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Young Emerging Scientist Aerospace

Jul 6, 9:00 am
Location:
Pleasant St UNIT 216, Des Moines, IA 50314
Event For:
4th grade through 9th grade
Audience Location:
Des Moines
Cost:
$95.00
Organization:
Jewels Academy
Contact:
Gena Wolgamott
Email:
Gena@jewelsacademy.org
Phone:
(641) 351-9829
This summer join Jewels Academy's Y.E.S. Program as we travel into the sky! Learn All about aerospace and the future of flight. This is a 4-week program that meets every Saturday from July 6th, 13, 20th, and 27th, scholarships available for this program as well.

JA Women in Business Summer Workshop

Jul 11, 9:00 am
Location:
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa | 6100 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312
Event For:
14 - 21 by July 11, 2024
Audience Location:
This event is limited to 50 female participants. Participants must be between ages 14 – 21 years of age by July 11, 2024.
Cost:
No Registration Fee
Organization:
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Contact:
Jordan Allen
Email:
jordan@jacentraliowa.org
Phone:
(515) 279-9602
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.

Menace Summer Camp at DMACC

Jul 11, 6:00 pm
Location:
DMACC Intramural Fields (2006 South Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA)
Event For:
Youth ages 5-17
Cost:
Ages 5-8: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ($85) Ages 9-13: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm ($105) Ages 14-17: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm ($105)
Organization:
The Des Moines Menace
Contact:
Lisa Dauterive
Email:
lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
Phone:
(515) 513-0795
Join the fun this summer with the Des Moines Menace. The Menace Summer Camp at DMACC is for boys and girls ages 5 to 17 and is a camp designed for all abilities. Youth will have the opportunity to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities assisted by Menace first-team players.

Iowa State Soccer Youth Camp

Jul 12, 9:00 am
Location:
Cyclone Sport Complex- 1022 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50011
Event For:
K-8th grade
Cost:
Half Day: $165.00/ Full Day: $280.00
Organization:
Iowa State Soccer
Contact:
Olivia Seddon
Email:
oseddon@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 357-9910
Camps and clinics are held at the Cyclone Sports Complex on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State Soccer Camps are led by the Iowa State Cyclones Soccer coaching staff. Level up your soccer skills on the field today! Half Day: 9:00am - 11:30 am Full Day: 9:00am- 3:00pm

Business Horizons: The Best Week of Summer!

Jul 14 (all day)
Location:
Drake University (Des Moines, IA)
Event For:
High School Students (9-12)
Audience Location:
Des Moines Metro Area
Cost:
$400
Organization:
Iowa ABI Foundation
Contact:
Kendall J Antle
Email:
kantle@iowaabi.org
Phone:
(515) 235-0564
Do you enjoy taking the lead to find creative solutions? Do you like working with a team or competing on real-world challenges? If so, you won't want to miss out on this five-day summer innovation simulation opportunity! Business Horizons hosts 65+ students (grades 9-12) from across Iowa July 14-18.

Scuba VBS

Jul 14, 5:30 pm
Location:
4525 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310
Event For:
PreK-8th Grade
Cost:
Free
Organization:
New Hope United Methodist Church
Contact:
Jackie Johnson
Email:
jackie@newhopedsm.org
Phone:
(515) 710-3239
Join us nightly July 14-17 for an undersea adventure you won't want to miss! We will be diving deep into relationship with God during our 4-night VBS program! Dinner- 5:30pm each night, VBS activities for PreK-8th Grade- 6-8pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/NypNmoNTK3ki34jb7 Free to attend!

Teen Summer Spanish Language and Culture Immersion Program

Jul 15 (all day)
Location:
León, Spain
Event For:
14-17 years old
Cost:
1995€ (approx. $2214) *Early Bird Discount available until December 31st
Organization:
CMD SPANISH STAYS
Contact:
Chanda Danley
Email:
chanda.danley@cmd-languages.com
Phone:
(346) 630-1364
CMD Spanish Stays - led by Iowa native Chanda Danley (1996 graduate of Colfax-Mingo High School and 1999 graduate of Central College) as the local onsite program director - offers a 4-week summer Spanish immersion program for teens aged 14-17 in León, Spain from June 16th to July 15th.

Riptide Swimming Lessons

Jul 18 (all day)
Location:
Dowling Catholic High School
Event For:
PreK-6th Grade
Organization:
Riptide
Contact:
Ann Peterson
Email:
dchsyouthswimming@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 650-3534
Riptide Summer Swimming lessons work to provide children with water safety and basic swimming skills.

Des Moines Menace- Waukee/WDM Morning Camp

Jul 18, 9:30 am
Location:
Caspe Terrace (33158 Ute Ave. Waukee, IA)
Event For:
Youth ages 3-14
Cost:
Ages 3-5: 9:30 am-11:00 am ($65) Ages 6-10: 9:30 am-11:00 am ($85) Ages 11-14: 9:30 am- 11:00 am ($105)
Organization:
The Des Moines Menace
Contact:
Lisa Dauterive
Email:
lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
Phone:
(515) 513-0795
Join the fun this summer with the Des Moines Menace. The Waukee/WDM Morning Camp is for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 and is a camp designed for all abilities. Youth will have the opportunity to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities assisted by Menace first-team players.

