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FREE Back-To-School Physicals

Jul 30, 12:00 pm
Location:
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50312
Event For:
K-12
Organization:
Des Moines University
Contact:
Hanna de Geest
Email:
studentlife@dmu.edu
Phone:
(641) 295-3494
Come in for your FREE back-to-school physical during two days of walk-in physicals (no appointment or insurance required). Tuesday, July 30, noon-5 p.m., and Wednesday, July 31, noon-5 p.m at Des Moines University. Vaccines will be available for eligible individuals. Translators available.

Back To School Physicals at DMU

Jul 30, 12:00 pm
Location:
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Organization:
Des Moines University Clinic
Contact:
Hanna de Geest
Email:
Hanna.deGeest@dmu.edu
Phone:
(515) 271-1710
Every kid deserves a healthy start to the school year, and DMU would like to be your medical home! Tuesday, July 30, noon-5 p.m., and Wednesday, July 31, noon-5 p.m. Come in for your FREE back-to-school physical during two days of walk-in physicals (no appointment or insurance required).

DSM Art Club – Summer Art Camps

Jul 31 (all day)
Location:
DSM Art Club - 1501 Ingersoll Ave. Suite 100 Des Moines, IA
Event For:
K-5 Students
Audience Location:
Des Moines
Organization:
DSM Art Club
Contact:
leah stifel
Email:
leah@dsmartclub.com
Phone:
(515) 771-5727
The DSM Art Club Located conveniently at 1501 Ingersoll Ave. across from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park Join us for another round of creative and exciting summer art camps! Dates in June and July 5 Days a week, 2 hours daily Field trips to the sculpture park Gallery time for friends and family

Summer Sports Clinics

Aug 1, 1:00 pm
Location:
Walnut Creek & Waukee Family YMCA
Event For:
6-12 year olds
Audience Location:
Des Moines Metro Area
Cost:
Member: $100, Non-Member $120
Organization:
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact:
Mat Snider
Email:
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone:
(515) 224-1888
YMCA Summer Sports Clinics allow kids to play traditional sports like Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball—or non-traditional sports such as Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, and All Sports. Financial assistance is available. Please get in touch with the welcome desk.

Iowa Legal Aid’s Community Schools Project, SUMMER CLINICS

Aug 6 (all day)
Location:
1000 Porter Avenue, Des Moines, 50315
Organization:
Iowa Legal Aid, Community Schools Project
Contact:
Mandy Simons
Email:
csp@iowalaw.org
Phone:
(515) 421-9091
Iowa Legal Aid's Community School Project will host Summer Clinics at the Welcome Center.

Family Splash Bash

Aug 9, 6:00 pm
Location:
Clive Aquatic Center
Event For:
6-18
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Contact:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Email:
admin@bgcci.org
Phone:
(515) 242-7925
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is sponsoring the event. This event is open to the community, kids do not have to be Club members to attend, & current families can bring other kids. Parents/Adult guardians must be present for the duration of the event.

Wesley Woods Summer Camp

Aug 16 (all day)
Location:
10896 Nixon Street Indianola, IA 50125
Event For:
Ages 4- 17
Cost:
varies by program
Organization:
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
Contact:
Mikaela Dunn
Email:
mikaela.dunn@wesleywoodsiowa.org
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!

Steve & Kate’s Summer Camp now in Des Moines!

Aug 16 (all day)
Location:
Bergman Academy 100 45th St Des Moines, IA 50312
Event For:
4-12
Cost:
Day Pass- $110 Summer Pass- $3,300
Organization:
Steve & Kate's Camp
Contact:
Site Director
Email:
desmoines@steveandkate.com
Phone:
(515) 335-8077
Campers choose from a variety of activities including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.

Katie Dinnebier Youth Basketball Camp

Aug 18, 12:00 pm
Location:
Waukee High School
Event For:
2nd-8th grade girls and boys
Cost:
Free!
Organization:
Katie Dinnebier Youth Basketball Camp
Contact:
Katie Dinnebier
Email:
dinnebierkatie@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 559-4685
Katie Dinnebier Youth Basketball Camp will be led by current Drake Women's Basketball player Katie Dinnebier. Katie was the 2023-24 MVC Player of the Year and a graduate of Waukee High School. Participants of the camp will learn basketball fundamentals, compete in scrimmages & other fun activities!

