Johnston Community Education

Course Description Prepare students for college with an ACT or SAT College Prep Exam with Sylvan Learning Center. Trademarked ACT or SAT diagnostic exams are proctored and graded by Sylvan certified staff. Registration also includes a parent- consultation with Sylvan to help inform parents of next steps to further their students' growth. Logistics Students should bring... Ti-84 calculator (all are fine except the TI-89 or TI-92) 2 well sharpened pencils no cell phones allowed water (1 break after math test) Instructor Sylvan Learning Center of Johnston & Community Outreach of Iowa

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.

Course Description In this STEAM class, students will construct and light up their own model communities! As they explore the basics of engineering and circuit-building, kids will collaborate to design a glowing model city complete with roads, signs, playgrounds and key landmarks. Along the way, they’ll build spatial awareness, map skills, and more! Logistics The instructor will walk students out for parent pick-up at the end of class. Students are welcome to bring a labelled water bottle and a snack if desired. Instructor TigerLily STEM 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.

Course Description This 4-hour boot camp introduces students to the format of the test, basic ACT/SAT test strategies, along with applied practice in English, Reading, Math, and Science. Registration includes a 30-day subscription to SylvanPrep.com. Students will leave with a renewed sense of confidence going into the test! Logistics Boot Camp takes place at Sylvan Learning, 8707 NorthPark Court Johnston, IA, 50131 Instructor Sylvan Learning Center of Johnston & Community Outreach of Iowa

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge, friendly competition is at the heart of the program. Teams of students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering while building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. Teams of 6-8 students, led by PARENT-VOLUNTEER coaches, will meet up to 2 days each week for approximately 1 hour. During these team "practices", teams will work together to design, build, and code their robot. Teams will also practice the FLL core values while developing a unique solution to a real-world issue related to the current season's theme. In the UNEARTHED™ challenge, to be released August 5, 2025, FIRST® LEGO® League teams will uncover the past to discover the future. Learn more. Our Fall 2025 FLL Challenge Season offered through Johnston Community Education will operate similar to Fall 2024: Teams will have the option to attend an FLL Regional Qualifier event outside of Johnston. Qualifier event dates and locations are TBD. Travel could be required to attend an FLL Regional Qualifier. The cost of participating in a Regional Qualifier is included in your registration fee (no additional registration fees). Johnston Community Education will host a local event for Johnston FLL teams only. This event will help prepare teams for regional qualifiers and showcase their work for parents. The date and time of this event will be determined in collaboration with our teams after practices begin. Early Registration Deadline: 8/24 (Fee increases to $140 on 8/25) LOGISTICS: Please indicate if the participant is NEW or RETURNING to FLL Challenge when you register. RETURNING participants will be placed with their 2024 season coach IF their coach is also returning. After all team rosters are created (minimum of 6 / maximum of 8 participants) - we need to identify parent-volunteers from the roster to serve as the Head Coach plus 2 Assistant Coaches. That means we need AT LEAST 3 parents from every roster of 6-8 students to volunteer to coach in some role. If we are unable to find sufficient parent-volunteer support for a team, we will attempt to relocate students to other teams based on available roster space in the order in which they registered. If we cannot find a new roster to move them to, your registration fee will be refunded. All teams will practice at the JCSD District Office, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131 Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 24 (Fee increases to $140 on Aug 25) Coaches' Meeting to be held the week of Sept 2-5 Teams will be contacted by parent-volunteer coaches following the coaches' meeting. Practices can begin as early as the week of Sept 8-12. Teams will practice 2 nights per week: Mon & Wed OR Tue & Thu. No experience or equipment necessary for participants or coaches! PARTICPANT AGES NOTE: The age range for our Johnston Community Education FLL Challenge program is 4th-8th grade. This varies slightly from the recommended age range provided by the FIRST organization. Our age range falls within the FIRST recommended age range so teams do not need to be concerned about eligibility at FIRST competitions. 4th-8th grade is the age range we have found the most success with for our program. INSTRUCTOR: Parent-Volunteer Coaches! This program is dependent on parent-volunteers to operate. Rosters are limited to 6-8 students. That means we need to identify a Head Coach and 2 Assistant Coaches for every 6-8 students. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL provides materials to guide teams through each practice and all projects should be student-driven. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team. Please contact Scott.Kruthoff@Johnston.k12.ia.us with questions.

