Newly Added
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.