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Join us for an afternoon of Pizza and Sledding at the beautiful Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center. Bring your sleds (or borrow ours) and friends and enjoy pizza, sledding, crafts and hot chocolate. $5 per person, max $25 per family.

We are a little league that works to teach children how to play baseball and softball.

This is an engineering exploration day that is hosted at Iowa State on March 29th, 2025 from 9:30am-3pm. This camp will expose the students to different disciplines of engineering offered at Iowa State. Every student will participate in hands-on activities and attend engineering major sessions.

The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, is a one-mile run/walk in downtown Des Moines for all ages. New in 2025, Spike’s Sprint lets kids 10 & under race in three divisions and earn a special giveaway. Enjoy family fun with bounce houses, face painting, and the Mascot Madness race!

Des Moines Parks and Recreation are looking for High School students looking for summer jobs!

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.

Assistant Sales Manager – Des Moines, IA Make Great Money. Build a Career. Have Fun Doing It! View the job description here: www.r3roofs.com/hiring.  We have a training class starting March 3rd, but will be hiring all throughout the summer as well!  

Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley. If you’re looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer Camp is the place to start. Find your next adventure at the Des Moines Y Camp!

The annual Drake University Voice Intensive (DUVI) is a summertime camp designed for young singers ages 14+ to develop their voices and build confidence in performing and auditioning. 

Travel around the world through movies! Earn a new stamp for your passport each day as we watch a movie from a different country then explore that country’s culture through fun activities. Campers will receive free t-shirt, plus a light snack each day, including movie theater popcorn on Friday.