Free Outdoor Family Events with DMPA

Aug 28 (all day)
Location:
Multiple parks throughout DSM metro
Event For:
all ages
Audience Location:
Multiple parks throughout DSM metro
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Des Moines Performing Arts
Contact:
Janet Casson
Email:
janetc@dmpa.org
Phone:
(515) 246-2358
FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY EVENTS RELAXATION, FUN AND MUSIC IN OUTDOOR VENUES AROUND THE DES MOINES METRO Get ready for another exciting season of free outdoor family events in the Des Moines Metro! We're thrilled to present another season full of captivating shows and activities.

Chic Professional Development Conference

Sep 13, 10:00 am
Location:
FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
Event For:
18 and up
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Chic Behavioral Health and Community Services
Contact:
Christy Porter
Email:
chiccommunityservives@gmail.com
Phone:
(319) 504-3186
This is a professional development conference with keynote speeches by expert speakers sharing strategies for youth development. There will be an interactive workshop led by industry leaders, covering topics crucial for youth empowerment. You will also hear directly from our youth panel.

Youth Healthy Relationships for System-Involved Girls of Color

Sep 30 (all day)
Location:
Varies
Event For:
11 - 17
Audience Location:
Varies
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Courageous Access
Contact:
Courageous Fire
Email:
courageousaccess@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 428-0077
System-involved girls of color get a Black female facilitator to help them build a healthy relationship model & identify healthy influence w/their peers. In this 6- to 8-wk span, they get free food they choose, engaging, relatable learning techniques, & resources for support and greater health after

Kids Bowl FREE

Sep 30 (all day)
Location:
340 Jordan Creek Parwaky
Event For:
Kids 15 and under
Audience Location:
All kids under 15 years old
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Spare Time Enteratinment
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.

Emerald College Prep Program BizInnovator

Oct 3, 5:00 pm
Location:
Virtual
Event For:
9th grade through 12th grade
Organization:
Jewels Academy
Contact:
Gena Wolgamott
Email:
Gena@jewelsacademy.org
Phone:
(641) 351-9829
The Emerald College Prep Program for Biz Innovators will be held starting the fall of 2024 (10/3 - 11/28; Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST). This course is for 9th - 12th graders with the option to receive three transferable college credits. The course is geared toward college-bound high schooler

Parenting Skills

Oct 10 (all day)
Location:
4211 Grand Ave. Des Moines
Event For:
Families
Organization:
Richards Family Support Services
Contact:
Lisa Richards
Email:
Lisarichardsfss@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 779-7804
I provide in-home or in office parenting skills. 30 years of experience. Specializing in difficult behaviors, such as ADHD, trauma, or family issues.

Skate DSM Get on Board Project

Dec 31 (all day)
Location:
NA
Event For:
Grades K-8
Audience Location:
Polk, Dallas, Warren Counties
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Skate DSM
Contact:
Norm Sterzenbach
Email:
info@skatedsm.org
Phone:
(319) 431-4045
The Get on Board project seeks to reduce or eliminate existing barriers for students in the Des Moines metro area to try skateboarding. Skate DSM provides free skateboards, helmets, and lessons, to eligible students, regardless of their means.

Taekwondo for Children and Adults

Dec 31 (all day)
Event For:
Ages 5 through Adult
Cost:
$30 per month
Organization:
Two Rivers Martial Arts
Contact:
Jennifer Bailey
Email:
trmaweb@tworiversmartialarts.com
Phone:
(515) 423-0804
Two Rivers Martial Arts offers traditional taekwondo classes in a family friendly environment. We are a 501(c)3 organization run completely by volunteers so our fees remain low. Classes offered year-round. Start anytime! Try out a few classes at no obligation. Several locations available.

A.I.P

Jan 12 (all day)
Event For:
Elementary students
Organization:
Association of Youth Development and Enrichment
Contact:
Preston Bell
Email:
ayde4you@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 499-2075
The image is a flyer for the A.I.P AYDE IN SCHOOL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM. It highlights opportunities for children to grow in a safe environment, listing activities like arts, educational games, and science experiments for kids, and mentioning trained staff and nutritious meals for parents to consider.

Shoes for the Homeless, Inc. Volunteer Youth Ambassador Program

Jun 30 (all day)
Location:
Online and in local community
Event For:
13 - 18 years
Cost:
Free!
Organization:
Shoes for the Homeless, Inc.
Contact:
April Hudson
Email:
youthambassador@shoesforthehomeless.net
Phone:
(310) 774-0283
Do you want to help the homeless, earn community service hours, improve your college application, gain leadership skills and be involved in your community? Then our Volunteer Youth Ambassador Program may be right for you! Our free, national program is offered year-round and requires no experience.