Johnston Community Education

Course Description: The Babysitting Basics course from the American Red Cross gives participants a foundation on which to build a babysitting business. Designed for new babysitters, this course delivers information clearly, concisely and interactively – and it's the perfect way for young people to learn about all of the responsibilities that come with the job. The Babysitting Basics class covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course includes information on: How to care for infants and children What to do in an emergency and how to stay safe Choosing activities that are age appropriate Recognizing, understanding and handling certain behaviors Starting your babysitting business Safely preparing a healthy snack The Babysitting Basics course culminates with a final exam. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate that they can share with potential employers. Logistics: Participants should bring a sack lunch, a snack if needed, and a labelled water bottle Participants will receive their Babysitting Basics certificate via email from the American Red Cross following the class Instructor: Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator at Summit Middle School Pool!

Course Description The goal of his camps is to provide each camper with a positive, fun-filled learning experience. The camp is designed to provide personal attention to help young athletes improve their basketball fundamentals. Different drills/activities per camp. Logistics Bring water bottle with your name on it Bring a basketball if you have one (Grades K-3 should have size 5 or 27.5 ball and Grades 4-7 should have size 6 or 28.5) Camp Director Kenton Tennal- Coach T has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades.

Basketball jerseys are required to play in our Johnston Youth Basketball League that runs in November-February. Cost is $17. Please purchase if you don't already have one.

Participants are placed on teams according to the registration questions and randomly. All games take place on Saturday mornings and/or early afternoons depending on the # of teams. Teams practice and play on Saturdays only at a Johnston Elementary School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Two coaches are allowed per team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. These jerseys can be worn for as many years as your child participates in JYB and/or doesn't outgrow/misplace the jersey. Click here to be re-directed to purchase a JYB jersey. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS NOVEMBER 1 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 27 AT 12PM. PROGRAM SCHEDULE- Day 1- Practice Skills first 30 minutes (Running, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 2- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 3- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 4- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Instructor: Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-2:15pm or split up shifts if enough help. Supervisors open/lock the school gym, help direct teams/fans, supervise halls, set up the gym for basketball, and more as needed. Email Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, for more information at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us

Participants are placed on teams according to the registration questions and randomly. All games take place on Saturday mornings and/or early afternoons depending on the # of teams. Teams practice and play on Saturdays only at a Johnston Elementary School. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Two coaches are allowed per team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. These jerseys can be worn for as many years as your child participates in JYB and/or doesn't outgrow/misplace the jersey. Click here to be re-directed to purchase a JYB jersey. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS NOVEMBER 1 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 27 AT 12PM. PROGRAM SCHEDULE- Day 1- Practice Skills first 30 minutes (Running, Dribbling, Passing, Shooting)/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 2- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 3- Practice first 30 minutes/Scrimmage at end to practice what they learned Day 4- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice first 15 minutes/Game Instructor: Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-2:15pm or split up shifts if enough help. Supervisors open/lock the school gym, help direct teams/fans, supervise halls, set up the gym for basketball, and more as needed. Email Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, for more information at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: Join this dynamic course to learn a dynamite instrument! All {YEL!} guitar classes follow our basic components: Teach it!.. Players will learn the basics of music including reading music, rhythm, melody and meter. Practice It!.. Students will be provided musical exercises to reinforce basic concepts. Play It!.. Players will learn basic songs in various styles and there will be a mini-recital at the end of the session. Parent invited to attend. Let the music play! Logistics: Students must provide a six-string guitar. Call (800) 959-9261 for recommendations for purchasing a guitar. Remind students to bring guitar to each class. Students who bring electric guitars should also bring their own amplifier. Students can bring a water bottle with their name on it and a snack if desired https://youthenrichmentleague.com Instructor: Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} was founded in 2004 by Chet and Lisa Gunhus. It was founded to bring the highest quality enrichment to schools throughout Minnesota. Through the combined blessings of amazing teachers and happy clients, {YEL!} has grown to 745 schools and 150 teachers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Course Description This camp is led by Northwest Missouri State University Women's Soccer Coaches. They will lead participants through training to get players ready for the season. This camp’s goal is to prepare high school girls for the demands of the upcoming season, both physically and mentally. Camp sessions will focus on physical, technical, tactical, and psychological training. This camp is open for any and all Iowa girls high school soccer players. Logistics Bring warmer clothing and outdoor soccer shoes just in case the camp goes outside. Camp Director Marc Gordon- NW Missouri State Head Women's Soccer Coach • Led Northwest to its first two NCAA Tournament appearances in 2021 and 2022 • Compiled a 113-38-15 record in eight seasons at Ottawa University • Won three KCAC regular season titles and four tournament titles • Qualified for the NAIA Final Tournament site twice in 2016 and 2017 Marc earned his master's degree in Sport Management/Administration from the United State Sports Academy. He holds multiple licenses with the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Gordon came to Northwest after serving as the Director of Soccer and head women's coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., since 2010. Quaid Curtain- NW Missouri State Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Quaid is fulfilling the duties as Assistant Coach for Bearcat Soccer. Holding his United States Soccer Federation E license, United Soccer Coaches GK1 Diploma, Quaid has gained various amounts of experience by working camps for The University of Missouri, Kansas Rush, Kansas Elite Soccer Club, Elkhorn High Schools, and by serving as the Camp Director for Bearcat Soccer since 2015.

