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7th Grade Washington DC Trip

Who
Waukee 7th Graders
When
Tuesday, June 10 (all day)
RSVP By
9-22-2024
Where
Washington DC
Organizer
World Strides
Contact
Mark Anderson
Email
waukeedctrip@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 216-0920
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The 2025 Washington DC trip registration is underway! This trip is intended for students in the 7th grade in Waukee schools. The trip has been active in Waukee schools for over 20 years. A virtual parent meeting will be held 9/15/24 at 6pm: https://meet.google.com/0q-gzbo-qtz.

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Y Camp Summer 2025

Who
Families and Campers 7-17
When
Sunday, June 15 (all day)
Where
Des Moines Y Camp * 1192 166th Drive Boone IA 50036
Organizer
Des Moines Y Camp
Contact
Melanie Mellinger
Email
melanie.mellinger@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 432-7558
Cost
Varies by Program
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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. If you’re looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer Camp is the place to start. Find your next adventure at the Des Moines Y Camp!

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YMCA Spring Youth Soccer

Who
Families with kids ages 5-10.
When
Saturday, April 19 - 10:00 am
RSVP By
03-28-25
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 868-0507
Cost
$70-90 Members/$90-110 Non-Members
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YMCA Half Day Summer Sports Clinics

Who
Families with youth ages 5-10
When
Monday, June 2 - 1:00 pm
RSVP By
May, 2nd 2025
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 868-0507
Cost
$110/week for Y members $130/week for non-members
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Families with kids ages 5-10. Preferably preschool and grade school students.

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YMCA Youth T-Ball & Coach Pitch

Who
Families with youth ages 5-8
When
Saturday, June 7 - 10:00 am
RSVP By
04/25/2025
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 868-0507
Cost
ember $70 Non-Member $90 Coach Pitch Member $80 Non-Member $100
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Families with youth ages 5-8. Preferably pre-school and grade school students.

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2025 Waukee Track Club

Who
Elementary and Middle School Students
When
Monday, March 24 - 5:30 pm
RSVP By
March 3rd
Where
Timberline Stadium
Organizer
Waukee Track Club
Contact
Talia Youngblut or Matt Smalley
Email
Waukeetc@gmail.com
Cost
$160 / $260
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For current 3rd-12th Grade athletes. Serving Waukee and the surrounding areas since 2014. Our mission is to provide a cultivating and challenging track and field experience where athletes can improve their Track and Field Intelligence, gain confidence, and develop a passion for the sport.

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Grand Blue Mile

When
Tuesday, April 22 - 6:00 pm
RSVP By
04/22/2025
Where
Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309
Organizer
Drake Relays
Contact
Ben Huftalin
Email
grandbluemile@drake.edu
Phone
(515) 271-1957
Cost
$10
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The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, is a one-mile run/walk in downtown Des Moines for all ages. New in 2025, Spike’s Sprint lets kids 10 & under race in three divisions and earn a special giveaway. Enjoy family fun with bounce houses, face painting, and the Mascot Madness race!

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Varsity Summer Camp: Around the World Through Movies

Who
elementary students, grades 2-5
When
Friday, July 18 - 9:00 am
Where
Varsity Cinema, 1205 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Organizer
Des Moines Film
Contact
Jess Lieb
Email
team@desmoinesfilm.org
Phone
(515) 259-0167
Cost
$125
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Travel around the world through movies! Earn a new stamp for your passport each day as we watch a movie from a different country then explore that country’s culture through fun activities. Campers will receive free t-shirt, plus a light snack each day, including movie theater popcorn on Friday.

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Drake University Summer Voice Intensive

Who
Middle and high school students age 14+
When
Monday, June 16 (all day)
RSVP By
June 10, 2025
Where
Drake University
Organizer
Drake University
Contact
Alyssa Becker
Email
ducsom@drake.edu
Phone
(515) 473-0564
Cost
$400
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The annual Drake University Voice Intensive (DUVI) is a summertime camp designed for young singers ages 14+ to develop their voices and build confidence in performing and auditioning.

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$29 Sylvan Insight Assessment – Month of March Only!

