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Open your home to a world of adventure by hosting a foreign exchange student! It’s a chance to share your culture, create lifelong bonds, and make a lasting impact on a young person’s life. Your family will gain new perspectives, unforgettable memories, and a global connection—all from the comfort o

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up.

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

Join us for Girl Scout Day at Hoyt Sherman Place to explore the historic mansion, theater, and art gallery. Students will also receive a watercolor art class and a tour of the facility.

Join us for the 12th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 3, 2025. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy giant show kite displays, kite fighting, free kite building, and more!

The Johnston Golf Foundation is inviting children in grades K-5 to a FREE and FRIENDLY golf clinic at the Des Moines Driving Range! Open to beginners and experienced juniors! Clinic led by Sarah Bidney, PGA & Jennie Jackson! No clubs? No problem!

Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens more about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment with an in car instructor. This program is designed to give students hands on experience and the tools to become smarter, safer drivers

Do you love board games? Are you looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club, where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and teach you how to play it. This program is for kids in 6th grade and up. Registration required at johnstonlibrary.com.

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up.

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

Spring into a Girl Scout adventure! Girl Scouts is a place to laugh, explore, and find adventure with new friends. Join us at our free, try-it-out Open House to experience some Girl Scout activities and learn what it’s like to be a Girl Scout. *Bring your grown-up(s) along!*

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up.

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

Members of the Des Moines Model Railroad Club will be on hand to share their knowledge of railroad history and passion for model trains. The club plans to have two to four trains running during opeen hours of the exhibit. The exhibit will be available for viewing May 17 and May 18.

Join us for a relaxing class where you’ll learn watercolor and drawing techniques while creating a sunflower still life. You’ll focus on one sunflower from an arranged vase, drawing it in detail before bringing it to life with watercolor. All supplies are included—just bring your creativity!

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a 90-minute program that will teach your child how to stay safe when they are home alone for short periods of time. They will learn what to do if there is a power failure, weather emergency, or get a nose bleed.

Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is required. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up.

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

At Wesley Woods, we believe that strengthening families is one of the many important things that we can do to glorify God. That’s why we created Family Connection! Enjoy time exploring as a family or participate in planned activities. Lodging and meals included. May 23-25, 2025

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up.

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

Swing by Johnston Public Library on the last day of school *tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 30* & pick up your Summer Reading materials for kids, teens, and adults between 2pm & 5:30pm. Library staff will be outside the JPL parking lot with to-go bags of summer reading materials for all ages.

Sylvan Learning Centers of Iowa are running plenty of Spring Camps for Johnston students to take advantage of-- from STEM, to reading and math, and even College Prep! Dates and times are listed on respective websites. Prices may vary. Enroll today!

Discover how to transform raw canvas into a captivating work of art in this hands-on class designed for all skill levels. You’ll learn to create dynamic abstract backgrounds using watered-down acrylics, layering techniques, and textural elements like modeling paste on the unique surface of canvas.

Make your own zines, design custom buttons, and screen print shirts or bags with one of four bold, library-loving designs. We’ll be printing with white ink, so bring a dark-colored shirt or tote bag. A limited number of bags will be available if you don’t have your own. JPL summer reading kicks off!

We are offering accelerated piano and guitar lessons for the summer! Our accredited program is called Straight Shot, because lessons occur twice a week so students can achieve more during the summer months. Beginner guitar lessons are for ages 10-15, and beginner piano lessons are for ages 6-17.

Learn football skill from Drake coaches and players, while having a TON OF FUN!

Online parenting small group to help you navigate the challenges of raising children in today's modern world while making connections with other parents. Mondays in June from 6:30-7:30pm. Classes will be offered at other times. Reach out for additional dates.

Rock out with us at Girls Rock! Des Moines! Rock camp is a two week day camp experience where campers form bands, learn an instrument, play and write music, attend educational workshops, enjoy performances, and perform in a showcase at the end of camp! June rock camp is from 6/16-6/29 this year.

Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley. If you’re looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer Camp is the place to start. Find your next adventure at the Des Moines Y Camp!

Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith, fun, and friendship? Visit us at Camp Wesley Woods, where every day is an opportunity for growth, adventure, and spiritual deepening. Discover more about our programs, meet our dedicated staff, and explore what a summer at Wesley Woods can offer you.

Our summer camps provide expert coaching, structured drills & competitive play to improve the fundamentals, skills & confidence of our camp participants. Whether a camper is a beginner to basketball or an advanced player, our camps provide a valuable experience to everyone, promoting growth!

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.

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.

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.

Do you want to learn how to record music? Do you want to learn how to produce music? Join us at GR!T Camp from 7/7-7/18! GR!T offers youth a unique experiential learning opportunity in recording artistry, audio engineering, audio technology, and production through working with an actual record label

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.

Rock out with us at Girls Rock! Des Moines! Rock camp is a two week day camp experience where campers form bands, learn an instrument, play and write music, attend educational workshops, enjoy performances, and perform in a showcase at the end of camp! June rock camp is from 7/21-8/3 this year.

Drake volleyball camps are a great way to get active this summer and engage with our student-athlete's here at Drake! Our goal is to teach young students about the game of volleyball and have fun! We put on a variety of camps you can choose from starting on 7/7/25 going through 7/18/25. *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.*

Travel around the world through movies! Earn a new stamp for your passport each day as we watch a movie from a different country then explore that country’s culture through fun activities. Campers will receive a free t-shirt, plus a light snack each day, including movie theater popcorn on Friday.

Singers who have finished grade K through 8 will enjoy five days of singing and fun that ends with a musical performance! Participants will experience choir rehearsals, musicianship, sectional rehearsals, and movement activities.

Singers who have finished grade K through 8 will enjoy five days of singing and fun that ends with a musical performance! Participants will experience choir rehearsals, musicianship, sectional rehearsals, and movement activities.

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!

Spend your summer with Camp Fire! Offering day and overnight camp options for K-12, including teen leadership programs. Enjoy fun activities such as swimming, games, and field trips. Young people thrive here! Tiered Pricing, Financial Assistance available, CCA Eligible at select locations.

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.

Do you enjoy working with teens? Do you enjoy helping them master a skill they will use for life? If so, being a driving instructor just may be the career you are looking for!