Sports & Activities

Grand Blue Mile

Apr 22, 6:00 pm
RSVP By 04/22/2025
Location Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St. West Des Moines, IA 50309
Cost $15 (Grand Blue Mile Youth) $10 (Spike’s Sprint)
Organization Drake Relays
Contact Ben Huftalin
Phone (515) 271-1957
The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, is a one-mile run/walk in downtown Des Moines for all ages. New in 2025, Spike’s Sprint lets kids 10 & under race in three divisions and earn a special giveaway. Enjoy family fun with bounce houses, face painting, and the Mascot Madness race!
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Grand Blue Mile

Apr 22, 6:00 pm
RSVP By 04/22/2025
Location Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309
Cost $10
Organization Drake Relays
Contact Ben Huftalin
Phone (515) 271-1957
The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, is a one-mile run/walk in downtown Des Moines for all ages. New in 2025, Spike’s Sprint lets kids 10 & under race in three divisions and earn a special giveaway. Enjoy family fun with bounce houses, face painting, and the Mascot Madness race!
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Drake Football camps

Jun 9 (all day)
Location Drake Football Stadium
Event For For students going into 3rd grade to 8th grade this fall
Organization Drake Football Camps
Contact Dave Applegate
Phone (515) 208-1205
Learn football skill from Drake coaches and players, while having a TON OF FUN!
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Simpson College Basketball Camps

Jun 16 (all day)
Location Cowles Fieldhouse- Simpson College
Event For 4th-9th
Organization Simpson College
Contact Claire Johnson
Phone (712) 444-1950
Our summer camps provide expert coaching, structured drills & competitive play to improve the fundamentals, skills & confidence of our camp participants. Whether a camper is a beginner to basketball or an advanced player, our camps provide a valuable experience to everyone, promoting growth!
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Drake Volleyball Camp

Jul 18 (all day)
RSVP By Day before camp starts
Location The Knapp Center at Drake University
Event For Elementary, middle, and high school students
Cost Cost may vary based on type of camp
Organization Drake University Volleyball
Contact Addison Barnes
Phone (920) 213-3969
Drake volleyball camps are a great way to get active this summer and engage with our student-athlete's here at Drake! Our goal is to teach young students about the game of volleyball and have fun! We put on a variety of camps you can choose from starting on 7/7/25 going through 7/18/25. *This is not a Johnston Community School District publication, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the district. This publication is being provided only to inform the viewer of other available community activities and opportunities.*
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