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

Jul 23, 10:00 am
Location:
LIYSF CIC, 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT
Cost:
£3,295
Organization:
London International Youth Science Forum CIC
Contact:
Richard Myhill
Email:
liysfcic@gmail.com
Phone:
(442) 082-9583
The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a residential science enrichment program for students interested in STEM, held at Imperial College London.

Y Camp Summer 2025

Jun 15 (all day)
Location:
Des Moines Y Camp
Event For:
7-17 years old
Cost:
Varies by Tier selected
Organization:
Des Moines Y Camp
Contact:
Melanie Mellinger
Email:
melanie.mellinger@dmymca.org
Phone:
(515) 432-7558
For 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley

Pizza + Sledding- Wesley Woods

Feb 22, 1:00 pm
Location:
Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center, 10896 Nixon Street, Indianola, Iowa
Event For:
families
Cost:
$5 per person, max of $25 per family
Organization:
Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
Contact:
Sean Gundersen
Email:
info@wesleywoodsiowa.org
Phone:
(515) 961-4523
Join us for an afternoon of Pizza and Sledding at the beautiful Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center. Bring your sleds (or borrow ours) and friends and enjoy pizza, sledding, crafts and hot chocolate. $5 per person, max $25 per family.

Central Iowa Mathcounts Competition

Feb 13, 10:00 am
Location:
DMACC FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny
Event For:
Grades 6-8
Cost:
$70
Organization:
Iowa Engineering Society
Contact:
Cindy Spencer
Email:
cspencer@snyder-associates.com
Phone:
(515) 964-2020
Register to be an NSC for the Central Iowa Mathcounts Chapter competition! Mathcounts is a national program that provides students in grade 6-8 the opportunity to compete against and alongside their peers. The competition consists of 4 rounds: sprint, target, team, and countdown rounds.

School’s Out Safari

Feb 10, 9:00 am
Location:
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:
education@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.

Tri for a Cause – Girls on the Run of Central Iowa

Jan 26 (all day)
Location:
Walnut Creek YMCA, 948 73rd St West Des Moines, IA 50265
Event For:
14+ years old
Organization:
Girls on the Run of Central Iowa
Contact:
Jordan McCormick
Email:
jordan.mccormick@dmymca.org
Phone:
(515) 410-9845
Come and cheer on participants of our indoor triathlon! Tasks include welcoming and directing participants or timing the swim, bike or run.

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.

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.

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.

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.