Course Description: Step into the world of innovation with the Engineering Explorers class! Participants will tackle exciting design challenges that encourage creativity and critical thinking. From building bridges to creating roller coasters, students will work in teams to brainstorm, prototype, and test their designs using everyday materials. Each session focuses on engineering principles like structure, force, and motion, all while fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills. Registration Deadline: 7 days prior to program start date Logistics: Participants can bring a labelled water bottle and a snack if desired Instructor: TigerLily STEM TigerLily STEM. TigerLily STEM has led fun and interactive camps and classes for thousands of students in the Des Moines area since 2017. They emphasize instruction through activities and have a ton of fun while learning about science, math, and technology. All TigerLily STEM instructors are professional teachers or college students pursuing careers in STEM related fields https://tigerlilystem.com/

Course Description: In FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore, students focus on the fundamentals of LEGO engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn and design basic code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO Education WeDo 2.0. Teams of up to 6 students, led by parent-volunteer coaches, will meet 1 day each week for up to 1 hour. During these team "practices", teams will work together to develop a solution and model related to the current season's theme. The current season theme is "Submerged". Teams will explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learnings and ideas to the surface as they “sea” into the future. The season culminates with an FLL Explore Expo where each team will present their unique solution, model and learning. The Winter/Spring 2025 Expo is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 6:00pm. (Parents are invited to attend!) Logistics: All teams will practice on Thursday evenings at 6:15pm at JCSD facilities. Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 26 Tentative Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Feb 6 at 5:30pm Teams will be contacted by parent-volunteer coaches by Sunday, February 9 Practices begin Thursday, February 13 at 6:15pm. (Teams will practice for approximately 45-50min.) Practice locations will be determined after team rosters are created and volunteer coaches are assigned. Instructor: This program is dependent on parent-volunteers to operate. Rosters are limited to 6 students. That means we need to identify a Head Coach and ideally 2 Assistant Coaches for every six student team. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to safely supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL and Community Education will provide all of the materials and support necessary to guide teams through each practice. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team.

Course Description: In order to encourage and increase participation from girls in FIRST LEGO League - we are offering a GIRLS ONLY team! As long as we meet our minimum registration of 4 participants - we will have a girls team. If we do not reach a minimum of 4, girls registered here will have the option to join other mixed teams. In FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore, students focus on the fundamentals of LEGO engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn and design basic code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO Education WeDo 2.0. Teams of up to 6 students, led by parent-volunteer coaches, will meet 1 day each week for up to 1 hour. During these team "practices", teams will work together to develop a solution and model related to the current season's theme. The current season theme is "Submerged". Teams will explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learnings and ideas to the surface as they “sea” into the future. The season culminates with an FLL Explore Expo where each team will present their unique solution, model and learning. The Winter/Spring 2025 Expo is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 6:00pm. (Parents are invited to attend!) Logistics: All teams will practice on Thursday evenings at 6:15pm at JCSD facilities. Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 26 Tentative Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Feb 6 at 5:30pm Teams will be contacted by parent-volunteer coaches by Sunday, February 9 Practices begin Thursday, February 13 at 6:15pm. (Teams will practice for approximately 45-50min.) Practice locations will be determined after team rosters are created and volunteer coaches are assigned. Instructor: This program is dependent on parent-volunteers to operate. Rosters are limited to 6 students. That means we need to identify a Head Coach and ideally 2 Assistant Coaches for every six student team. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to safely supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL and Community Education will provide all of the materials and support necessary to guide teams through each practice. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team.

Course Description: New and returning students are invited to join this fast-paced, inclusive Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). How to get started in fencing: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/how_to_get_start... Logistics: All fencing equipment isprovided. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} was founded in 2004 by Chet and Lisa Gunhus. It was founded to bring the highest quality enrichment to schools throughout Minnesota. Through the combined blessings of amazing teachers and happy clients, {YEL!} has grown to 745 schools and 150 teachers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Course Description: New and returning students are invited to join this fast-paced, inclusive Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). How to get started in fencing: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/how_to_get_start... Logistics: All fencing equipment isprovided. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} was founded in 2004 by Chet and Lisa Gunhus. It was founded to bring the highest quality enrichment to schools throughout Minnesota. Through the combined blessings of amazing teachers and happy clients, {YEL!} has grown to 745 schools and 150 teachers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Course Description: {YEL!} Fencing Club is for fencers who have received introductory classes and training and LOVED IT! Now these athletes are looking for more and are interested in joining competitions. If that’s you, this is the next step in your fencing journey. The {YEL!} Fencing Club is designed for fencers who: Have participated in past classes or camps with the {YEL!} program Want to rapidly increase their skill in fencing. Want to compete in local, regional, and national fencing tournaments. Want the camaraderie that a club has with the opportunity to get to know other competitive fencers on a personal level and to encourage each other at tournaments. Want more personalized instruction. Want to study with a top coach without traveling too far. Logistics: Fencing gear is provided, but we recommend that fencers consider purchasing their own gear soon. Instructor: Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} was founded in 2004 by Chet and Lisa Gunhus. It was founded to bring the highest quality enrichment to schools throughout Minnesota. Through the combined blessings of amazing teachers and happy clients, {YEL!} has grown to 745 schools and 150 teachers in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS FEBRUARY 14 AT 12PM. Course Description The weather outside may be frightful but the indoor pool is delightful, and a perfect spot to do some Indoor Kayaking! Join a Polk County Conservation Naturalist as they give participants a short water safety talk, cover some basic kayak techniques, and then hit the pool for some hands on paddling. All equipment, instruction, and lifeguards are provided. Each class is limited to 10 participants per class. Logistics Enter through Door #20 at Summit Middle School (9500 Windsor Parkway) on the north side of the building Instructor Lewis Major- Naturalist for Polk County Conservation, American Canoe/Kayak Association Certified