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Elementary School

Jun 16 2025 | 9:00 am

Simpson Basketball Camps

Location Cowles Field House Simpson College
Age Range Elementary, Middle School
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Organization Simpson College
Contact Claire Johnson
Email Claire.Johnson@simpson.edu
Phone (712) 444-1950
Information Our summer camps provide expert coaching, structured drills & competitive play to improve the fundamentals, skills & confidence of our camp participants. Whether a camper is a beginner to basketball or an advanced player, our camps provide a valuable experience to everyone, promoting growth!
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Jun 23 2025 (all day)

Kool Side Kids Camp!

Location Indianola High School
Age Range Grades 1-6
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Cost $100, t-shirt and snacks included
Organization IHS Show Choirs
Contact Christa Marchant
Email cwmarchant@msn.com
Phone (515) 577-2372
Information Join the Indianola High School Show Choirs for an all intensive show choir camp with singing and dancing!
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Jul 13 2025 (all day)

Parks Camp; Recreation Youth Flag Football Leagues

Location Games & practices held at Pickard Park
Age Range Players in 1st-6th grade fall of 2025
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Cost $57 includes T-shirt and mouthguard
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Brandon DeCook
Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information This non-contact, 5-on-5 flag football league is fast-paced and fun! Everyone can catch a pass—no blocking or tackling. The six-week season includes 2 weeks of practice (starting Aug. 11) and 4 weeks of games (starting Aug. 25).
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Jul 24 2025 | 5:30 pm

Kindermusik

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Age Range 3-6 years old
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Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Emily Roeder
Information Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to "children's music". The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.
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Jul 25 2025 (all day)

SummerSongs

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
Age Range Finished kindergarten through 8th grade
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Cost The price range varies, there are scholarships available.
Organization Heartland Youth Choir
Contact Kelli Stoermer
Email office@heartlandyouthchoir.org
Phone (515) 221-3922
Information Singers who have finished grade K through 8 will enjoy five days of singing and fun that ends with a musical performance! Participants will experience choir rehearsals, musicianship, sectional rehearsals, and movement activities.
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Jul 27 2025 | 2:00 pm

Summer Needle Felting Workshop

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Age Range 8+
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Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Emily Roeder
Information Learn the art of needle-felting! Create beautiful felted wool art as you learn techniques step-by-step in this beginner-friendly workshop. Follow along to create a summer prairie landscape filled with your favorite flowers, or create freely with fluffy, colorful wool! All tools and supplies will be
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Aug 14 2025 | 5:30 pm

Kindermusik Class

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Age Range 3-6 years old
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Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Emily Roeder
Information Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to "children's music". The program aims to help children learn and grow through music-making during the years when their brains are most critical for development. Children will explore music through instruments, movement, singing, and play.
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Dec 31 2025 (all day)

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students

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Organization Iowa Reading Research Center
Contact Leah Zimmermann
Email leah-zimmermann@uiowa.edu
Phone (319) 335-5324
Information The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.
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