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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 -
FIRST LEGO League: Challenge
In FIRST LEGO League (FLL): Challenge, friendly competition is at the heart of the program. Teams of students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering - building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. Teams of 6-8 students, led by parent-volunteer coaches, will meet up to 2 days each week for up to 1 hour. During these team "practices", teams will work together to design, build, and code their robot. Teams will also practice FLL core values while developing a unique solution to a real-world issue related to the current season's theme. This year's theme is "Super Powered". Students will explore where energy comes from and how it is distributed, stored, and used to work to innovate for a better energy future. The season culminates with an FLL: Regional Qualifier event (Date and Time TBD) where teams have the opportunity to compete with other FLL teams. NEW for the Fall 2022 season: Students should register according to the practice schedule that best fits their availability. (Please note that we do NOT have coaches pre-assigned to these teams. After a team roster is full - we will need to identify a parent-volunteer to serve as Head Coach and 2 Assistant Coached from each team roster of 6-8 students.) All teams will practice at the JCSD District Office, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131 Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 28 (Fee increases to $125 on Aug 29) Coaches Meeting to be held the week of Sept 5-9 Teams will be contacted by parent-volunteer coaches following the coaches meeting. Practices will begin the week of September 12. This program is dependent on parent-volunteers to operate. Rosters are limited to 6-8 students. That means we need to identify a Head Coach and 2 Assistant Coaches for every 6-8 students. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL provides materials to guide teams through each practice and all projects should be student-driven. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team. The only way to guarantee a roster spot is to register for an existing team with open roster spots. If the team with the only practice schedule that works for your student is full - add your name to the waitlist. IF enough students join the waitlist, we will TRY to find additional space for a new team to practice at that time. This is NOT a guaranteed option. Students are NOT allowed to be on a team roster AND a waitlist for a different team at the same time. If a team registration does NOT meet the minimum of 6 students at the registration deadline, we will contact those students and provide the available options for moving to a new team. Students will have the choice to move to a team that has met the minimum registration or receive a refund. Please contact commed@johnston.k12.ia.us with questions. More information about FLL: Challenge -
FIRST LEGO League: Explore
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. This year's theme is "Super Powered". Students will explore where energy comes from and how it is distributed, stored, and used to work to innovate for a better energy future. The season culminates with an FLL: Explore Expo where each team will present their unique solution, model and learning. All teams will practice on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm at JCSD facilities. Practice locations will be determined after team rosters are created and volunteer coaches are assigned. Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 25 Tentative Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 4 at 6:00pm Teams will be contacted by parent-volunteer coaches Oct 5-7 Practices begin Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00pm. Most teams practice approximately 45-50min. 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 students. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL provides materials to guide teams through each practice and all projects should be student-driven. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team. -
Little Dragon Cheer Camp - Wallace Elementary
JHS Cheerleaders will teach techniques, jumps and cheers! Participants should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school for each practice. Please wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. Practice will be held at each school immediately after school until 5:30pm. An end-of-camp performance will be on 9/2. 9/2 Performance Details- Please have your child wear the bow they will receive during camp and a purple Johnston t-shirt is preferred (any Johnston attire is fine). Arrive at JHS Stadium at 6:45pm and meet under the big scoreboard by main stadium entrance. Parents/families pay to get into the football game, your camp participant does not need to pay, but they must be with you. They will line up by their school name on the track. They will perform at halftime. They will stay on the track under the scoreboard until their parent/guardian comes to get them after their performance. JHS Cheerleaders will be there to assist and will walk the Little Dragon cheerleader to their family. -
Little Ninjas
This early childhood program teachers the basic fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do and Karate. We'll focus on building self-respect, self-confidence, coordination of mind and body, and self-discipline. Instructor: Phil Dickey -
