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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

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]

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

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.

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

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]

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

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.

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.

Wednesdays Unplugged | Kids of All Ages

July 2, 1:00 pm

LocationCaldwell Shelter House
Event ForKids of all ages
Cost$0
OrganizationCrossroads of Pella
ContactRaelynn Schroeder
Email[email protected]
Phone6416281212
Crossroads of Pella, The City Parks & Rec Department, and The Pella Pickleball Club Presents Wednesdays Unplugged. Join us for some good ol' fashion fun outdoors. Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Croquet, Bocce Ball, Giant Chess, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4 and MORE

Wednesdays Unplugged | Volunteers

July 2

LocationCaldwell Shelter House
Event ForKids of all ages
Cost$0
OrganizationCrossroads of Pella
ContactRaelynn Schroeder
Email[email protected]
Phone6416281212
Crossroads of Pella, The City Parks & Rec Department, and The Pella Pickleball Club Presents Wednesdays Unplugged. Join us for some good ol' fashion fun outdoors. Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Croquet, Bocce Ball, Giant Chess, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4 and MORE. We need student volunteers!

Pella GBB Camp | Grades 3-4

June 18, 8:00 am

LocationPella HS Gym
Event ForGirls Grades 3-4
Cost50
OrganizationPella GBB
ContactBlaine Forsythe
Email[email protected]
Phone6417808391
Pella GBB Camp - Grades 3-4

Pella GBB Camp | Grades 7-8

June 16, 2:45 pm

LocationPella HS Gym
Event ForGrades 7-8
Cost$60
OrganizationPella GBB
ContactBlaine Forsythe
Email[email protected]
Phone6417808391
Pella GBB Camp - Grades 7-8

Pella GBB Camp Grades 5-6

June 16, 1:00 pm

LocationPella HS Gym
Event ForGrades 5-6
Cost60
OrganizationPella GBB
ContactBlaine Forsythe
Email[email protected]
Phone6417808391
Pella GBB Camp - Grades 5-6

Drake University Summer Voice Intensive | MS & HS Students

June 16, 9:00 am

LocationDrake University
Event ForMiddle and High School Students
Cost$400
OrganizationDrake University
ContactAlyssa Becker
Email[email protected]
Phone515-473-0564
The annual Drake University Voice Intensive (DUVI) is a summertime camp designed for young singers ages 14+ to develop their voices and build confidence in performing and auditioning.

Applied Technology Summer Camp - William Penn University | Ages 11-14

June 16, 8:00 am

LocationMusco Technology Center - William Penn University - Oskaloosa
Event ForAges 11-14
Cost$150
OrganizationWilliam Penn University
ContactJames Smith
Email[email protected]
Phone641-670-1098
A four-day hands-on experience where students explore technology, solve problems, and design solutions with guidance from William Penn University instructors. Activities include CAD, plastic injection molding, woodworking, and electronics—an exciting chance to create, innovate, and have fun!

Wesley Woods Summer Camp | Ages 6 and Up

June 15

Location10896 Nixon Street, Indianola
Event Forages 6+
OrganizationWesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
ContactSierra Kuisle
Email[email protected]
Phone515-961-4523
Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith, fun, and friendship? Visit us at Camp Wesley Woods, where every day is an opportunity for growth, adventure, and spiritual deepening. Discover more about our programs, meet our dedicated staff, and explore what a summer at Wesley Woods can offer you.

Central College Summer Youth Soccer Clinic | Grades 3-8

June 14, 9:00 am

LocationCentral College
Event Forany students entering grades 3-8 in fall 2025
Cost$75
OrganizationCentral College Women's Soccer
ContactIzzy Pavlak
Email[email protected]
Phone641.629.5197
The Dutch Youth Soccer Camp is designed to help young players develop into knowledgeable, skillful, top-level players with a love for the game of soccer. The camp will provide a challenging and encouraging learning environment with instruction from the Central College soccer staff and athletes.

Safe Sitter® Course | 6th-8th Graders

June 12, 8:30 am

LocationPella Regional Health Center
Event ForStudents entering 6th-8th grade
Cost$40.00
OrganizationPella Regional Health Center
ContactSusan Vander Molen
Email[email protected]
Phone641-621-2361
Course designed to prepare students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue.

