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Little Acorns - A New Kid-Centric Non-Profit! | GRADES 1-8
October 1
| Event For | K-12 Students |
|---|---|
| Organization | Little Acorns |
| Contact | Elise Pederson and Marlaina Lightkeeper |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6124322394 |
A new Pella based non-profit organization, Little Acorns, has been created. This kid-centric group will encourage and recruit young people in the area to participate in service projects and activities to better our community. Lead by 8th grader, Marlaina Lightkeeper.
Pella Football Camp | ENTERING GRADES 1-2
August 17, 9:30 am
| Location | Pella High Football Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | Students entering Grades 1 & 2 next fall |
| Cost | $10.00 |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Jay McKinstrey |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-4402 |
This football camp is for students entering grades 1 and 2 and runs from 9:30-10:30 am. The camp is designed to teach some basic football skills while creating an excitement for football. This camp will be held on the Pella High Game Field.
Pella Football Camp-Students entering Grades 3 & 4
August 17, 9:30 am
| Location | Pella High Football Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | Students entering Grades 3 & 4 next fall |
| Cost | $10.00 |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Jay McKinstrey |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-4402 |
This football camp is for students entering grades 3 and 4. The camp is from 9:30-11:00 am. Fundamental football skills will be taught. This camp will be held on the Pella High Game Field.
Wesley Woods Summer Camps | AGES 4-17
August 16
| Location | 10896 Nixon Street Indianola, IA 50125 |
|---|---|
| Event For | ages 4 to 17 |
| Cost | varies by program |
| Organization | Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center |
| Contact | Mikaela Dunn |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (515)961-4523 |
Join us for summer camp at Wesley Woods! We're a Methodist church camp located in Indianola, IA with overnight and day camp options available. From horses to archery to campfire cooking and more, we've got something for everyone!
Community Services Program for Summer 2024 | ALL AGES
August 1
| Location | 712 Union St, Pella, IA |
|---|---|
| Event For | All ages |
| Organization | City of Pella, Community Services |
| Contact | Brenda Ross |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-4571 |
Pella Football Camp | ENTERING GRADES 7-8
July 22, 10:30 am
| Location | Pella High Football Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | Students entering Grades 7 & 8 next fall |
| Cost | $25.00 |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Jay McKinstrey |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-4402 |
This football camp is a 4 day camp for students entering grades 7 and 8 and runs from July 22-25. The camp is from 10:30-12:00 noon. Fundamental football skills will be taught. This camp will be held on the Pella High Game Field. More details can be found on the brochure.
Pella Football Camp | ENTERING GRADES 5-6
July 22, 8:30 am
| Location | Pella High Football Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | Students entering Grades 5 & 6 next fall |
| Cost | $25.00 |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Jay McKinstrey |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-4402 |
This football camp is a 4 day camp for students entering grades 5 and 6 and runs from July 22-25. The camp is from 8:30-10:00 am. Fundamental football skills will be taught. This camp will be held on the Pella High Game Field.
Pella Dutch Tennis Week Camp | INCOMING GRADES K-9
July 15, 8:30 am
| Location | Pella High School Tennis Courts |
|---|---|
| Event For | Grades K-9 Fall '24 |
| Cost | $25 |
| Organization | Pella Tennis |
| Contact | Lindsy Brandt |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6412049031 |
Future Pella Dutch Tennis Camp
Marion County Extension Summer Day Camps | GRADES K-8
July 1, 9:00 am
| Event For | K-8th |
|---|---|
| Cost | 10 |
| Organization | Marion County Extension & 4-H |
| Contact | Ashtin Wells |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-842-2014 |
Summer Camps offered in both Pella and Knoxville. Open to youth in grades K-8th. Camps are only $10 a youth except Babysitting Basics.
Pella PTO Fundraising Drive | GRADES PS-6
June 30
| Event For | Parents and Guardians of Jefferson Intermediate, Lincoln Elementary, and Madison Elementary |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pella PTO |
| Contact | Amy Pothoven (on behalf of Pella PTO) |
| [email protected] |
Pella PTO has paused fundraising over the last few years, but we need to kickstart giving now as funds are low. Your support is critical and appreciated as our district manages budget cuts.
