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Community Services Summer Program Guide | All Ages
September 30
| Event For | The Pella Community |
|---|---|
| Organization | City of Pella Community Services |
| Contact | Dyan Parker |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-628-4571 |
High School Football Camp | Grades 9-12
August 8
| Location | Pella High School Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | Grades 9-12 |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Ben Bollard |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-5178 |
HS Camp (9-12 Grade) - Aug 4-8 (9-10:45am & 6-8:30pm)
To register, please visit: register.pellafootballcamp.com
Questions: [email protected]
To register, please visit: register.pellafootballcamp.com
Questions: [email protected]
Union Street Players Drama Camp | 1st-9th Graders
August 4
| Location | The Pella Community Center |
|---|---|
| Event For | 1st grade -9th grade |
| Cost | $75 |
| Organization | Union Street Players |
| Contact | Sarah Bentzinger |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6417993081 |
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
| Organization | Pella Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Contact | Joel Allman |
| [email protected] |
Registration Link - https://forms.gle/6BcwwfD1wDgYLH498
South East Aquatics Summer Swim Team | Grades K-12
July 27
| Event For | Ages five through high school |
|---|---|
| Organization | South East Aquatics |
| Contact | Kim Nedder |
| [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
| Location | Pella High School |
|---|---|
| Event For | 5th - 8th Grade Students |
| Cost | 120 |
| Organization | Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy |
| Contact | Rachel Williams |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-621-0230 |
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
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
| Location | Pella High School Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | Grades 1-8 |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Ben Bollard |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-5178 |
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]
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
| Location | Pella High School Stadium |
|---|---|
| Event For | 1st - 8th Grade Students |
| Organization | Pella Football Camp |
| Contact | Ben Bollard |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-5178 |
Pella Tennis Association Summer Clinics and Camp | K-12
July 18, 8:30 am
| Location | Pella High School Tennis Courts |
|---|---|
| Event For | Ages 5-18 |
| Organization | https://www.pellatennisassociation.org/ |
| Contact | Lindsy Brandt |
| [email protected] |
Summer youth tennis information.
Lake Red Rock Balloonfest Youth Balloon Camp | 3rd - 5th graders
July 12, 10:00 am
| Location | Red Rock Visitor's Center at Lake Red Rock |
|---|---|
| Event For | 3rd - 5th grade students |
| Cost | $45.00 |
| Organization | Lake Red Rock Balloonfest |
| Contact | Jason Hartson |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-8386 |
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
| Location | Caldwell Shelter House |
|---|---|
| Event For | Kids of all ages |
| Cost | $0 |
| Organization | Crossroads of Pella |
| Contact | Raelynn Schroeder |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6416281212 |
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
| Location | Caldwell Shelter House |
|---|---|
| Event For | Kids of all ages |
| Cost | $0 |
| Organization | Crossroads of Pella |
| Contact | Raelynn Schroeder |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6416281212 |
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
| Location | Pella HS Gym |
|---|---|
| Event For | Girls Grades 3-4 |
| Cost | 50 |
| Organization | Pella GBB |
| Contact | Blaine Forsythe |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6417808391 |
Pella GBB Camp - Grades 3-4
Pella GBB Camp | Grades 7-8
June 16, 2:45 pm
| Location | Pella HS Gym |
|---|---|
| Event For | Grades 7-8 |
| Cost | $60 |
| Organization | Pella GBB |
| Contact | Blaine Forsythe |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6417808391 |
Pella GBB Camp - Grades 7-8
Pella GBB Camp Grades 5-6
June 16, 1:00 pm
| Location | Pella HS Gym |
|---|---|
| Event For | Grades 5-6 |
| Cost | 60 |
| Organization | Pella GBB |
| Contact | Blaine Forsythe |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6417808391 |
Pella GBB Camp - Grades 5-6
Drake University Summer Voice Intensive | MS & HS Students
June 16, 9:00 am
| Location | Drake University |
|---|---|
| Event For | Middle and High School Students |
| Cost | $400 |
| Organization | Drake University |
| Contact | Alyssa Becker |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 515-473-0564 |
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
| Location | Musco Technology Center - William Penn University - Oskaloosa |
|---|---|
| Event For | Ages 11-14 |
| Cost | $150 |
| Organization | William Penn University |
| Contact | James Smith |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-670-1098 |
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
| Location | 10896 Nixon Street, Indianola |
|---|---|
| Event For | ages 6+ |
| Organization | Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center |
| Contact | Sierra Kuisle |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 515-961-4523 |
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
| Location | Central College |
|---|---|
| Event For | any students entering grades 3-8 in fall 2025 |
| Cost | $75 |
| Organization | Central College Women's Soccer |
| Contact | Izzy Pavlak |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641.629.5197 |
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
| Location | Pella Regional Health Center |
|---|---|
| Event For | Students entering 6th-8th grade |
| Cost | $40.00 |
| Organization | Pella Regional Health Center |
| Contact | Susan Vander Molen |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-621-2361 |
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
| Location | Berean Baptist Church |
|---|---|
| Event For | 4 years old to 8th grade |
| Organization | Berean Baptist Church |
| Contact | Carla Lockridge |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-629-0833 |
Vacation Bible School
Berean Baptist Church
June 9-13, 2025
9:00 a.m. to Noon
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 For | Those entering four year old preschool through sixth grade in the fall of 2025. |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Vacation Bible School |
| Contact | Kara Vander Werff |
| [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
| Location | 420 SE 14th Street Pella Iowa |
|---|---|
| Event For | ages 3 to 18 years old |
| Cost | 40 to 60 |
| Organization | Pella Gymnastics |
| Contact | Dawn Goodwin |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6418910583 |
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
| Location | PCD Fitness |
|---|---|
| Event For | Boys/Girls Grades 1-8 |
| Cost | $110 |
| Organization | Shoot-It Basketball Academy |
| 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.
Marion County Extension Summer Day Camps | K-8th Grade
June 3
| Location | Marion County Extension Or Peace Lutheran Church |
|---|---|
| Event For | K-8th |
| Cost | $15 |
| Organization | Marion County 4-H |
| Contact | Ashtin Wells |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-842-2014 |
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
| Location | Pella High School |
|---|---|
| Cost | $50 |
| Organization | Pella Boys Basketball Camp |
| Contact | Derek Schulte |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-4520 |
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)
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
| Location | Central College |
|---|---|
| Event For | middle school and high school students |
| Cost | $55 |
| Organization | Central College |
| Contact | Melissa Sharkey |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 6416285180 |
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 For | All PCSD families |
|---|---|
| Organization | Families First |
| Contact | Allison Kerndt |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 641-780-5741 |
The Families First Newsletter shares information about parenting and family-friendly events and classes.
Family Connection Camp | PCSD Families
May 23
| Location | Wesley Woods 10896 Nixon Street, Indianola |
|---|---|
| Event For | families |
| Cost | Ages 0-3 Free | Ages 4+ $30 | max $120 |
| Organization | Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center |
| Contact | Sierra Kuisle |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 515-961-4523 |
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
| Location | Madison Elementary Cafeteria |
|---|---|
| Event For | All girls and parents who are interested in or currently are Girl Scouts! |
| Cost | FREE |
| Organization | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa |
| Contact | Krista Garth |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | 5153486759 |
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.
Already a Girl Scout? You're invited too! We'll help you with your Early Bird renewal.