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Central College Volleyball Elite Skills Camps | 10th-12th Graders

July 12

LocationKuyper Athletic Complex - Central College
Event For10th-12th Graders
Cost$190
OrganizationCentral College (Iowa)
ContactJeanne Czipri
Email[email protected]
Two-Day Camp - Positional training, individual fundamental mechanics, advanced ball control and decision-making/vision training will also be incorporated throughout the camp. Central team systems introduced and integrated into offensive and defensive situational development and competitive play.

Lake Red Rock Balloonfest Youth Balloon Camp | 3rd - 5th graders

July 12, 10:00 am

LocationRed Rock Visitor's Center at Lake Red Rock
Event For3rd - 5th grade students
Cost$45.00
OrganizationLake Red Rock Balloonfest
ContactJason Hartson
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-8386
This camp offers a behind-the-scene adventure into the world of hot air ballooning. Participants will hearn the history of ballooning, the basic science of how balloons operate, and other important factors of piloting a balloon.

First Church Vacation Bible School | Elementary - Middle School

July 14, 6:00 pm

LocationFirst Church at 605 Broadway St. Pella, IA
Event ForElementary and Middle School
CostFree
OrganizationFirst Church of Pella
ContactAmanda Johnston
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3493
Vacation Bible School is July 14-18th from 6-8 PM. Friday evening, there is a family fun night.

First Church Vacation Bible School | Elementary Kids

July 14, 6:00 pm

LocationFirst Church at 605 Broadway St. Pella, IA
Event ForElementary
CostFree
OrganizationFirst Church of Pella
ContactAmanda Johnston
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3493
Howdy, partners! Dust off your boots and grab your bandanas—it’s time to get your tickets to Wonder Junction! July 14-18 with a family night on Friday evening. All evenings are from 6-8 PM. Ages welcome: 4 years old (by September 15) through incoming 6th grade.

Pella Tennis Association Summer Clinics and Camp | K-12

July 18, 8:30 am

LocationPella High School Tennis Courts
Event ForAges 5-18
Organizationhttps://www.pellatennisassociation.org/
ContactLindsy Brandt
Email[email protected]
Summer youth tennis information.

FREE Kids Safety Event - Triumph Martial Arts & Pella Police Department | Ages 4-12

July 19, 9:00 am

LocationTriumph Martial Arts, 1582 Washington St, Pella, IA 50219
Event ForAges 4-12
CostFREE
OrganizationTriumph Martial Arts, Pella Police Department
ContactMatt White
Email[email protected]
Phone866-648-8480
Kids’ safety comes first—and this summer, Triumph Martial Arts and the Pella Police Department are teaming up to deliver a powerful, FREE Kids Safety Event that teaches real-world safety skills in a fun and memorable way.

Pella Football Camp | 1st - 8th Graders

July 23

LocationPella High School Stadium
Event For1st - 8th Grade Students
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactBen Bollard
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-5178

Youth Football Camps | 1st-8th Graders

July 23

LocationPella High School Stadium
Event ForGrades 1-8
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactBen Bollard
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-5178
5-6 Camp (5-6th Grade) - July 21 & 22 (5:30-7pm)
MS Camp (7-8th Grade) - July 21 & 22 (7:30-9pm)
Youth Camp (1-4th Grade) - July 23 (7-8:15pm)
To register, please visit: register.pellafootballcamp.com
Questions: [email protected]

Summer Speed & Agility Program for Young Athletes | 5th-8th Grade

July 24, 1:00 pm

LocationPella High School
Event For5th - 8th Grade Students
Cost120
OrganizationKinetic Edge Physical Therapy
ContactRachel Williams
Email[email protected]
Phone641-621-0230
Summer Speed & Agility program with Kinetic Edge! Mobility, mechanics, movement education & injury prevention!

