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FREE Back-To-School Physicals
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.