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K - 2nd

Mon-Wed, Oct 27 - Oct 29

Basketball: Family Open Gym Pass

Course Description This open gym basketball pass is for families looking to have fun and get a workout in. Pre-registration is required online and no drop-in passes are allowed. Open gyms are determined by a minimum number (5) paid prior to the open gyms starting. GENERAL RULES- -Ages 6 and under are not allowed due to safety issues. Youth ages 15 and under must be directly supervised by a responsible adult (21 years and older). -Please bring your own basketball with your name on it. No other balls will be allowed to play with during open gym (no football, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, etc). -Full Court games are NOT allowed unless approved by supervisor. No organized practices allowed. Baskets can be lowered if needed. -No kicking or throwing basketballs during open gym. No half court shots. -Kids must be directly supervised. Nobody will be allowed in the hallway unless getting a drink or using the bathroom. Logistics Enter through Beaver Creek Elementary Door #3 (on the west side of building).

Sun, Nov 16 - Dec 14

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Beaver Creek Elementary

Ages	7 yr. - 99 yr.

Sun, Jan 11 2026 - Feb 1 2026

Basketball: Family Open Gym Pass

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Beaver Creek Elementary

Ages	7 yr. - 99 yr.

Sat, Jan 10 2026 - Feb 7 2026

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Basketball: JYB Jersey

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.

Basketball: JYB Junior League- Gr 1 Boys

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 NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-2:15pm or split up 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. Email Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, for more information at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us

Basketball: JYB Junior League- Gr K Boys

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 NOW HIRING- We are NEEDING Program Supervisors ($15/hr) that could supervise on Saturdays during JYB from approximately 8:15-2:15pm or split up 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. Email Brett Barber, Program Coordinator, for more information at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us

Sat, Nov 8 - Dec 13

9:00 - 9:50 AM

Sat, Jan 10 2026 - Feb 7 2026

9:00 - 9:50 AM

Sat, Jan 10 2026 - Feb 7 2026

Basketball: JYB Junior League- Gr K-1 Girls

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 2-3 Boys

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.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Timber Ridge Elementary

2nd - 3rd

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 2-3 Girls

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.

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 4-5 Boys

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.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Beaver Creek Elementary

4th - 5th

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 4-5 Girls

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.

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 6-7 Boys

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.

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 6-7 Girls

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.

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 8-9 Boys

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice either on Wednesdays or Fridays, and play games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. Registration deadline is 1/3 at 12pm. 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. Rosters sent out by 1/5. All players must have a reversible JYB 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.

Sat, Dec 6 - Feb 7 2026

Basketball: JYB League- Gr 8-9 Girls

This is a recreational basketball league that focuses on fun and participation. Participants are placed on random teams, practice either on Wednesdays or Fridays, and play games on Saturdays. Practices are limited to one hour. Registration deadline is 1/2 at 12pm. 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. Rosters sent out by 1/5. All players must have a reversible JYB 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.

Sat, Dec 6 - Feb 7 2026

Dragon Athletic Development Clinic

Course Description This clinic is an intro into strength and conditioning program that emphasizes proper body weight exercises, weight lifting technique, core strength, flexibility, agility, speed, power and endurance. This program is designed to improve overall athletic ability that will enhance performance for all sports. Younger athletes will use little or no weight. PVC sticks will be used to perfect lifting technique. Logistics Enter through Door #15 on north side of JMS Building, program will be in the weight room and gym if available Wear athletic shoes/shorts/shirt Bring water bottle with your name on it Instructor Eric Shafer- JHS Varsity Coach and JMS PE Teacher

Dragon Dance Camp

Course Description Learn the best dance moves from the Johnston Varsity Dance Team! Dancers learn a short routine which they will perform on Friday, October 10th before the home varsity football game at JHS Football Stadium. All dancers receive a t-shirt to wear for the performance. Logistics Bring a water bottle with your name on it after school No snacks are provided during camp Wear clean, dry tennis shoes Friday, October 10 Performance Details Please have your child wear their camp t-shirt they received at camp. Have comfortable bottoms on (shorts, leggings of any color are fine) and wear tennis shoes. Please do not send dancers with additional clothing or water bottles. Child's hair- dancer's preference (pony tail, down, braided, etc.) Arrive at 5:30pm and participants should be brought in by parents at Door #2- Johnston High School Activities Entrance and meet in the cafeteria. Members of the dance team will be there to greet. REQUIRED- Parents/families MUST pay prior to the football game. Please click here to pay ahead of time. Dancers are FREE. Participants are arranged by their school with Beaver Creek on the left (north) side when looking at the track from the bleachers and Wallace being on the right (south) side with other schools in between. Participants perform before the start of the varsity game (approximately 6:25pm) Parents need to pick up dancers under the scoreboard at the south end zone when their performance is done. Dancers cannot leave the track until their parents have arrived. JHS Dance Team coaches and dance team members will wait on the track with dancers. Camp Director JHS Head Dance Coach Paige Meredith

