Newly Added

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.