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Little Acorns - A New Kid-Centric Non-Profit! | GRADES 1-8

October 1

Event ForK-12 Students
OrganizationLittle Acorns
ContactElise Pederson and Marlaina Lightkeeper
Email[email protected]
Phone6124322394
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.

A Playdate to Do Good Things | ALL AGES

March 11, 10:00 am

Location3rd Floor, Pella Community Center, 712 Union St. Pella
Event ForFamilies
CostFree! It is all free!
OrganizationCrossroads of Pella
ContactChris Allen
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-1212
Here is a calendar of our upcoming "Playdates to do Good Things". Check out these fun themes! These gatherings will happen on the 3rd floor of the Pella Community Center. Free fun, food and a kid-friendly service project included. Our beneficiaries may be altered as needed. No need to RSVP.

Community Services Summer Program Guide | ALL AGES

October 4

OrganizationCity of Pella, Community Services
ContactBrenda Ross
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-4571

Apples of Gold Summer Sessions | ALL AGES

August 31

Location 604 Liberty St. Suite 2233 Pella, IA or virtual
Event Forspecial education
OrganizationApples of Gold Center For Learning
ContactJoNell Johnson
Email[email protected]
Phone833-800-4673

Pella Football Camp | GRADES 3-4

August 12, 9:30 am

LocationPella High Football Stadium
Event ForStudents entering Grades 3 & 4 next fall
Cost$10.00
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactJay McKinstrey
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3870
This football camp is designed for the participants to have fun while learning some football fundamentals.

Pella Football Camp | GRADES 1-2

August 12, 9:30 am

LocationPella High Football Stadium
Event ForStudents entering Grades 1 & 2 next fall
Cost$10.00
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactJay McKinstrey
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3870
A camp designed to have fun practicing the fundamentals of football.

Union Street Players Drama Camp | GRADES 1-9

August 7

LocationPella Community Center
Event ForStudents entering 1st through 9th grade
Cost$65
OrganizationUnion Street Players
ContactLynn Cutler
Email[email protected]
Phone641-204-1094
Union Street Players' drama camp is an annual week-long opportunity for young people to learn the basic overview of theatre and stage craft. Camp activities include script writing/reading, acting, mime, puppetry, characterization, vocalization, improv, reader’s theatre, audition prep, and more!

Pella Children's Choir Camp | GRADES 1-6

July 31, 6:00 pm

LocationPella Middle School
Event For1st through 6th Grade Students
Cost$15
OrganizationIowa Youth Chorus/Pella Children's Choir
ContactJoseph Tangen
Email[email protected]
Phone507-350-4787
Students in grades 1st through 6th are welcome to join in this three night choir experience. We will work on three contrasting selections that are easily attainable in the short amount of time given. Each night we will have fun music games to add to rehearsal.

Pella Football Camp | GRADES 7-8

July 17, 10:30 am

LocationPella High Football Stadium
Event ForStudents entering Grades 7 & 8 next fall
Cost$25.00
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactJay McKinstrey
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3870
This four day football camp is from July 17-20. It is designed to teach participants fundamentals, techniques, skills, and overall concepts of the game.

Pella Football Camp | GRADES 5-6

July 17, 8:30 am

LocationPella High Football Stadium
Event ForStudents entering Grades 5 & 6 next fall
Cost$25.00
OrganizationPella Football Camp
ContactJay McKinstrey
Email[email protected]
Phone6416283870
This is a four day football camp from July 17-20. Each day we will be teaching participants fundamentals, techniques, skills, and overall concepts of the game.