Magicamp
Magicamp is for anyone who likes to have fun. You’ll learn how to entertain & amaze your friends, family, and classmates with magic that you can do anywhere, at any time and for the rest of your life. Join professional magician Lee Cole for two days of fun. All magic materials provided. Instructor: Lee Cole -
Mini Dance Camp - Beaver Creek
Participants will learn a fun, upbeat dance that they will perform prior to the JHS Varsity FB game on Friday, September 9. They should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school on Wednesday/Thursday for practice. Please wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. 9/9 Performance Details- Please have your child wear their t-shirt they receive during camp. Arrive at JHS Stadium at 6:00pm and meet under the big scoreboard by main stadium entrance. Parents/families pay to get into the football game, the Dance Team Camp participant does not need to pay, but they must be with you. The participants will line up by their school name on the track. They will perform before the start of the varsity game and stay on the track under the scoreboard until their parent/guardian comes to get them after their performance. JHS Dance Team members will be there to assist and will walk the participants to their families when they come to get them. -
Mini Dance Camp - Horizon
Participants will learn a fun, upbeat dance that they will perform prior to the JHS Varsity FB game on Friday, September 9. They should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school on Wednesday/Thursday for practice. Please wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. 9/9 Performance Details- Please have your child wear their t-shirt they receive during camp. Arrive at JHS Stadium at 6:00pm and meet under the big scoreboard by main stadium entrance. Parents/families pay to get into the football game, the Dance Team Camp participant does not need to pay, but they must be with you. The participants will line up by their school name on the track. They will perform before the start of the varsity game and stay on the track under the scoreboard until their parent/guardian comes to get them after their performance. JHS Dance Team members will be there to assist and will walk the participants to their families when they come to get them. -
Mini Dance Camp - Lawson
Participants will learn a fun, upbeat dance that they will perform prior to the JHS Varsity FB game on Friday, September 9. They should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school on Wednesday/Thursday for practice. Please wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. 9/9 Performance Details- Please have your child wear their t-shirt they receive during camp. Arrive at JHS Stadium at 6:00pm and meet under the big scoreboard by main stadium entrance. Parents/families pay to get into the football game, the Dance Team Camp participant does not need to pay, but they must be with you. The participants will line up by their school name on the track. They will perform before the start of the varsity game and stay on the track under the scoreboard until their parent/guardian comes to get them after their performance. JHS Dance Team members will be there to assist and will walk the participants to their families when they come to get them. -
Mini Dance Camp - Timber Ridge
Participants will learn a fun, upbeat dance that they will perform prior to the JHS Varsity FB game on Friday, September 9. They should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school on Wednesday/Thursday for practice. Please wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. 9/9 Performance Details- Please have your child wear their t-shirt they receive during camp. Arrive at JHS Stadium at 6:00pm and meet under the big scoreboard by main stadium entrance. Parents/families pay to get into the football game, the Dance Team Camp participant does not need to pay, but they must be with you. The participants will line up by their school name on the track. They will perform before the start of the varsity game and stay on the track under the scoreboard until their parent/guardian comes to get them after their performance. JHS Dance Team members will be there to assist and will walk the participants to their families when they come to get them. -
Mini Dance Camp - Wallace
Participants will learn a fun, upbeat dance that they will perform prior to the JHS Varsity FB game on Friday, September 9. They should report to their school gymnasium immediately after school on Wednesday/Thursday for practice. Please wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. 9/9 Performance Details- Please have your child wear their t-shirt they receive during camp. Arrive at JHS Stadium at 6:00pm and meet under the big scoreboard by main stadium entrance. Parents/families pay to get into the football game, the Dance Team Camp participant does not need to pay, but they must be with you. The participants will line up by their school name on the track. They will perform before the start of the varsity game and stay on the track under the scoreboard until their parent/guardian comes to get them after their performance. JHS Dance Team members will be there to assist and will walk the participants to their families when they come to get them. -
Tae Kwon Do
Learn this Korean art of self-defense and improve health, balance, agility and poise. Develop mental alertness and moral ethics to enhance life. Instructor: Phil Dickey
