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May 31 2022 | 8:30 am

Simpson College Youth Soccer Camp: 2nd-8th Grades

Location Simpson College Grass Soccer Field: located on N. E Street between Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the White Fraternity Buildings.
Age Range 2nd-8th Grades
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Cost $100
Organization Simpson College Soccer
Contact Jeremy Reinert
Email jeremy.reinert@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 577-7617
Information 8:30-11:30am
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May 31 2022 | 11:30 am

Simpson College Youth Soccer Camp: Pre-K – 1st Grade

Location Simpson College Grass Soccer Field: located on N. E Street between Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the White Fraternity Buildings.
Age Range Pre-K - 1st Grade
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Cost $100
Organization Simpson College Soccer
Contact Jeremy Reinert
Email jeremy.reinert@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 577-7617
Information Camp Dates: May 31-June 3rd
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Jun 3 2022 | 3:00 pm

2022 Indianola Girls’ Basketball Camp

Location Blake Fieldhouse
Age Range Girls 2nd-8th Grades
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Cost $40.00
Organization Indianola Girls Basketball
Contact Coach Jeff Janssen
Email jeff.janssen@indianola.k12.ia.us
Phone (507) 236-4086
Information The Indianola Girls Basketball coaching staff will provide instruction in the areas of shooting, passing, and ball-handling. Skill development and fundamentals will be emphasized.
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Jun 6 2022 (all day)

Summer Chess Camp

Location Multiple Locations
Age Range Kindergarten through 9th Grade Students
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Cost $329 per week ($229 for July 6-8th)
Organization Des Moines Chess Academy
Contact Jim Freerksen
Email Jim@dsmchess.com
Phone (515) 776-0261
Information DMCA is offering Summer Chess Camps around the Des Moines area. Students of all skill levels welcome! Head Coach and International Chess Master Dejan Maksimovic will divide students by skill level and provide daily lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session.
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Jun 6 2022 (all day)

Virtual STEAM Camps at Des Moines Area Community College

Location Virtual
Age Range We offer virtual camps for students ages 8-11 and 11-14
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Organization Des Moines Area Community College
Information In collaboration with Black Rocket, DMACC is offering virtual STEAM camps. Discover cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more. Click on the link below, then click Browse Classes to learn more about the camps.
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Jun 6 2022 (all day)

YMCA Youth Strength Training

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Ages 9-13
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Cost Members $200 Non-members $325
Organization Indianola YMCA
Information This program is designed for ages 9- 13. Youth will learn from a personal trainer proper lifting technique, foundational strength exercises, gym etiquette, and safety. This class is held in a studio setting using body weight , body bars, bands, and dumbbells.
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Jun 6 2022 | 7:00 am

YMCA Youth Strength Training

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Kids 9-13 years
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Cost $200 members, $325 non-members includes 1 month free YOUTH memebership
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Rebecca Verwers
Email rebecca.verwers@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information YMCA is offering a specialized youth strength training program lead by a personal trainer to increase strength, reduce injury and enhance athletic performance. Program is held 2 days per week for 4 weeks.
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Jun 6 2022 | 7:30 am

Simpson Football Youth Camp

Location Simpson College
Age Range Grades 2-8
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Cost $100.00
Organization Simpson Football
Contact James Hoffman
Email james.hoffman@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 689-8838
Information Simpson Storm Football invites you to our annual summer Youth Football Camp. We’re excited to bring kids from the surrounding areas to our campus and expose them to the fundamentals of football. Our four-day camp encompasses football techniques, games, and competitions.
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Jun 7 2022 | 7:30 am

Family Enrichment Programming

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Preschool, Elementary
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Cost Free for members/$40 non-members
Organization YMCA
Contact Diane Thomas
Email diane.thomas@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Looking for some learning opportunities this summer?? Check out the free STEM programming at the Indianola YMCA. These programs are focused for kids 3-5, and Elementary.
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Jun 7 2022 | 9:30 am

