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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Drone Photography
Students will start off Drone Photography by learning how to fly an entry level photography drone. Once they’ve mastered the basics, they’ll be taught more advanced techniques that will help them take higher quality photos and videos with their drones. Photo and video editing software tutorials will enable students to create awesome media content that they can download and keep after the camp. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive to save and share their creations! Instructor: COR Robotics -
Drone Programming
Students will learn to program and fly at the same time! Groups of students will use drones that can be programmed to perform aerial maneuvers with entry level, block based coding. The fun and excitement of flying drones makes it easy to forget that students will be learning valuable 21st century programming skills in the process. The camp will consist of a variety of fun challenges where students will put the programming skills that they learn to the test. Parents are welcome to stop in at the end of each day to see what their child has learned. Instructor: COR Robotics -
Fit to Hit Football Camp
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. This camp is an expectation for athletes that plan on participating in football in the Fall of 2022. -
Girls Cross Country Team Clinic: Grades 7-8
Team Clinic is dedicated to fulfilling the Johnston Girls Cross Country program’s Mission Statement of developing strong, confident young women who are dedicated to building a stronger community while participating in competitive athletics as part of a healthy lifestyle. We will blend a mix of learning and team building activities with workouts that are customized to the fitness of each individual. Girls entering Grades 7-12 who are interested in improving their fitness, getting stronger, making new friends and learning how to live according to our Six Basic Principles: Be Healthy. Dream Big Dreams. Work Hard. Have Fun. Kick Butt. Embrace Your Sisters. Athletes from any sport will benefit from the wide range of strength & conditioning activities provided. Individuals who have not traditionally found success in other team/ball sports often find that Cross Country is the perfect sport in which for them to flourish. All sessions led by the coaches of the award-winning staff of the Johnston Cross Country team. Throughout the summer team members will also be encouraged to take on a leadership role in helping to guide/direct our efforts. NOTE: for 7th & 8th grade runners, you have the option to register for only two weeks at a time, if that better fits your family's schedule. Look for that option when you enroll. Full description @ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tuVEjYUwcuqKJZ... -
Girls Cross Country Team Clinic: Grades 9-12
Team Clinic is dedicated to fulfilling the Johnston Girls Cross Country program’s Mission Statement of developing strong, confident young women who are dedicated to building a stronger community while participating in competitive athletics as part of a healthy lifestyle. We will blend a mix of learning and team building activities with workouts that are customized to the fitness of each individual. Girls entering Grades 7-12 who are interested in improving their fitness, getting stronger, making new friends and learning how to live according to our Six Basic Principles: Be Healthy. Dream Big Dreams. Work Hard. Have Fun. Kick Butt. Embrace Your Sisters. Athletes from any sport will benefit from the wide range of strength & conditioning activities provided. Individuals who have not traditionally found success in other team/ball sports often find that Cross Country is the perfect sport in which for them to flourish. All sessions led by the coaches of the award-winning staff of the Johnston Cross Country team. Throughout the summer team members will also be encouraged to take on a leadership role in helping to guide/direct our efforts. Full description @ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tuVEjYUwcuqKJZ... -
Girls Tennis Camp: Grades 7-9
Interested in playing high school tennis or just interested in honing the game? Some of the camp takeaways include: being a good sport, serving form, improving forehand and backhand, volleying, setting goals, the mental game, and game strategy. Instructor: Coach Mitzi Hetherton and HS players assisting. -
Girls Volleyball Camp: Grades 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. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
Home Movies: Creating Your Own Short Film
