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Apr 3 2020 | 8:15 pm

Family Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Location Pickard Park, 2205 E. 2nd Ave (Hwy 92)
Age Range Ages 4 - 13 plus family
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Cost $7.50 per child (adults & nonparticipating infants/children free)
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.org
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Participants bring their own flashlight and a sack or basket, then hunt for eggs when the sun goes down. Gather eggs, then open them to find out whether they hold candy or prizes from our sponsors.
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Apr 4 2020 | 10:00 am

Spring Spectacular Craft and Vendor Show

Location Indianola American Legion
Age Range Families and all ages
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Cost Free
Organization From This Day Forward
Contact Lisa Locoh
Email llocoh@hotmail.com
Phone (515) 537-7701
Information see below for details
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Apr 23 2020 (all day)

The Zone

Location Indianola Middle School cafeteria
Age Range Indianola Middle School
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Cost FREE, thanks to generous sponsors
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Becky Lane
Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Join Indianola Parks & Recreation for FREE after-school fun! The Zone for middle school students meets Mondays & Thursdays from 3:20 - 5:00 pm. Healthy snack provided as well as games, contests & more.
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Apr 26 2020 | 8:30 am

Tire Rack Street Survival School

Location DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Age Range High School Students
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Cost $95.00
Organization BMW CCA Foundation and SCCA Foundation
Contact Kathleen Talbot
Email tkathy62@gmail.org
Phone (515) 490-5833
Information Street Survival is a 1 day safe-driving program designed to give teens the experience and tools to become smarter, safer drivers. Challenging driving situations on a private course allows students to experience the handling and limits of their vehicle in a controlled and supervised environment.
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May 1 2020 (all day)

Parks & Rec Softball & T-Ball Leagues

Location Games played on fields at Pickard and Moats Park
Age Range T-Ball ages 4-7, Softball for 1st-5th graders
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Cost Cost varies, see flyer for details.
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Brandon DeCook
Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Check out youth sports leagues offered by Indianola Parks & Recreation, where there is a spot for everyone on a team.
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May 1 2020 (all day)

Iowa Youth Fishing League – Angler Registration

Location Central Iowa
Age Range all students ages 7-18
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Cost see website
Organization Iowa Youth Fishing League
Contact Justin and Emily Lewis
Email info@iyfl.org
Phone (515) 468-2025
Information The IYFL is proud to offer two unique pathways to anglers. The mission of the Iowa Youth Fishing League is to support youth fishing among Iowans through educational programs, mentoring and competition, so that Iowa youth develop leadership skills and become stewards of our natural resources.
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May 10 2020 (all day)

Camp Fire Spring Programs

Age Range K - 9th
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Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Email campfire@campfireiowa.org
Phone (515) 309-1427
Information Camp Fire hosts a number of camps on dates during school Spring Breaks! There are camps for a variety of ages from Kindergarten to 9th graders!
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May 21 2020 | 5:30 pm

Junior Menace Soccer

Location Des Moines (Aliber Soccer Complex), Grimes (Menace Practice Fields), Waukee (The Caspe Terrace), Huxley (Larson Family Fields)
Age Range BOYS and GIRLS ages 3 to 9
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Cost $50 for 3-4 year-olds, $100 for 5-9 year-olds
Organization Des Moines Junior Menace
Contact Sydeny Tatam
Email sydney.tatam@menacesoccer.com
Phone (515) 457-6367
Information Junior Menace is for BOYS and GIRLS, ages 3 to 9 and is designed for all ability levels. We definitely encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn basic soccer skills if your child has never played before.
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May 29 2020 (all day)

Blank Park Zoo School Programs

Location Your School, or Blank Park Zoo
Age Range K-8th
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Organization Blank Park Zoo
Contact Amy Kopatich
Email amkopatich@blankparkzoo.net
Phone (515) 974-2558
Information Information on designed programs by Blank Park Zoo for in the classroom to incorporate into school curriculum. Also information on booking field trips to the zoo.
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May 29 2020 (all day)