Open Bible Church VBS | AGES 5-12

July 10

LocationOpen Bible Church 837 Washington St, Pella, IA 50219
Event ForAges 5 to 12
CostFree
OrganizationOpen Bible Church Pella
ContactBrooke Hawkey
Email[email protected]
Phone816-260-7853
Join us for VBS this Summer! All are welcome. Games, crafts, Bible lessons and snacks! Register online at our website www.pellaopenbiblechurch.com or click this link to register https://pellaopenbible.com/events?sapurl=Lys1em5nL2xiL2V2LytqcTc4NHI3P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hc

2023 Marion County Extension Summer Day Camps | GRADES K-8

June 30, 9:00 am

LocationPella (Central Campus) or Knoxville (Extension Office)
Event ForK-8th
Cost10
OrganizationMarion County Extension 4-H
ContactAshtin Wells
Email[email protected]
Phone641-842-2014
We are offering a variety of camps this summer in both Pella and Knoxville. We have 4 camps for K-3rd grade and 2 camps for 4th-8th youth! All camps are very hands on and active. Any questions please contact the extension office 641-842-2014.

Pella Youth Volleyball Camps | GRADES 3-8

June 29

LocationPella High School Main Gym
Event For3rd-8th Grade Students (23-24 School Year)
Costsee event details
OrganizationPella Youth Volleyball Camps
ContactCoach Sheldon
Email[email protected]
Phone641-218-9112
June 26th-29th (4 sessions)
Grades Based on 23-24 School Year

Grades 3rd/4th • 9:00AM - 10:00AM • $50
Grades 5th/6th • 10:30AM - 12:00PM • $60
Grades 7th/8th • 1:00PM - 2:30PM • $60

Family Rate: $100 (2 or more kids)

Ambush Sports 7 on 7 Football in Pella | STUDENTS ENTERING 1-12 for 2023-24

June 26, 5:00 pm

LocationPella Sports Park
Event ForKids Grades 1-12. School Year 2023-24
Cost$450 per team grades 1-2, $800 per team Grades 3-8, $1k High school.
OrganizationAmbush Sports
ContactCollin Jacobsen
Email[email protected]
7 on 7 Football with modified field sizes for younger ages. Teams play minimum of two 25 minute games per week. Season runs June 26 - July 2. Cost is roughly $80 per player (little more for high school). Teams may register with $100 deposit or players individually.

Milly Moo's Hugs for the Humane Society | ALL AGES

June 24, 6:00 pm

LocationPella Smashpark
Event ForAll ages
OrganizationHumane Society
ContactKristi Zellmer
Email[email protected]
FEATURING MUSIC FROM
THE ZELLMER BROTHERS
6:00-9:00
SILENT AUCTION
DONATIONS
BENEFIT
FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT SMASHPARK
MILLY FIERCELY LOVED HER FURRY DOG FRIENDS HADDY AND HUMPHREY

Girl Scout Outdoor Adventure Day Camp | FEMALES AGES 10+

June 19, 10:00 am

LocationWHITEBREAST YOUTH CAMP
Event ForGirls that may be interested int he outdoors and seeing what else Girl Scouts has to offer.
Cost$45
OrganizationPella Girl Scouts
ContactRose M Bogaard
Email[email protected]
Phone641-204-2365
For Girls interested in Girl Scouts that want to come learn some Outdoor and Survival Skills with Pella’s own Girl Scout Trailblazers and see what it means to be a Girl Scout in the outdoors. They will learn about taking care of nature, as well as survival and basic outdoor skills.

VBS at Federated Fellowship | AGE 3-GRADE 5

June 19, 9:00 am

Location309 Roosevelt Road, Pella
Event ForKids 3 years- entering 5th grade
OrganizationFederated Fellowship Church
ContactJosie Jeffries
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3363
Federated’s VBS is June 19-23 (Monday-Friday) from 9-11:45 AM. Join us as we “Ready, Set, Move!” and learn to “follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere”! Registration is open to children 3 years (potty trained)- entering 5th grade.

Drake University Summer Voice Intensive | GRADES 7-12

June 19

LocationDrake University Harmon Fine Arts Center
Event ForMiddle and High school Students
Cost$375
OrganizationDrake University
ContactAlyssa Becker
Email[email protected]
Phone515-271-3534
This week-long daytime camp provides students with voice lessons, coachings, classes, full choir experiences and performance opportunities to develop their voices, build confidence in performance, and prepare for auditions. The week will culminate into a performance for friends and family.

South East Aquatics Swim Team Registration | GRADES KG-12

June 17

Event ForKindergarten 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.

