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Digital Backpack

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If you’re looking for Indianola school and community events and information, then you’ve come to the right place! To cut down on paper usage and the volume of materials sent home with students each week, non-profit organizations are asked to submit their events, announcements, and flyers to our digital backpack. In accordance with board policy, here you will find information from school sponsored, affiliated, and supported organizations; non-profit community organizations, programs, camps; and more.

 

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Nov 30 2021 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Age Range High School and Adults
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Cost $200.00
Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact Ann Peterson
Email ann.peterson@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 471-8509
Information Lifeguard certification course to prepare students for employment at a pool. New certification and review certification opportunities. Course includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement. New Certification $200 Review Certification $125.
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Dec 5 2021 | 4:00 pm

Holidays with the Hawkeyes

Location Virtual
Age Range All Ages
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Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Kate Sojka
Email Kate.Sojka@foriowa.org
Phone (319) 467-3884
Information Provide students and families a creative opportunity to celebrate the winter season with music, haiku, and art interpretation.
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Dec 15 2021 (all day)

Star Search

Location McVay Trail, Indianola
Age Range All ages
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Cost Free
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Becky Lane
Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information No need to wait for darkness to find these stars! All ages are invited to hike along the McVay Trail between 9th and 15th Streets to see if you can find 30 different stars!
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Dec 17 2021 | 6:30 pm

Special Friends Holiday Dance

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Age Range All ages
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Cost FREE thanks to our sponsor, McDonalds of Indianola
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information You'll have a holly, jolly time as DJ Steph plays holiday tunes for us to dance to! We always have fun - it's the most wonderful time of the year! All individuals with special needs, and their families, chaperones, respite providers or SCL workers are invited to attend.
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Dec 23 2021 | 9:00 am

Festive Foodies: A Yuletide Baking Bash!

Location Waukee Family YMCA 210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, Iowa 50263
Age Range Elementary School Students; Kindergarten - 5th Grade
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Cost $40 for YMCA members; $50 for Non-Members
Organization Waukee Family YMCA
Contact Gretchen Stanger
Email gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 987-9996
Information Some of the sweetest holiday memories involve food. This season, we will teach your eager kitchen helpers valuable culinary techniques and let their baking skills shine as we create delectable sweet and savory treats perfect for the ho-ho-holidays . . . or even gifts!
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Dec 31 2021 (all day)

Fall Day Camp, Overnight Retreats, Family Camp, and more!

Location 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Cost Costs vary by program
Organization Camp Fire
Contact Marilyn Bagley
Email marilyn@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 274-1501
Information 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 family camp, we have something for everybody! Please consider the flyer to see the many programs that we are offering this fall!
View Flyer View Website
Jan 15 2022 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines Locations
Age Range High School Students and Adults
View More View More
Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact Ann Peterson
Email ann.peterson@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 471-8509
Information Lifeguard certification course to prepare students for employment at a pool. New certification and review certification opportunities. Course includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement.
View Flyer View Website
Feb 17 2022 (all day)

Parks & Recreation Youth Coed Basketball Leagues

Location Wilder Elementary gym
Age Range 3rd - 6th grade boys and girls
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Cost $67 nonresidents, $62 Indianola residents
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Brandon DeCook
Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information Whether you've played for a few years, or are just starting out, there is a place for you on a team. Program fee includes team 5-shirt. All players registered by the deadline of 11/28 are guaranteed a spot on a team. Important note: online registration only available for existing accounts.
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Apr 1 2022 | 4:00 pm

BridgeWhiz

Location Online
Age Range Grades 4-12
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Cost Free
Organization ACBL Educational Foundation 58-1733600
Contact Albert Bender
Email albert.bender@bridgewhiz.org
Phone (191) 960-7451
Information BridgeWhiz is designed to teach children in grades 4 through 12 the mind-building challenge, great fun, and competitive excitement of contract bridge, which will nurture your child’s team and individual competitive spirit. Build social skills. And enhance deductive reasoning and math abilities.
View Flyer View Website
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Dec 5 2021 | 4:00 pm

