Educational Opportunities

If your child isn’t quite ready to babysit but is interested in staying home alone, Safe@Home is a great first step! This class teaches kids how to stay safe when they are home alone for short periods of time. Indoor, outdoor, online, and personal safety topics will all be discussed.

The annual Drake University Voice Intensive (DUVI) is a summertime camp designed for young singers ages 14+ to develop their voices and build confidence in performing and auditioning.

We will be making a science splash with a bunch of wet and wild water experiments! This program will be partially outside on the patio. Be sure to dress appropriately. No registration is required. Grades K-5. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program.

Visit us at various parks throughout Johnston this summer, weather permitting. Create a fun craft, explore different activities, and participate in our Summer Library Program and earn prizes!

An informative and hands-on Babysitting Essentials course, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently care for children in a variety of situations. This comprehensive class covers key topics, including safety, child care/development, CPR & First Aid certification

Visit us at various parks throughout Johnston this summer, weather permitting. Create a fun craft, explore different activities, and participate in our Summer Library Program and earn prizes!

In June 2025, students will have the opportunity to travel to Europe, including England, Switzerland, France, and Germany. We will be traveling with EF Educational Tours. For more information, please RSVP to our informational meeting on Oct. 26, 2023.

Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required at johnstonlibrary.com/events. This month, Iowa State Extension Office will be coming to teach us how to make Bread in a Bag and talking about different types of bread.

See different animals up close and learn about what they eat, where they live and other fun facts! Ambassador Animals that travel with Zoo to You programs are small animals such as small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

Participants will engage in a variety of activities, lessons and conversations throughout the day surrounding important topics with take-aways that they can apply to their lives now; topics include leadership skills, financial literacy, career-readiness skills, goal-setting and communication.

Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to "children's music". The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.

Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to "children's music". The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.

Arrow Academy of Music's School Year session begins the week of August 17th! We offer accredited in-person and online piano lessons for ages 6-17, and guitar lessons for ages 10-17 all from our studio in Urbandale. Attend a free trial lesson to get started!

Sylvan Learning Centers of Iowa is offering exciting summer camps to all Johnston students! We offer STEM, Reading, Math, and even college prep courses for families to take advantage of. Price and location may very. Enrollment is done through the links on the flyers!

I am a former teacher who now works with elementary age children and their families. I help children learn to love learning in ways they learn best. I also guide parents to have meaningful relationships with the children in joyful homes. Coaching is individual to meet each person's needs. This is not a Johnston Community School District publication, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the district. This publication is being provided only to inform the viewer of other available community activities and opportunities.

The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.