When
Monday, March 31 (all day)
Where
Sylvan Learning Center of Johnston
Organizer
Sylvan Learning Center of Iowa
Contact
Katie Ruby
Email
operations@iowa-sylvan.com
Phone
(515) 867-8000
Cost
$29
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Sylvan Learning Center of Johnston is offering all Waukee families $29 Insight Assessments for the month of March! See your student's areas of opportunity and strength with a 360 degree view into your student's skills in math, reading and writing by calling to book TODAY! 515-867-8000!

Sylvan Spring Camps

Who
All students
When
Saturday, May 31 (all day)
RSVP By
ASAP
Organizer
Sylvan Learning Center of Iowa
Contact
Katie Ruby
Email
operations@iowa-sylvan.com
Phone
(515) 867-8000
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Sylvan has a lot of Spring Camps for all students across the Waukee School District to take advantage of! From STEM to reading to math, every student can find a fun and enriching camp to take part in over spring break!

SummerSongs

Who
Completed Kindergarten through 8th grade
When
Friday, July 25 (all day)
RSVP By
July 7th, 2025
Where
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
Organizer
Heartland Youth Choir
Contact
Kelli Stoermer
Email
office@heartlandyouthchoir.org
Phone
(515) 221-3922
Cost
The price range varies, there are scholarships available.
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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.

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Sylvan Summer Camps

Who
All students
When
Sunday, August 31 (all day)
RSVP By
ASAP
Organizer
Sylvan Learning Center of Iowa
Contact
Katie Ruby
Email
operations@iowa-sylvan.com
Phone
(515) 867-8000
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Sylvan's Summer Camps are starting this June! Sylvan will be running all kinds of camps, from STEM, to reading, to math, so that all students can have fun and stay busy this summer! Give us a call at 515-867-8000 to enroll today!

Girls’ Entrepreneurship Incubator

Who
high school females
When
Saturday, April 19 - 10:00 am
RSVP By
March 6
Where
Varies weekly - corporations in the metro
Organizer
Pi515
Contact
Breanna
Email
breanna@pi515.org
Cost
FREE
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The Girls' Entrepreneurship Incubator (GEI) empowers young women by providing mentorship, resources, and hands-on experience to develop entrepreneurial skills. Through workshops, networking, and real-world projects, GEI fosters innovation, confidence, and leadership in aspiring female entrepreneurs.

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Grand Blue Mile

When
Tuesday, April 22 - 6:00 pm
RSVP By
04/22/2025
Where
Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309
Organizer
Drake Relays
Contact
Ben Huftalin
Email
grandbluemile@drake.edu
Phone
(515) 271-1957
Cost
$15 (Grand Blue Mile Youth) $10 (Spike’s Sprint)
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The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, is a one-mile run/walk in downtown Des Moines for all ages. New in 2025, Spike’s Sprint lets kids 10 & under race in three divisions and earn a special giveaway. Enjoy family fun with bounce houses, face painting, and the Mascot Madness race!

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Host an International High School Student

Who
Parents, Students & Staff
When
Monday, March 31 (all day)
Organizer
World Link Inc
Contact
Karen King-Fitzgerald
Email
karen@worldlinkinc.org
Phone
(515) 491-1551
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By hosting an international high school student, a family can learn about a new culture, language, and perspective, enriching their daily lives with fresh experiences and ideas. This cultural exchange fosters open-mindedness, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for global diversity.

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Easter Egg Hunt + Camp Preview Day

Who
Families
When
Saturday, April 12 - 10:30 am
Where
10896 Nixon Street, Indianola, Iowa
Organizer
Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
Contact
Sierra Kuisle
Email
sierra.kuisle@wesleywoodsiowa.org
Phone
(515) 961-4523
Cost
free
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💛 Meeting our Christ-centered staff 💛 Exploring our beautiful campgrounds 💛 Learning about summer camp opportunities for kids and families 💛 Fellowship and fun for all ages

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Day of Innovation

Who
High school students & teachers interested in STEM
When
Thursday, April 24 - 9:00 am
RSVP By
03/31/2025
Where
PappaJohn Education Center
Organizer
Pi515
Contact
Luke
Email
tech@pi515.org
Cost
FREE
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Join us for Pi515’s Day of Innovation! This free event at the Pappajohn Education Center unites the community to celebrate youth talent through STEM sessions, expert talks, hands-on activities, and networking. Connect with industry leaders, explore innovation, and support youth in tech!

