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Kids Kitchen: Cookies in a Jar
Dec 7, 4:30 pm
RSVP By
Register on Library Website
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
Kids in grades K-5
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Sheila Olson
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Ready for an after-school treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. We're making Cookies in a Jar this month! A perfect gift for the holidays. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school.
School Day Off Camp
Dec 8 (all day)
RSVP By
12/6/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
AFSC Holiday Gala
Dec 17, 5:00 pm
Location
1507 Gateway Hills Park Drive Ames, IA 50014
Event For
All students and families
Cost
$5
Organization
Ames Figure Skating Club
Contact
Katrina Mader
Email
events@amesfsc.org
Phone
(515) 520-0111
Join the Ames Figure Skating Club for our annual Holiday Gala! Our skaters love this time of year as they get to perform to some of your favorite winter and holiday songs. Bring the whole family down to the rink! Tickets can be purchased at the door or via Square link: https://square.link/u/5iwHl8Dz
Needle-Felted Gnomes
Dec 21, 4:30 pm
RSVP By
12/20/23
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
5th Grade students
Cost
Free
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Sheila Olson
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Learn the basics of needle-felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle-felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. This month, we are making friendly, little gnomes. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 5th grade.
School Day Off Camp
Dec 22 (all day)
RSVP By
12/20/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Dec 26 (all day)
RSVP By
12/22/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
WINTER BREAK OVERNIGHT CAMP
Dec 27 (all day)
RSVP By
12/22/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 12
Cost
$400
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
Experience overnight camp in a brand new way! Join us for a mini-week of winter fun as we explore some of our favorite winter games and activities during the day and explore local attractions in the evening. Plus, round trip transportation to Camp Hantesa from Des Moines is included.
School Day Off Camp
Dec 27 (all day)
RSVP By
12/22/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Dec 28 (all day)
RSVP By
12/26/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Dec 29 (all day)
RSVP By
12/27/23
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
Traditional Taekwondo for Children and Adults
Dec 30 (all day)
Location
8801 University Ave., Suite 23, Clive, IA
Event For
Ages 5 through Adult
Cost
$30 per month for the first family member.
Organization
Two Rivers Martial Arts
Contact
Jennifer Bailey
Email
jenjb@trma.us
Phone
(515) 650-3808
Traditional taekwondo classes for ages 5 through adult taught in a family friendly environment. Several locations available. Several locations available. Start anytime! Classes offered year round.
Tutoring and Test Prep Programs
Dec 31 (all day)
Location
1303 50th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
Event For
K-12 students
Organization
Huntington Learning Center West Des Moines
Contact
Valerie Colletti
Email
vcolletti@hlcmn.com
Phone
(515) 440-1583
At Huntington, we understand that no two students learn alike. We develop personalized tutoring programs specific to each student's needs across reading, writing, math, and science for grades K-12. We have helped thousands of students improve their grades, increase test scores, and build confidence.
Respite Services
Jan 1 (all day)
RSVP By
12/15/2023
Location
401 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Organization
Easterseals Iowa
Contact
Mackenzie Haefner
Phone
(515) 309-2375
The Easterseals Iowa Respite program provides temporary care for children and adults with disabilities, allowing parents/caregivers a break while providing the clients with a safe and supported social environment. Regularly scheduled respite weekends are held at Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside twice
Anime – 2 Day Class (ages 8-12)
Jan 7, 2:00 pm
RSVP By
01/04/2024
Location
1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Event For
Ages 8-12
Cost
$55.00
Organization
Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact
Janet Mootz
Email
mootz@hoytsherman.org
Phone
(515) 452-0610
Do you love anime and want to improve your drawing skills? Join this class at Hoyt Sherman Place and learn how to draw your favorite characters and create your own! See website for more details. 2 day, 2 hour class. Materials provided.
Manga – 2 Day Class (ages 12-16)
Jan 7, 4:00 pm
RSVP By
01/04/2024
Location
1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Event For
Ages 12-16
Cost
$55.00
Organization
Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact
Janet Mootz
Email
mootz@hoytsherman.org
Phone
(515) 452-0610
This class is designed for people who love anime and want to improve their drawing skills. Students will learn various techniques such as character design and the storytelling that is created when making manga books and anime. See website for more description. 2 hour class. Materials provided.
Winter Junior Menace
Jan 8, 5:00 pm
Location
Des Moines Metro
Event For
Ages 3-9
Cost
50-100
Organization
Des Moines Menace
Contact
Lyle Hunt
Phone
(515) 457-6034
Join the fun this winter with the Menace! Junior Menace a developmental program for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9. It’s designed for all ability levels, and we encourage beginners! This is a great 7-week program to learn and practice soccer skills. We accept walk-ups the first night at each location.
School Day Off Camp
Jan 15 (all day)
RSVP By
1/11/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Jan 16 (all day)
RSVP By
1/11/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Jan 17 (all day)
RSVP By
1/15/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K -7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Feb 12 (all day)
RSVP By
2/8/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Feb 13 (all day)
RSVP By
2/9/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
i9 Sports – Youth Sports
Feb 25, 9:00 am
RSVP By
12/06/2023
Location
Greater Des Moines
Event For
Kids ages 3-12
Cost
$149
Organization
i9 Sports
Contact
Greg Van Soelen
Phone
(515) 321-0808
Offering youth sports in basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, tennis, t-ball
School Day Off Camp
Mar 11 (all day)
RSVP By
3/7/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Mar 12 (all day)
RSVP By
3/8/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
SPRING BREAK OVERNIGHT CAMP
Mar 13 (all day)
RSVP By
3/11/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 12
Cost
$320
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
Join us for a mini-week that is sure to entertain! This action packed mini-week will include some of our favorite camp games and activities. This session is perfect for both veteran and new campers ready to try overnight camp for the first time. Includes round-trip transportation to Camp from DSM,
School Day Off Camp
Mar 13 (all day)
RSVP By
3/11/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
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!
School Day Off Camp
Mar 14 (all day)
RSVP By
3/12/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Mar 15 (all day)
RSVP By
3/13/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Mar 18 (all day)
RSVP By
3/14/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
School Day Off Camp
Mar 19 (all day)
RSVP By
3/15/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
Weekend Overnight Camp
Apr 5 (all day)
RSVP By
04/03/2024
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 5
Cost
$200
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
Ever wish that you didn’t have to wait a full year to come back to camp? Well, now you don’t have to! Join us for our Weekend Overnight Camps this winter at Camp Hantesa! Plus, round trip transportation to Camp Hantesa from Des Moines is included.
Teen Overnight Retreat
Apr 5 (all day)
RSVP By
4/3/2023
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades 6 - 12
Cost
$150
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
Join us for a weekend of service, fun, and catching up with camp friends. Enjoy each season’s unique activities and views at Camp Hantesa, build leadership skills, and get outside! Plus, round trip transportation to Camp Hantesa from Des Moines is included.
School Day Off Camp
Apr 10 (all day)
RSVP By
4/8/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
Family Camp
Apr 26 (all day)
RSVP By
4/23/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
ALL!
Cost
$100/person
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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.
School Day Off Camp
Apr 26 (all day)
RSVP By
4/24/24
Location
Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Event For
Grades K - 7
Cost
$55
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Katie Lakatosh
Email
katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone
(515) 432-1417
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!
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.