Course Description In FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore, students focus on the fundamentals of LEGO engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn and design basic code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO Education WeDo 2.0. Teams of up to 6 students, led by parent-volunteer coaches, will meet 1 day each week for up to 1 hour. During these team "practices", teams will work together to develop a solution and model related to the current season's theme. The Fall 2025 season theme is "Unearthed". The season culminates with an FLL Explore Expo where each team will present their unique solution, model and learning. The Fall 2025 Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec 19 at 6:15pm. (Parents are invited to attend!) Logistics All teams will practice on Tuesday evenings at 6:15pm at JCSD facilities. Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 28 Tentative Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30pm Teams will be contacted by parent-volunteer coaches by Thursday, October 9 Practices begin Tuesday, October 14 at 6:15pm. (Teams will practice for approximately 45-50min.) Practice locations will be determined after team rosters are created and volunteer coaches are assigned. Instructor This program is dependent on parent-volunteers to operate. Rosters are limited to 6 students. That means we need to identify a Head Coach and ideally 2 Assistant Coaches for every six student team. A MINIMUM of 2 adults (Coach + Assistant Coach) are required to be on-site to safely supervise each practice. No LEGO or robotics experience is necessary. FLL and Community Education will provide all of the materials and support necessary to guide teams through each practice. With small rosters - all parents should consider how they can volunteer to support the team.

Course Description Students will learn about patterns and color theory, and then paint a pumpkin using the new knowledge. The group will also play Halloween bingo for prizes, enjoy time at the playground, and watch a fun show with theater snacks. Expect kids to have a blast and go home with a one-of-a-kind painted pumpkin masterpiece! - the perfect table centerpiece! Logistics Enter through Door #7 at the District Office on the east side of the building (parking is available on that side as well) Please pack a peanut free lunch and no-spill water bottle. Instructor Kids Create Owner- Elizabeth Lyons and Staff- Kids Create is a children's art studio that encourages a love of learning, creativity, and kindness.

Course Description Guests will paint the Squishmallow woodcut and explore Squishmallow-themed free choice stations, allowing the kids to create additional projects. Expect kids to create, learn, and play throughout this fun camp! Participants will have a great time and go home with artworks to treasure! Logistics Enter through Door #7 at the District Office on the east side of the building (parking is available on that side 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 Step into the lab and become a potion master in this fun intro to chemistry! Students will make oobleck to learn about non-Newtonian fluids, create fizzy color-changing potions, and experiment with layered liquid density jars. With bubbling reactions and surprising textures, this class will be hands-on, messy, and magical! Logistics The instructor will walk students out for parent pick-up at the end of class. Students are welcome to bring a labelled water bottle and a snack if desired. Instructor TigerLily STEM 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.

Course Description Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish in this hands-on slime lab! Kids will make classic slime, glow-in-the-dark slime, and create their own homemade bouncy balls. We'll put their creations to the test and send them home for the whole family to experience! Logistics The instructor will walk students out for parent pick-up at the end of class. Students are welcome to bring a labelled water bottle and a snack if desired. Instructor TigerLily STEM 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.

Course Description Learn a few TRICKS to go along with Halloween TREATS! Professional magician LEE COLE will amaze you, then SHARE HIS SECRETS! Magiclass is great for your brain and funny bone. All skill levels welcome, all supplies provided. You’ll learn how to entertain & amaze your friends, family, and classmates. Sign up today for a magical Saturday! Logistics All supplies provided! Instructor Lee Cole https://www.leecole.com/

Course Description Get ready for some pumpkin-powered fun in The Great Pumpkin Challenge! Students will build pumpkin catapults and towers, test designs in a pumpkin drop, and expirement with flavors in a pumpkin seed challenge. It’s a hands-on fall adventure full of smashing experiments and creative challenges! Logistics The instructor will walk students out for parent pick-up at the end of class. Students are welcome to bring a labelled water bottle and a snack if desired. Instructor TigerLily STEM 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.