Educational Opportunities
STEM Explorations Camps
Apr 19, 5:00 pm
RSVP By
03/18/2024
Location
Iowa State University
Event For
2nd - 5th grade students
Cost
$5.00 each camp, $20.00 for all 4 camps
Organization
Iowa State Women in Science and Engineering
Contact
Taylor Bryan
Email
tbryan@iastate.edu
Phone
(515) 294-5814
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 each semester.
Street Survival
Apr 28, 8:30 am
RSVP By
3/22/2024
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 (nonprofits)
Contact
Kathy Talbot
Email
tkathy62@gmail.com
Phone
(525) 490-5833
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.
AP Study Night
Apr 30, 3:30 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
10th - 12th graders
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study guides on hand, along with snacks and beverages to fuel your efforts.
JA BizTown in a Day
Jun 18, 8:30 am
Location
Junior Achievement 6100 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
Event For
students going into 5th through 8th grade
Cost
$100
Organization
junior achievement
Contact
Rachael Haaland
Phone
(515) 279-9602
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.
Start Smart With Study Skills
Aug 5, 1:00 pm
RSVP By
8/03/2024
Cost
$145
Organization
Sylvan Learning
Contact
Katie Ruby
Phone
(515) 867-8000
Get ready to start the school year off right! During these sessions, your child will be introduced to excellent strategies! Topics include: organization and time management; note-taking strategies; test-taking strategies; reading and study strategies; and learning style and study habits.
European Trip June 2025
Jun 27 (all day)
RSVP By
Oct. 26, 2023
Location
Google Meets
Event For
High School Students
Organization
EF Tours
Contact
Rylee Hayes
Phone
(515) 344-8571
In June 2025, students will have the opportunity to travel to Europe, including England, Switzerland, France, and Germany. We will be traveling with EF Educational Tours. For more information, please RSVP to our informational meeting on Oct. 26, 2023.