Join us for our summer meal program over the summer months! Meals and activities are free to all children 18 years old and younger.

Picnic & Play Dates

The Picnic & Play program runs weekdays from June 5-August 9, 2024 (closed July 4-5).  Check out what’s on the menu and if there’s a special activity or visitor planned for the day. If you have questions about Picnic and Play, contact Nutrition Services at nutrition@waukeeschools.org or call our office at 515-987-2719.

Picnic & Play Locations & Times

Waukee 

Autumn Ridge Apartments (NEW for 2024)
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1150 SE Olson Dr., Waukee
Location: Near the north clubhouse

Vince Meyer Learning Center (NEW for 2024)
12-1 p.m.
430 Ashworth Dr., Waukee
Location: Front (north) of building

Windfield West Apartments
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
75 SE Windfield Pkwy, Waukee
Location: Playground in the center of the apartment complex

West Des Moines

Maple Grove Villas
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
8602 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines

Location: Community Room in the Main Office

Sun Prairie Apartments
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
6137 Vista Drive, West Des Moines

Location: At the playground behind the building nearest 60th St. & Vista Dr. Enter at 6107 Vista Drive.

The Lift at Jordan Creek
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
8925 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines

Location: Near the clubhouse

Volunteering for picnic & Play

If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the Picnic & Play Interest Form.

Picnic & Play Volunteer Interest Form

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