Johnston Community Education

Join us for a summer jazz combo experience where we will rehearse jazz music, improvise solos, and put on a performance. This is for jazz beginners through advanced – all levels are welcome! Performance during the day on 6/18 (time TBD). Camp Directors: Steve Kellar and Jason Heeren

This camp will help prepare athletes for the upcoming season. Fundamentals and conditioning will be the focus of this camp. This will be a great opportunity to get extra work on skills with multiple coaches available for individual attention. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks

The Johnston Middle School Football Camp is a two-night introduction to Johnston Football and football conditioning. Athletes will have the opportunity to learn all about offensive and defensive positions and special teams play. Coaches will emphasize the fundamentals of various positions so athletes learn about the game of football and build confidence. The camp will include sport-specific conditioning drills, position-specific fundamentals, and games and competitions. The camp will be coached by the JMS 8th grade football coaching staff. Camp Director: Coach Thomas Griffin

The Johnston Fit to Hit football camp will focus on athletes learning the terminology used for offense, defense and special teams. They will be coached by the entire football staff to help develop and enhance each player's skill level in order to be successful for the upcoming football season. The camp will also focus on getting the athletes into football shape so once official practice begins on Monday, August 9th, they are able to excel at their very best and reduce their chances for injury by not being in shape. Camp Director: Coach Brian Woodley

This camp will be a high intensity camp focusing on preparation for competition. Drills will be fast-paced and challenging. Learning to compete and teamwork will be the goal of the camp. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks

This camp will prepare athletes for the upcoming fall season by focusing on fundamentals and conditioning. Focus will be on building the foundation necessary to maximize performance in the sport. Individual skill drills and team competition will be used daily to develop each athlete. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks

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 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 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 will instruct the campers. Meet at JHS Gym, 6500 NW 100th St. Camp Director: Coach Brian Frick.

Johnston Boy’s Cross Country has a strong tradition of excellence and is known for building young men of character! This camp will introduce middle-school-aged athletes to our sport. Your son will learn the basics of becoming a better cross country ATHLETE, including running, lifting, speed work, and healthy lifestyle. This camp coincides with the high school camp, where middle school athletes get to learn about the sport from our high school athletes. We will also do team-building activities and competitions throughout the week, allowing your son to make connections with our high school role models and coaching staff. After this week, Middle School athletes will be invited to more training opportunities throughout the summer, helping them prepare for the fall season. Please contact Coach Matt Jaschen (Head HS Boy’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach) with any questions: matt.jaschen@johnston.k12.ia.us

Camp is designed to emulate the competitiveness and pace of the high school soccer game involving daily themes of technical, possession, and finishing. Camp Director: Coach Jim Frizzell

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

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

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

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

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

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

The players will develop skills emphasized within the Johnston High School Girls Basketball Program and learn how to utilize those skills with the team concept. Instructors will be the JHS girls basketball coaching staff. Camp Director: Coach Chad Jilek

Please join the coaches and athletes of the Johnston Girls Cross Country team for this introduction to the basics of running the incredible sport of Cross Country!!! This clinic is for EVERYONE that wants to make new friends and improve their fitness. Our team motto is to Be Healthy, Work Hard, Have Fun, Kick Butt & Embrace Your Sisters.

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

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