CE: Thanksgiving Art Class

Who
Grades 1-5
When
Saturday, November 9 - 10:00 am
RSVP By
Registration ends one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee South Middle School
Organizer
Waukee Community Education Department
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$25
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Gobble gobble! Students will make a fun Thanksgiving-themed project where they spell the word "Thankful" and then make a Thanksgiving-themed drawing out of each letter. With ideas, students use their own creativity using markers and watercolor paint. Instructor: Kelley Stahl

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CE:Monsters Art Class

Who
Grades 1-5
When
Saturday, October 26 - 10:00 am
RSVP By
Registration ends one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee South Middle School
Organizer
Waukee Community Education Department
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$25
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Monsters! Just in time for Halloween, bring your little goblin to a Halloween-themed art class. Using their own imagination, students will draw, outline in black marker, and paint with watercolors several monsters on thick cardstock. Instructor: Kelley Stahl

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CE: Halloween Art Class

Who
Grades 1-5
When
Saturday, October 26 - 1:00 pm
RSVP By
Registration ends one week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee South Middle School
Organizer
Waukee Community Education Department
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$25
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Students will make a fun Halloween-themed project where they spell the word “Halloween” then make a Halloween-themed drawing out of each letter. Ideas will be given, but students can use their own creativity., using markers and watercolor paint for their projects. Instructor: Kelley Stahl

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Trunk-or-Treat at Shottenkirk Chevrolet Waukee

Who
Family and kids
When
Saturday, October 5 - 4:00 pm
Where
Shottenkirk Chevrolet Waukee
Organizer
Shottenkirk Waukee's Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Contact
Taylor Weaver
Email
taylorweaver@shottenkirk.com
Cost
Free to the public - bring cash/cards for food trucks
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Come celebrate the 3rd Annual Shottenkirk Waukee Chevy Trunk or Treat with us! It’s an evening full of Halloween fun for the whole family, featuring face painting, food trucks, and many more exciting activities. Everyone is welcome, and costumes are highly encouraged!

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Youth Pickleball Tournament — Free!

Who
Youth ages 13-18
When
Friday, September 27 - 4:15 pm
RSVP By
Sept 23
Where
Valley Community Center
Organizer
Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club
Contact
Mark Boehm
Email
boehmfam9022@msn.com
Phone
(515) 779-4711
Cost
FREE
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A round robin pickleball tournament for youth ages 13-18. All skill levels welcome!

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“Stay Puffed” Clothing Drive

Who
Anyone with unneeded apparel
When
Sunday, September 29 - 1:00 pm
Where
Westview Church, 1155 SE Boone Drive, Waukee, Iowa
Organizer
Mid Iowa Ghostbusters / Waukee Area Christian Services
Contact
Corey Schmidt
Email
slimer@mighostbusters.com
Cost
Free
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Drop off any gently used clothing or footwear items, grab a snack, meet the Mid Iowa Ghosbusters, and take a picture with Ecto-1 on Sunday, September 29th from 1-4 p.m. at Westview Church (1155 SE Boone Drive, Waukee, IA). All clothing donations received go to Waukee Area Christian Services, who provide free clothing to those in need. You have the tools, you have the talent.

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Street Survival

Who
High School Students
When
Sunday, October 13 - 8:30 am
RSVP By
Oct. 8, 2024
Where
DMACC parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Organizer
BMW Car Club of America Foundation and Sports Car Club of America Foundation
Contact
Tara Box-Walker
Email
Streetsurvival@dmvrscca.org
Phone
(515) 490-5833
Cost
$115.00
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Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens more about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment with an in car instructor. This program is designed to give students hands on experience and the tools to become smarter, safer drivers

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Join Waukee Girl Scouts

Who
Girls K-12th grades
When
Monday, September 23 - 5:30 pm
Where
Waukee Community Center, 675 Walnut Street, Waukee. IA
Organizer
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Contact
Alexa Lloyd
Email
alloyd@gsiowa.org
Phone
(515) 559-0187
Cost
Free
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Now’s the perfect time to start your Girl Scout journey. Get ready to go on epic adventures, try new things, and have a blast! Discover a world of excitement with your Girl Scout friends by your side. Join us on Monday September 23rd, to learn more about Girl Scouts!

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WCE: PSAT/SAT Prep

Who
Students who take the PSAT exam
When
Wednesday, October 2 - 6:30 pm
RSVP By
PSAT/SAT Prep
Where
Waukee High School, Main Conference Room
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$100
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Wednesday & Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm October 2,3 Waukee High School, Main Conference Room Instructors from Doorway to College

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WCE:ACT Prep: Science

Who
High School Students
When
Monday, October 7 - 3:30 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School, Rm 724
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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Mondays, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm October 7, 14, 21 Waukee High School, Rm 724 Instructor: Dan Briggs, WCSD Teacher

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WCE: ACT Prep: Math

Who
High School Students
When
Sunday, October 6 - 5:00 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Northwest High School, B107
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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Sundays, 5:00-7 pm Dates: October 6, 13, 20 (NEW DATES, DIFFERENT THAN IN THE CATALOG) Location: Northwest High School, B107 Instructor: Jordan Edgerly, WCSD Teacher

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WCE: ACT Prep: English

Who
High School Students
When
Tuesday, October 8 - 3:30 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School, Rm 729
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm October 8, 15, 22 Waukee High School, Rm 729 Instructor: Melissa Chia, WCSD Teacher

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

Who
Grades 4-5
When
Tuesday, October 8 - 3:00 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm October 8, 15, 22, 29 Walnut Hills Elementary, Rm 117 with WDSC Counselor Lizzie Sander
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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This class will provide youth with an opportunity to prepare and practice a healthy mindset as they navigate their extracurricular activities. Students will be able to identify and implement strategies of a healthy mindset which will empower them to feel success and joy in their activities.

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WCE: Exploring in Art (Grades K-5)

Who
Students
When
Tuesday, October 1 - 3:45 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Woodland Hills Elementary, Art Room
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$102
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All classes are held 3:45-5:15pm, unless noted otherwise. Tuesdays October 1-22 (4 dates) Woodland Hills Elementary, Art Room Ting Shao, instructor

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WCE: Chess {YEL} Grades K-5

Who
K-5
When
Friday, September 27 - 3:45 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Sugar Creek Elementary, STEAM Lab
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$132.00
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Session 1 3:45-4:45 pm September 27-November 22 (9 wks) Sugar Creek Elementary, STEAM Lab Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Staff

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WCE: Creating a Budget that Actually Works (HS – Adult)

Who
High School-Adult
When
Tuesday, September 17 - 6:30 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Northwest High School, Rm B332
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$25
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Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm September 17 Northwest High School, Rm B332 Ron (WCSD Teacher) & Meg Knapper (Knapper Financial Coaching)

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WCE: ACT Prep: Reading

Who
High School Students
When
Tuesday, September 17 - 3:30 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waukee High School, Rm 729
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$75
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Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm September 17, 24 & October 1 Waukee High School, Rm 729 Instructor Melissa Chia, WCSD Teacher

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WCE: Video Game Creation-Dragons & Unicorns (Grades K-2) YEL

Who
Students (K-2)
When
Monday, September 16 - 3:35 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Waterford Elementary, Media Center
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$70
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Mondays, 3:45-4:45 pm September 16- October 14 Waterford Elementary, Media Center Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Staff

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WCE: Robotics-Muscle ‘Bots {YEL} Grades 1-5

Who
Students
When
Friday, September 13 - 3:45 pm
RSVP By
Must pre-register 1 week prior to the start of the class.
Where
Grant Ragan Elementary, Media Center
Organizer
Waukee Community Education
Contact
Ryan Sander
Email
rsander@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2761
Cost
$73
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Fridays 3:45-4:45 pm September 13-October 11 Grant Ragan Elementary, Media Center Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Staff

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Join Waukee Girl Scouts!

Who
K-5 grade Girls and Adult Volunteers
When
Monday, September 23 - 5:30 pm
Where
Waukee Community Center
Organizer
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Contact
Alexa Lloyd
Email
alloyd@gsiowa.org
Phone
(515) 559-0187
Cost
Free
More Information

Now’s the perfect time to start your Girl Scout journey. Get ready to go on epic adventures, try new things, and have a blast! Discover a world of excitement with your Girl Scout friends by your side. Join us on September 23 from 5:30-6:30 to learn more about Girl Scouts!

