Johnston Community Education

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/

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...

Using a photograph of the lovely oak leaf in fall colors for reference, we will learn the techniques needed to draw with wax based colored pencil. We will describe the shape and color of nature’s finest designs. All tools and supplies will be provided to students for the workshop. Supplies; Drawing paper and board, colored pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, reference photograph, tape, drawing board, name tag. Instructor Kathy E. Esch, BFA Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Liberal Arts and Commercial Art Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 23 years of experience teaching art and photography 31 years of exhibiting art in group shows, juried shows and competitions

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

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

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

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

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

Using photographs for reference we will draw trees and landscapes from the comfort of an air-conditioned studio. Using all the techniques available to us, we will describe the shape and texture of the natural world on paper. All tools and supplies will be loaned to students for the workshop. Supplies; Drawing paper (3), hard and soft pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, reference photographs, tape, drawing board, name tag. Instructor Kathy E. Esch, BFA Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Liberal Arts and Commercial Art Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 23 years of experience teaching art and photography 31 years of exhibiting art in group shows, juried shows and competitions

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

This course is designed to prepare swimmers who are interested in learning the fundamentals of competitive swimming. Participants will learn freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, turns, starts, and individual medley training. Swimmers wishing to take this course should be comfortable swimming in deep water and those who are unsure must schedule a swim test with the instructor prior to enrolling in the course.

Take the plunge and become lifeguard certified! This training teaches the knowledge and skills to save a life. To continue with the course participants must be able to pass the prerequisites: 300 yard swim, timed brick dive, and 2 minutes of treading water without using hands. There will be an online portion that is to be completed using the link sent to each participant prior to the start of the in-person class. Registration deadline is 6/15/23 at 11:59pm.

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/

Must have completed a Beginners Course first. Come learn the rules of the game and skills needed to get started playing one of the fastest growing sports! This is a beginner course so pickleball equipment is available if needed including a paddle and ball. A good pair of court shoes is helpful. Players must complete a beginner course before doing the advanced beginner clinic. Instructor: Chuck Golliher

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.

Whether a quicker first step is needed, a faster change of direction, or improved footwork - working on speed and agility with Patrick Jackson will help each child get there! This clinic will focus on explosion, bursts, turn over and top end speed. Camp Director: Patrick Jackson

This Korean art of self-defense (includes Tae kwon do and Karate concepts) is recognized as a beneficial method of improving health, balance, agility, and poise. Tae-Kwon-Do is also a philosophy of mental alertness and moral ethics that can serve to enhance anyone's life, young or old. This program is year around so sessions may be taken on an individual basis or ongoing. For ages 6 years and older. Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. Instructor, Phil Dickey, a fourth Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, Renshi Instructor with Ryukyu Kempo Alliance, and a 3 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee.