Sports Leagues & Teams

Youth Learn to Row Days

Jun 3, 8:00 am
Location:
Birdland Marina, Guzman Boathouse
Event For:
Students entering 8th-12th grade in the fall
Cost:
$25
Organization:
Des Moines Rowing
Contact:
Allison Cook
Email:
acook@desmoinesrowing.org
Phone:
(515) 649-9747
A 2.5 hour learn-to-row session, designed to give a first taste of the sport of crew, consisting of 60 minutes on land and 90 minutes on the water.

Metro Stars Youth Football Camp

Jun 3, 8:30 am
Location:
Carlisle High School Fields
Event For:
1st thru 8th Grade
Audience Location:
Des Moines Metro
Cost:
$80.00
Organization:
Capital City Sports
Contact:
James Hoffman
Email:
capitalcitysportsia@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 689-8838
We are excited to bring kids from surrounding areas a camp designed to learn the fundamentals of football from Current College Football Players that attended Des Moines area high school programs. Our 2 Day camp encompasses football techniques, games, competitions and a whole lot of fun!!

Riptide Summer Swimming Lessons

Jun 5 (all day)
Location:
Dowling Catholic High School
Event For:
Ages 4-12
Cost:
$115.00
Organization:
Riptide
Contact:
Ann Peterson
Email:
dchsyouthswimming@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 650-3534
Riptide summer swimming lessons open for registration March 1! Bring your student to learn water safety and basic swimming skills. Group and private lessons are available.

Walnut Creek YMCA Summer Sports Clinics

Jun 5, 1:00 pm
Location:
Walnut Creek YMCA.
Event For:
6-12 Year Old's
Audience Location:
Walnut Creek YMCA
Organization:
Walnut Creek Family YMCA
Contact:
Ben Schoning
Email:
benjamin.schoning@dmymca.org
Phone:
(515) 410-9849
3 hour clinics for 6-12 year old's. We will have 8 weeks of summer clinics. Each week is a different themed sporting event such as basketball, flag football, soccer, Volleyball. We also offer non-traditional sports such as pickleball, tennis, gold and disc golf.

Des Moines Menace Soccer Camp

Jun 6, 5:00 pm
Location:
Multiple Loactions
Event For:
K-12
Cost:
$60-$105
Organization:
Des Moines Menace
Contact:
Sydney Tatam
Email:
Sydney.Tatam@MenaceSoccer.com
Phone:
(515) 457-6367
Join the fun this summer with the Menace! Develop your soccer skills with instruction from players on Iowa’s Premier Soccer Team, the Des Moines Menace. At our camps, you’ll receive a camp shirt and a ticket to a Menace home game of your choosing. We accept walk-ups the first night at each location!

Des Moines Soccer Club – Spring Programming

Jun 11 (all day)
Location:
Aliber Soccer Complex / Water Works Soccer Complex
Event For:
3-19
Audience Location:
Des Moines
Cost:
Kickstart $49, Rec $140, Academy $250
Organization:
Des Moines Soccer Club
Contact:
Matt Ream
Email:
membership@desmoinessoccerclub.org
Phone:
(530) 400-0713
Local soccer club offering playing opportunities to ALL children ages 3-19 (2019-2004 birth year). Multiple levels available. Financial assistance available to those who qualify.

Learn to Skate Group Classes. Iowa Figure Skating Academy

Jun 13, 6:00 pm
Location:
5100 NW 72nd Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Event For:
Any ages
Audience Location:
5100 NW 72nd Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Cost:
$150-6 weeks
Organization:
Iowa Figure Skating Academy
Contact:
Elena Tobiash
Email:
iowafigureskating@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 490-5148
Learn-to-Skate (LTS) classes offer your skater the opportunity to work on developing skills for ice sports from figure skating to ice hockey as well as recreational skating.

Ultimate Disc Summer Camp

Jun 16, 9:00 am
Location:
Centenniel Park
Audience Location:
Waukee
Cost:
$150
Organization:
American Ultimate Disc League
Contact:
Matt Smith
Email:
matt.smith@theaudl.com
Phone:
(205) 301-1860
The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) is excited to offer an introductory ultimate frisbee camp experience. Participants will learn the fundamental tenets of catching and throwing a disc, a wide variety of mini-games, all while being taught the basic rules of the sport of ultimate.

