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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/ -
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/ -
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 -
Dragon Band Camp: Gr 9-12
This camp is for band students are who WILL BE ENROLLED (Fall 2023) in 9th-12th grades. Each day will be spent rehearsing fun music for the Friday concert that can be enjoyed by the parents and families. Students will also receive a band camp t-shirt. Camp Directors: Steve Kellar & Jason Heeren -
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 Basketball Training Camp: Gr 10-12
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 Soccer Elite Camp: Gr 8-12
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 -
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 Football Camp- Fit to Hit: Gr 9-12
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. Registration by camp date is required in order to be given a t-shirt. Camp Director: Brian Woodley -
Dragon Football Camp: Gr 8
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. Camp Director: Coach Tom Griffin -
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 Volleyball Pre-season Camp: Gr 9-12
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. Deadline to register for a t-shirt is June 24. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
Dragon Girls Volleyball Training Camp: Gr 9-12
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. 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 -
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/ -
Ninja Warrior Camp: Gr 1-8
This is a great introduction into the competitive world of obstacle course racing! Participants spend time warming up in gymnastics gym with games and races (including time on trampolines and in foam pits). Participants move to the ninja gym and then work through an obstacle course! PLEASE FILL OUT THE WAIVER SENT TO YOU THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM. Instructor: Emerge Academy -
Project Runway
UPDATE (4/28/2023): The location of the 'Project Runway' camps has been moved to the District Office. New summer projects! A swimsuit coverup, mini messenger bag, ear bud case and your personalized sewer’s handbook. The {YEL!} Project Runway Sewing Camp follows four basic principles: Teach It!…Students are taught multiple hand and machine sewing techniques; Practice It!… Students practice those techniques on basic projects; Sew It!…Students increase their skill and sew more complicated projects; Own It!…Students showcase their projects on the last day of class (family and friends are invited), then take everything home with them to walk the runway of everyday life! Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League https://youthenrichmentleague.com/ https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/p...
