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Capoeira Kids Classes
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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.