Children’s Theatre (Grades K-6) NEW ⭐

Who
Grades K-6
When
Tuesday, February 4 - 4:30 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Prairieview, Theater Arts Center
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department & Teacher Cindy Stanbro
Contact
Waukee Community Education
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$85
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Designed to grow young artist's communication skills, collaboration abilities, & confidence. Students will learn how to create characters, design production components , understand how to move on stage, how to translate thoughts into a show, & the value of listening and working together!

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ACT Prep – Science (Grades 9-12)

Who
Grades 9-12
When
Monday, March 24 - 3:30 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School
Organizer
WDSD Community Education Department & Teacher Dan Briggs
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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Instructor has a Master's Degree in Education, experience in teaching ACT test preparation and high school science teaching experience for over twenty years in Waukee. This class will focus on test taking strategies for the science portion of the ACT.

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Biz Innovator (Grades 9-Adults) NEW ⭐

Who
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12-Adult
When
Tuesday, March 11 - 6:00 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the class.
Where
Waukee High School
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department & Jewels Academy Dr. Kimberly Wayne
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$200
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The Biz Innovator course at Jewels Academy introduces students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, equipping them with the skills to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. Students learn critical concepts like market research, financial planning, and strategic marketing.

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ACT Prep – English (Grades 9-12)

Who
Grades 9-12
When
Tuesday, March 11 - 3:30 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department & Teacher Melissa Chia
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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This class will focus on test taking strategies for the English portion of the ACT. We will review English concepts commonly found on the ACT and take and discuss several practice exams

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ACT Prep – Math (Grades 9-12)

Who
Grades 9-12
When
Sunday, March 9 - 5:00 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class: Start dates 1/12 & 3/9
Where
Waukee Northwest High School
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & Teacher Jordan Edgerly
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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This class will focus on test-taking strategies for the math portion of the ACT. We will review math concepts commonly found on the ACT and take and discuss several practice exams.

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ACT Prep – Reading (Grades 9-12)

Who
Grades 9-12
When
Tuesday, February 18 - 3:30 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department & Teacher Melissa Chia
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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This class will focus on test taking strategies for the reading portion of the ACT. We will review reading concepts commonly found on the ACT and take and discuss several practice exams. Students need to bring an independent reading book to class.

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Valentine’s Day Art Class (Grades 1-5)

Who
Grades 1-5
When
Saturday, February 8 - 10:00 am
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class
Where
Grant Ragan
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department & Kelley Stahl
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$37
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Without Valentine's Day, February would be….well, January! Students will make two fun and creative art projects: a Jim Dine heart (American Pop Artist), and a large Valentine for students to draw and paint things they love.

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The Power of Mindset in Sports/Activities (Grades 4-5)

Who
Grades 4-5
When
Tuesday, February 4 - 4:00 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Walnut Hills
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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Youth today strive for success in their sports/activities. However, sometimes the pressures can pose mental fatigue, lack of confidence and a loss of passion. This class will provide youth with an opportunity to prepare & practice a healthy mindset as they navigate their extracurricular activities.

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Bricks 4 Kidz® (Grades K-5)

Who
Grades K-5
When
Friday, March 28 - 3:45 pm
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Pre-registration required 1 wk prior to start date: WDH 2/3, GR 2/4, EE 2/6, WDE 2/7, SE 3/25, BV 3/28, RE 4/21, WE 4/24
Where
Multiple locations & different start dates: WDH, RE, GR, SE, EE, WE, BV
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & B4K Paula Gray-Dietz
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$67/5 weeks
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Class Theme: CONSTRUCTION CRAZE using LEGO® bricks and proprietary model plans. These activities are designed to trigger your child's lively imagination and encourage problem-solving. Models include: Bulldozer Crane Dump Truck Jackhammer Power Drill Power Saw

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STEMextravaganza (Grades 1-5) NEW ⭐

Who
Grades 1-5
When
Tuesday, March 25 - 3:45 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the class.
Where
GR 1/27 & WE 3/25
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & Sylvan Learning Center
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$194
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Are you looking for a fun way to energize and excite your kiddo in STEM? Your student will be introduced to various topics in science, robotics, and engineering. Students will be engaged with something different and exciting each session to keep their STEM curiosity growing!