Youth Boys Basketball Camp

Location Blake Fieldhouse
Age Range Boys basketball players entering 3rd-8th grade
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Cost $50
Organization Indianola Boys Basketball
Contact Jeff Ebling
Email coachebling@gmail.com
Information The Indianola Boys Basketball program will be offering a summer basketball camp for all boys entering grades 3rd-8th. This camp will be run by the Indianola High School coaching staff and basketball team and will emphasize proper techniques to create an environment for fun, learning, and development
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Jun 12 2022 (all day)

Summer Camp

Location Camp Sunnyside
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Organization Easterseals
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Jun 13 2022 | 9:00 am

Simpson Basketball Youth Camp

Location Simpson College
Age Range Grades 3rd - 8th
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Cost $85.00
Organization Simpson College Men's Basketball
Contact brad.bjorkgren@simpson.edu
Email brad.bjorkgren@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 961-1855
Information Camp for 3rd-8th grade boys basketball players. The camp will feature Simpson's coaching staff and current Simpson players. The camp will focus on continuing to develop fundamentals and growing young players' knowledge of the game. S-1: 6th-8th grade 9 am - 11:30 am. S-2: 1 pm - 3:30pm.
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Jun 18 2022 (all day)

2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure

Location North Gym
Age Range Girls in Grades 3-8 for 2022-23
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Cost $45
Organization Indianola Volleyball
Contact Kent Halstead
Email kenthalstead@gmail.com
Phone (712) 887-0593
Information 2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure
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Jun 18 2022 (all day)

2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure

Location North Gym
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Cost $45
Organization Indianola Volleyball
Contact Kent E Halstead
Email kenthalstead@gmail.com
Phone (712) 887-0593
Information 2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure
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Jun 18 2022 (all day)

2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure

Location North Gym High School
Age Range Girls in Grades 3-8
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Cost $45
Organization Indianola Volleyball
Contact Kent E Halstead
Email kenthalstead@gmail.com
Phone (712) 887-0593
Information 2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure
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Jun 20 2022 (all day)

Drake University Summer Voice Intensive for Young Singers

Location Drake University
Age Range Middle and high school students
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Cost $300
Organization Drake University
Contact Alyssa Becker
Email alyssa.becker@drake.edu
Phone (515) 473-0564
Information Drake University Community School of Music invites students ages 14 and older to participate in a Summer Voice Intensive for Young Singers, June 20-24, 2022. This week-long daytime camp provides students with voice lessons, coaching, classes, and performance opportunities to develop their voices.
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Jun 21 2022 | 8:00 am

Little Cyclones Camp

Location Cyclones Sports Complex
Age Range Elementary School Students
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Cost $125
Organization Iowa State University Football
Contact Iowa State Football
Email football@iastate.edu
Phone (515) 294-8059
Information This camp is designed for youngsters to middle school aged players to have fun while learning the fundamentals of football. Campers will be separated based on grade level.
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Jun 23 2022 | 8:00 am

Middle School Cyclones Camp

Location Cyclone Sports Complex
Age Range Middle School Students
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Cost $125
Organization Iowa State University Football
Contact Iowa State Football
Email football@iastate.edu
Phone (515) 294-8059
Information This camp is geared toward football players of all skill levels looking to enhance and sharpen their football skills. This is a fast-paced, intense camp coached by the ISU Coaching Staff.
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Jun 24 2022 (all day)

Bulldog Girls Basketball Camps

Location Drake University, Knapp Center
Age Range K-8th Girls
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Cost $160
Organization Bulldog Girls Basketball Camp
Contact Nicci Hays
Email nicci.hays@drake.edu
Phone (516) 850-5253
Information Bulldog Girls Basketball Camps are high energy camps in which campers will be taught core basketball fundamentals, develop a basic knowledge of the game and have fun! Campers will be divided according to grade and skill level for all games and skill development sessions.
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Jun 27 2022 (all day)

