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7th Grade Weightlifting

Course Description: This weightlifting class is open to all 7th graders, boys and girls. This beginner-friendly weightlifting class introduces students to proper technique, key lifts, and safe spotting practices. Participants learn the fundamentals of the squat, bench, deadlift, and clean while building confidence in the weight room. Clear expectations and strong safety standards guide the class, preparing students for a positive and productive weightlifting future. Goals: Introduce participants to weightlifting (no experience needed) Focus on technique, not amount of weight Learn fundamentals of squat, bench, deadlift, and clean Learn how to spot lifters safely Learn weight room expectations Prepare for middle school lifting Safety: Firm expectations will be set as safety is the highest priority in the weight room. If students cannot meet expectations, they will be asked to leave. Logistics: Class will take place in the Johnston High School Weight Room Enter/exit via door #5 on the west side of JHS (near the football stadium) Participants should wear workout gear and clean shoes Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for this program. Participants are expected to get themselves to JHS for weightlifting after the school day ends. Instructor: Grant Bousum plus guidance from high school weight room staff Grant Bousum has been a high school football coach and assisting in the weight room for 23 years. He has worked closely in the weight room with Brian Lutter during the past four years at Johnston High School.

Tue/Thu, Mar 24 - May 28

Johnston High School

Basketball: Coach T Fundamentals Camp

Course Description NEW! ONE DAY CAMPS to fit busy schedules. Coach Kenton Tennal has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades. The goal of his camps is to provide each participant with a positive, fun-filled learning experience. The camp is designed to provide personal attention to help young athletes improve their basketball fundamentals and compete in small sided, modified 1 vs. 1 games. Logistics Bring water bottle with your name on it and a basketball if you have one Wear clean, dry tennis shoes and athletic clothing Camp Director Kenton Tennal- Coach T has been running or assisting basketball camps for nearly 2 decades.

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DASH Basketball Tykes

Course Description DASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players are taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Min 6/Max 20. Logistics Athletes should bring a water bottle & wear athletic clothing & shoes Balls are provided Instructor DASH Sports Staff

Tue, Apr 28 - May 19

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue, Apr 28 - May 19

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

DASH Flag Football Tykes

Course Description DASH Sports Flag Football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Min 6/Max 20. Logistics Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Instructor DASH Sports Staff

Sat, May 2 - May 23

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

Sat, May 2 - May 23

9:40 - 10:10 AM

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

Sat, May 2 - May 23

10:20 - 11:05 AM

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

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DASH Outdoor Soccer Camp

Course Description These camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) & skill-based games. Players are challenged & grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, & Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Min 8/Max 24. Logistics Athletes should bring a water bottle Cleats & shin guards are optional Balls are provided Meet in the gym after school and will then go outside Instructor DASH Sports Staff

Mon, Mar 30 - Apr 20

Tue, Mar 31 - Apr 21

Wed, Apr 1 - Apr 22

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DASH Outdoor Soccer Tykes

Course Description These camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Min 6/Max 20. Logistics Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing. Cleats & shin guards are optional Balls are provided Instructor DASH Sports Staff

Tue, Mar 31 - Apr 21

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue, Mar 31 - Apr 21

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

DASH T-Ball Tykes

Course Description Looking for a fun introduction to baseball? This camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning. The final day of classes is ‘Game Day’ and athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Min 6/Max 20. Logistics Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove. Baseballs and bats are provided. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing. Instructor DASH Sports Staff

Sat, Apr 4 - Apr 25

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

Sat, Apr 4 - Apr 25

9:40 - 10:10 AM

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

Sat, Apr 4 - Apr 25

10:20 - 11:05 AM

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

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DASH Track and Field Camp

Course Description DASH Sports Track & Field camps provide participants with practice in several areas including: sprinting, javelin throwing, shot put, relay running, jumping & distance running. Campers are tested/timed & re-tested on several events. Emphasis is on technique & proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, & games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track & field performance. Min 8/Max 24. Logistics Campers should bring a water bottle & wear athletic shoes. Meet in the gym after school and will then go outside. Instructor DASH Sports Staff

Mon, Apr 27 - May 18

Tue, Apr 28 - May 19

Wed, Apr 29 - May 20

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Dragon Girls Soccer HS Pre-Season Camp

