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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 -
Art Camp: Drawing Basics
Observe the way an artist's eyes do while using a variety of materials. Proportion, light, shadows, and line will make your drawings come to life! Participants will practice techniques, create drawings of their very own, and learn to develop skills in idea generation and sketching. Instructor: Kenzie Debolt -
Art Camp: Fiber Fun
This camp offers a fun and creative introduction to several yarn and fiber techniques. Students will learn the basics of weaving and basketry and complete two finished projects. Using cord, yarn, and a simple sewing stitch, students will design and create a coil basket that is both functional and beautiful. In addition, after practice with weaving techniques, they will work to design a weaving pattern of their own to create a hanging woven masterpiece. Instructor: Kenzie Debolt -
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 -
Basketball Camp: Grades 1-2
Coach Kenton Tennal has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades. 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. These camps set the framework for successful future athletes. -
Basketball Camp: Grades 2-4
Coach Kenton Tennal has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades. 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. These camps set the framework for successful future athletes. -
Basketball Camp: Grades PK-K
Coach Kenton Tennal has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades. 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. These camps set the framework for successful future athletes. -
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 -
Board Game Builders
Want to create your own board game? Our Little Creators Club summer camp is designed for you. Explore the basics of game design through mini games, play-testing, and group lessons. We focus on fostering a designer-friendly environment that encourages students to try, fail, and fix on their journey of bringing their epic ideas to life in the form of a board game. The camp builds up to a showcase where little creators pitch the game they’ve been working on all week to family and new found friends. At the end of each camp cycle, creators will leave with: One-of-a-kind board game Design journal and pencil Instructor: Tim Ferry www.littlecreatorsclub.com/programs/summer-camps -
Boys Basketball Camp: Grades 3-5
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 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 Little Dragon Track and Field
Join coaches and athletes from the Johnston Track & Field team for an introduction to the fundamentals of this great sport! Emphasis will be having fun and building individual skills & fitness. The final day of camp will consist of a non-competitive mini fun Track Meet in which everyone will receive a gift for participation. Instructor: Coach Matt Jaschen -
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 -
Cheerleading Camp
Learn foundational cheerleading skills with the Johnston Cheerleaders! A performance will be hosted at the end of the week showcasing what cheerleaders learned. K - 2nd grade will learn the basics of motions, cheers and jumps. 3rd - 6th grade will learn motions, cheers, jumps and a dance. Instructor: Alec Craigmile -
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 -
Clay Camp: Best of Clay Camp I
Clay camp this year will highlight student-favorite projects from Amy's past decade of teaching. This years planned projects include bobbleheads, animal masks, and gulping creatures! (Projects may vary based on class ability and work speed.) Our projects will be fired in a kiln and Amy will email parents with a pick-up date (usually 2-3 weeks after the last day of class). All tools and materials are included. No experience necessary. If your child is registered for more than one clay camp, supervision is NOT provided between camps. Our instructor needs this time to reset the room for the next camp. Instructor: Amy Uthus -
Clay Camp: Best of Clay Camp II
Clay camp this year will highlight student-favorite projects from Amy's past decade of teaching. This years planned projects include bobbleheads, puppets, face mugs, and cereal bowls! (Projects may vary based on class ability and work speed.) (Projects may vary based on class ability and work speed.) Our projects will be fired in a kiln and Amy will email parents with a pick-up date (usually 2-3 weeks after the last day of class). All tools and materials are included. No experience necessary. If your child is registered for more than one clay camp, supervision is NOT provided between camps. Our instructor needs this time to reset the room for the next camp. Instructor: Amy Uthus