Have you ever wanted to make your own short film? This course is designed to give you a chance to learn storytelling and expression through video. Students will complete projects designed to develop their creativity, shape their ideas, and strengthen their technical skills using simple tools. During this three-day course, students will grow their original ideas and ultimately create a short film of their very own! This course is very hands-on and includes guided instruction and feedback designed to promote individual creativity. First you will develop your idea, story, and characters and put that all together in a script. After the script is complete, you will learn how to plan your video and use a camera to tell the best visual story. After shooting your video, you will edit all the shots together. Finally, you will share your masterpiece with the class! Instructor: Matt Wagner -
Intro to Esports
Turn your passion for video games into valuable life skills! We will introduce the world of Esports and teach students about the many opportunities available to them by getting involved. Students will get to play some of the most popular Esports games, compete with and against each other in tournaments, and learn important lessons along the way. Instructor: COR Robotics -
JHS Pre-season Volleyball
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. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
JHS Volleyball Training
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. Camp Director: Coach Rick Brooks -
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 -
Maker Tech
Do you like to design, create and/or explore new technology? Join us as we learn about and create all sorts of fun projects using 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, die-cutting and more! We’ll provide all the materials and technology - you bring the creativity! Registration Deadline: July 17 Instructor: TigerLily STEM -
Martial Arts Summer Camp
This camp will cover training with the Cuzi Kun Bo an Okinawan fist load protection tool that will enhance anyone's martial art style young or old! The Chuzi Kun Bo will be provided and fitted properly to each attendee, and when the class it over it is student's to keep! Instructor: Phil Dickey -
Project Runway
Sweet summer projects! A tres-chic skirt, tie-top blouse, headband and more. No experience necessary. Students will make, showcase, and take home all their projects. Hand and machine sewing techniques are taught with SAFETY FIRST always in mind. The final day is a showcase where friends and family are invited to see the projects in action. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/p... Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
RC Wars
Teams of students will build their own Remote Control (RC) vehicles to race and battle against other teams. Students will need to design their vehicles to not only be faster and stronger than other teams’ creations, but also better than purchased RC Cars and Drones! RC Wars will feature land and air races, obstacle courses and more as students learn mechanical and electrical building skills in an energetic and exciting environment. Instructor: COR RoboticsWaitlist -
Robotics Evolution
Students work in small groups of 2-3 and build multiple robots with sensors, program them to complete tasks like delivering food, cleaning nature, or reuniting animal friends. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information. NOTE: This course is a fantastic primer if you are interested in gaining experience for the FIRST® LEGO League annual robotics competition. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. FIRST® is also a trademark. FIRST® does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/r... Instructor: Youth Enrichment League -
Start Smart with Study Skills (5 CLASS COMBO)
Get ready to start the school year off right! During these sessions, your child will be introduced to excellent strategies to enhance their academic performance! Topics will include: Day 1: Mon, Aug 8: Organization and Time Management Day 2: Tue, Aug 9: Note Taking Strategies Day 3: Wed, Aug 10: Test Taking Strategies Day 4: Thu, Aug 11: Reading and Study Strategies Day 5: Fri, Aug 12: Learning Style and Study Habits Set your student up for success in junior high and high school! Instructor: Sylvan Learning -
Start Smart with Study Skills: Learning Style & Study Habits ONLY
Get ready to start the school year off right! During these sessions, your child will be introduced to excellent strategies to enhance their academic performance! Topics will include: Day 1: Mon, Aug 8: Organization and Time Management Day 2: Tue, Aug 9: Note Taking Strategies Day 3: Wed, Aug 10: Test Taking Strategies Day 4: Thu, Aug 11: Reading and Study Strategies Day 5: Fri, Aug 12: Learning Style and Study Habits Set your student up for success in junior high and high school! Instructor: Sylvan Learning -
Start Smart with Study Skills: Note Taking Strategies ONLY
Get ready to start the school year off right! During these sessions, your child will be introduced to excellent strategies to enhance their academic performance! Topics will include: Day 1: Mon, Aug 8: Organization and Time Management Day 2: Tue, Aug 9: Note Taking Strategies Day 3: Wed, Aug 10: Test Taking Strategies Day 4: Thu, Aug 11: Reading and Study Strategies Day 5: Fri, Aug 12: Learning Style and Study Habits Set your student up for success in junior high and high school! Instructor: Sylvan Learning