Free School & Sports Physicals 2024

Jul 18, 5:30 pm
Location:
Iowa Ortho (450 Laurel Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50314)
Event For:
Middle & High School Students
Audience Location:
District wide
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Iowa Ortho & Select Physical Therapy
Contact:
Brittany Carlson (Select PT/Iowa Ortho)
Email:
BrECarlson@SelectMedical.com
Phone:
(515) 323-6484
The annual FREE school & sports physical event hosted by Select Physical Therapy and Iowa Ortho, will be held on Thursday, July 18th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Open to all middle and high school students. (Meets physical requirements for athletic participation; health insurance NOT required for exam)

Business Horizons: The Best Week of Summer!

Jul 19 (all day)
Location:
Drake University
Event For:
high school students (9-12)
Audience Location:
Des Moines, IA
Organization:
Iowa ABI Foundation
Contact:
Kendall Antle
Email:
kantle@iowaabi.org
Phone:
(515) 235-0564
Do you enjoy taking the lead to find creative solutions? Do you like working with a team or competing on real-world challenges? If so, this session will provide insight into a five-day opportunity this summer that you won’t want to miss! Business Horizons hosts 65+ students (grades 9-12) from across

Varsity Cinema Summer Camp: Around the World in Movies

Jul 19, 9:00 am
Location:
Varsity Cinema, 1207 25th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
Event For:
Students entering grades 2-5
Cost:
Varies - scholarships available
Organization:
Varsity Cinema | Des Moines Film
Contact:
The Varsity Team
Email:
team@desmoinesfilm.org
Phone:
(515) 259-0167
We are thrilled to announce the very first summer camps from Des Moines Film at the historic Varsity Cinema! 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.

Iowa State Women’s Basketball Camp

Jul 23, 8:30 pm
Location:
Roosevelt High School
Event For:
1st-8th grade
Cost:
$90.00
Organization:
Elite 360 Training/WeWill Collective
Contact:
Lyndsey Fennelly
Email:
lyndshoops@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 451-4011
The Iowa State Women's Basketball Team will be hosting a camp from 9-11:30a on July 23 at Roosevelt High School. They will provide instruction, sign autographs, take pictures, and have fun with the kids allowing them to draw inspiration from their favorite players!

STEM Summer Camp In The UK | London International Youth Science Forum CIC

Jul 24 (all day)
Location:
LIYSF CIC, 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT
Event For:
14+
Audience Location:
London
Cost:
£3,095 GBP
Organization:
London International Youth Science Forum CIC
Contact:
Richard Myhill
Email:
lysfciic@gmail.com
Phone:
(020) 829-5839
The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a residential science enrichment programme for students at Imperial College London. The annual two-week science programme attracts 500 students from 70 countries aged 16-21 years old and includes lectures from leading scientists, visits to worl

Young Emerging Scientists Aerospace Summer Program

Jul 26, 9:00 am
Location:
Robert Mickle Center
Event For:
4th-9th Girls and Boys
Audience Location:
Robert Mickle Center Pleasant St UNIT 216, Des Moines, IA 50314
Cost:
$95
Organization:
Jewels Academy
Contact:
Gena Wolgamott
Email:
gena@jewelsacademy.org
Phone:
(641) 351-9829
Join Jewels Academy's Y.E.S. Aerospace Program as we travel into the sky! We will make space rovers, tour Iowa State's Space Program, and more! This is a 4-week program that meets every from July 6th, 13, 20th, and 27th, scholarships available for this program as well. Girls and Boys are welcome.

FREE Back-To-School Physicals

Jul 30, 12:00 pm
Location:
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50312
Event For:
K-12
Organization:
Des Moines University
Contact:
Hanna de Geest
Email:
studentlife@dmu.edu
Phone:
(641) 295-3494
Come in for your FREE back-to-school physical during two days of walk-in physicals (no appointment or insurance required). Tuesday, July 30, noon-5 p.m., and Wednesday, July 31, noon-5 p.m at Des Moines University. Vaccines will be available for eligible individuals. Translators available.

Back To School Physicals at DMU

Jul 30, 12:00 pm
Location:
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Organization:
Des Moines University Clinic
Contact:
Hanna de Geest
Email:
Hanna.deGeest@dmu.edu
Phone:
(515) 271-1710
Every kid deserves a healthy start to the school year, and DMU would like to be your medical home! Tuesday, July 30, noon-5 p.m., and Wednesday, July 31, noon-5 p.m. Come in for your FREE back-to-school physical during two days of walk-in physicals (no appointment or insurance required).

