Jul. 9 | 2:00 pm
The Numbers Lady | “Explore Art on Campus at Iowa State University”
Location:
Anderson Sculpture Garden, 603 Morrill Road, Ames, IA
Event for:
PreK-12 students, families, & teachers
Cost:
free
Organization:
Iowa State University, University Museums
Contact:
Alisha Abner
Email:
aabner@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 294-3342
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An afternoon celebrating the release of the new multimedia book "Explore Art on Campus at Iowa State University." STEAM activities with The Numbers Lady®, Dr. Rebecca Klemm of NumbersAlive!®, related to the Art on Campus Collection and University Museums. All ages, preK to high school & beyond!
Aug. 1 | 4:00 pm
Energy Day
RSVP by:
07/25/2023
Location:
Kelley Hospitality Room/City Hall 1111 Grace St, Kelley, IA 50134
Event for:
Youth K-3rd Grade
Cost:
$10 per participant per program or $15 for the day per participant; $5 per additional sibling
Organization:
Story County Extension
Contact:
Mary Wilkins
Email:
mwilkins@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 337-1601
Web Link:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/story/
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Participants will explore sources of energy, energy transformations, and more! Recommended for youth K-3rd Grade.
Aug. 1 | 3:30 pm
Tiny Techies
RSVP by:
07/25/2023
Location:
Kelley Hospitality Room/City Hall 1111 Grace St, Kelley, IA 50134
Event for:
Youth K-3rd grade
Cost:
$10 per participant per program or $15 for the day per participant; $5 per additional sibling
Organization:
Story County Extension
Contact:
Mary Wilkins
Email:
mwilkins@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 337-1601
Web Link:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/story/
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Participants will explore the topics of technology, coding, pixels, and more through various activities! Program is intended for youth K-3rd grade.
Jul. 6 | 12:00 pm
Farm Day
RSVP by:
6/29/2023
Location:
ISU Dairy Farm 52470 260th St, Ames, IA 50014
Event for:
K-3
Cost:
$25 per participant; $15 per 4-H/Clover Kid Member; $15 per additional sibling
Organization:
Story County Extension
Contact:
Mary Wilkins
Email:
mwilkins@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 337-1601
Web Link:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/story/
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This program is designed for youth grades K-3. Join us for a day of agriculture-themed STEM activities. Participants will explore topics of agricultural innovation, dairy production, careers in agriculture, and more!
Jul. 21 | (all day)
Slater Public Library Summer Reading Program
RSVP by:
June 6
Location:
Slater Public Library
Event for:
Infants - Middle School
Cost:
free
Organization:
Slater Public Library
Contact:
Jennifer Gogerty
Email:
director@slaterlibrary.org
Phone:
(515) 228-3558
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Various programs for all ages. Along with educational and entertaining programs, children can earn prizes for reading.
Jun. 6 | 4:00 pm
Energy Program
RSVP by:
5/30/2023
Location:
Story City Lodge Grove Ave, Story City, IA 50248
Event for:
Grades K-3
Cost:
$10 per participant per program or $15 for the day per participant; $5 per additional sibling
Organization:
Story County Extension
Contact:
Mary Wilkins
Email:
mwilkins@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 337-1601
Web Link:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/
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Participants will explore sources of energy, energy transformations, and more! Recommended for youth K-3rd grade.
Jun. 7 | (all day)
ACPC School Age Summer Camp
Location:
Fellows Elementary School
Event for:
Elementary
Cost:
$175 per week for Part Time, $235 per week for Full Time
Organization:
Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC)
Contact:
Brittney Dencklau
Email:
brittney@acpc-childcare.org
Phone:
(515) 233-2901
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ACPC School Age Summer Camp Part Time and Full Time Weekly Options Available!
Jul. 26 | (all day)
Cambridge Memorial Library Summer Reading Program
RSVP by:
June 5, 2023
Location:
Cambridge Memorial Library 225 Water Street
Event for:
Preschool-5
Cost:
No cost
Organization:
Cambridge Memorial Library
Contact:
Laurie Hazel
Email:
circdesk@cambridge.lib.ia.us
Phone:
(515) 220-4542
Web Link:
http://www.cambridge.lib.ia.us
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The Cambridge Memorial Library is hosting a summer library program. We want to help children and parents with books and programs to engage students during the summer months. Our theme is "Find Your Voice". There will also be a reading incentive program.
Jun. 6 | 5:00 pm
Des Moines Menace Soccer Camp
Location:
Multiple locations
Event for:
K-12
Cost:
$60-$105
Organization:
Des Moines Menace
Contact:
Sydney Tatam
Phone:
(515) 457-6367
Web Link:
https://www.MenaceSoccer.com/Camps
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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.
Jul. 26 | 9:00 am
Junior Activity Club
RSVP by:
June 12
Location:
SportsIowa, 2176 232 Ln, Ames, IA 50014
Event for:
K - 6th Graders
Cost:
$175/week or $70 for days
Organization:
Elite 360 Training
Contact:
Brady Fuller
Email:
elite360training@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 321-1516
Web Link:
https://elite360training.com/jac
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The Junior Activity Club is “whole” activity experience led by proven staff. It is from 9 - 4:00 PM 3 days a week in June and July. Parents can pick days for their child to attend, or weeks. The day includes various activities and learning by Sylvan.
Jul. 28 | 8:00 am
SummerSongs and SummerTunes
RSVP by:
05/31/2023
Location:
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
Event for:
Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Cost:
150-350. Scholarships are available.
Organization:
Heartland Youth Choir
Contact:
Kelli Stoermer
Email:
office@joinhyc.org
Phone:
(515) 221-3922
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Singers who have finished grade K through 8 will enjoy five days of singing and fun that ends with a musical performance! Participants will experience choir rehearsals, musicianship, sectional rehearsals, and movement activities.
Jun. 12 | 9:00 am
Hidden Acres Day Camp Grace Evangelical Free Church
Location:
905 N 5th Ave Huxley, IA 50124
Event for:
Kids going into 1st to 6th grade.
Cost:
125.00/wk
Organization:
Grace Evangelical Free Church
Contact:
Laura Santiamagro
Phone:
(515) 597-2393
Web Link:
http://HACAMP.ORG/DAY-CAMPS
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Join us for summer camp! Music, Bible lessons, games, crafts, and lots of fun!! Each day will run 9 am to 3 pm. Kids will need to bring a lunch and water bottle. Register soon and use this code to get 75.00 off of the registration cost by using this code: GRACESTUDENT75 Register at: HACAMPS
Jun. 12 | (all day)
Swimming Lessons Summer 2023
RSVP by:
6/12/2023
Location:
Various Locations
Event for:
Grades K-12
Cost:
$30
Organization:
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Contact:
Ian Knutsen
Email:
imknutsen@dmgov.org
Phone:
(515) 205-6218
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Des Moines Parks & Recreation is hosting swimming lessons this summer at Ashworth, Birdland, Nahas, Northwest, and Teachout aquatic facilities. Cost is $30 for a week of group lessons. For financial support call 515-518-4770 (cost $5 per participant). Registration: April 1, 2023.