Activities and Programs for All Ages

Youth, adult and senior offerings are for all ages unless otherwise specified. If you do not find a list of activities or programs below the headings there are no offerings for the group at this time.  

Pickleball

Year Round

Day(s): Monday-Friday

Time: 8:00am - Noon

Fees: $2.00 per person

Ages: All ages 

Pickleball will be played in the east gym.

Weight Room & Cardio Area

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: FREE - Youth 14 to 17 who are staff approved & adults ages 60+

Ages 18 - 59: $1.00 per day or $12.00 per month

Ages: Ages 18+ (Ages 14 to 17 ONLY with staff approval) 

Keep fit and increase your strength with a daily workout in a comfortable atmosphere. Treadmills, cycles, various exercise apparatuses and weight bench with complete set of weights are at your command.

Youth Activities and Programs

Imagination Playschool

Closed for the season. Please visit us again in November 2017-March 2018

Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fees: Cost is $1.50 daily for 1 yrs. and older to attend "New Season" & Imagination Playschool

Ages: Children 7 and under 

Looking to inspire your little ones imagination and get them moving? Join us at Pioneer Columbus Community Center for the “Imagination Playschool”.

Imagination Playschool allows kids 7 and under the chance to make new friends and play on all kinds of equipment: climbing tower, imagination playground, big wheels, play houses, tumbling mats, and gymnastics.

We also have a bounce house on Friday only.

“Story Time”-9:30 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. on Monday's in November only
Kids four and under are invited for stories, songs, rhymes and dance. Cost is $1.50 and Imagination Playschool is included.

“Creativity Coach” 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday in November
You and your child can dance and have guided play on the equipment and dance. Cost is $1.50 and Imagination Playschool cost included.

"VIP and Me" 9:30 am–10:15 am Wednesday in November $1.50
Exploring creative movement dance concepts through guided and free play, while enhancing the relationship between caregiver and child 5 and under.

Youth Community Recreation

September - May

Day(s): Early Out Wednesdays

Time: 2:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: Free

Ages: School-Aged Children, ages 10 and over 

Scheduled recreational activities – dodge ball, basketball contests, traverse wall climbing challenges, Boot Camp, EFR - Employee Family Resources programs, Jr Police Fitness Training, Police programming and pizza parties. Call 248-6316 for details on programs

Youth Weekday Afternoon Activities

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 2:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: Free

Ages: School-aged Children Youth 9 and under need to accommpained by an adult 

Basketball, table tennis, and other activities are here for the delight of school-age children.

Youth Computer Lab

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 2:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: Free

Ages: Ages 14-17 youth 13 and under need to be accommpained by an adult 

High-tech wizards or beginners that want to job-search, complete homework, send emails or chat on-line with friends and family.

Adult Activities and Programs

NBA (Noon Basketball Association)

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: Courts OPEN 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday, Friday and 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Fees: $1.00 per day or $12.00 per month

Ages: All Adults 

Pick-up basketball and challenge matches offer players an opportunity to shoot hoops with Des Moines' BEST.

Adult Computer Lab

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Fees: $1.00 per day or $12.00 per month, ages 18-59; Free 60+

Ages: Adults 18+ 

High-tech wizards as well as beginners are invited to job-search, surf the internet or chat with friends and family.

Senior Activities and Programs

Polk County Congregate Meals

Except Holidays

Day(s): Monday through Friday

Time: Meals Served at 11:30 AM

Fees: Donations Welcome

Seniors enjoy bingo, billiards, cards and crafts, as well as a nutritious lunch served at 11:30 a.m. by Polk County Congregate Meals Coordinator, Ray Ann Scione. Please call Ray @ 288-3734 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. weekdays to make meal reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

A transportation application is available for those who need transportation to and from the meal site. The form can be completed on-site or over the phone. Group transportation is done on a route and timing varies by site.

Polk County Congregate Meals also provides educational speakers and healthcare services like blood pressure checks and foot care clinics.

Holiday parties, great entertainment and friendly people are here for enjoyment.

Senior Bingo

Year Round

Day(s): 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Fees: Free

For the bingo lover, come join other seniors on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesday of the month.