Sports & Activities
Fly Fishing in Iowa
Jun 7, 2:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
Ages 10 and up
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Beth Schaefer
Join anglers from Trout Unlimited North Bear Chapter to try your hand at fly tying and casting a fly rod at the library pond. Fly rods and fly tying materials will be provided to use during the class. Kids 10+ may attend with a parent. Registration required at johnstonlibrary.com/events.
Drake Football camps
Jun 9 (all day)
Location
Drake Football Stadium
Event For
For students going into 3rd grade to 8th grade this fall
Organization
Drake Football Camps
Contact
Dave Applegate
Email
dapplegate@fca.org
Phone
(515) 208-1205
Learn football skill from Drake coaches and players, while having a TON OF FUN!
Bedtime Yoga with Happy Heart Yoga
Jun 9, 6:30 pm
RSVP By
June 9, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
Ages 2 to 12
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Sheila Olson
Relax with a yoga class for kids and their families presented by Happy Heart Yoga. Feel free to bring your blankets and a towel/yoga mat. We will have some available if you don't have one. Registration required at johnstonlibrary.com/events. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tippi Toes Dance Class
Jun 11, 10:00 am
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Sheila Olson
Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is exciting and engaging!
Family Mini-Golf
Jun 14, 10:00 am
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Email
info@johnstonlibrary.org
Pop-up Games will be turning our meeting room into a mini-golf course! Drop in any time from 10am-4pm and play with your family. This event is for kids in elementary school, but everyone in the family can play. No registration required. Please arrive before 3:30pm in order to complete the course.
Simpson College Basketball Camps
Jun 16 (all day)
Location
Cowles Fieldhouse- Simpson College
Event For
4th-9th
Organization
Simpson College
Contact
Claire Johnson
Phone
(712) 444-1950
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!
Dance with the Yaro Dance Company
Jun 18, 2:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
Ages 6 to 11
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Sheila Olson
Try some basic moves from different dance styles, learn a little history behind dance, and watch short performances from the Yaro Dance Company. Dancers will be there to show off their shoes and costumes and talk about their love of dance! Presentation led by Ami Yaro from Iowa Ballet Academy.
JHS Class of 2015 Ten Year Reunion
Jun 21, 6:00 pm
Location
Backpocket Pin and Pixel
Event For
Class of 2015 Alumni, family, and friends
Organization
JHS Class of 2015
Contact
Marcus Miller
Phone
(515) 868-7152
Mark your calendars for our 10 year reunion! The day of our event, Saturday, June 21, falls during the Johnston Green Days Festival. Please invite as many folks as you know! Visit the Facebook page for more! https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVcs3twyC/
Breakdancing with ASAP
Jun 25, 4:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
2nd Grade to 5th Grade
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Sheila Olson
A teaching artist from ASAP (After School Arts Program) will lead this intro to breaking (breakdancing). Learn all the basic moves and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. Registration required at johnstonlibrary.com/events.
Breakdancing with ASAP
Jun 25, 5:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Event For
6th Grade to 12th Grade
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
A teaching artist from ASAP will lead this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. This session is for kids in 6th grade and up. Register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.
Drake Volleyball Camp
Jul 18 (all day)
RSVP By
Day before camp starts
Location
The Knapp Center at Drake University
Event For
Elementary, middle, and high school students
Cost
Cost may vary based on type of camp
Organization
Drake University Volleyball
Contact
Addison Barnes
Email
addison.barnes@drake.edu
Phone
(920) 213-3969
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.*