For: Students entering 5th grade - 8th grade
Dates: June 17th - July 24th
Times: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Where: Pella High School
Cost: $120

South East Aquatics Summer Swim Team | Grades K-12

July 27

Event ForAges five through high school
OrganizationSouth East Aquatics
ContactKim Nedder
Email[email protected]
Registration for South East Aquatics Summer Swim Team is now open! SEA offers developmental and competitive swimming opportunities for athletes ages five through high school. Please go to www.seaswim.org and look for the red flashing light for more information and to register.

Fight For Freedom 5K | All Ages

July 30, 5:30 pm

LocationPella
Event ForFriends and family of all ages
Cost$25
OrganizationThe Lighthouse Foundation
ContactHeather Van Hemert-Glenn
Email[email protected]
Phone515-412-0064
We are hosting our "Fight For Freedom 5K." This will be an evening full of family-friendly fun with kids activities, vendors, guest speakers, and a special live performance by Christian band Remedy Drive, known for using their music to speak out against trafficking and exploitation.

Central College Volleyball Camps | 8th-10th graders

August 2

LocationKuyper Athletic Complex - Central College
Event For8th-10th graders
Cost$110
OrganizationCentral College (Iowa)
ContactJeanne Czipri
Email[email protected]
See our website for additional details! This is a one day camp for the intermediate player. Individual skill and fundamentals mechanics and general ball control, positional training, basic offense and defense skills will be introduced through situational and competitive play.

Central College Volleyball Developmental Skills Camp | 4th-7th grades

August 3

LocationKuyper Athletic Complex - Central College
Event For4th-7th grades
Cost$110
OrganizationCentral College (Iowa)
ContactJeanne Czipri
Email[email protected]
Introduce the basic foundations and movements of the game. Individual skill instruction will include the fundamentals of serving, passing, digging, setting, and attacking. Cooperative and competitive play will be integrated into each session.

Union Street Players Drama Camp | 1st-9th Graders

August 4

LocationThe Pella Community Center
Event For1st grade -9th grade
Cost$75
OrganizationUnion Street Players
ContactSarah Bentzinger
Email[email protected]
Phone6417993081
A week long camp to build confidence and educate in theatre basics along with script-writing opportunities, and fun workshops. The students will showcase their skills with a performance at the end of the week for family and friends.

Pella Volleyball Camp | 3rd-8th Grade

August 4

OrganizationPella Volleyball
ContactJoel Allman
Email[email protected]
Registration Link - https://forms.gle/6BcwwfD1wDgYLH498

Pella Children's Choir Camp | 1st-6th Grade Students

August 4, 6:00 pm

LocationPeace Lutheran Church
Event For1st-6th Grade Students
Cost$15
OrganizationIowa Youth Chorus/Pella Children's Choir
ContactJoe Tangen
Email[email protected]
Phone5073504787
Come join the Pella Children’s Choir for a brief camp experience this summer! Students in grades 1st through 6th are welcome to join in this three night experience. We will work on three contrasting selections that are easily attainable in the short amount of time with a short concert at the end.

High School Football Camp | Grades 9-12

August 8

LocationPella High School Stadium
Event ForGrades 9-12
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactBen Bollard
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-5178
HS Camp (9-12 Grade) - Aug 4-8 (9-10:45am & 6-8:30pm)
To register, please visit: register.pellafootballcamp.com
Questions: [email protected]

Healthy Kids Iowa | Families with children ages 4-18

August 26

LocationPella Community Food Shelf
Event ForFamilies with children ages 4-18
OrganizationPella Community Food Shelf
ContactSheila Edwardsvanmuyen
Email[email protected]
Phone6416299770
Healthy Kids Iowa is a Pilot program that provides access to more food through the summer for families with children ages 4-18. The program gives families a choice of healthy items for those who qualify.

Community Services Summer Program Guide | All Ages

September 30

Event ForThe Pella Community
OrganizationCity of Pella Community Services
ContactDyan Parker
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-4571

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey | Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students

December 31

OrganizationIowa Reading Research Center
ContactLeah Zimmermann
Email[email protected]
Phone319 335 5324
The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.