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Super Structure (Grades 3-5) NEW ⭐

Who
Grades 3-5
When
Monday, March 24 - 3:45 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class. Multiple schools dates vary
Where
WE 1/28 & GR 3/24
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & Sylvan Learning
Contact
Waukee Community Education
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$194
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Students will learn key engineering and architectural concepts such as force, stress, tension, compression, and more by building famous bridges from across the world using K’NEX® kits. At the end of the course, they will have a chance to put their new skills into action.

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ACT Test Prep Seminar-ZAPS (Grades 9-12) NEW ⭐

Who
Grades 9-12
When
Wednesday, March 5 - 3:30 pm
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Pre-registration required 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & Doorway to College
Contact
Waukee Community Education
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$116
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ZAPS test preparation seminars are designed to help each student do their best on the ACT. In the five hour seminar over two day with study guide and workbook provided, students will learn: strategies, tips, tactics, reduce anxiety, motivation, and suggestions.

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Kids In Action (Grades K-5)

Who
Grades K-5
When
Thursday, January 23 - 3:45 pm
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Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class-
Where
Brookview
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & District Teacher, Jamie Seiler
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$177
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Are you wanting your child to be an innovative thinker? We will play fun, light-hearted games, get to use our creativity, learn to work with others, and be exposed to all sorts of activities: build your own mini golf course or fort, playing card games, bowling, and so much more!

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Camp Brainiac: Holiday Edition

Who
Kids ages 6-12
When
Saturday, December 21 - 9:00 am
RSVP By
12/13/24
Where
Waukee Community Center, 675 Walnut Street
Organizer
Waukee Parks and Recreation
Contact
Laura Stanish
Email
lstanish@waukee.org
Phone
(515) 978-0007
Cost
$50
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Camp Brainiac is popping up over the winter break for a half day of STEM fun with our teachers. Bring a lunch and enjoy a morning of fun with a holiday-themed, make-and-take project.

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Exploring in Art (Grades K-5)

Who
K-5
When
Tuesday, April 8 - 3:45 pm
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Pre-registration required start dates vary: EE 1/14, SE 1/16, RE 2/25, WFD 2/27, GR 4/8
Where
Eason, Shuler, Radiant, Waterford, Grant RaganElementary
Organizer
WCSD Community Education Department & Sunflower Fine Art Ting Shao
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$109
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Does your child love to draw and paint? This is their opportunity to learn professional concepts of drawing and painting with various media. Students will have fun learning classic, abstract or animated cartoon styles combining pencil, color pencil, watercolor and acrylic painting.

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Little Yogis (Grades K-5) NEW ⭐

When
Tuesday, January 14 - 6:00 pm
RSVP By
Pre-registration required one week prior to the start of the class
Where
WILC Triangle
Organizer
WCSD Community Education & FIrelfly Wellness Kimberley Jackman
Contact
Community Education Department
Email
communityed@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$97
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This program will engage children in various yoga poses, unique stretching, animated play, games and movement. Some forms of yoga will be upbeat and include vigorous activity. Children will learn the importance of stretching, balance and flexibility, including physical fitness, games and activities.

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Des Moines Figure Skating Club Ice Show-Frosted Memories

Who
All ages
When
Sunday, December 15 - 5:30 pm
RSVP By
None
Where
MidAmerica RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Organizer
Des Moines Figure Skating Club
Contact
Amber Crow
Email
arcrow@hotmail.com
Phone
(507) 830-0846
Cost
$5 per person with a max of $20 per family
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Des Moines Figure Skating Club proudly presents: Frosted Memories - A Vintage Skating Soiree. Figure skaters age 3-18 will present holiday themed routines.

Boys winter Golf Session, Grades 5th-8th

Who
5th-8th grade
When
Sunday, December 29 - 1:00 pm
Where
Northwest High School
Organizer
Northwest Gold
Contact
David Combs
Email
dcombs@waukeeschools.org
Cost
$106
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The focus of the Winter Sessions is to develop, core fundamentals, create a passion for golf and to grow the golf program here at Northwest! Click on the "web link" to register. Each session will focus on the following: • Swing/Grip/Posture • Short Game Development • Swing Development • Competitive Games • Enjoying the Game! • Rules of Golf

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Girls Winter Golf Sessions, Grades 5th-8th

