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Nov 29 2023 | 2:30 pm

Teen Hangout at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library 207 North B St.
Age Range 6th-12th grades
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Cost FREE!
Organization Indianola Public Library
Contact Alison
Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9418
Information Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.
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Dec 2 2023 | 9:00 am

Kids Go STEM!

Location Medical Education and Research Facility 375 Newton Road Iowa City, IA 52242
Age Range Middle school students (grades 6-8)
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Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Health Care
Contact Hanna Stone
Email stem-education@uiowa.edu
Phone (319) 335-8886
Information Kids Go STEM is a free educational program is targeted to students in grades 6 through 8. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Dec 6 2023 | 2:30 pm

Teen Hangout at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library 207 North B St.
Age Range 6th-12th grades
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Cost FREE!
Organization Indianola Public Library
Contact Alison
Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9418
Information Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.
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Dec 8 2023 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55/day
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Dec 8 2023 | 6:00 am

Paint with Kelsey – TEENS at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library 207 North B St.
Age Range 6th-12th grades
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Cost FREE!
Organization Indianola Public Library
Contact Alison
Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9418
Information We'll provide painting supplies. Kelsey (our in-house artist) will teach you how to paint an easy, but super cool painting, OR choose to paint whatever you want! Registration required.
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Dec 9 2023 (all day)

Youth Basketball League

Location West Des Moines and Waukee School District Facilities.
Age Range Kindergarten through 9th grade.
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Cost Price may vary on age division and member status.
Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact Mat Snider
Email mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 224-1888
Information Our basketball programs are designed for players of all abilities who want to have fun, take part in healthy competition, and develop their skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
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Dec 22 2023 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55/day
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Dec 26 2023 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55/day
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Dec 27 2023 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Dec 28 2023 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Dec 29 2023 (all day)

Junior Lifeguard Camp – Winter Break

Location Indianola Wellness Campus
Age Range Ages 11-15
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Cost $48
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Find out what it would be like to work as a lifeguard in this three day non-certification camp during winter break. Learn First Aid and CPR/AED and water rescue techniques, dive for objects, enjoy games and relay races and more!
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Dec 29 2023 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Jan 7 2024 | 2:00 pm

Anime – 2 Day Class (ages 8-12)

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Age Range Ages 8-12
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Cost $55.00
Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Janet Mootz
Email mootz@hoytsherman.org
Phone (515) 452-0610
Information 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 FULL details. 2 day, 2 hour class. Materials provided.
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Jan 7 2024 | 4:00 pm

Manga – 2 Day Class (ages 12-16)

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Age Range ages 12-16
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Cost $55.00
Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Janet Mootz
Email mootz@hoytsherman.org
Phone (515) 452-0610
Information This class is designed for people who love anime and want to improve their drawing skills. During the class, students will learn various techniques such as character design and the storytelling that is created when making manga books and anime. See website for full description. 2 day class. 2 hrs
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Jan 15 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Jan 16 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Jan 17 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Feb 12 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Feb 13 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 3 2024 (all day)

Parks & Recreation Youth Volleyball Camp

Location Indianola Wellness Campus, 306
Age Range Boys and girls age 6-12
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Cost $45 nonresidents, $40 Indianola residents (within city limits)
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center
Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Members of the Simpson College volleyball team will teach volleyball fundamentals through a variety of games, relays and drills. Fee includes a T-shirt.
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Mar 11 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 12 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 13 2024 (all day)

Junior Lifeguard Camp – Spring Break

Location Indianola Wellness Campus
Age Range Ages 11-15
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Cost $48
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (516) 961-9420
Information Find out what it's like to work as a lifeguard in this three day camp during spring break. Learn First Aid and CPR/AED, hands-on water rescue techniques, and dive for objects, tread water and enjoy relays and games.
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Mar 13 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 14 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 15 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 18 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Mar 19 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Apr 5 2024 (all day)

TEEN RETREAT

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades 6 - 12
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Cost $150
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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! Transportation to and from Des Moines is included.
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Apr 10 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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Apr 26 2024 (all day)

School Day Off Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036
Age Range Grades K - 7
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Cost $55
Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact Katie Lakatosh
Email katie@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 432-1417
Information 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!
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