Newly Added
Drake Football Camps
Jun 1, 8:30 am
RSVP By
June 1, or camp start date
Location
Drake Stadium
Event For
boys and girls going into 3rd thru 9th grade
Cost
$165 before 6/1, $185 after...multi child discounts
Organization
Drake Football Camps
Contact
Dave Applegate
Email
dapplegate@fca.org
Phone
(515) 208-1205
Football camp, led by Drake football players and coaches!
Living History Farms Day Camp
Aug 7 (all day)
Location
Living History Farms
Event For
K-8
Organization
Living History Farms
Email
registration@lhf.org
Living History Farms is located on 500 acres of rolling prairie filled with bubbling streams and nature paths begging to be explored. Our outdoor day camp setting provides a fun & unique way for to experience day-to-day farm and town life.
STEM Explorations Camp
Mar 24, 5:00 pm
RSVP By
3/17/23
Location
Iowa State University
Event For
2nd through 5th grade girls
Cost
on $20 registration fee for all 4 camps
Organization
Iowa State WiSE and Student Role Models
Contact
Mackenzie Schwartz
Email
mjs18@iastate.edu
Phone
(515) 294-2734
ISU Student Role Models presents 4 STEM Exploration camps per semester that provides awesome experiences into different fields of STEM for girls through 2nd to 5th grade. Each camp is lead by ISU students who are currently studying each specific field! Disclaimer - not a school sponsored event
Girls On The Run LAWSON ELEMENTARY
Mar 28 (all day)
RSVP By
March 28
Event For
3rd, 4th &5th graders at Lawson Elementary
Organization
GoTR
Living Well With ADHD
Apr 15 (all day)
Location
Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center in Johnston, Iowa
Event For
parents, caregivers, educators, adults, professionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD
Cost
$25
Organization
CHADD-Children and Adults with ADHD
Contact
Jami Demuth
Email
jami_demuth@chadd.org
Phone
(240) 487-2310
CHADD, the national non-profit on ADHD is excited to host a one-day conference at Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center in Johnston, Iowa on Saturday, April 15th. We invite parents, caregivers, educators, adults, professionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD to this event. Registration
FJELP Speed Spotlighting
Apr 10, 7:00 pm
Location
JMS
Event For
students and families
Organization
Friends of Johnston ELP
Contact
Carolyn Miner
Email
cminer321@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 953-9140
Various student groups will provide 5 minute "speedy" spotlights of their organizations, how to get involved and how it has contributed to their growth and learning.
Legobot Mechanics Club
Mar 26, 3:00 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
6th grade and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Taught by coaches and students from the Johnston Robotics Team, this club is for kids 11 - 13 years old at any level of knowledge in robotics. Participants will learn how to build and program a Lego robot in this 5 week class. Registration required.
Teen Board Game Club
Mar 21, 6:00 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
6th grade and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
JPL’s Teen Board Game Club meets monthly. It's a great way to meet other gaming enthusiasts and discover new games. For kids in 6th - 12th grade. Registration appreciated. Pizza will be served.
CCC’s 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament
Mar 25, 9:00 am
Location
Johnston High School
Event For
High school students through adults
Cost
$150 per team, $25 for each extra player - free to watch!
Organization
Children's Cancer Connection
Contact
Christina McCleary
Phone
(515) 243-6239
Get ready for Children's Cancer Connection's Dodgeball Tournament! Gather your team and battle for the trophy while supporting free programs for Iowa families affected childhood cancer. Teams of friends, family, co-workers, clubs and others from all over Iowa are welcome to play!
School Day Off Camp – April 24th
Apr 24 (all day)
RSVP By
4/17/2023
Location
Camp Fire, 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Event For
Elementary and middle school students
Cost
$50/day
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Lauren Slinker
Email
lauren@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 274-1501
School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer to one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from designated community sites listed by each date below, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities.