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Aug. 16 | (all day)

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
Phone: (515) 961-4523
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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!
Apr. 28 | 8:30 am

Street Survival

RSVP by: 04/22/2024
Location: DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Event for: High School Students
Cost: $125.00
Organization: BMW CCA Foundation and SCCA Foundation
Contact: Kathy Talbot
Phone: (525) 490-5833
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Street Survival is a one day teen safe-driving program designed to give teens the hands on experience and tools to become smarter, safer drivers. Challenging driving situations on a private course allows students to experience abnormal vehicle behavior in a safe and supervised environment.
Apr. 18 | 7:00 pm

2nd grade Spring Vocal Concert

Location: HS Auditorium
Event for: 2nd grade family and friends
Organization: Ballard West Elem.School
Contact: Susan Licht
Phone: (515) 228-3890
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2nd grade Spring Vocal Concert
Mar. 24 | (all day)

Ames Has Talent 2024

RSVP by: 03/20/2024
Location: 5501 George Washington Carver Ave, Ames
Event for: Open to the public
Organization: Ames Youth Choir
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Ames Youth Choir is sponsoring the 2024 Ames Has Talent Competition on March 24th, 2024. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information and reach out to info@ameschildrenschoirs.org to register. All acts performed by children grades K-12 welcome. We do separate age categories as well as sep
Jun. 3 | (all day)

Bulldog Girls Basketball Camp

Location: Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA
Event for: K-8
Cost: $185
Organization: Bulldog Girls Basketball Camp
Contact: Nicci Hays Fort
Phone: (516) 850-5253
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Bulldog Girls Basketball camps are fun filled camps that work on fundamentals along with teamwork drills and activities. Make sure to reserve your space to work with the MVC Women's Basketball Champions this summer!
Apr. 19 | 5:00 pm

STEM Explorations Camps

RSVP by: 3/18/2024
Location: Iowa State University
Event for: 2nd - 5th grade students
Cost: $5.00 per camp, $20.00 for all 4 camps
Organization: Iowa State Women in Science and Engineering
Contact: Taylor Bryan
Phone: (515) 294-5814
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STEM Explorations camps are designed to generate an interest in exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at a young age. We invite other student organizations to come present about their club and assist the students in science-based activities. *Not a school sponsored event*
Jun. 10 | (all day)

Y Camp Summer 2024

Location: 1192 166th Drive Boone IA 50036
Event for: 7-17 Year Olds
Cost: Varies by program
Organization: Des Moines Y Camp
Contact: Melanie Mellinger
Phone: (515) 432-7558
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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 the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley
May. 4 | 10:00 am

Step Into Storybooks

RSVP by: N/A
Location: North Grand Mall; 2801 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Event for: Ages 0-5
Cost: FREE
Organization: Raising Readers in Story County
Contact: Kristi Mayo
Phone: (515) 520-8686
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This annual event provides fun literacy-rich experiences to inspire families to use reading and related activities at home with their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Older siblings always welcome, every child gets a FREE book.
Apr. 6 | 11:00 am

Healthy Household: Family Workshop in Story City

RSVP by: 3/20/24
Location: Story City Library
Event for: Families in Story County
Cost: FREE
Organization: Story County Extension and Outreach
Contact: Angie Simmering
Phone: (515) 337-1601
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Families are invited to join together in one of our four week workshop series centered around helping families with their food budget with practical skills and knowledge. Youth and adults will break into sessions in which the youth will be assisting an educator in cooking a recipe.
Apr. 4 | 6:30 pm

interACT

RSVP by: March 15, 2024
Location: Story County Extension, 1421 S Bell Ave, Ste 107, Ames, IA 50010
Event for: Grades 3-6
Cost: Free
Organization: Story County Extension and Outreach
Contact: Mary Wilkins
Phone: (515) 337-1601
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Learn Skills to help you Accept, Choose, &Take Action for self care &healthy relationships! interACT is a FREE four week series with one hour separate group sessions for adults and youth. Lessons On: living a life that follows your values, setting goals to reach, tools to connect with others.
May. 29 | 9:00 am