Missoula Children’s Theatre

Location IHS Auditorium
Age Range Students grades 1-8
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Cost $50
Organization Carousel Theatre and IHS Theatre Deptr
Contact Randy Stone
Email randys@carouseltheatre.org
Phone (515) 306-5837
Information The camp will run Monday through Friday for students going into first through eighth grades with performances on Saturday. Younger students will have about two hours of rehearsal time each day. Older students will probably rehearse about four hours per day.
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Jun 28 2022 | 6:45 pm

Indianola – Iowa Cubs Night

Location Iowa Cubs Stadium
Age Range Middle School Students and Family
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Cost $8 person
Organization https://www.facebook.com/groups/1386800961472755
Contact 2028 Parent Group
Email indianola2028momclub@gmail.com
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Jun 30 2022 (all day)

Spring & Summer Parks & Recreation Programs

Location Indianola
Age Range Elementary school students
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Cost Cost varies, some programs are free
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Kathy Kester
Email kkester@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Check out the wide variety of activities available this spring...from a tea party to a toad house make & take, to tennis, t-ball and track!
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Jul 5 2022 | 7:30 am

Summer STEM

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range 3-5yr, Elementary
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Cost Free for members/$40 for non-members
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Diane Thomas
Email diane.thomas@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Looking for something fun to do this summer? Check out the free STEM classes at the Indianola YMCA.
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Jul 15 2022 (all day)

Heartland Youth Choir Summer Camps

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
Age Range All students in grades K-8 in the 2021-2022 school year.
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Cost 125-325. Scholarships are available
Organization Heartland Youth Choir
Contact Kelli Stoermer
Email office@joinhyc.org
Phone (515) 221-3922
Information Heartland Youth Choir is registering boys and girls in grades K-8 for a week of music and fun in SummerTunes and SummerSongs! Choir Camp July 11-15, 2022. Please see the flyer for more information and registration.
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Jul 20 2022 (all day)

Microstory Writing Contest

Location Virtual
Age Range Grades 3-12
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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 (grades 3-12) a creative and fun writing outlet during the summer.
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Jul 20 2022 | 8:00 am

Indianola Girls Cross Country Youth Girls XC Camp

Location Indianola Stadium
Age Range Grades 3-8
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Cost $40.00
Organization Indianola Girls Cross Country
Contact Coach Singleton
Email morgan.singleton@indianola.k12.ia.us
Phone (515) 297-0561
Information Youth Girls Cross Country Camp. Runners will learn all about what Cross Country is.
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Jul 29 2022 | 8:30 am

• Des Moines Performing Arts Musical Theater Camp – Volunteer to be a Swing/Camp Counselor

Location Temple for the Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St., Des Moines
Age Range High School grades 10-12
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Cost Volunteer - provide transportation and parking if you drive
Organization Des Moines Performing Arts
Contact Lynnae Lathrop
Email lynnael@dmpa.org
Phone (515) 246-2360
Information Volunteer for a week at DMPA’s Musical Theater Camp helping 3rd-8th graders to put on a show in a week! Build students’ confidence as a swing, helping them rehearse their roles. Guide them through the week of rehearsals, workshops, makeup/costume fittings and final performance!
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Jul 31 2022 (all day)

2022 Guide to Indianola’s Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center

Location Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, 714 W Detroit Ave, Indianola
Age Range All ages
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Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Indianola Parks & Recreation
Email parkrec@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Get information about season pass pricing, pool hours, special events, birthday parties at the pool, swim lessons & aquasizing classes for adults.
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Dec 31 2022 (all day)

Iowa Youth Fishing League 2022 Season Registration

Location statewide
Age Range all students 7-18
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Cost see flyer
Organization Iowa Youth Fishing League
Contact Emily Lewis
Email info@iyfl.org
Phone (515) 468-2025
Information The Iowa Youth Fishing League is a nonprofit organization created with the mission of serving Iowa youth anglers and families interested in pursuing their passion for fishing, tournament angling, and conservation efforts.
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Jun 20 2022 (all day)