Overnight Camp - Middle School Girls Basketball CENTRAL | FEMALES GRADES 5-8

June 15, 9:00 am

LocationKuyper Gymnasium - Central College 1200 Independence St, Pella, IA 50219
Event ForGIRLS 5-8
Cost$200
OrganizationCentral College Women's Basketball
ContactMoran Lonning
Email[email protected]
Phone563-380-9834
For middle school girls, this is women’s basketball CENTRAL!!! Your daughter will get the full experience of life as a women’s basketball player, getting to spend the night in the campus townhouses!

June 15
9-9:45am check in
10am session 1
June 16
12:00pm pickup

Pella GBB Camp | FEMALES GRADES 7-8

June 14, 2:45 pm

LocationPella High School
Event ForGirls Entering 7th - 8th Grade
Cost$45
OrganizationPella GBB
ContactBlaine Forsythe
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-8391

Pella GBB Camp | FEMALES GRADES 5-6

June 14, 1:00 pm

LocationPella High School
Event ForGirls Entering 5th - 6th Grade
Cost$45
OrganizationPella GBB
ContactBlaine Forsythe
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-8391

Women's Basketball CENTRAL | FEMALES GRADES K-4

June 14, 9:00 am

LocationKuyper Gymnasium - Central College 1200 Independence St, Pella, IA 50219
Event ForGirls K-4
Cost$100
OrganizationCentral College Women's Basketball
ContactMoran Lonning
Email[email protected]
Phone563-380-9834
For girls entering grades K-4, this is women’s
basketball CENTRAL!

When: 9am-3pm; lunch included
What to wear: workout clothes, shoes, hair pulled back
What to bring: waterbottle

Pella GBB Camp Grades 3-4 (Low Hoop) | FEMALES GRADES 3-4

June 14, 9:00 am

LocationLincoln Elementary School
Event ForGirls Entering 3rd - 4th Grade
Cost$35
OrganizationPella GBB
ContactBlaine Forsythe
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-8391
Low Hoop Camp for girls entering 3rd and 4th grade.

June’s Playdate to Do Good Things | ALL AGES

June 12, 10:00 am

LocationThird Floor of the Pella Community Center, 712 Union St. Pella
Event ForFamilies
CostFree! It is all free!
OrganizationCrossroads of Pella Community Center
ContactChris Allen
Email[email protected]
Phone616-848-1967
Join us June 12 at 10am on the 3rd floor of the Pella Community Center for a free kid-friendly
service project. No RSVP needed. Camp time fun and food included!

Pella Boys Basketball Camp | BOYS GRADES 3-8

June 12, 9:00 am

LocationPella High School
Event ForBOYS GRADES 3-8
Cost$45
OrganizationPella Boys Basketball Camp
ContactDerek Schulte
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-4520
June 12-14 at Pella High School
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: $45 or $80 Family Rate (2 or more kids) - Payable to Pella Boys BB Camp

PTA Summer Tennis Clinics and Camps | AGES 5-18

June 12

LocationPella High School Tennis Courts
Event ForAges 5-18
CostVaries
OrganizationPella Tennis Association
ContactLindsy Brandt
Email[email protected]
Phone641-204-9031
The PTA is excited to offer tennis camps and clinics during the summer. Sessions are open to players of all abilities and ages 5-18.

Berean Baptist Church Vacation Bible School | AGE 4-GRADE 8

June 9, 9:00 am

LocationBerean Baptist Church 314 Main Street
Event Forages 4 through entering 8th grade
OrganizationBerean Baptist Church
ContactCarla Lockridge
Email[email protected]
Phone641-629-0833

Manufacturing Camp | GRADES 11-12

June 9, 8:00 am

LocationPella, IA
Event ForJuniors and Seniors
CostFree
OrganizationPPI
ContactDelanie Tuttle
Email[email protected]
Phone641-621-2888
PPI is hosting a camp to current high school juniors and seniors interested in learning more about manufacturing and welding this summer. This would be a great opportunity for students to add something to their resume or college application, and to get in front of potential future hiring managers.

