Newly Added
Teen School’s Out Special: Bad Art and Ice Cream
Apr 1, 1:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Johnston Public Library
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Absolutely no artistic talent is needed for this wacky competition! Kids in the 6th grade and up will use recycled craft materials and other random stuff we found around the library to create the worst piece of art they can imagine. Ice cream for everyone and prizes awarded to the best bad art!
STEM Explorations Camps
Apr 19, 5:00 pm
RSVP By
03/18/2024
Location
Iowa State University
Event For
2nd - 5th grade students
Cost
$5.00 each camp, $20.00 for all 4 camps
Organization
Iowa State Women in Science and Engineering
Contact
Taylor Bryan
Email
tbryan@iastate.edu
Phone
(515) 294-5814
STEM Explorations camps are designed to generate an interest in exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at a young age. We invite other student organizations to come present about their club and assist the students in science-based activities each semester.
Wesley Woods Summer Camps
Aug 16 (all day)
Location
10896 Nixon Street Indianola, IA 50125
Event For
ages 4 to 17
Cost
varies by program
Organization
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
Contact
Mikaela Dunn
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!
Street Survival
Apr 28, 8:30 am
RSVP By
3/22/2024
Location
DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S.Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Event For
High School Students
Cost
$125.00
Organization
BMW CCA Foundation and SCCA Foundation (nonprofits)
Contact
Kathy Talbot
Email
tkathy62@gmail.com
Phone
(525) 490-5833
Street Survival is a one day teen safe-driving program designed to give teens the hands on experience and tools to become smarter, safer drivers. Challenging driving situations on a private course allows students to experience abnormal vehicle behavior in a safe and supervised environment.
Junior Menace
Jun 1, 5:30 pm
RSVP By
6/1/24
Location
Des Moines Metro
Event For
Ages 3-9
Cost
$60 - $110
Organization
Des Moines Menace
Contact
Sydney Tatam
Phone
(515) 457-6367
Join the fun this spring with the Menace! Junior Menace is for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9, and is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities and games. We accept walk-ups the first nig
Start Smart With Study Skills
Aug 5, 1:00 pm
RSVP By
8/03/2024
Cost
$145
Organization
Sylvan Learning
Contact
Katie Ruby
Phone
(515) 867-8000
Get ready to start the school year off right! During these sessions, your child will be introduced to excellent strategies! Topics include: organization and time management; note-taking strategies; test-taking strategies; reading and study strategies; and learning style and study habits.
Des Moines BMX League Open House
Apr 9, 5:30 pm
Location
80/35 BMX (Ewing Park, 1701 E. McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA)
Event For
Ages 4-15
Organization
80/35 BMX
Contact
Casey Welty
Email
bmxiowa@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 250-6498
This free experience will give families a hands-on, up-close-and-personal look at BMX Racing. The open house encourages enrollment in our next Beginners-only League season for kids 4-15 years of age. The Des Moines BMX Beginners League runs for five Tuesdays, starting April 16 (5:30PM-8:00PM).
GoFurther
Apr 6 (all day)
Event For
ISU Student Role Models are providing educational benefit through providing experiences into different fields of STEM for 8th - 10th grade girls with demonstrations and activities that will engage each child in the specific area of STEM depending on what camp they attend.
Cost
$25/per studnet
Organization
Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Contact
Taylor Bryan
Email
tbryan@iastate.edu
Phone
(515) 294-5814
ISU Student Role Models presents 4 STEM Exploration camps per semester that provides experiences into different fields of STEM for 8th to 10th grade students. Each camp is led by Iowa State University students who are currently studying each specific field. *This is not a school sponsored event*
Arrow Academy of Music Summer Camps and Lessons
Jun 3 (all day)
Location
10430 New York Ave G Urbandale, IA 50322
Organization
Arrow Academy of Music
Contact
Kellee Bellile
Phone
(515) 331-0700
We are offering a wide variety of music camps this summer for students of all ages and abilities!
JA BizTown in a Day
Jun 18, 8:30 am
Location
Junior Achievement 6100 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
Event For
students going into 5th through 8th grade
Cost
$100
Organization
junior achievement
Contact
Rachael Haaland
Phone
(515) 279-9602
Discover what it takes to be a business tycoon or a future CEO, CFO or even Mayor! Join us for a one-day experience that develops future leaders, business professionals and entrepreneurs. Your student will experience all facets of running a business in a fun and interactive way.