Drake University Summer Voice Intensive for Young Singers

Location Drake University
Age Range Middle and high school students
View More View More
Cost $300
Organization Drake University
Contact Alyssa Becker
Email alyssa.becker@drake.edu
Phone (515) 473-0564
Information Drake University Community School of Music invites students ages 14 and older to participate in a Summer Voice Intensive for Young Singers, June 20-24, 2022. This week-long daytime camp provides students with voice lessons, coaching, classes, and performance opportunities to develop their voices.
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Jun 13 2022 | 9:00 am

Simpson Basketball Youth Camp

Location Simpson College
Age Range Grades 3rd - 8th
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Cost $85.00
Organization Simpson College Men's Basketball
Contact brad.bjorkgren@simpson.edu
Email brad.bjorkgren@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 961-1855
Information Camp for 3rd-8th grade boys basketball players. The camp will feature Simpson's coaching staff and current Simpson players. The camp will focus on continuing to develop fundamentals and growing young players' knowledge of the game. S-1: 6th-8th grade 9 am - 11:30 am. S-2: 1 pm - 3:30pm.
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Jul 20 2022 | 8:00 am

Indianola Girls Cross Country Youth Girls XC Camp

Location Indianola Stadium
Age Range Grades 3-8
View More View More
Cost $40.00
Organization Indianola Girls Cross Country
Contact Coach Singleton
Email morgan.singleton@indianola.k12.ia.us
Phone (515) 297-0561
Information Youth Girls Cross Country Camp. Runners will learn all about what Cross Country is.
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Jun 3 2022 | 3:00 pm

2022 Indianola Girls’ Basketball Camp

Location Blake Fieldhouse
Age Range Girls 2nd-8th Grades
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Cost $40.00
Organization Indianola Girls Basketball
Contact Coach Jeff Janssen
Email jeff.janssen@indianola.k12.ia.us
Phone (507) 236-4086
Information The Indianola Girls Basketball coaching staff will provide instruction in the areas of shooting, passing, and ball-handling. Skill development and fundamentals will be emphasized.
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Jul 5 2022 | 7:30 am

Summer STEM

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range 3-5yr, Elementary
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Cost Free for members/$40 for non-members
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Diane Thomas
Email diane.thomas@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Looking for something fun to do this summer? Check out the free STEM classes at the Indianola YMCA.
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Jun 7 2022 | 7:30 am

Family Enrichment Programming

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Preschool, Elementary
View More View More
Cost Free for members/$40 non-members
Organization YMCA
Contact Diane Thomas
Email diane.thomas@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Looking for some learning opportunities this summer?? Check out the free STEM programming at the Indianola YMCA. These programs are focused for kids 3-5, and Elementary.
View Flyer
Jul 20 2022 (all day)

Microstory Writing Contest

Location Virtual
Age Range Grades 3-12
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 (grades 3-12) a creative and fun writing outlet during the summer.
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May 31 2022 | 11:30 am

Simpson College Youth Soccer Camp: Pre-K – 1st Grade

Location Simpson College Grass Soccer Field: located on N. E Street between Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the White Fraternity Buildings.
Age Range Pre-K - 1st Grade
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Cost $100
Organization Simpson College Soccer
Contact Jeremy Reinert
Email jeremy.reinert@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 577-7617
Information Camp Dates: May 31-June 3rd
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May 31 2022 | 8:30 am

Simpson College Youth Soccer Camp: 2nd-8th Grades

Location Simpson College Grass Soccer Field: located on N. E Street between Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the White Fraternity Buildings.
Age Range 2nd-8th Grades
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Cost $100
Organization Simpson College Soccer
Contact Jeremy Reinert
Email jeremy.reinert@simpson.edu
Phone (515) 577-7617
Information 8:30-11:30am
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Jun 7 2022 | 9:30 am

Youth Boys Basketball Camp

Location Blake Fieldhouse
Age Range Boys basketball players entering 3rd-8th grade
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Cost $50
Organization Indianola Boys Basketball
Contact Jeff Ebling
Email coachebling@gmail.com
Information The Indianola Boys Basketball program will be offering a summer basketball camp for all boys entering grades 3rd-8th. This camp will be run by the Indianola High School coaching staff and basketball team and will emphasize proper techniques to create an environment for fun, learning, and development
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