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Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks
Jul 1, 2:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Bust your summer boredom! Kids in 6th grade and up can drop into the Teen Space anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 to complete a craft. This week's craft: Shrinky Dinks! Draw or trace your design on special plastic sheets, then bake in the oven to shrink and harden into miniature charms, pins, and more!
Teen Tuesday: Disney Music Bingo & Trivia
Jul 2, 4:30 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Get nostalgic with tunes from your childhood, test your Disney IQ, enjoy snacks from the Magic Kingdom, and win awesome prizes at this can’t miss event for Disney fans. Bring a device to participate in Kahoot trivia or use a library device. 6th gr. & up. Registration appreciated.
Dungeons & Dragons
Jul 8, 4:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. Grades 6 –12.
Teen Tuesday: Five Nights at Freddy’s Escape Room
Jul 9, 3:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd.
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Session 1: 3:00—4:00; Session 2 : 4:00—5:00; Session 3: 5:00—6:00; Session 4 (8th gr. & up) 6:00—7:00 Get ready for jump scares at our Five Nights at Freddy's escape room. Work as a team to solve puzzles, dodge animatronics, and escape from Freddy Fazbear's Pizza before it's too late!
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
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.
Teen Crafternoon: Button Bonanza
Jul 15, 2:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Bust your summer boredom! Kids in 6th grade and up can drop into the Teen Space anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 to complete a craft. This week's craft: Buttons! Get creative and express yourself! Make pin-back buttons to add flair to your bag, jacket, or bulletin board.
Teen Tuesday: Catapult Combat Challenge Marshmallow Edition
Jul 16, 4:30 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
This program has it all! Medieval weapons, engineering, marshmallows, and a giant battle! Construct your own desk-top catapult and then test its launching capabilities using marshmallows as ammunition against plastic cup castles. Registration is required.
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
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.
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
Email
team@desmoinesfilm.org
We're 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.
Flashback Friday Flicks: Star Wars
Jul 19, 3:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Drop into the Teen Space and watch a classic movie! We'll have snacks, drinks, and a fun, movie-related activity. 6th grade and up.
Dungeons & Dragons
Jul 22, 4:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. Grades 6 –12.
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.
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!
Kids Bowl FREE
Sep 30 (all day)
Location
340 Jordan Creek Parkway
Event For
Kids 15 and Under
Cost
FREE
Organization
Spare Time Entertainment
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.
European Trip June 2025
Jun 27 (all day)
RSVP By
Oct. 26, 2023
Location
Google Meets
Event For
High School Students
Organization
EF Tours
Contact
Rylee Hayes
Phone
(515) 344-8571
In June 2025, students will have the opportunity to travel to Europe, including England, Switzerland, France, and Germany. We will be traveling with EF Educational Tours. For more information, please RSVP to our informational meeting on Oct. 26, 2023.