Farm Camp

Location: Center Grove Orchard
Event for: Elementary Students
Organization: Center Grove Orchard
Phone: (515) 383-4354
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Farm Camp is a week-long summer day camp that offers an opportunity to educate children about farm life while fostering friendships and cultivating a passion for farming!
Jun. 10 | 8:00 am

Junior Activity Club

RSVP by: N/A
Location: SportsIowa, 2176 232 Ln, Ames, IA 50014
Event for: Boys and Girls, K - 6th Grade
Cost: Multiple options, see website
Organization: Elite 360 Training
Contact: Brady
Phone: (515) 321-1516
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There are multiple-week opportunities in June and July, campers can attend weeks OR just days that work. Responsible, committed, and engaged staff will create a WOW experience for your child with activities and learning …it is educational, Enriching, and Empowering!
Jun. 3 | 9:00 am

Hidden Acres Day Camp @ Grace Church

Location: Grace Evangelical Free Church 905 N 5th Ave Huxley, IA 40124
Event for: Children going into 1st to 6th
Cost: 140.00/wk
Organization: Grace Evangelical Free Church
Contact: Laura Santiamagro
Phone: (515) 957-2393
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Join us for all the summer fun, water day, games, small group time, Bible lesson, music, crafts, and so much fun! June 3-6, 2024 9:00am to 3:00pm. The cost is 140.00 for 4 days and with the discount code, receive 75.00 off! Register at: hacamps.org/day-camps. Use the discount code gracestudent75
Jun. 14 | 9:00 am

Camp Invention

Location: Ballard Middle School
Event for: Children finishing kindergarten through 5th grade
Cost: $270
Organization: Camp Invention by National Inventors Hall of Fame
Contact: Tracy Weber
Phone: (515) 556-3418
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June 10-14, 2024 9:00-3:30 each day
Jun. 14 | (all day)

Leadership Interns for Camp Invention

Location: Ballard Middle School
Event for: High School students
Organization: Camp Invention by National Inventors Hall of Fame
Contact: Tracy Weber
Phone: (515) 556-3418
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June 10-14, 2024 8:00-4:00 each day Students can receive 40 hours of volunteer time
Mar. 26 | 9:00 am

Go Further Girls STEM Conference

Event for: 8th-10th grade students
Cost: $25
Organization: WiSE: Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Contact: Taylor Bryan
Phone: (515) 294-5814
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ISU Student Role Models presents 4 STEM Exploration camps per semester that provides experiences into different fields of STEM for 8th to 10th grade students. Each camp is lead by Iowa State University students who are currently studying each specific field. *This is not a school sponsored event*
Jun. 14 | (all day)

Leaders-in-Training for Camp Invention

Location: Ballard Middle School
Event for: Middle School students
Cost: $170
Organization: Camp Invention by National Inventors Hall of Fame
Contact: Tracy Weber
Phone: (515) 556-3418
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June 10-14, 2024 9:00-3:30 each day
Apr. 27 | 8:30 am

Bam-Bam Baseball

RSVP by: April 14, 2024
Location: Nord Kalsem Park
Event for: 3-4 year olds.
Cost: $35
Organization: Huxley Parks and Recreation
Contact: Heather Denger
Phone: (515) 597-2515
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Recreational league introducing youth to baseball.
Apr. 7 | (all day)

Huxley Parks and Recreation YOUTH SOCCER

RSVP by: 03/24/2024
Location: Larson Fields
Event for: 3-8 year olds
Cost: $57
Organization: Huxley Parks and Recreation
Contact: Heather Denger
Phone: (515) 597-2515
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Recreational co-ed youth soccer league providing basic instruction by volunteer coaches.
Aug. 31 | (all day)

Join 4-H Clover Kids

Location: Story County
Event for: Grades K-3rd
Organization: Story County Extension and Outreach
Contact: Mary Wilkins
Phone: (515) 337-1601
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Clover Kids is a 4-H program specifically designed for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Clover kids foster positive relationships and builds valuable life skills through a variety of hands-on activities.
Aug. 31 | (all day)

Join 4-H

Location: Story County
Event for: Grades 4th - 12th
Organization: Story County Extension and Outreach
Contact: Mary Wilkins
Phone: (515) 337-1601
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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenships and life skills offered trough a variety of settings: Clubs, schools, day camps, overnight camps, afterschool, and other learning environments. Opportunities to experience life skills and practice them.