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Drake Volleyball Camps

Who
elementary, middle, and high school students
When
Monday, July 7 (all day)
RSVP By
Day before camp starts
Where
The Knapp Center at Drake University
Organizer
Drake University Volleyball
Contact
Addison Barnes
Email
addison.barnes@drake.edu
Phone
(920) 213-3969
Cost
Varies based on each camp
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Drake volleyball camps are a great way to get active this summer and engage with our student-athlete's here at Drake! Our goal is to teach young students about the game of volleyball and have fun! We put on a variety of camps you can choose from starting on 7/7/25 going through 7/18/25.

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Family Connection Camp

Who
families
When
Friday, May 23 (all day)
RSVP By
05/14/2025
Where
Wesley Woods 10896 Nixon Street, indianola
Organizer
Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
Contact
Sierra Kuisle
Email
sierra.kuisle@wesleywoodsiowa.org
Phone
(515) 961-4523
Cost
Ages 0-3 Free | Ages 4+ $30 | max $120
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At Wesley Woods, we believe that strengthening families is one of the many important things that we can do to glorify God. That’s why we created Family Connection! Enjoy time exploring as a family or participate in planned activities. Lodging and meals included. May 23-25.

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Des Moines Rowing: Learn-to-Row

Who
Students 8th-12th looking to join a new sport
When
Tuesday, April 15 (all day)
RSVP By
April 10th
Where
2816 Shoreline Rd, DSM
Organizer
Des Moines Rowing Youth
Contact
Taryn Myers
Email
tarynmyers262@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 491-1048
Cost
$25
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DMR Youth hosts learn-to-row events for interested young people to get a chance to try out the sport. We teach the basics of rowing both in boats and on the rowing machines. We also have a promotional poster, so reach out if you need that!

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Sonia Kovalevsky Mathematics Day

Who
All students grade 6-8
When
Saturday, April 5 - 10:00 am
Where
Iowa State University
Organizer
Department of Mathematics
Contact
Xuan Hien Nguyen
Email
xhnguyen@iastate.edu
More Information

This event is inspired by Sonia Kovalevsky Day - an international celebration of Ms. Kovalevsky, a pioneer in the effort to engage women in mathematics and encourage them to pursue a career in math and science. The event is open to all students grade 6-8.

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Summer Half-Day Enrichment Programs for Preschool – Fifth Grade

Who
Preschool and Elementary School Students
When
Monday, May 26 (all day)
Where
Waukee Family YMCA | 210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, Iowa 50263
Organizer
Waukee Family YMCA
Contact
Gretchen Stanger
Email
gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org
Cost
$135 per week for YMCA members & $160 per week for Non-Members. Financial assistance is available.
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Summer provides a perfect opportunity for kids to explore & ignite their imaginations. With the Waukee Y’s dynamic Half-Day Programming, children can dive into their passions each day! Programs are carefully crafted with a focus on a weekly theme, ensuring that kids are fully immersed in the topic.

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Drake Football Camps

Who
students going into 3rd-8th grade
When
Monday, June 9 (all day)
Where
Drake Football Stadium
Organizer
Drake Football Camps
Contact
dave applegate
Email
dapplegate@fca.org
Phone
(515) 208-1205
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Learn Football skills from our coaches and players and have a TON of FUN!

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Girl Scout Day at Hoyt Sherman Place

When
Saturday, May 3 (all day)
Where
1501 Woodland Ave. DEs Moines, IA 50309
Organizer
Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact
Emily Roeder
Email
education@hoytsherman.org
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Join us at Hoyt Sherman Place for a fun and educational day designed for Girl Scouts! Explore the history and culture of this historic venue with a guided tour, followed by a hands-on art class where Scouts can unleash their creativity. A perfect blend of history, culture, and creativity!

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Spring Art Classes at Hoyt Sherman Place

When
Thursday, June 19 (all day)
Where
1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Organizer
Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact
Emily Roeder
Email
education@hoytsherman.org
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Join us for one of our many spring art classes including drawing, acrylics, watercolor, music, needle felting, and more.

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