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 Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate that they can share with potential employers. This class will not fulfill the requirements for CPR, AED or First Aid certification. 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 Crawford, 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. These camps set the framework for successful future athletes. Different drills/activities per camp. Logistics Wear shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes. Bring water bottle with your name on it Some balls will be provided if you don't have one. 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 November-February. 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 OCTOBER 28 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 28 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 the end Day 4- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Instructors: Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, 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 OCTOBER 28 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 28 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 the end Day 4- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Instructors: Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, 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 OCTOBER 28 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 28 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 the end Day 4- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Instructors: Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, 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 OCTOBER 28 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 28 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 the end Day 4- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Day 5- Practice/warm-ups first 15 minutes/Game Instructors: Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us.

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice one time per week, and play the games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. A Volunteer Coaches meeting is after the deadline with location/time announced later. Coaches can contact families with practice/game schedules after the meeting (also posted online). Jerseys are worn at each practice/game. Additional $17 fee if a jersey is needed. Teams are selected according to the questions asked during registration. No requests are taken to be with another child unless coaching together. Max of two coaches are allowed per team. All players must have a reversible JYB jersey. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors and Program Assistants (Scorekeepers) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-3:15pm (could be split up into 3-4 hour 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. For more information, click HERE or please contact Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, 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 Instructor Youth Enrichment League 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.

Description: Camp Kindergarten is a one-day program for JCSD kindergarteners who have the day off from school following their first two days of class! Students will participate in a variety of fun and enriching camp-themed activities throughout the day. Logistics: Camp Kindergarten will take place at the District Office, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131 Camp Kindergarten program hours: 9:00am-3:30pm Wrap-Around hours: Drop-Off: 7:30-9:00am Pick-Up: 3:30-5:30pm Students will be served a sack lunch (if needed) as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Students may bring their own sack lunch (it will not be able to be refrigerated). Students who need a sack lunch provided by the school district will be charged to their school lunch account. Snacks are included. Students should bring a water bottle with their name on it Students will be going outside (weather permitting) - please dress for the weather Instructor: Camp Kindergarten will be led by a variety of school district staff that are excited to spend the day with your student! Note: Camp Kindergarten is not part of the Kids Connection (KTC) program

Course Description Students will build, launch, and light up Halloween in this hands-on engineering lab. Spider bots, candy catapults, moving zombie hands, light-up jack-o'-lanterns, and more! They will explore simple machines, circuits, and basic engineering principles and will take home their creepy contraptions! Early Registration Checkpoint: Oct 19. Class will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met by this date. Logistics Participants should bring a water bottle with their name on it. Instructor: 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/