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Kids go STEM is a free educational program is targeted to students in grades 6 through 8. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kick off the Holidays with a visit and pictures with Santa, holiday food and desserts, craft fun and adult beverages for the parents all included with ticket purchase. Children 17 and under are FREE! Adult tickets are $45 each and can be purchased utilizing the link below! See you there!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Our basketball programs are designed for players of all abilities who want to have fun, take part in healthy competition, and develop their skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

Learn to Skate at Buccaneer Arena includes 6 instructor-led sessions plus practice ice and free use of skates. Classes are offered for recreational skating, figure skating and hockey for all ages and skill levels. We follow the US Figure Skating and USA Hockey endorsed Learn to Skate USA curriculum.

Join the Ames Figure Skating Club for our annual Holiday Gala! Our skaters love this time of year as they get to perform to some of your favorite winter and holiday songs. Bring the whole family down to the rink! Tickets can be purchased at the door or via Square link: https://square.link/u/5iwHl8Dz

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Experience overnight camp in a brand new way! Join us for a mini-week of winter fun as we explore some of our favorite winter games and activities during the day and explore local attractions in the evening! Plus, transportation to and from Des Moines is included.

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

The Easterseals Iowa Respite program provides temporary care for children and adults with disabilities, allowing parents/caregivers a break while providing the clients with a safe and supported social environment. Regularly scheduled respite weekends are held at Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside twice

Come and paint with coffee and learn botanical inking with Betty Walker. All skill levels are welcome. Students will be guided step-by-step through the process of drawing a floral subject in pencil and then inking it out in pen. After, students will enjoy the loose fun of painting w/coffee and gold.

Do you love anime and want to improve your drawing skills? Join this class to learn how to draw your favorite characters and create your own! The class will cover how to draw anime characters, and their facial expressions, and students will develop their own unique style. See website for details.

This 2-day class is designed for people who love anime and want to improve their drawing skills. During the class, students will learn various techniques such as character design and the storytelling that is created when making manga books and anime. See website for FULL details. All materials incl.

Join the fun this winter with the Menace! Junior Menace a developmental program for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9. It’s designed for all ability levels, and we encourage beginners! This is a great 7-week program to learn and practice soccer skills. We accept walk-ups the first night at each location.

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Get ready to cast-on and learn the basic stitches and techniques you need to knit warm and wonderful creations during this “how to” knit class. If you have tried to knit before and got frustrated, dropped a stitch, or worse, this class may be just for you. Materials are included.

Now registering kids for our Spring soccer season! Practices held in Altoona and Pleasant Hill! We are currently recruiting for: - A new U11/U12 Select Boys team - Our academy program (Boys and Girls birthdates 2014/2015) - A few openings on our U11/U12 and U13/U14 girls select teams

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Join us for a mini-week that is sure to entertain! This action-packed mini-week will include some of our favorite camp games and activities. This session is perfect for both veteran campers and campers ready to try overnight camp for the first time. Plus, transportation to and from Des Moines.

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Ever wish that you didn’t have to wait a full year to come back to camp? Well, now you don’t have to! Join us for our Weekend Overnight Camps this spring at Camp Hantesa! Plus, transportation to and from Des Moines is included.

Join us for a weekend of service, fun, and catching up with camp friends. Enjoy each season’s unique activities and views at Camp Hantesa, build leadership skills, and get outside! Plus, transportation to and from Des Moines is included.

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Experience the joy of camping as a family without any of the work! Join our staff for scheduled activities or skip out and do your own thing. This weekend is all about family bonding, whether you want facilitated activities or just need a quiet place to spend some time together!

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from Des Moines, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!

Receive a reading award or a pizza party by presenting a Reading Award Certificate at Pizza Hut for a free, one-topping Personal Pan Pizza.

CMD Spanish Stays - led by Iowa native Chanda Danley (1996 graduate of Colfax-Mingo High School and 1999 graduate of Central College) as the local onsite program director - offers a 4-week summer Spanish immersion program for teens aged 14-17 in León, Spain from June 16th to July 15th.