Tue-Fri, Oct 7 - Oct 10

3:40 - 7:00 PM

K - 5th

Tue-Fri, Oct 7 - Oct 10

3:40 - 7:00 PM

K - 5th

Tue-Fri, Oct 7 - Oct 10

Dragon Girls Wrestling Camp

Course Description Learn the fundamental wrestling techniques, drilling, and have live wrestling opportunities. The camp teaches the basics of wrestling and talks about the growth of girls wrestling in Iowa. Logistics Wear t-shirt/shorts and wear clean dry tennis shoes or wrestling shoes. Singlets/headgear are optional. Also bring water bottle with your name on it Camp Director JHS Girls Wrestling Coach Tim Franklin- Over 20 years of wrestling experience!

Dragon Wrestling Camp

Course Description Boy and girls can join the 2025 Class 3A Coaches of Year HS Wrestling staff for a preseason camp! This camp will offer technique, drilling, and live wrestling opportunities for all levels of wrestlers. Members of the high school wrestling team will also be present to help run the camp and teach our future Dragons! This camp is a great way to kick off the winter wrestling season and learn more about in-season winter opportunities! Logistics Wear t-shirt/shorts and wear clean dry tennis shoes or wrestling shoes. Singlets/headgear are optional. Also bring water bottle with their name on it Camp Director JHS Boys Head Wrestling Coach Aaron Tecklenburg- Coach Tecklenburg has been coaching at JHS since 2008. As a head coach, he has amassed 200+ dual wins. He has coached over 100 State Qualifiers and over 50 state place winners, including 5 state champions.

Mon, Tue, Nov 3 - Nov 4

Fencing (Fall)

Course Description Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. How to get started in fencing: https://youthenrichmentleague.com/how_to_get_start... Logistics All fencing equipment is provided. Participants are encouraged to wear tennis shoes and dress to be active! Participants may bring a labelled water bottle. Instructor Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} 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.

Flag Football Clinic: Parent & Me

Course Description This program introduces the skills and rules needed to play football. Participants move through drills with their parent/adult working on passing/receiving, running, defense, and blocking. Each child must have a “coaching” parent/adult present who is willing to go through each drill throughout the clinic. Practices include QB/Center exchange, hand-offs/running and dodging, pass/catching, how to pull flags (without tackling), some blocking, and some head to head drills. Logistics Wear active attire and tennis shoes or molded cleats are acceptable Bring plenty of water in a bottle with their name on it. Nerf footballs, flags are provided. No pads are allowed. Instructor Brett Barber, JCE Program Coordinator with Parent Volunteers

Iowa Tennis 4U Clinics

Course Description All levels are welcome to participate. Learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves, and how to start the point. Improve on current game with extra touches. Lead-up games and activities for the younger kids and learning how to keep score and playing the actual game for the older participants. Beginners and Intermediates will be split by the instructors after the first day to allow for better growth in each individual. Logistics Bring racket (if you have one) Balls will be provided Bring a water bottle with your name on it Weather policy/procedures- if courts are slick/wet from rains, clinic will be cancelled and communicated by text and/or email provided during registration. The decision will be made at least 30 minutes before each class if possible. Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U

Iowa Tennis 4U Indoor Clinics

Course Description Grades K-2 Clinic: These lessons are an introduction into the game of tennis. The child learns forehands, backhands, volleys, and how to start the rally. Grades 3-5 Clinic: This is a beginner/intermediate class. The child will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and how to start the point. No racquets no problem, they will be provided. Logistics Bring racket (if you have one) Balls will be provided Wear or bring in clean, indoor tennis shoes Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U Staff

Mon-Thu, Dec 15 - Dec 18

4:15 - 5:00 PM