Des Moines Menace Soccer Camp | GRADES K-12

June 6

LocationDes Moines Metro Area
Event ForK-12
Cost$60-$105
OrganizationDes Moines Menace
ContactSydney Tatam
Email[email protected]
Phone515-457-6367
Join the fun this summer with the Menace! Develop your soccer skills with instruction from players on Iowa’s Premier Soccer Team, the Des Moines Menace. At our camps, you’ll receive a camp shirt and a ticket to a Menace home game of your choosing. We accept walk-ups the first night at each location.

Iowa Rush South Soccer Tryouts | GRADES 3-12

June 5, 5:00 pm

LocationPella Soccer Complex
Event ForSoccer Players 3rd grade thru 12th grade
Cost$25
OrganizationIowa Rush South Soccer Club
ContactScott Treft
Email[email protected]
Phone712-490-7531
We are holding Iowa Rush South Soccer tryouts for the 2023-2024 season. Please see attached flyer for additional details.

Summer Gymnastics Lessons Goodwin's Pella Gymnastics | GRADES PS-12

June 5, 4:00 pm

Location420 SE 14th Street Pella Iowa 50219
Event ForPre-School to High School Students
Costdepending on class
OrganizationPella Gymnastics
ContactDawn Goodwin
Email[email protected]
Phone641-891-0583
summer Gymnastics Homeschool morning classes and evening classes for 3 years to 18 years old

Hoop School Summer Camp | GRADES 1-8

June 5, 10:00 am

LocationPCD Fitness in Pella
Event ForGrades K-8
Cost$99
OrganizationShoot-It
ContactDoug D Diers
Email[email protected]
Phone515-450-7302
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 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3.

Bulldog Girls Basketball Camp | GRADES K-8 GIRLS

June 5, 9:00 am

LocationDrake University Knapp Center
Event ForK-8th Grade Girls
Cost$175
OrganizationBulldog Girls Basketball Camp
ContactNicci Hays
Email[email protected]
Phone516-850-5253
Bulldog Girls Basketball Camps are a high energy, team focused event where you will work on your individual skills. We incorporate a teamwork, leadership and fun-loving championship environment.

Union Vacation Bible School | GRADES PS-6

June 5

Event ForFor those entering 4 year old preschool through 6th grade in the fall of 2023.
OrganizationUnion Vacation Bible School
ContactSara Runner
Email[email protected]
Union Vacation Bible School will be held June 5th-9th for those entering 4 year old preschool through 6th grade in the fall of 2023. Please refer to our website, www.vbspella.org, for registration and locations.

Celebration Day at Federated Fellowship | ALL AGES

June 4, 10:30 am

Location309 Roosevelt Road, Pella
Event ForAll Families
OrganizationFederated Fellowship Church
ContactDenise Rodwell
Email[email protected]
Phone641-628-3363
June 4 is Federated Fellowship's Celebration Day. Our 10:30 service is followed by games, activities, food, and fun for all families. It is all free and we'd love for you to join us!

Thursdays in Pella, "Jam with the Fam!" | ALL AGES

June 1, 6:00 pm

LocationUptown on the Square
Event ForAll PCSD families
CostNo cost to attend
OrganizationFamilies First
ContactAllison Kerndt
Email[email protected]
Phone641-780-5741
Bring the family uptown on Thursday, June 1 for "Jam with the Fam!" This evening will kick off Thursdays in Pella this summer. Entertainment includes The Dans Company, magician TJ Regul and the City Band. Tons of games and activities...all at no cost!

Summer Martial Arts Triumph - Camps and Summer Program | AGES 7-12

June 1

Location1582 Washington Street, Pella
Event ForAges 7-12
CostVaries by program
OrganizationTriumph Martial Arts
ContactChris White
Email[email protected]
Phone866-648-8480
Have your BEST summer ever with Triumph Martial Arts! Checkout our AMAZING skill-building summer programs at Triumph Martial Arts in Pella! Have fun, stay active, build new skills, make new friends!

Choose From... All Summer Martial Arts Program, Karate Day Camp, NInja Weapons Camp!