Who
Grades 5th-8th
When
Sunday, December 29 - 2:30 pm
Where
Northwest High School
Organizer
Northwest Golf
Contact
David Combs
Email
dcombs@waukeeschools.org
Cost
$106
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The focus of the Winter Sessions is to develop core fundamentals, create a passion for golf and to grow the golf program here at Northwest! Click on the "web link" to register for the camps. Each session will focus on the following: • Swing/Grip/Posture • Short Game Development • Swing Development • Competitive Games • Enjoying the Game! • Rules of Golf

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Wolves youth Baseball camp Grades 3-5

Who
Elementary school students, grades 3-5
When
Saturday, January 25 - 9:00 am
RSVP By
January 15th
Where
Waukee Northwest High School
Organizer
Northwest Baseball
Contact
Jeremy Heinen
Email
jheinen@waukeeschools.org
Cost
$67
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Elementary age boys will be allowed to meet the coaching staff while learning more about the fundamentals of baseball.

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Wolves Pitching Camp Grades 6-8

Who
Middle School Students, Grades 6-8
When
Saturday, January 25 (all day)
RSVP By
January 15th
Where
Waukee Northwest High School
Organizer
Wolves Baseball
Contact
Jeremy Heinen
Email
jheinen@waukeeschools.org
Cost
$57
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Boys from 6th to 8th grade will learn the unique throwing program throughout the Waukee Northwest baseball program.

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2025 WHS Winter Dance Camp Grades K-8

When
Monday, January 20 - 11:00 am
Where
South Middle School
Organizer
WHS Dance Program
Contact
Emily Bemis
Email
emarkey@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$108
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Come dance with us during a no school day! This will be an in depth clinic where dancers will get to really learn about our dance team and what it looks like to be a part of our program.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Hitting Camp Grades 6-8 10am

When
Saturday, February 1 - 10:00 am
Where
WHS Hitting Facility
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of hitting.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Hitting Camp Grades 6-8 9am

When
Saturday, February 1 - 9:00 am
Where
WHS Hitting Facility
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of hitting.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Hitting Camp Grades 3-5 10am

When
Saturday, January 25 - 10:00 am
Where
WHS Hitting Facility
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of hitting.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Hitting Camp Grades 3-5 9am

When
Saturday, January 25 - 9:00 am
Where
WHS Hitting Facility
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of hitting.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Camp Gr 3-5, 12pm

When
Saturday, February 1 - 12:00 pm
Where
Waukee Middle School
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$58
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This camp will teach the fundamentals of baseball. Please bring your baseball glove. A t-shirt is included.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Pitching Camp Grades 6-8 10a

When
Saturday, February 1 - 10:00 am
Where
Waukee Middle School
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of pitching.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Pitching Camp Grades 6-8 9am

When
Saturday, February 1 - 9:00 am
Where
Waukee Middle School
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of pitching.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Camp Gr 6-8, 12pm

When
Saturday, January 25 - 12:00 pm
Where
Waukee Middle School
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$58
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This camp will teach the fundamentals of baseball. Please bring your baseball glove. A t-shirt is included.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Pitching Camp Grades 3-5 10a

When
Saturday, January 25 - 10:00 am
Where
Waukee Middle School
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of pitching.

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2025 Warrior Baseball Pitching Camp Grades 3-5 9am

When
Saturday, January 25 - 9:00 am
Where
Waukee Middle School
Organizer
WHS Baseball Program
Contact
Dave Dirkx
Email
ddirkx@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$33
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Led by Waukee Baseball's Head Coach Dave Dirkx, this one day camp will focus on all aspects of pitching.

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Y Camp Summer 2025

Who
Families and Campers 7-17
When
Sunday, June 15 (all day)
Where
Des Moines Y Camp * 1192 166th Drive Boone IA 50036
Organizer
Des Moines Y Camp
Contact
Melanie Mellinger
Email
melanie.mellinger@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 432-7558
Cost
Varies by Program
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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!

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Meet Vellan from Malaysia

Who
Parents of k-12, and school staff
When
Tuesday, December 31 (all day)
RSVP By
12/31/2024
Where
Waukee, Iowa
Organizer
World Link Inc
Contact
Karen King-Fitzgerald
Email
karen@worldlinkinc.org
Phone
(515) 491-1551
Cost
$0.00
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Vellan arrives in Iowa mid January to attend one semester of an American High School. We are looking for an amazing family in the Waukee High School distict to host Vellan for one semester. Vellan is 15 years old and is respectful, polite and open to new adventures. Will you host Vellan?