Holidays with the Hawkeyes

Location Virtual
Age Range All Ages
View More View More
Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Kate Sojka
Email Kate.Sojka@foriowa.org
Phone (319) 467-3884
Information Provide students and families a creative opportunity to celebrate the winter season with music, haiku, and art interpretation.
View Flyer View Website
Jan 15 2022 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines Locations
Age Range High School Students and Adults
View More View More
Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact Ann Peterson
Email ann.peterson@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 471-8509
Information Lifeguard certification course to prepare students for employment at a pool. New certification and review certification opportunities. Course includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement.
View Flyer View Website
Dec 15 2021 (all day)

Star Search

Location McVay Trail, Indianola
Age Range All ages
View More View More
Cost Free
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Becky Lane
Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information No need to wait for darkness to find these stars! All ages are invited to hike along the McVay Trail between 9th and 15th Streets to see if you can find 30 different stars!
View Flyer
Dec 17 2021 | 6:30 pm

Special Friends Holiday Dance

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Age Range All ages
View More View More
Cost FREE thanks to our sponsor, McDonalds of Indianola
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information You'll have a holly, jolly time as DJ Steph plays holiday tunes for us to dance to! We always have fun - it's the most wonderful time of the year! All individuals with special needs, and their families, chaperones, respite providers or SCL workers are invited to attend.
View Flyer
Feb 17 2022 (all day)

Parks & Recreation Youth Coed Basketball Leagues

Location Wilder Elementary gym
Age Range 3rd - 6th grade boys and girls
View More View More
Cost $67 nonresidents, $62 Indianola residents
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Brandon DeCook
Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information Whether you've played for a few years, or are just starting out, there is a place for you on a team. Program fee includes team 5-shirt. All players registered by the deadline of 11/28 are guaranteed a spot on a team. Important note: online registration only available for existing accounts.
View Flyer View Website
Dec 31 2021 (all day)

Fall Day Camp, Overnight Retreats, Family Camp, and more!

Location 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314
View More View More
Cost Costs vary by program
Organization Camp Fire
Contact Marilyn Bagley
Email marilyn@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 274-1501
Information 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 family camp, we have something for everybody! Please consider the flyer to see the many programs that we are offering this fall!
View Flyer View Website
Apr 1 2022 | 4:00 pm

BridgeWhiz

Location Online
Age Range Grades 4-12
View More View More
Cost Free
Organization ACBL Educational Foundation 58-1733600
Contact Albert Bender
Email albert.bender@bridgewhiz.org
Phone (191) 960-7451
Information BridgeWhiz is designed to teach children in grades 4 through 12 the mind-building challenge, great fun, and competitive excitement of contract bridge, which will nurture your child’s team and individual competitive spirit. Build social skills. And enhance deductive reasoning and math abilities.
View Flyer View Website
Dec 23 2021 | 9:00 am

Festive Foodies: A Yuletide Baking Bash!

Location Waukee Family YMCA 210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, Iowa 50263
Age Range Elementary School Students; Kindergarten - 5th Grade
View More View More
Cost $40 for YMCA members; $50 for Non-Members
Organization Waukee Family YMCA
Contact Gretchen Stanger
Email gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 987-9996
Information Some of the sweetest holiday memories involve food. This season, we will teach your eager kitchen helpers valuable culinary techniques and let their baking skills shine as we create delectable sweet and savory treats perfect for the ho-ho-holidays . . . or even gifts!
View Flyer View Website
Nov 30 2021 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Age Range High School and Adults
View More View More
Cost $200.00
Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact Ann Peterson
Email ann.peterson@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 471-8509
Information Lifeguard certification course to prepare students for employment at a pool. New certification and review certification opportunities. Course includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement. New Certification $200 Review Certification $125.
View Flyer View Website
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