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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Urbandale Parks and Recreation comprise 48 local parks and 38 miles of trails, so citizens always have a way to take in nature's kaleidoscope. Decorate flowerpots during Arts in the Park, jump into the areas only indoor pool, go to roller-derby camp, take a fitness class like Zumba, or learn a new skill like stop-motion animation.
A Place to Learn, Serve, and Thrive
Healthy, vibrant communities are learning communities. Community Education contributes to this vibrancy by providing opportunities for all ages to Learn, Serve, and Thrive. Community Education partners with business, civic, and community organizations to create lifelong learning and service opportunities for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
WDMCS Community Education is the outreach department of the WDMCS. We provide opportunities for learning, service, and fun to people of all ages. We look to serve the needs of our community by connecting people, ideas, and resources.
Whiz Kid Academy is an EXTENDED day school to meet the needs of working families. Our curriculum is designed to combat the weaknesses of Common Core. Judy Hintz, MSE, has developed, owned, and operated a Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten for over 25 years—fully accredited by the Department of Education.
Yoga proven to increase focusing and attention
Active Learning to promote brain development
Positive affirmation to shape behavior
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose and each other. With seven locations, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines provides spaces to play, to learn, to be healthy, to eat well and to give back. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive.
Youth Tech Inc. is the ONLY non-profit computer camp in the nation. We focus on the development of our students and providing the finest instruction. All of our curriculum is developed by teachers with masters degrees and whom have taught at various levels of education from elementary school to college.