Course Description The Creighton Women's Soccer Coaches will lead participants through training to get players ready for the season. This camp’s goal is to prepare high school girls for the demands of the upcoming season, both physically and mentally. Camp sessions will focus on physical, technical, tactical, and psychological training. *This camp is open to any and all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender. Logistics Bring warmer clothing and outdoor soccer shoes just in case the camp goes outside. Camp Directors Creighton Women's Soccer Coaches

Mon-Wed, Mar 9 - Mar 11

Johnston High School

Dragon Performance Training

Course Description Dragon Performance Training helps youth athletes improve their physical abilities, so that they can have the best sports performance possible. By focusing on speed and strength as well as injury prevention, we can create positive results in each athlete. Each athlete will be tested with different metrics at the start and end of the month using Dashr technology. This technology will provide athletes with their speed in MPH, their vertical jump, and their pro agility times. The instructor tailors performance training for the student athletes. Logistics Bring water bottle Wear clean, dry shoes and athletic clothing best for movement Camp Director Eric Shafer- Dr. Shafer has helped in the Johnston weight room in some capacity for 16 years. He currently serves as the Johnston High School Girls Soccer Head Coach. 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 and Introduction to Strength Training at Johnston Middle School.

Sun/Tue, Feb 15 - Mar 8

JMS Weight Room

Fencing (Spring)

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.

Thu, Mar 26 - May 21

Summit Middle School

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, Feb 9 - Mar 9

Mon, Feb 9 - Mar 9

Little Ninjas

Course Description This early childhood program teachers the basic fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do and Karate. Focus is on building self-respect, self-confidence, coordination of mind and body, and self-discipline. Logistics Park on the east side of the District Office and enter through Door #7. The gym is down the hall to the right. Instructor Mr. Phil Dickey, has more than 30 years of martial arts teaching experience. Elementary teacher, a fourth Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, and a 3-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee.

Thu, Feb 5 - Mar 12

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

Thu, Mar 26 - Apr 30

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

Thu, May 7 - Jun 11

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

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Speed & Agility Camp

Course Description Whether a quicker first step is needed, a faster change of direction, or improved footwork - working on speed and agility with Patrick Jackson will help each child get there! This clinic will focus on explosion, bursts, turn over and top end speed. Logistics Enter through Door #9 Bring water bottle/jug with name on it Instructor Patrick Jackson was a football and track star at Coe College. As a defensive back for the Kohawk football team, Patrick was a two-time, First Team All-Iowa Conference honoree. He was named to the All-West Region first team by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette in 2002. With 213 career tackles, he is tied for ninth in school history with seven interceptions in 2001. He tied a school record with three career blocked kicks. In track, Patrick was a two-time All-American as a member of the 4x100-meter relay team, which finished fifth at the NCAA Championships in 2002 and 2003. After graduating, Patrick played semi-pro football for 12 years with the Sioux City Bandits, Cedar Valley Vikings, Iowa Lightning, and North Iowa Bucks, which inducted him into its hall of fame in 2016.

Sat, Feb 7 - Mar 7

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Sat, Apr 11 - May 9

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Spring Break Sports Camp

Course Description JCE Staff lead the kids through age-appropriate games and sports including Dodgeball, Kickball, Speedball, Basketball, Soccer, and more. Encourage a friend or two to register to play together in a controlled, camp environment with time for open play at the end. Logistics Enter through Door #9 Bring water bottle with his/her name on it Instructor Brett Barber, JCE Program Coordinator

Mon, Tue, Mar 16 - Mar 17

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Wallace Elementary

Tae Kwon Do

Course Description Learn this Korean art of self-defense (includes Tae Kwon Do and Karate concepts) to improve health, balance, agility and poise. Develop mental alertness and moral ethics to enhance your life. Students must sign up on or before the first class day of each session. Logistics Enter through Door #7 on the east side of the District Office Building. Parking is available on the east side. Instructor Mr. Phil Dickey, has more than 30 years of martial arts teaching experience. He is an elementary teacher, a fourth Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Fifth Degree Black Belt Karate, and a 3-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee.

Thu, Feb 5 - Mar 12

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

Thu, Mar 26 - Apr 30

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

Thu, May 7 - Jun 11

Ages	6 yr. - 99 yr.

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Volleyball Games Program

Course Description Participants go through warm-ups, some drills, and then play the real game each time! No friend requests as teams are split up randomly. Logistics Enter through Door #9 at Wallace Elementary located on the west side of the school Bring water bottle with name on it Wear clean, dry tennis shoes Lead Instructor and Staff Parent volunteers are asked to indicate they would like to help out during registration

Sun, Apr 12 - May 3

Sun, Apr 12 - May 3