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Experience the joy of camping as a family without any of the work! Join our staff for scheduled activities or skip out and do your own thing. This weekend is all about family bonding, whether you want facilitated activities or just need a quiet place to spend some time together.

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School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

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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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Traditional taekwondo classes in a family friendly environment. Two Rivers Martial Arts is an entirely volunteer organization which allows us to keep our fees low. Classes offered year round. Try a few classes with no obligation. Start anytime! Additional locations available. See website.

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Our soccer programs are designed for players of all abilities who want to have fun, take part in healthy competition, and develop their skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

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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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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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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 football camp where the kids have a ton of fun learn football skills and how to be a great teammate, led by current players and coaches.

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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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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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Our soccer programs are designed for players of all abilities who want to have fun, take part in healthy competition and develop their skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, responsibility and sportsmanship. Volunteer coaches will lead players in vari

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A fun, competitive, non-contact way to play football! 6 6-week season - 12 games guaranteed, All passing - played on a 40-yard field plus end zone, Allows scoring both on the offense and defense. Financial Assistance is Available! *Game jersey, soft shell helmet & mouth guard included.

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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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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.

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Join the fun this spring with the Menace! Junior Menace is for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9, and is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities and games.

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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

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Simpson Storm Football invites you to our annual summer Youth Football Camp.

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Bulldog Girls Basketball camps are fun filled camps that work on fundamentals along with teamwork drills and activities. We work on leadership skills along life long skills such as: problem solving, communicating, building relationships along with managing healthy choices. The camp runs from June 4 to June 21.

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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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Join us for our spring season of Miracle League! This adapted baseball league is for youth ages 5-19 with physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Games will be played 9-10am at Triumph Park on April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, June 1 and June 8. Players will be paired with a volunteer buddy.

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WAC Fastpitch is a non-profit club that strives to develop softball skills, teamwork and sporting behavior for girls that live within the Waukee Community School District. Registration for evaluations opens May 1. For more information, visit our website: wacsoftball.club

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The 2024 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom will feature an excellent opportunity for families to get to Drake Stadium and experience the 114th installment of America's Athletic Classic. On Friday, Apr. 26, any student grade K-12 will receive free admission into the Drake Relays

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Enjoy free bowling for kids all summer long! Sign up online at KidsBowlFREE.com to receive two free games of bowling every day throughout the summer season! Age restriction: 15 and under. Get a family pass for only $45.99 with a one-time payment.

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The DSM Art Club Located conveniently at 1501 Ingersoll Ave. across from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Join us for another year of creative and exciting summer art camps! Dates in June and July 5 day camps Field trips to the sculpture park Gallery time for viewing of artwork created!

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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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Balloons for Brighter Futures is the Short Years Partnership inaugural fundraiser for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The raffle winner receives a hot air balloon ride for two, plus a free car detail from Ramsey Mazda of Des Moines. Tickets are $5 for 1 or $20 for a pack of five.

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This class covers the basics to creating high fashion illustrations. We’ll create exaggerated figures rooted in real anatomy, learn how to use certain materials to capture different textures, and discuss the importance of working swiftly and freely in order to capture our ideas quickly. 2 hours

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Come join for our first ukulele workshop! Local musician, Andrew Hoyt, will teach you basic chords and strumming patterns. The end of the class will be a little group performance on the Hoyt Sherman Place stage. Loaner ukuleles available. See website for details. 3 hours.

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Discover what it takes to be a business tycoon or a future CEO, CFO or even Mayor! Join us for a one-day experience that develops future leaders, business professionals and entrepreneurs. Your student will experience all facets of running a business in a fun and interactive way.

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Seniors, are you considering your options after high school? Waukee and Northwest High Schools are hosting a virtual discussion with ICAN about planning and paying for college and career. The Zoom webinar is on May 6 at 6 p.m. Please register and you’ll receive a confirmation email with information on how to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zbo2rWKGTeG4TlJ6eiaOvA#/registration If you have questions, contact your school counselor.

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