Vacation Bible School | 4 Years Old - 8th Grade

June 9, 9:00 am

LocationBerean Baptist Church
Event For4 years old to 8th grade
OrganizationBerean Baptist Church
ContactCarla Lockridge
Email[email protected]
Phone641-629-0833
Vacation Bible School
Berean Baptist Church
June 9-13, 2025
9:00 a.m. to Noon

Union Vacation Bible School | 4 Yr Old - 6th Grade

June 9

Event ForThose entering four year old preschool through sixth grade in the fall of 2025.
OrganizationUnion Vacation Bible School
ContactKara Vander Werff
Email[email protected]
Union Vacation Bible School offers VBS for children entering four year old preschool through sixth grade in the fall of 2025 at various churches throughout Pella. UVBS is held the week of June 9th through the 13th. Go to www.vbspella.org for more information and to register.

Pella Gymnastics School | Ages 3-18

June 5, 4:00 pm

Location420 SE 14th Street Pella Iowa
Event Forages 3 to 18 years old
Cost40 to 60
OrganizationPella Gymnastics
ContactDawn Goodwin
Email[email protected]
Phone6418910583
We have kids from 3 to 18 years of age. We offer Tumbling, Trampoline and Gymnastics lessons. We also have Tumbling competition and a gymnastics team. Come join us for the summer or the Fall.

Shoot-It Hoop School | Boys/Girls Grades 1-8

June 3, 10:00 am

LocationPCD Fitness
Event ForBoys/Girls Grades 1-8
Cost$110
OrganizationShoot-It Basketball Academy
ContactDoug Diers
Email[email protected]
Phone5154507302
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.

Marion County Extension Summer Day Camps | K-8th Grade

June 3

LocationMarion County Extension Or Peace Lutheran Church
Event ForK-8th
Cost$15
OrganizationMarion County 4-H
ContactAshtin Wells
Email[email protected]
Phone641-842-2014
Summer Day Camps for youth ages K-8th. They are hosted in Knoxville and Pella. Cost is $15 per camp.

Pella Boys Basketball Camp | 3rd-8th Grade Boys

June 3

LocationPella High School
Cost$50
OrganizationPella Boys Basketball Camp
ContactDerek Schulte
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-4520
June 3-5 at Pella High School (Tuesday - Thursday)
Session 1: 9-10:30am (3-5 grade next year)
Session 2: 10:30am-12pm (6-8 grade next year)
Questions: Contact Derek Schulte ([email protected])
Cost: $50 or $90 Family Rate (2 or more kids)

Summer Leadership Camp | MS & HS Students

June 3

LocationCentral College
Event Formiddle school and high school students
Cost$55
OrganizationCentral College
ContactMelissa Sharkey
Email[email protected]
Phone6416285180
DEADLINE EXTENDED We will have conference-style breakout sessions, guest speakers, problem solving sessions where we will explore leadership styles, how communication is not simply just words. We will wrap up with an escape room where the students can put together all they have learned to “escape”!

Families First Newsletter | All PCSD Families

May 31

Event ForAll PCSD families
OrganizationFamilies First
ContactAllison Kerndt
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-5741
The Families First Newsletter shares information about parenting and family-friendly events and classes.

Family Connection Camp | PCSD Families

May 23

LocationWesley Woods 10896 Nixon Street, Indianola
Event Forfamilies
CostAges 0-3 Free | Ages 4+ $30 | max $120
OrganizationWesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
ContactSierra Kuisle
Email[email protected]
Phone515-961-4523
At Wesley Woods, we believe that strengthening families is one of the many important things that we can do to glorify God. That’s why we created Family Connection! Enjoy time exploring as a family or participate in planned activities. Lodging and meals included. May 23-25, 2025

Girl Scouts Registration/Renewal Event | Girls & Parents

May 22, 6:30 pm

LocationMadison Elementary Cafeteria
Event ForAll girls and parents who are interested in or currently are Girl Scouts!
CostFREE
OrganizationGirl Scouts of Greater Iowa
ContactKrista Garth
Email[email protected]
Phone5153486759
Join us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn what it's like to be a Girl Scout!

Already a Girl Scout? You're invited too! We'll help you with your Early Bird renewal.