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School’s Out Safari

Who
Grades 1-3
When
Friday, January 17 - 9:00 am
Where
Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Organizer
Blank Park Zoo
Contact
Education Department
Email
camps@blankparkzoo.net
Phone
(515) 974-2550
Cost
$75, Blank Park Zoo members save 20%
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School’s Out Safari Camps are one-day camps for students in grades 1-3. During these camps, campers will explore the Zoo, meet some animals and participate in hands-on STEM learning. Possible topics include animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, animal care, and ecosystem dynamics.

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VSA- Session 2 Winter Soccer

Who
3-8Year olds
When
Saturday, January 25 (all day)
RSVP By
1/9/25
Where
SportsPlex West in Waukee
Organizer
Vision Soccer Academy
Contact
Keisha Jobe
Email
Keisha.jobe@visionsocceracademy.com
Phone
(320) 510-1880
Cost
Mighty Tikes-$70, GrassKickers U5&U6- $80, Pre-Academy U7&U8- $90
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Join VSA on Saturdays 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1 1:00pm – 2:00pm – U7 Girls 2:00pm – 3:00pm – U8 Girls 3:05pm – 3:40pm – MT- 3 year olds 3:45pm – 4:30pm – U5 Girls & U6 Girls 4:30pm – 5:15pm – U5 Boys 5:15pm – 6:00pm – U6 Boys 6:05pm – 7:05pm- U7 Boys 7:05pm – 8:05- U8 Boys

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Junior Menace

Who
ages 3-9
When
Tuesday, January 14 - 5:30 pm
Where
Des Moines metro
Organizer
Des Moines Menace
Contact
Lisa Dauterive
Email
lisa.dauterive@menacesoccer.com
Phone
(515) 421-7226
Cost
$60-120
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Junior Menace is a seven-week developmental program for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9. It is a program designed for all ability levels and 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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2024 Waukee Warrior Boys Basketball Holiday Camp

When
Monday, December 30 - 2:00 pm
Where
WHS Fieldhouse
Organizer
WHS Boys Basketball Program
Contact
Kevin Kanaskie
Email
kkanaskie@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$58
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This 2 hour camp is for boys in grades K-7 and is hosted by the Waukee High School Basketball players and coaches. The cost is $58. Any questions, please email Coach Kanaskie at kkanaskie@waukeeschools.org.

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7th Grade Washington DC Trip

Who
Waukee 7th Graders
When
Tuesday, June 10 (all day)
RSVP By
9-22-2024
Where
Washington DC
Organizer
World Strides
Contact
Mark Anderson
Email
waukeedctrip@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 216-0920
More Information

The 2025 Washington DC trip registration is underway! This trip is intended for students in the 7th grade in Waukee schools. The trip has been active in Waukee schools for over 20 years. A virtual parent meeting will be held 9/15/24 at 6pm: https://meet.google.com/0q-gzbo-qtz.

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Traditional Taekwondo for Children and Adults

Who
Ages 5 through Adult
When
Tuesday, December 31 (all day)
RSVP By
Start Anytime!
Where
1155 SE Boone Dr., Waukee, IA
Organizer
Two Rivers Martial Arts
Contact
Rob Dale
Email
waukee@tworiversmartialarts.com
Phone
(515) 650-3808
Cost
$25 per month
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Two Rivers Martial Arts (est. 1998) is a 501(c)3 organization run entirely by volunteers. We specialize in teaching traditional taekwondo to ages 5 through adult. Whether you hope to get in shape, learn self-defense, gain flexibility, learn self-control, or gain confidence, we can help!

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i9 Sports

Who
Kids ages 3-14
When
Friday, February 28 (all day)
RSVP By
September 7, November 2, January 11
Where
Waukee Community Schools
Organizer
I9 SPORTS
Contact
GREG VAN SOELEN
Email
greg.vansoelen@i9sports.com
Phone
(515) 321-0808
Cost
Average cost is $159
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Providing youth sports to kids ages 3-14 in soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and multi sport. Emphasis on fun, sportsmanship, and learning the game.

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Make a Difference in your Community: Work at the YMCA!

Who
Ages 16+
When
Tuesday, December 31 (all day)
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
Waukee Family YMCA
Contact
Gretchen Stanger
Email
gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 987-9996
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Imagine going to work knowing what you do positively affects the lives of people in your community. We have many positions available at the Y: aquatics, childcare, wellness, and membership. At the Y, you’ll join a team that shares your passion for making an impact - and learn valuable new skills!

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