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Art Camp: Drawing Basics
Observe the way an artist's eyes do while using a variety of materials. Proportion, light, shadows, and line will make your 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 Debolt -
Art Camp: Fiber Fun
This camp offers a fun and creative introduction to several yarn and fiber techniques. Students will learn the basics of weaving and basketry and complete two finished projects. Using cord, yarn, and a simple sewing stitch, students will design and create a coil basket that is both functional and beautiful. In addition, after practice with weaving techniques, they will work to design a weaving pattern of their own to create a hanging woven masterpiece. Instructor: Kenzie Debolt -
Band Camp: Grade 7-8
This camp is for band students are who WILL BE ENROLLED (Fall 2022) in 7th & 8th grade. Each day will be spent rehearsing fun music for the Friday concert. There will be daily prizes and snacks. Students will also receive a band camp t-shirt. Instructor: Steve Kellar -
Baseball Camp
Players learn baseball material that fits his 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. Instructor: Coach Michael Barta -
Beginner Roller Skate: Session 1
Learn the basics of roller skating (Stop, stride, getting up, and bending down). Skate rental included if needed. Fee includes admission for open skate session ($11.99 value x 6). Feel free to stay longer after. LOCATION: Skateland, 5621 Meredith Drive, Des Moines. Registration Deadline: May 28 -
Beginner Roller Skate: Session 2
Learn the basics of roller skating (Stop, stride, getting up, and bending down). Skate rental included if needed. Fee includes admission for open skate session ($11.99 value x 6). Feel free to stay longer after. LOCATION: Skateland, 5621 Meredith Drive, Des Moines. Registration Deadline: July 9 -
Boys Basketball Camp: Grades 6-8
Boys will be taught fundamentals of shooting, passing, ball handling, finishing, offensive action and defense. Johnston’s coaching staff along with current and former players will instruct the campers. All boys will receive a T-shirt. Camp Director: Coach Brian Frick -
Boys Cross Country Camp
Come see why the Johnston boys XC team is one of the largest in the country. Learn about the sport, train and participate in teambuilding activities. Instructor: Coach Matt Jaschen -
Boys Little Dragon Track and Field
Join coaches and athletes from the Johnston Track & Field team for an introduction to the fundamentals of this great sport! Emphasis will be having fun and building individual skills & fitness. The final day of camp will consist of a non-competitive mini fun Track Meet in which everyone will receive a gift for participation. Instructor: 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. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
Cheerleading Camp
Learn foundational cheerleading skills with the Johnston Cheerleaders! A performance will be hosted at the end of the week showcasing what 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. Instructor: Alec Craigmile -
Chess Summer Camp
All levels of chess players 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 ($49 annual value). Battle summer brain drain...sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/c... Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Christmas in June Art Camp
Come celebrate Christmas in July 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. Students will need to be able to tie knots in string independently. A little silly... big fun! 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. This years planned projects include bobbleheads, puppets, face mugs, and cereal bowls! (Projects may vary based on class ability and work speed.) (Projects may vary based on class ability and work speed.) 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 the room for the next camp. Instructor: Amy Uthus -
Color Guard Camp
A dance-based performance art program with the additional element of flag spinning. From the award winning JHS Varsity Color Guard Program comes a new opportunity to learn different types of dance, the spinning of flags and other types of guard equipment, as well as compete state-wide with an elite ensemble with a unique custom created theme show. No experience required! This program is intended to introduce students to color guard and give them a world-class education that will carry them into elite high school and collegiate programs. Instructor: Hannah Clark -
Dragon Ninja Warrior
Dragon Ninja Warrior camp is a great introduction into the challenging and competitive world of obstacle course racing! Participants spend time each day warming up in gymnastics gym with games and races (including time on trampolines and in foam pits.) We move to ninja gym and work through an obstacle course! PLEASE FILL OUT THIS WAIVER AND BRING IT WITH YOU ON THE FIRST DAY:https://johnston-juiceboxinteract.netdna-ssl.com/w... Instructor: Emerge Academy -
Dragon Ninja Warrior
Dragon Ninja Warrior camp is a great introduction into the challenging and competitive world of obstacle course racing! Participants spend time each day warming up in gymnastics gym withgames and races (including time on trampolines and in foam pits.) We move to ninja gym and work through an obstacle course! Instructor: Emerge Academy PLEASE FILL OUT THE WAIVER BELOW AND BRING TO THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP: https://johnston-juiceboxinteract.netdna-ssl.com/w... -
Drama Camp
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. Instructor: Jeremy Fitzpatrick -
Drone Photography
Students will start off Drone Photography by learning how to fly an entry level photography drone. Once they’ve mastered the basics, they’ll be taught more advanced techniques that will help them take higher quality photos and videos with their drones. Photo and video editing software tutorials will enable students to create awesome media content that they can download and keep after the camp. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive to save and share their creations! Instructor: COR Robotics -
Drone Programming
Students will learn to program and fly at the same time! Groups of students will use drones that can be programmed to perform aerial maneuvers with entry level, block based coding. The fun and excitement of flying drones makes it easy to forget that students will be learning valuable 21st century programming skills in the process. The camp will consist of a variety of fun challenges where students will put the programming skills that they learn to the test. Parents are welcome to stop in at the end of each day to see what their child has learned. Instructor: COR Robotics -
Fencing Summer Camp: Grades 6-12
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/ -
Girls Basketball: Grade 6-8
Youth players will be taught the fundamentals of basketball that are stressed in the Johnston High School girls basketball program including offensive skills and defensive concepts. All players will be given a chance to work on these skills each day during competitive game play. Instructor: Coach Chad Jilek -
Girls Cross Country Team Clinic: Grades 7-8
Team Clinic is dedicated to fulfilling the Johnston Girls Cross Country program’s Mission Statement of developing strong, confident young women who are dedicated to building a stronger community while participating in competitive athletics as part of a healthy lifestyle. We will blend a mix of learning and team building activities with workouts that are customized to the fitness of each individual. Girls entering Grades 7-12 who are interested in improving their fitness, getting stronger, making new friends and learning how to live according to our Six Basic Principles: Be Healthy. Dream Big Dreams. Work Hard. Have Fun. Kick Butt. Embrace Your Sisters. Athletes from any sport will benefit from the wide range of strength & conditioning activities provided. Individuals who have not traditionally found success in other team/ball sports often find that Cross Country is the perfect sport in which for them to flourish. All sessions led by the coaches of the award-winning staff of the Johnston Cross Country team. Throughout the summer team members will also be encouraged to take on a leadership role in helping to guide/direct our efforts. NOTE: for 7th & 8th grade runners, you have the option to register for only two weeks at a time, if that better fits your family's schedule. Look for that option when you enroll. Full description @ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tuVEjYUwcuqKJZ... -
Girls Little Dragon Track and Field
Join coaches and athletes from the Lady Dragon Track & Field team for an introduction to the fundamentals of this great sport! Emphasis will be on fun and building individual skills & fitness. A non-competitive mini fun Track Meet will be on the final day, when everyone will receive a gift for participation. Instructor: Coach Chris Siewert
