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8th Grade Football Camp
Learn all about offensive and defensive positions and special teams play. We’ll emphasize the fundamentals of various positions so players can learn about the game of football and build confidence. The camp will include sport-specific conditioning drills, position-specific fundamentals, and games and competitions. Instructor: Coach Tom Griffin -
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 -
Band Camp: Grades 9-12
This camp is for band students are who WILL BE ENROLLED (Fall 2022) in 9th-12th grades. 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 Basketball Training
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 JHS Tennis Camp
This camp is designed for 8-12 grade boys planning on playing high school tennis. Emphasis will be placed on singles and doubles match strategy and advanced stroke development. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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/ -
Fit to Hit Football Camp
The Fit to Hit Football Camp will focus on skill development , position growth, conditioning and will also learn concepts used by the offense , defense and special teams. This camp is an expectation for athletes that plan on participating in football in the Fall of 2022. -
Girls Basketball Camp: Grade 9-12
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. Instructor: Coach Chad Jilek -
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 Cross Country Team Clinic: Grades 9-12
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. Full description @ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tuVEjYUwcuqKJZ... -
Girls Softball Camp
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. Instructor: Johnston HS Softball Players and Coaches. -
Girls Tennis Camp: Grades 7-9
Interested in playing high school tennis or just interested in honing the game? Some of the camp takeaways include: being a good sport, serving form, improving forehand and backhand, volleying, setting goals, the mental game, and game strategy. Instructor: Coach Mitzi Hetherton and HS players assisting.
