These are not Waukee Community School District publications or events. Information is being distributed as a community service to inform stakeholders of community activities or services.

States’s 4-H Exchange

When
Sunday, July 21 (all day)
RSVP By
April 15, 2024
Organizer
States's 4-H Exchange
Contact
Madeleline Bretey-Smith
Email
mbretey@iastate.edu
Phone
(515) 294-2748
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Have you ever wanted to experience different cultures but do not have upcoming plans to travel to a different country? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to host a Japanese youth (ages 12-17) this summer! This is a great opportunity to assist these students in experiencing American culture.

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Summer Half-Day Enrichment Programs at the Waukee Family YMCA!

Who
Preschool & Elementary Students; Ages 3 - 11
When
Wednesday, August 21 - 9:00 am
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
Waukee Family YMCA
Contact
Gretchen Stanger
Email
gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org
Cost
$125 for Y Members & $150 for Non-Members
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Summer is time for kids to explore, learn new skills, stay active & connect with others. At the Waukee Y, every day is a new adventure! We offer half-day summer Enrichment Programs with a variety of activities. Join us for a fun, action-packed, safe summer creating memories that will last a lifetime

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Summer Sports Clinics

Who
Ages 6-12 years old
When
Thursday, August 1 - 1:00 pm
RSVP By
Friday, May 21st
Where
Waukee & Walnut Creek YMCA
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 224-1888
Cost
Member: $100, Non-Member: $120
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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 at Waukee or Walnut Creek.

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i9 Sports Youth Sports Program

Who
Kids ages 3-12
When
Sunday, August 18 - 9:00 am
RSVP By
Spring deadline March 20, Summer deadline June 5
Where
Waukee, Clive, WDM
Organizer
i9 Sports - Greater Des Moines
Contact
Greg Van Soelen
Email
greg.vansoelen@i9sports.com
Phone
(515) 321-0808
Cost
$159
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One day a week youth sports programs. Saturday and/or Sundays only. Spring and summer offerings: Flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, t-ball

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Drake Youth Summer Football Camp

Who
2nd-8th grade boys and girls
When
Thursday, July 18 - 8:30 am
RSVP By
June 1, 2024
Where
Drake football stadium
Organizer
Drake Football Camps
Contact
dave applegate
Email
dapplegate@fca.org
Phone
(515) 208-1205
Cost
$175.00
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Drake youth football camp...learn football skills, teamwork, leadership and have a ton of fun, with current Drake coaches and players!

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2024 Summer Sports Clinic’s

Who
Ages 6-12 years old
When
Thursday, August 1 - 1:00 pm
RSVP By
06/01/2024
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 224-1888
Cost
Members: $100 ; Non-Members $120
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YMCA Summer Sports Clinics meet Monday-Thursday from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM and allow kids to play traditional sports like Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball—or non-traditional sports such as Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, and Disc Golf.

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Riptide Summer Swimming Lessons

Who
Youth ages 4-12
When
Thursday, July 18 (all day)
Where
Dowling Catholic High School
Organizer
Riptide
Contact
Ann Peterson
Email
dchsyouthswimming@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 650-3534
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Summer swimming lessons through Riptide! Group and private lessons available. Swimmers with proper water safety and basic swimming skills are safer in and around water.

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Wesley Woods Summer Camps

Who
ages 4 to 17
When
Friday, August 9 (all day)
Where
10896 Nixon Street Indianola, IA 50125
Organizer
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
Contact
Mikaela Dunn
Email
mikaela.dunn@wesleywoodsiowa.org
Phone
(515) 961-4523
Cost
varies by program
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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!

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Varsity Cinema Summer Camp: Around the World in Movies

Who
Children entering grades 2-5 (2024-25 school year)
When
Friday, July 19 - 9:00 am
Where
Varsity Cinema
Organizer
Varsity Cinema | Des Moines Film
Contact
Jess Lieb
Email
jess@desmoinesfilm.org
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We are thrilled to announce the very first summer camps from Des Moines Film at the historic Varsity Cinema! Join us and 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.

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Simpson College Summer Basketball Camps

Who
Campers in grades 3-12th grade
When
Wednesday, July 10 - 9:00 am
Where
Simpson College at Cowles Fieldhouse
Organizer
Simpson College
Contact
Kyle Jones
Email
kyle.jones@simpson.edu
Phone
(262) 309-3684
Cost
$50-$240
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Join us for a fun summer of basketball campers this summer at Simpson College! https://www.sccampsmbb.com/ If you have questions please contact Head Coach Kyle Jones at kyle.jones@simpson.edu or 262-309-3684

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St. Mark Vacation Bible School

Who
Preschool- 5th grade
When
Monday, July 22 - 9:00 am
RSVP By
07/20/2024
Where
St. Mark Lutheran Church 1105 Grand Ave WDM, IA 50265
Organizer
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Contact
Sarah Schultz
Email
sarah@stmarkwdm.org
Phone
(503) 884-6860
Cost
$30.00
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Get ready to plug in and have some fun. We’re ready to know God’s word, know Jesus and change the world. Because God’s power gives us everything we need. So, save the date and get ready for VBS 2024!

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Menace Summer Camp at DMACC

Who
Youth ages 5-17 (elementary, middle school, and high school students)
When
Thursday, July 11 - 6:00 pm
Where
DMACC Intramural Fields (2006 South Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA)
Organizer
The Des Moines Menace
Contact
Lisa Dauterive
Email
lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
Cost
Ages 5-8: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ($85) Ages 9-13: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm ($105) Ages 14-17: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm ($105)
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Join the fun this summer with the Des Moines Menace. The Menace Summer Camp at DMACC is for boys and girls ages 5 to 17 and is a camp designed for all abilities. Youth will have the opportunity to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities assisted by Menace first-team players.

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Des Moines Menace- Waukee/WDM Morning Camp

Who
Youth ages 3-14 (elementary and middle school students)
When
Thursday, July 18 - 9:30 am
Where
Caspe Terrace (33158 Ute Ave. Waukee, IA)
Organizer
The Des Moines Menace
Contact
Lisa Dauterive
Email
lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
Cost
Ages 3-5: 9:30 am-11:00 am ($65) Ages 6-10: 9:30 am-11:00 am ($85) Ages 11-14: 9:30 am- 11:00 am ($105)
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Join the fun this summer with the Des Moines Menace. The Waukee/WDM Morning Camp is for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 and is a camp designed for all abilities. Youth will have the opportunity to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities assisted by Menace first-team players.7/15-7/8

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USA Basketball Open Waukee YMCA

Who
Ages 6-17
When
Friday, August 2 (all day)
Where
Waukee YMCA
Organizer
USA Basketball Open
Contact
Zach Elsbecker
Email
zach.elsbecker@dmymca.org
Cost
FREE
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Are you ready to take your basketball skills to the next level? We've got an exciting opportunity for you! Introducing the USA Basketball Open

Katie Dinnebier Youth Basketball Camp

Who
2nd-8th grade girls and boys
When
Sunday, August 18 - 12:00 pm
RSVP By
August 2, 2024
Where
Waukee High School Fieldhouse
Organizer
Katie Dinnebier Youth Basketball Camp
Contact
Katie Dinnebier
Email
dinnebierkatie@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 559-4685
Cost
Free!
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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!

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