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Capoeira Kids Classes

Nov 26, 5:30 pm
Location:
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, 1240 66th Street, Windsor Heights, IA
Event For:
6 and up
Cost:
6-9 yrs. $25/month | 10+ yrs. $40/month
Organization:
Roots Capoeira
Contact:
Shalina Wallace
Email:
shalina@rootscapoeira.com
Phone:
(515) 776-9384
Community Capoeira classes open to students from all schools. Ages 6-9 are on Tuesday and Ages 10 and up are on Thursdays.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace – twin beds

Nov 30 (all day)
Event For:
3 - 17
Audience Location:
Des Moines metro
Organization:
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, IA-Des Moines
Contact:
Lin VandeBerg
Email:
lin.vandeberg@shpbeds.org
Phone:
(515) 720-6204
A bed is more than just furniture; it's a safe space for kids to rest, grow, and thrive. Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides volunteer-built twin beds for children ages 3 - 17 whose families cannot otherwise afford them. If you know a child in need of a bed, apply at shpbeds.org.

Windsor Wonderland Festival 2024

Dec 7, 3:00 pm
Location:
6900 School St, Windsor Heights
Event For:
All Ages
Audience Location:
Colby Park, Windsor Heights
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Windsor Heights City Council
Contact:
Threase Harms
Email:
admin@advocacyiowa.com
Phone:
(515) 975-5299
Enjoy holiday festivities and create lasting memories including photos with Santa and his reindeer, a magical ride in a horse drawn carriage around town, tree lighting ceremony, holiday movie and many more fun activities for the whole family! All activities are free from 3 PM - 9 PM at Colby Park in

Play In A Day

Dec 21, 9:00 am
Location:
Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Event For:
1st through 7th grade
Cost:
$75
Organization:
All Good Things Theatre
Contact:
Cindy Stanbro
Email:
info@allgoodthingstheatre.com
Phone:
(515) 556-4297
In this six-hour class, Grades 1st through 7th dig into character development, collaborate on design, and grow leadership skills all while having tons of fun and making new friends. Family and friends are invited back at 3pm for a once-in-a-lifetime production!

Recruitment Event For Blank Park Zoo & Youth Corps

Dec 30, 10:00 am
Location:
Outdoor Rec and Wellness Center at Jester Park
Event For:
14-19
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Polk county conservation Youth Corps & Blank Park Zoo
Contact:
sara o'connell
Email:
sara.oconnell@polkcountyiowa.gov
Phone:
(515) 242-2566
Zoo crew at Blank Park Zoo & Youth Corps want to connect with YOU! We are seeking teens interested in the fields of animal science, biology, conservation, education, and/or environmental science. Join us for a few hours of fun and connecting with other like-minded individuals!

Skate DSM Get on Board Project

Dec 31 (all day)
Location:
NA
Event For:
Grades K-8
Audience Location:
Polk, Dallas, Warren Counties
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Skate DSM
Contact:
Norm Sterzenbach
Email:
info@skatedsm.org
Phone:
(319) 431-4045
The Get on Board project seeks to reduce or eliminate existing barriers for students in the Des Moines metro area to try skateboarding. Skate DSM provides free skateboards, helmets, and lessons, to eligible students, regardless of their means.

Taekwondo for Children and Adults

Dec 31 (all day)
Event For:
Ages 5 through Adult
Cost:
$30 per month
Organization:
Two Rivers Martial Arts
Contact:
Jennifer Bailey
Email:
trmaweb@tworiversmartialarts.com
Phone:
(515) 423-0804
Two Rivers Martial Arts offers traditional taekwondo classes in a family friendly environment. We are a 501(c)3 organization run completely by volunteers so our fees remain low. Classes offered year-round. Start anytime! Try out a few classes at no obligation. Several locations available.

Skip the Trip Driver’s Permit

Dec 31 (all day)
Event For:
14+
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Contact:
Mallory Riesberg
Email:
mriesberg@bgcci.org
Phone:
(515) 242-7925
Through Skip the Trip, BGCCI can proctor the knowledge test needed for the driver’s instruction permit. We will cover the cost and provide transportation as needed. Must be a registered Club member. Visit our website to register and take the test with flexibility.

Partner with World Link as a Local Coordinator

Dec 31 (all day)
Event For:
26+
Organization:
World Link Inc
Contact:
Karen King-Fitzgerald
Email:
KAREN@WORLDLINKINC.ORG
Phone:
(515) 491-1551
Partner with World Link to place foreign exchange students at your local high school. Earn $5,700 for placing three students and promote global connections in your community! Check out https://worldlinkinc.org/become-a-coordinator/ to learn more about this opportunity.

