Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
Whether you live in Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines or beyond, find the local resources your family needs in in the dsm4kids Directory!
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Since 1972, Gateway Dance Theatre (GDT) has been moving to the rhythms of the world, fusing African American, Caribbean, Asian and Indian music and movement into a multimedia experience for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Gateway Dance Theatre’s vision is to advance a diverse art movement for all ages, broaden arts outreach, increase cultural sensitivity, and champion social justice.
Girls Rock! Des Moines’ Summer Rock Camp is a two-week-long empowering music program that offers band formation and rehearsal, individual instrument instruction, educational workshops and classes, visiting artist performances, and an exciting showcase at the end of camp.
Our program is open to any cis-girl, gender-expansive, nonbinary, or trans youth between the ages of 8-18 / No musical experience needed / Financial support is always available!
Guitar Center is a musical instruments retailer.
Guitar Center offers music instruction for players of all skill levels—beginner to pro—with a courteous, knowledgeable staff teaching world-class curriculum for guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, vocals and recording. They offer private instruction, group lessons, workshops, rock show and summer camps.
Heartland Youth Choir, founded by Barbara Sletto in 2003, provides a performance-based program for youth, emphasizing musical literacy and character development. Heartland Youth Choir provides a unique opportunity for children of diverse backgrounds with a particular aptitude in vocal music to explore that interest beyond their school setting. Quality literature from all styles and periods form the foundation for this exploration.
Indianola Parks and Recreation offers wholesome recreation opportunities for the enjoyment of all people. We also develop and maintain quality parks and facilities to enhance our city and meet the community's leisure time needs. We invite you to browse the current issue of Indianola Magazine and our website to learn about all the opportunities available.
Inspiring Dance is a dance studio in Central Iowa teaching dance in the disciplines of ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, tap and more! The studio offers dance instruction, competition opportunities, summer camps and birthday parties.
The DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that protect air, land and water through technical assistance, permitting and compliance programs. The DNR also encourages the enjoyment and stewardship of natural resources among Iowans through outreach and education.
Iowa School for the Deaf is a pre-K to 12th grade school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It serves students who live in Iowa or Nebraska.
For more than 30 years, the Iowa Youth Chorus (IYC) has been providing young singers with world class choral education. Dedicated to bringing the highest level of artistic training to the youth of central Iowa, IYC provides a nurturing environment where young singers can explore the depth and beauty of choral music – AND have fun!
