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Test your Harry Potter knowledge. All ages are welcome! Come in a team (6 players max) or join one at the the event. Butterbeer, magical hot chocolate and other Honeydukes inspired snacks will be served. Fabulous prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Staff from YouthCode will help students explore a different tech-related project each month. See our website for this month’s activity.

Early out Wednesday program for kids in grade 6 & up. Play video games on the big screen (usually Smash Bros. or Mario Kart), participate in other fun activities and eat snacks! No registration required. Note: This program only meets on early out days and days that school is in session.

Early out Wednesday program for kids in grade 6 & up. Play video games on the big screen (usually Smash Bros. or Mario Kart), participate in other fun activities and eat snacks! No registration required. Note: This program only meets on early out days and days that school is in session.

High school volunteers will be available to help students with math, reading, science, English, social studies, and science homework. Kids can also practice academic skills with a volunteer by reading aloud, playing an educational game, or using Learning Express, an online skill-building resource.

We'll be playing the new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U and Mario Kart! Compete in one tournament or all three! There will be fabulous prizes for the winners and yummy snacks for everyone. For students in 6th grade and up. Call or register online.

When kids are out of school for winter break, it can be a recipe for going stir crazy! CLS is here to help! Come to our 2-day holiday clinic offering a variety of large movement activities for toddlers to teenagers.

Warm up this winter break at the State Historical Museum of Iowa with free films from two Iowa directors and tours of the "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition. The fun begins Dec. 27 with a screening of Big Hero 6 (PG) and continues Dec. 28 with Avengers: Infinity Wars.

Come party with us this New Year's Eve! We will be bringing in 2019 in style at Camp Hantesa! Stay up late, dance, play games, and much more. (Meals and snacks provided) Drop off at our Des Moines location between 4:30 and 5:30 PM and pick up on January 1st at 10:30 AM.

CLS is once again offering a special art class, Paint Pals! Join Miss Anna as she instructs you one step at a time to create a beautiful masterpiece!

Has your child with high functioning ADHD, Autism or Asperger Syndrome been sidelined from games? Discouraged they can't play at a normal pace in competitive sports leagues? At CLS, our Ch.A.A.M.P.S. League provides your child with a competitive sports program designed specifically for them.

Children and Families of Iowa's Kidsfest, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is about families, fun and abuilding bright futures for Iowa kids. Enjoy super heroes, kid-friendly exhibitors, free entertainment and activities.

Heartland Youth Choir is holding Open Rehearsals for singers in Grades K-12. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring their love of music beyond the school setting. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times!

Camp Fire is an all inclusive, youth development non-profit. We run programs for youth of all ages. With overnights, day camps, middle school programs, and a ski trip, we have something for everybody! Please consider the flyer to see the many programs that we are offering this winter!

Do you love to paint? Not sure where to start? Then join us to create a masterpiece that you will be happy to display!

The Johnston Booster Club is an all-volunteer group of parents and community members working together to raise money and coordinate support for athletics, activities and the arts in Johnston schools. Visit our website to find out more and become a booster!

Opportunity to earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

The Playhouse offers theatre classes year round for students of all ages. Fall, winter and spring class registration is now open!