American Ultimate Disc League Camp

Jun 19, 9:00 am
Location:
6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
Event For:
10-14
Audience Location:
West Des Moines
Cost:
$150
Organization:
American Ultimate Disc League
Contact:
Matt SMith
Email:
matt.smith@theaudl.com
Phone:
(205) 301-1860
The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) is excited to offer an introductory ultimate frisbee camp experience. Participants will learn the fundamental tenets of catching and throwing a disc, a wide variety of mini-games, all while being taught the basic rules of the sport of ultimate.

TnT Football Camp

Jun 24, 8:00 am
Location:
Hoover High School
Event For:
3rd-8th Grade
Audience Location:
DMPS
Organization:
The IOWA Foundation
Contact:
Travis Gorsch
Email:
Travis.Gorsch@theiowafoundation.com
Phone:
(319) 361-6435
The IOWA Foundation is partnering with Tim Dwight, Tavian Banks, Hoover High School Athletics and the Drake Football team to host a free Football Camp for participants in 3rd-8th Grade. Registration includes a t-shirt, boxed lunch, photos with coaches and more!

Ambush Sports 7 on 7 Football

Jun 26, 5:00 am
Location:
McAninch soccer Complex Norwalk
Event For:
All grades K-12
Audience Location:
This is intended for all families in Grades K-12
Organization:
Ambush Sports
Contact:
Collin Jacobsen
Email:
Ambushsports.collin@gmail.com
Phone:
(641) 521-7157
7 on 7 touch football for grades 1-12. Grades are as of 2023-24. Teams likely play three 25 minute games on Monday or Thursday nights and our schedules can be flexible with other sports. Teams play sometime between 5-8:30. The schedule for the entire season will be released a week before the season.

CityLight Summer Soccer

Jul 15 (all day)
Location:
Weeks Middle School
Event For:
5-10 year olds
Audience Location:
Jackson Elementary
Cost:
$35
Organization:
CityLight Sports
Contact:
Dustin Rowe
Email:
dustinrowe91@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 556-9029
CityLight Sports is a recreational soccer program that promotes character and value in every child by providing equal playing time, supportive coaches, and a fun and competitive sport environment that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Starts June 1 and ends on July 15.

Youth Running Program

Aug 3, 6:00 pm
Location:
Riverview Park
Event For:
K-8th Grade
Audience Location:
DMPS
Organization:
The IOWA Foundation
Contact:
Travis Gorsch
Email:
Travis.Gorsch@theiowafoundation.com
Phone:
(319) 361-6435
The IOWA Foundation is hosting a 6-week youth running program at Riverview Park from Thursday, June 29 - August 3rd. Our goal through this program is to increase trail use among the youth in Des Moines as well as providing recreational opportunities in our parks. A 5k will take place August 5th!

Run at Riverview Charity 5K

Aug 5, 10:00 am
Location:
Riverview Park
Event For:
All Ages
Audience Location:
Central Iowa
Cost:
$0 - $30
Organization:
The IOWA Foundation
Contact:
Travis Gorsch
Email:
Travis.Gorsch@theiowafoundation.com
Phone:
(319) 361-6435
The IOWA Foundation invites the community of walkers, joggers and runners to participate in our charity 5k at Riverview Park on Saturday, August 5th at 10am. Interested participants can either pay a race entry or commit to a fundraising goal which would allow them a free race entry. Under 12 is FREE

i9 Sports

Aug 13 (all day)
Location:
Greater Des Moines
Event For:
Ages 3-12
Audience Location:
WDM, DM, Clive, Waukee, Urbandale
Cost:
Fees range from $139-$189
Organization:
i9 Sports
Contact:
Greg Van Soelen
Email:
greg.vansoelen@i9sports.com
Phone:
(515) 321-0808
i9 Sports is a youth sports organization offering flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. We are a one day a week program instilling fun, sportsmanship, and covenience for today's families. Registrations are open year round! Sign up today at i9sports.com

Traditional Taekwondo Classes

Dec 31 (all day)
Location:
2017 Southlawn Dr., Des Moines, IA
Event For:
5 through Adult
Cost:
$30 per month
Organization:
Two Rivers Martial Arts
Contact:
Jennifer Bailey
Email:
jenjb@trma.us
Phone:
(515) 423-0804
Traditional taekwondo classes for ages 5 through adult. Start anytime! Classes offered year round. We stress the tenets of TKD: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit. Try a few classes with no obligation. Additional locations available.