Courage League Sports 2020 Spring Programming

Location Lakewood Elementary School
Age Range All Students
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Cost $45 for 4 week session
Organization Courage League Sports
Contact Porshia Perkins
Email porshia@courageleaguesports.com
Phone (515) 421-4021
Information Courage League Sports offers year-round programming for children living with a special need. By adapting the pace, equipment or nature - all participants can PLAY!
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Jun 1 2020 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Age Range High School
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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. 5 New Certification classes and 3 Review classes April-June 2020.
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Jun 9 2020 | 8:00 am

Random Acts of Kindness Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Let your child join us for a day of doing things for others. For the summer we will reaching out to different organizations within our community to see what we can do to make a difference.
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Jun 11 2020 | 8:00 am

Biking 101 Summer Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth Ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information The McVey bike trail is finally connected to the Indianola YMCA! Let your child join us for a day of getting their hands dirty as we tune up their bikes, and hit the McVey bike trail. We will explore the bike trail and the parks that are along the trail.
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Jun 17 2020 | 8:00 am

Candle & Soap Creations Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Who doesn’t like getting messy? Let your child join us for a day of creating different types of soaps and candles. We will make different types of candles including crayon candles. We will use essential oils and different shaped molds to create fun soaps. Sign up today by calling the Indianola Y!
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Jul 1 2020 | 8:00 am

Random Acts of Kindness Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth Ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Let your child join us for a day of doing things for others. For the summer we will reaching out to different organizations within our community to see what we can do to make a difference.
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Jul 8 2020 | 8:00 am

Candle & Soap Creations Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Who doesn’t like getting messy? Let your child join us for a day of creating different types of soaps and candles. We will make different types of candles including crayon candles. We will use essential oils and different shaped molds to create fun soaps.
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Jul 10 2020 | 8:15 am

SummerSongs Choir Camp

Location Grand View University
Age Range Current 4-8th graders
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Cost $325
Organization Heartland Youth Choir
Contact Kim Novy
Email office@joinhyc.org
Phone (515) 221-3922
Information Heartland Youth Choir is registering boys and girls in grades 4-8 for a week of music and fun in SummerSongs! Choir Camp July 6-10, 2020. Please see the flyer for more information and registration.
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Jul 10 2020 | 9:00 am

SummerTunes Choir Camp

Location Grand View University
Age Range Current K-3rd Graders
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Cost $125
Organization Heartland Youth Choir
Contact Kim Novy
Email office@joinhyc.org
Phone (515) 221-3922
Information Heartland Youth Choir is registering boys and girls in grades K-3 for a week of music and fun in SummerTunes! Choir Camp July 6-10, 2020. Please see the flyer for more information and registration.
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Jul 24 2020 | 9:00 am

Summer Camps – Des Moines Performing Arts

Location Des Moines
Age Range 3rd Grade -Entering College, based on fall 2020 enrollment
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Organization Des Moines Performing Arts
Contact Lynnae Lathrop
Email LynnaeL@dmpa.org
Phone (515) 246-2360
Information Des Moines Performing Arts presents five different summer camps for 2020, each designed to improve participants performance skills: Musical Theater Camp, Musical Theater Dance Intensive with WICKED, Broadway Intensive, Broadway Summer Academy, and Acting and Improvisation.
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Aug 4 2020 | 8:00 am

Biking 101 SUmmer Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth Ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information The McVey bike trail is finally connected to the Indianola YMCA! Let your child join us for a day of getting their hands dirty as we tune up their bikes, and hit the McVey bike trail. We will explore the bike trail and the parks that are along the trail.
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Aug 7 2020 (all day)

Summer 2020 Camps with Courage League Sports

Location Various community buildings or parks
Age Range All Students
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Cost $30-$45 per session
Organization Courage League Sports
Contact Porshia Perkins
Email porshia@courageleaguesports.com
Phone (515) 421-4022
Information Come out and join us for a fun and energetic summer camp offering a variety of large movement activities for toddlers to teenagers with special needs.
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Aug 10 2020 | 8:00 am

Random Acts of Kindness Youth Day Program

Location Indianola YMCA
Age Range Youth Ages 7-12
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Cost $40-$57.50
Organization Indianola YMCA
Contact Casey Holmes
Email cassandra.holmes@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 777-7746
Information Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Let your child join us for a day of doing things for others.For the summer we will reaching out to different organizations within our community to see what we can do to make a difference.
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1301 East Second Avenue  |  Indianola, IA 50125 Phone: (515) 961-9500 Fax (515) 961-9505
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