A.I.P

Jan 12 (all day)
Event For:
Elementary students
Organization:
Association of Youth Development and Enrichment
Contact:
Preston Bell
Email:
ayde4you@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 499-2075
The image is a flyer for the A.I.P AYDE IN SCHOOL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM. It highlights opportunities for children to grow in a safe environment, listing activities like arts, educational games, and science experiments for kids, and mentioning trained staff and nutritious meals for parents to consider.

Junior Menace

Jan 14, 5:30 pm
Location:
Ignit Sports & Fitness
Event For:
ages 3-9
Audience Location:
Des Moines metro
Cost:
$60-120
Organization:
Des Moines Menace
Contact:
Lisa Dauterive
Email:
lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
Phone:
(515) 421-7226
Junior Menace is a seven-week developmental program for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we definitely encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn basic soccer skills if your child has never played before.

School’s Out Safari

Jan 17, 9:00 am
Location:
Blank Park Zoo - 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Event For:
Grades 1-3
Cost:
$75, Blank Park Zoo members save 20%
Organization:
Blank Park Zoo
Contact:
Education Department
Email:
camps@blankparkzoo.net
Phone:
(515) 974-2550
School’s Out Safari Camps are one-day camps for students in grades 1-3. These camps are scheduled on certain days when metro area schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development.

School’s Out Safari

Jan 20, 9:00 am
Location:
Blank Park Zoo - 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Event For:
Grades 1-3
Cost:
$75 per day, Blank Park Zoo members save 20%
Organization:
Blank Park Zoo
Contact:
Education Department
Email:
camps@blankparkzoo.net
Phone:
(515) 974-2550
School’s Out Safari Camps are one-day camps for students in grades 1-3. These camps are scheduled on certain days when metro area schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball

Feb 15 (all day)
Event For:
1st through 7th grade
Organization:
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Contact:
Mike Bahl
Email:
mvbahl@dmgov.org
Phone:
(515) 237-1386
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball League is right around the corner. Registration for both individuals and teams is now open.

Silver Cord Service Nights

Feb 18, 5:00 pm
Location:
Various Polk County parks
Event For:
14-18
Organization:
Polk County Conservation Youth Corps
Contact:
Sara O'Connell
Email:
sara.oconnell@polkcountyiowa.gov
Phone:
(515) 242-2566
Join Us for Tuesday Evenings this Fall & Winter For Silver Cord Service Nights. Volunteer, Meet Friends, & Make a Difference In Your Community! All dates are found on the website. We ask you register for your desired date online before coming.

i9 Sports

Feb 28 (all day)
Location:
Des Moines, WDM, Clive, Waukee communities
Event For:
Ages 3-14
Audience Location:
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee area
Cost:
$159
Organization:
i9 Sports
Contact:
Greg Van Soelen
Email:
greg.vansoelen@i9sports.com
Phone:
(515) 987-4750
Providing youth sports to boys and girls ages 3-14 in volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, t-ball, tennis. Emphasis on fun and sportsmanship and learning the game. No tryouts! One day a week commitment. Seasons are 6 weeks long.

Des Moines Soccer Club – Winter Training

Mar 11 (all day)
Event For:
4-19
Cost:
$55-$150
Organization:
Des Moines Soccer Club
Contact:
Matt Ream
Email:
mattr@desmoinessoccerclub.org
Phone:
(530) 400-0713
Des Moines Soccer Club creates opportunities to grow and learn together through soccer. We believe in making soccer accessible to every child who wants to play by reducing barriers for members of our community. We are currently offering kickstart, academy, and recreational programs.

Launch Your Future (Paid Internship)

May 2 (all day)
Location:
BGCCI Teen Clubs
Event For:
Ages 16+
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Contact:
Mallory Riesberg
Email:
mriesberg@bgcci.org
Phone:
(515) 242-7925
The Launch Your Future internship is a paid career readiness program for teens ages 16 and older. This program will run throughout the 2024-2025 school year with participants being able to earn work skills credentials and a stipend up to $400. Applications are available now and spots are limited.

Shoes for the Homeless, Inc. Volunteer Youth Ambassador Program

Jun 30 (all day)
Location:
Online and in local community
Event For:
13 - 18 years
Cost:
Free!
Organization:
Shoes for the Homeless, Inc.
Contact:
April Hudson
Email:
youthambassador@shoesforthehomeless.net
Phone:
(310) 774-0283
Do you want to help the homeless, earn community service hours, improve your college application, gain leadership skills and be involved in your community? Then our Volunteer Youth Ambassador Program may be right for you! Our free, national program is offered year-round and requires no experience.