls Volleyball Camp: Gr 6-8
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. Deadline to register for a t-shirt is June 24. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
Dragon Girls Wrestling Camp: Gr 6-12
This camp is centered around growing the sport of girls wrestling and learning what wrestling is all about. We will focus on the fundamentals and learn how to have success on the mat. Wrestlers will learn in groups and have competitive opportunities. Most importantly this camp is about making wrestling fun and learning about the fastest growing sport today. Camp Director: Coach Tim Franklin -
Dragon Power: Gr 3-7
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. PVC sticks will be used to perfect lifting technique. Please wear athletic shoes/shorts/shirt. Deadline to register for a t-shirt is June 5. Camp Director: Coach Eric Shafer -
Fencing Camp
New and returning students invited. Favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, the favorite fencing games and arm bands. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets. Sign up today to join this sport deemed the “sport of the intellectual athlete!" Check out these links for more information: https://youtu.be/TXI3HNufCOo https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/fencing/ -
Grand View Soccer Camp: Boys Ages 11-17
The camp teaches and improves a player’s technical and tactical abilities, using individual and small group training. T-shirts will be provided by GV. Please bring a soccer ball and water bottle. 1:12 ratio with players/coaches on hand. Groups will be split by age and ability. Instructor: Grand View University Head Men's Coach David Groves, assistant coaches, and players -
Home Movies: Creating Your Own Short Film
This course gives participants a chance to learn storytelling and expression through video. Participants will complete projects designed to develop creativity, shape ideas, and strengthen technical skills using simple tools. Participants will grow their original ideas and ultimately create a short film! This course is very hands-on and includes guided instruction and feedback designed to promote individual creativity. First an idea, story, and characters will be developed and put together in a script. After the script is complete, participants will learn how to plan the video and use a camera to tell the best visual story. After shooting the video, shots will be edited together. Finally, video masterpieces will be shared with the class! Instructor: Matt Wagner -
Magicamp with Lee Cole
UPDATE (4/28/2023): Due to construction projects taking place in our school district this summer, the July 11 & 13 session ONLY of Magicamp has been relocated to Timber Ridge Elementary. Magicamp is for anyone who likes to have fun! New and returning magicians will enjoy learning and refining their skills. Participants learn how to entertain and amaze friends, family, and classmates with magic that can be done anywhere, at any time. Join professional magician Lee Cole for two days of magic! All magic materials provided. Instructor: Lee Cole https://www.leecole.com/ -
Middle School Art
UPDATE (4/28/2023): Due to maintenance projects happening in our school district this summer, the July 10 art classes have been relocated to Horizon Elementary. Draw, paint, and sculpt in this engaging, educational, student led art program. Students will make art about their interests while building social, emotional, academic, and creative skills. Instructor: Creative Geniuses https://www.wearecreativegeniuses.com/