Please visit https://pellapto.betterworld.org, learn more, and donate today.
Please visit https://pellapto.betterworld.org, learn more, and donate today.
Otley Church VBS | PS - 6th GRADE
June 23, 6:15 pm
| Location | Otley Church 700 Johnston St, Otley |
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| Event For | Pre- 6th grades |
| Cost | FREE |
| Organization | Otley Church |
| Contact | Chris Van Kooten |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6416275021 |
Join us at Otley Scuba VBS on June 23-26 from 6:15-8:15PM. VBS is open to all kids entering Pre-6th. We'll be digging into God's word, learning how to make our faith sticky and of course awesome music, yummy snacks and game time. Otley VBS is always free!
JA Biztown in a Day | 5th-8th Grade
June 18
| Location | 6100 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA |
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| Event For | students entering 5th through 8th grade |
| Cost | $100 |
| Organization | Junior Achievement of Central Iowa |
| Contact | Rachael Haaland |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 515-279-9602 |
Discover what it takes to be a business tycoon or a future CEO, CFO or even Mayor! Join us for a one-day experience that develops future leaders, business professionals and entrepreneurs. Your student will experience all facets of running a business in a fun and interactive way.
Summer 2024 Pella Tennis Association Clinics | AGES 5-18
June 10, 8:30 am
| Location | Pella High School Tennis Courts |
|---|---|
| Event For | Ages 5-18 |
| Cost | Varies |
| Organization | Pella Tennis Association |
| Contact | Lindsy Brandt |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6412049031 |
Pella Tennis Association Clinics June 10-June 28.
Hoop School Summer Camp | GRADES K-8
June 4, 10:00 am
| Location | PCD Fitness in Pella |
|---|---|
| Event For | Boys and Girls. Grades K-8 |
| Cost | $110 |
| Organization | Shoot-It |
| Contact | Doug Diers |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 5154507302 |
Hoop School is designed to promote the fundamentals of basketball starting with shooting. We will concentrate on form, footwork, balance, ball placement, technique and advance each week. Ball handling, passing and offensive skills will be stressed along with games of 3v3, 2v2 and 1v1.
PTO Volunteer Form | PRESCHOOL-6TH GRADE
May 31
| Organization | Pella PTO |
|---|---|
| Contact | Shonelle Sutton |
| [email protected] |
Hello parents! We are looking for volunteers to help the PTO for kids in preschool to 6th grade. If you are interested in being in our email list please fill out this form. Anytime your availability matches a request we have from a school we will contact you to see if you are available. Thank you!
EPI School Supplies for 2024-2025 School Year | PRESCHOOL-6TH GRADE
May 31
| Location | Online |
|---|---|
| Event For | Parents of Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison and Early Learning |
| Organization | Pella PTO working with EPI School Supplies |
| Contact | Bobbi Slagter |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6417809534 |
SHOP NOW for your 2024-25 school supplies. Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online. EPI school supply packs contain all the items and brands our teachers require. Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school. Order now with our School ID
Big Nicks Early Bird Football Camp | CURRENT GRADES 1-5
May 25
| Location | Pella High School Football Field |
|---|---|
| Event For | Current grades 1-5 |
| Cost | 30.00 |
| Organization | Nick DeJong& Pella Athletic Boosters |
| Contact | Jason Anderson |
| [email protected] |
Come spend the morning with current Iowa Hawkeye Nick DeJong, What will the camp offer? The early bird skills camp will offer different football stations where students will be able to rotate passing, catching, kicking and develop their football skills.
Pella Public Library - Watch It Wednesdays | ALL AGES
May 8, 3:00 pm
| Location | Pella Public Library , 603 Main St. Meeting Room |
|---|---|
| Event For | Children 8 and above are allowed to be in the library without supervision. Children under 7, need a mature person to attend the program. |
| Cost | free |
| Organization | Pella Public Library |
| Contact | Katie Dreyer |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6416284268 |
Join the Pella Public Library on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) for Watch It Wednesdays. Call the library at 628-4268 for the movie's title showing that month. Only parents can determine the appropriateness of a movie for their child.
