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 Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator at Summit Middle School Pool

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. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS OCTOBER 29 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 29 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 -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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 29 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 29 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 -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1 IS OCTOBER 29 AT 12PM. DEADLINE FOR SESSION 2 IS DECEMBER 29 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 -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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. Early Registration Deadline ends 10/15 at 12pm. Price increases to $110. Teams practice one night each week at a Johnston Elementary School. Practices are determined at the Coaches' Meeting. Schedules are sent out after and online. Practices are limited to one hour and start on Saturday, November 8, then during the week as gym space allows. Scrimmage games begin on Saturday, December 6. Season ends Saturday, February 7. No practices or games are held on holiday breaks. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. 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. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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. Early Registration Deadline ends 10/15 at 12pm. Price increases to $110. Teams practice one night each week at a Johnston Elementary School. Practices are determined at the Coaches' Meeting. Schedules are sent out after and online. Practices are limited to one hour and start on Saturday, November 8, then during the week as gym space allows. Scrimmage games begin on Saturday, December 6. Season ends Saturday, February 7. No practices or games are held on holiday breaks. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. 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. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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. Early Registration Deadline ends 10/15 at 12pm. Price increases to $110. Teams practice one night each week at a Johnston Elementary School. Practices are determined at the Coaches' Meeting. Schedules are sent out after and online. Practices are limited to one hour and start on Saturday, November 8, then during the week as gym space allows. Scrimmage games begin on Saturday, December 6. Season ends Saturday, February 7. No practices or games are held on holiday breaks. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. 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. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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. Early Registration Deadline ends 10/15 at 12pm. Price increases to $110. Teams practice one night each week at a Johnston Elementary School. Practices are determined at the Coaches' Meeting. Schedules are sent out after and online. Practices are limited to one hour and start on Saturday, November 8, then during the week as gym space allows. Scrimmage games begin on Saturday, December 6. Season ends Saturday, February 7. No practices or games are held on holiday breaks. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. 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. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

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. Early Registration Deadline ends 10/15 at 12pm. Price increases to $110. Teams practice one night each week at a Johnston Elementary School. Practices are determined at the Coaches' Meeting. Schedules are sent out after and online. Practices are limited to one hour and start on Saturday, November 8, then during the week as gym space allows. Scrimmage games begin on Saturday, December 6. Season ends Saturday, February 7. No practices or games are held on holiday breaks. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. 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. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) 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, 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. Early Registration Deadline ends 10/15 at 12pm. Price increases to $110. Teams practice one night each week at a Johnston Elementary School. Practices are determined at the Coaches' Meeting. Schedules are sent out after and online. Practices are limited to one hour and start on Saturday, November 8, then during the week as gym space allows. Scrimmage games begin on Saturday, December 6. Season ends Saturday, February 7. No practices or games are held on holiday breaks. Coaches meeting is- Date/Time To Be Determined. Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Lesson plans and rules are given to the coaches. 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. Instructor: JCE with Parent Volunteers -BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC- Optional meeting for parents who would like to coach during this season, click HERE to learn more -HIRING! We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15.84/hr) 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. -JYB Apparel for Sale! Click HERE to learn more.

Course Description This clinic provides young players with a variety of coaching styles, practices, and influences that will help them develop a well-rounded set of skills. Logistics Please bring a soccer ball (if you have one), water bottle with name, and clean, court shoes. Camp Director Eric Shafer, JHS Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach -Coach Shafer has been the Johnston Girls Soccer Head Coach the past five seasons. Prior to leading the girls team, Coach Shafer assisted the Johnston Boys Soccer Team for four seasons. In Spring 2023, the Dragons won the Iowa High School Girls Class 3A State Championship and finished 16-4. Coach Shafer was named 2023 Large Public Iowa Coach of the Year with United Soccer Coaches and for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. He currently teaches Physical Education at Johnston Middle School.