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Join Waukee Girl Scouts!

Who
Girls K-5th and Adult Volunteers
When
Saturday, September 14 - 6:00 pm
Where
Waukee Public Library
Organizer
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Contact
Alexa Lloyd
Email
alloyd@gsiowa.org
Phone
(515) 559-0187
Cost
Free
More Information

Now’s the perfect time to start your Girl Scout journey. Get ready to go on epic adventures, try new things, and have a blast! Discover a world of excitement with your Girl Scout friends by your side. Join us on Saturday Sept 14th, to learn more about Girl Scouts!

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WHS Girls Basketball Skills Academy Gr 4-8

When
Tuesday, September 17 - 5:30 pm
Where
South Middle School
Organizer
WHS Girls Basketball Program
Contact
Dani Franklin-Printy
Email
dfranklinprinty@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$138
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Our skills academy will be an opportunity for your child to work on their individual basketball skill set, including ball-handling, passing, and shooting!

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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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The Perry Initiative Flyer

Who
High School Students
When
Saturday, September 28 - 8:30 am
RSVP By
September 4th
Where
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Medical Education and Research Facility 375 Newton Road, Iowa City
Organizer
The Perry Initiative and University of Iowa Health Care
Contact
Hanna Stone or Ava Waddilove
Email
STEM-Education@uiowa.edu
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The Perry Initiative inspires young women and students underrepresented in medicine to be leaders in Orthopaedic Surgery and Engineering by partnering with medical centers, universities, and high schools nationwide. This event includes hands-on surgery modules and mentorship from prominent women.

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Wolves Junior Cheer Clinic

Who
Students in grades K-6
When
Saturday, September 14 - 1:00 pm
RSVP By
09/01/2024
Where
Trailridge School
Organizer
Waukee CSD Activities
Contact
Ally Holtan
Email
aholtan@waukeeschools.org
Cost
$71
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Students in grades K - 6, join coaches Ally Holtan, Hailey Haller, and our Northwest football cheerleaders for a fun clinic to learn cheers, jump, tumble, stunt, and play games.

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NW Wolves Junior Dance Clinic

Who
Students in grades K-7
When
Saturday, October 19 - 9:00 am
RSVP By
10/06/24
Where
Northwest High School
Organizer
Northwest Wolves Dance Team
Contact
Hayley Coder
Email
hcoder@waukeeschools.org
Cost
$71
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Join the Northwest Wolves dance team for a fun morning! Dance clinic for grades K-5 Pom clinic for grades 6-7

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Volunteer Coaches/Referee’s

Who
9th Grade and up
When
Saturday, October 19 (all day)
RSVP By
08/16/24
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Max Fernandes
Email
max.fernandes@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 868-0507
More Information

We have opportunities this fall, paid and unpaid, to help coach and to help referee our Youth Football and Youth Soccer leagues.

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WHS Combined Cheer/Dance Clinic 2024

When
Tuesday, September 24 - 4:30 pm
Where
WHS Fieldhouse
Organizer
WHS Cheer/Dance Programs
Contact
Emily Markey
Email
emarkey@waukeeschools.org
Phone
(515) 987-2782
Cost
$60
More Information

Dance and cheer clinic where participants will get to learn sideline cheers and a dance to perform in the homecoming parade and at the field before crowning our royalty.

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NFL Flag Football

Who
Ages 5-14
When
Saturday, September 14 (all day)
Where
Valley Stadium
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 868-0507
Cost
Cost may vary depending on age division.
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We are partnering with NFL Flag, one of the most significant youth flag football leagues in the U.S., serving youth athletes ages 5-14 across the country. Our program emphasizes the importance of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

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Fall Soccer

Who
Ages 5-10
When
Thursday, September 12 (all day)
RSVP By
Friday, August 16th
Where
Waukee Family YMCA
Organizer
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Mat Snider
Email
mat.snider@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 868-0507
Cost
Cost may vary depending on age division
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Open to children (5-10 years old), we focus on the fundamentals of the game through exciting drills and games that help with hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and soccer skills. Each week will begin with 15-20 minutes of practice, followed by a 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
More Information

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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