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 Safely preparing a healthy snack The Babysitting Basics course culminates with a final exam. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate that they can share with potential employers. 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!

Course Description: New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Logistics: Students will go directly to Chess when school is dismissed at 3:35pm The instructor will walk students out to parents at the end of class Students should bring a water bottle with their name on it and a snack if desired Instructor: 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.

Course Description: This is a fantastic opportunity for students to match up their chess skills against players of similar age and skill level. Each participant will play SIX GAMES OF TOURNAMENT CHESS! Participants should have participated in at least one YEL Chess program beofre participating in a YEL Chess Tournament. Logistics: Participants should have participated in at least one YEL Chess program beofre participating. For more answers to your questions, visit our Chess Tournament FAQ page at: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/chess-tournament-faq/ Team Trophy: Schools must have at least 4 players from their school in order to compete. The best 4 scores from each school are combined to get the total team score. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY. Trophies will be awarded for Champions and Runner-Up. Individual Tournament: Students will play 6 games against students of similar grade level. YEL reserves the option to combine or separate grade levels based on the number of participants. Swiss Play: Participants are matched against others of similar skill level and grade. If a player wins more games, they will play other players who have won more often as well. By the 6th round, a clear champion will emerge. Medals & Trophies: Trophies are given out to 1st - 5th place in each grade level category. Medals are given out based on performance. Every student will get either a trophy or a medal by the end of the day. This is a CXR rated tournament and official USCF rules will apply. Many games use clocks. USCF tiebreaker rules will be used. Instructor: 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.

Course Description: "Speed puzzling" is an exciting way for students to work problem-solving skills and teamwork while competing to complete puzzles! Students will work on puzzling in teams, pairs and individually. As students' skills increase, so will the puzzle-piece count! There will be opportunities to race other teams on who can complete the same puzzle the fastest! Logistics: Students will be dismissed to class when school ends at 3:35pm The instructor will walk students out of the building for parent pick-up at the end of class Students can bring a water bottle and snack if desired Instructor: Johnston Community Education

Course Description Guests will paint 2-3 wood keepsake ornaments, groove to festive music, and indulge in hot cocoa and sugar cookies. They’ll also enjoy winter bingo for prizes, take breaks in the gym, and explore a variety of fun, free-choice winter art lessons. Logistics Enter through Door #7 at the District Office on the east side of the building (parking is available as well) Please pack a peanut free lunch and no-spill water bottle. Instructor Kids Create Owner- Elizabeth Lyons- Kids Create is a children's art studio that encourages a love of learning, creativity, and kindness.

Course Description: The holidays are a MAGICAL time of year! Magiclass will teach participants how to entertain & amaze friends, family, and classmates with magic that can be done anywhere, at any time and for years to come. Join professional magician Lee Cole for a day of fun! Logistics: All magic materials provided. Each student will recieve a deck of cards included in the registration fee. Participants should bring a water bottle and a snack if desired. Juggling balls will be available for purchase, $10 cash (optional). Instructor: Professional magician: Lee Cole. When Lee isn’t running Magicamps, he’s performing on cruise ships, at casinos, for Fortune 500 companies, and in comedy clubs as far away as Australia. Lee’s playfulness & spontaneity give his magic show the feel of a stand-up comic’s. When asked about Lee Cole’s Magicomedy, Beyoncé & Jay-Z said, "Who?" https://www.leecole.com/