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.  

Indoor Wiffleball

January 8, 2012 through February 26, 2012

Day(s): Sunday

Time:

Fees: $25 per team

Ages: 16 and over 

This is an eight week Indoor Wiffleball league. Teams will play a doubleheader each week. Both competitive and recreation leagues are available with skill levels of all kinds welcome. Participants may register as a team or individual (to be placed on a team).

Pickleball

Starting July 8, 2014

Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Time: 8:00am - Noon

Fees: $2.00 per person

Ages: All ages 

Pickleball will be played in the east gym

Taekwondo

Year Round

Day(s): Mondays & Wednesdays (ages 7+) - Tuesdays & Thursdays (Pee Wee Class)

Time: M,W - 6:00 - 8:00pm (7 years+) T,Th (Pee Wee 4-6 years) - 6:00 - 7:00pm

Fees: $50 monthly
$1 for the month of September

Ages: All ages 

Try Taekwondo, Aerobic Training, Practical System of Self-Defense, Self Esteem and Confidence builder.

We provide moral education in: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit

PeeWee program - ages 4 to 6 years

Weight Room & Cardio Area

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 2:00 - 5:00 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

Youth Community Recreation

September - May

Day(s): Early Out Wednesdays

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

Fees: Free

Ages: School-Aged Children, ages 12 and over 

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

Weekday Afternoon Activities

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fees: Free

Ages: School-aged Children 

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

Computer Lab

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fees: Free

Ages: All youth ages - 10 and under need an adult 

Six computers await those 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.

Computer Lab

Year Round

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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.