DSM Art Club – Summer Art Camps

Jul 31 (all day)
Location:
DSM Art Club - 1501 Ingersoll Ave. Suite 100 Des Moines, IA
Event For:
K-5 Students
Audience Location:
Des Moines
Organization:
DSM Art Club
Contact:
leah stifel
Email:
leah@dsmartclub.com
Phone:
(515) 771-5727
The DSM Art Club Located conveniently at 1501 Ingersoll Ave. across from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park Join us for another round of creative and exciting summer art camps! Dates in June and July 5 Days a week, 2 hours daily Field trips to the sculpture park Gallery time for friends and family

Summer Sports Clinics

Aug 1, 1:00 pm
Location:
Walnut Creek & Waukee Family YMCA
Event For:
6-12 year olds
Audience Location:
Des Moines Metro Area
Cost:
Member: $100, Non-Member $120
Organization:
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact:
Mat Snider
Email:
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone:
(515) 224-1888
YMCA Summer Sports Clinics allow kids to play traditional sports like Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball—or non-traditional sports such as Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, and All Sports. Financial assistance is available. Please get in touch with the welcome desk.

Iowa Legal Aid’s Community Schools Project, SUMMER CLINICS

Aug 6 (all day)
Location:
1000 Porter Avenue, Des Moines, 50315
Organization:
Iowa Legal Aid, Community Schools Project
Contact:
Mandy Simons
Email:
csp@iowalaw.org
Phone:
(515) 421-9091
Iowa Legal Aid's Community School Project will host Summer Clinics at the Welcome Center.

Wesley Woods Summer Camp

Aug 16 (all day)
Location:
10896 Nixon Street Indianola, IA 50125
Event For:
Ages 4- 17
Cost:
varies by program
Organization:
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
Contact:
Mikaela Dunn
Email:
mikaela.dunn@wesleywoodsiowa.org
Phone:
(515) 961-4523
Join us for summer camp at Wesley Woods! We're a Methodist church camp located in Indianola, IA with overnight and day camp options available. From horses to archery to campfire cooking and more, we've got something for everyone!

Steve & Kate’s Summer Camp now in Des Moines!

Aug 16 (all day)
Location:
Bergman Academy 100 45th St Des Moines, IA 50312
Event For:
4-12
Cost:
Day Pass- $110 Summer Pass- $3,300
Organization:
Steve & Kate's Camp
Contact:
Site Director
Email:
desmoines@steveandkate.com
Phone:
(515) 335-8077
Campers choose from a variety of activities including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.

Free Outdoor Family Events with DMPA

Aug 28 (all day)
Location:
Multiple parks throughout DSM metro
Event For:
all ages
Audience Location:
Multiple parks throughout DSM metro
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Des Moines Performing Arts
Contact:
Janet Casson
Email:
janetc@dmpa.org
Phone:
(515) 246-2358
FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY EVENTS RELAXATION, FUN AND MUSIC IN OUTDOOR VENUES AROUND THE DES MOINES METRO Get ready for another exciting season of free outdoor family events in the Des Moines Metro! We're thrilled to present another season full of captivating shows and activities.

Chic Professional Development Conference

Sep 13, 10:00 am
Location:
FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
Event For:
18 and up
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Chic Behavioral Health and Community Services
Contact:
Christy Porter
Email:
chiccommunityservives@gmail.com
Phone:
(319) 504-3186
This is a professional development conference with keynote speeches by expert speakers sharing strategies for youth development. There will be an interactive workshop led by industry leaders, covering topics crucial for youth empowerment. You will also hear directly from our youth panel.

Youth Healthy Relationships for System-Involved Girls of Color

Sep 30 (all day)
Location:
Varies
Event For:
11 - 17
Audience Location:
Varies
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Courageous Access
Contact:
Courageous Fire
Email:
courageousaccess@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 428-0077
System-involved girls of color get a Black female facilitator to help them build a healthy relationship model & identify healthy influence w/their peers. In this 6- to 8-wk span, they get free food they choose, engaging, relatable learning techniques, & resources for support and greater health after

Kids Bowl FREE

Sep 30 (all day)
Location:
340 Jordan Creek Parwaky
Event For:
Kids 15 and under
Audience Location:
All kids under 15 years old
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Spare Time Enteratinment
Contact:
Dakota Oxford
Email:
Doxford@bowlne.com
Phone:
(515) 414-2824
Enjoy free bowling for kids all summer long! Sign up online at KidsBowlFREE.com to receive two free games of bowling every day throughout the summer season! Age restriction: 15 and under. Get a family pass for only $45.99 with a one-time payment.

Emerald College Prep Program BizInnovator

Oct 3, 5:00 pm
Location:
Virtual
Event For:
9th grade through 12th grade
Organization:
Jewels Academy
Contact:
Gena Wolgamott
Email:
Gena@jewelsacademy.org
Phone:
(641) 351-9829
The Emerald College Prep Program for Biz Innovators will be held starting the fall of 2024 (10/3 - 11/28; Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST). This course is for 9th - 12th graders with the option to receive three transferable college credits. The course is geared toward college-bound high schooler

Parenting Skills

Oct 10 (all day)
Location:
4211 Grand Ave. Des Moines
Event For:
Families
Organization:
Richards Family Support Services
Contact:
Lisa Richards
Email:
Lisarichardsfss@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 779-7804
I provide in-home or in office parenting skills. 30 years of experience. Specializing in difficult behaviors, such as ADHD, trauma, or family issues.

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.

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.

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.