Youth Activities
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: School Age
4-H is the nations largest positive youth development and youth mentoring organization, empowering six million young people in the U.S. In partnership with 110 universities, 4-H life changing programs are research-backed; available through 4-H c ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
To put it simply, dancing is just plain fun--and we hope to give to our students the joy and happiness that dancing has given us throughout our own lives. Be assured that throughout each year we will make every effort to help ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research and recreation.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
Brenton Plaza, an open-air facility located in downtown Des Moines, is the ideal location for various events including ceremonies, social events, festivals, shows, and concerts. Beginning June 2014, the Plaza will have a one-of-a-kind canopy all ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: School Age
Camp Fire USA provides programs for school aged boys and girls and their families. Camp Fire Clubs, camps, day camps, middle school programs, self-reliance programs, and residential camps are available.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, known as Catch Des Moines, and the Des Moines Area Sports Commission market the region as a visitor destination, increasing economic growth and enhancing the visitor experie ...
CATEGORY: City , Clive, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The City of Clive Parks & Recreation Department currently maintains 15 parks, the Clive Aquatic Center and Greenbelt Park & Trail. City park land totals nearly 350 acres and includes approximately nine miles of multi-purpose recreation t ...
CATEGORY: City , Clive, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The library's mission is to nurture the early learning experiences of young children and their families; support lifelong learning and enjoyment of all community members; and provide a comfortable and welcoming place for people to meet and g ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Rec & Leisure, Windsor Heights, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Climb Iowa is an indoor climbing and training facility with more than 10,000 square feet of climbing, 200 routes and problems, a fitness room, instructional classes and a yoga studio.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Clive, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Come visit Clive’s Aquatic Center - open each summer. Enjoy the lap pool, leisure pool, or lazy river. The Aquatics Center also offers children’s season-long pool passes swim lessons, birthday bashes, and rentals at the Special Event ...
CATEGORY: Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
CultureALL creates experiences that involve Iowans in learning about other world cultures. Our programs strengthen understanding and appreciation of one another in our daily lives. Our goal is for everyone to live, work and play more graciously ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
A Christina-based dace studio, teaching students to express their creativity through movement. Join us, as we leap into the amazing world of dance!
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: School Age
The mission of Day Camp Adventures is to provide parents with alternatives to traditional day care experiences, while engaging children with developmentally appropriate activities. We are a day camp that is built around daily field trips and fun ...
CATEGORY: Arts, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The non-profit Des Moines Art Center engages diverse local and international audiences with the art of today through its museum and school, adding to the culture record through collections and programs
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Community Playhouse, using all volunteer casts and crews, presents a full season of musicals, dramas, comedies, and family shows each year. The Playhouse has an extensive education department, providing classes for all ages, and o ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Fencing Club (DMFC) exists to teach and promote the three disciplines of Olympic fencing (epee, foil, and saber) in central Iowa by proving opportunities to participate in a continuum of of fencing programs and activities. Fencer ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Des Moines Menace has been Iowa's premier soccer team since 1994. With the support of a passionate and loyal following, Menace Soccer is committed to providing fans with fun, family-friendly entertainment - the state's highest level ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: School Age
DMSF is here to support your needs. If your questions are related to workouts, meets, events, goal setting, and other swimming related needs, please contact one of the coaches. For all questions related to administrative, such as dues, safety, o ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa is dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: School Age
Heartland Youth Choir, founded by Barbara Sletto in 2003, provides a performance-based program for youth, emphasizing musical literacy and character development. Heartland Youth Choir provides a unique opportunity for children of diverse backgro ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Iowa DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that p ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Iowa's professional hockey team in the American Hockey League. It began play in the 2013-14 season and the schedule of events can be found online.
CATEGORY: Arts, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
The Iowa Youth Chorus is a nonprofit organization that develops fresh voices, fosters a life-long love of music, encourages children to follow their passions and motivates them to set high goals and work hard to achieve them. The Iowa Youth ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences. They hold many various community events throughout the year. See the website for ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
A sports facility that has programs for ice sports and more. They are committed to offering premier amenities for the entire family, provide ice sports education, and create events that provide economic impact to the community.
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Headquartered in Des Moines and serving youth in 27 counties in central Iowa. The Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America serves nearly 20,000 youth and 3000 adult volunteers annually. We offer over 1000 acres of wilderness preserve for activiti ...
CATEGORY: Arts, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
We proudly offer fine arts based educational programming for children and families including Kindermusik, Musicopolis, Simply Music Piano, DramaTykes, Wee and Me Yoga, and more. Classes and lessons are available for children ages birth through e ...
CATEGORY: City , Parks & Playgrounds, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
Explore more than 13,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails, and parks in Polk County. We provide quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and the long-term protection of our natural heritage. Staff offer quality year-roun ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Parks & Playgrounds, Polk County, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Explore more than 14,000 acres of parks, trails, prairies, woodlands, and wetlands! Located in the state's most populated county, Polk County Conservation manages 21+ parks, wildlife areas, and recreational trails. The are many program ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, All Ages, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life. Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI's hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming attract Iowans and distant visitor ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: School Age
Urbandale Little League Tee Ball - 4/5 year olds Coach Pitch - 6/7 year olds Player Pitch - 7/8 year olds - coaches pitch after 4 player pitches AA - 8/9 year olds - 100% player pitch AAA - 10/11 year olds - All 11 year olds will tryout f ...
CATEGORY: City , Parks & Playgrounds, Rec & Leisure, Urbandale, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Recreation programs for youth, adults, aquatic, and seniors.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Rec & Leisure, Urbandale, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The Urbandale public library is open to all and library cards are easily registered for. In addition to the book lending, the library offers programs, meeting spaces, and other resources available online. Visit the website for more details. &nb ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Education, Parent Education, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Adults, Early Childhood, Older Adults, School Age
WDMCS Community Education is the outreach department of the WDMCS. We provide opportunities for learning, service, and fun to people of all ages. We look to serve the needs of our community by connecting people, ideas, and resources. They ...
CATEGORY: City , Education, K-12, Polk County, Preschool, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines, Youth Activities, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: Early Childhood, School Age
West Des Moines Community Schools (WDMCS), believes in a working in partnership with each family and the community, it is the mission of the district to educate responsible lifelong learners so that each student possesses the skills, knowle ...
CATEGORY: City , Parks & Playgrounds, West Des Moines, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
The city of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation department offers, more than playgrounds. They offer rental spaces, classes and activities, swimming options, and summer programing. See the website for more information.
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, City , Community, Rec & Leisure, West Des Moines, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
Your neighborhood library! The West Des Moines Public Library provides access to informational, educational and recreational resources to the community, and encourages people of all ages to develop and sustain a lifelong appreciation for the rew ...
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Youth Activities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults, School Age
CATEGORY: Adult Recreation, Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities, Youth Services, Youth Sports
AUDIENCE: School Age
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 t ...
CATEGORY: Rec & Leisure, Service Organizations, Youth Activities, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
The Young Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization that supports, educates and advocates for girls and young women* ages 10-24. Through small groups and individual support, the YWRC provides programming for all young women, no ...