The Directory
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!
While all submissions are considered, inclusion in the Directory is based on relevance. Businesses or organizations outside of Central Iowa or primarily geared toward adults may not be listed.
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We are a family owned and operated skate center. Since we opened in 1992, we have worked to make this a safe and fun environment for the entire family. Parents not skating can watch sporting events on our ten foot projection screen while the kids enjoy...
- Roller Skating
- Cool lighting on the skating floor
- All their favorite music
- Dice game
- Limbo
- Snack Bar
- Bounce House
- Arcade and ticket redemption
- DJ to program your session
- and MUCH MORE!
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics.
Indoor public swimming pool managed by Johnston Community School District. Offers swim lessons, open lap swim, swim team and other aquatic activities.
Admission and Open Swim
Please check the monthly schedules for daily dates and times for open swim and lap swim. The pool may be shared with other activities during these times.
Daily admission, punch cards and season passes are good for open swim, lap swim and some special events. Season passes are good for one year from the date of purchase.
2 & under
Youth (3-18)
Adult
Family
Daily Admission
Free
$2
$3
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Punch Cards
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$30 for 20 punches
$50 for 20 punches
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Season Pass
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$150
$200
$250
Season Pass Descriptions
Youth=For ages 3-18.
Adult=For people out of high school.
Family=For children (ages 0-18) and parent(s) living in the same household.
At Team Gymnastics Academy, we teach basic and advanced gymnastic skills to children in a professional and fun environment. Our classes are structured around the four Olympic events: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise, teaching the necessary progressions on each event from basic to advanced skills. Each student follows the rules and guidelines of our gymnastics associations in achieving the necessary skills. We are USA Gymnastics and Amerikids Gymnastics association members.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for young gymnasts to participate in a program that is affordable, professional and fun. Students can improve their skills, strength and flexibility, while gaining self-esteem and self-confidence. We strive to provide an environment that is free of negativity and criticism allowing children the opportunity for positive personal growth and development.
The mission of The First Tee of Greater Des Moines is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
Since our inception we have impacted the lives of over 3,500 youth of Central Iowa through our summer certification program, National School Program, and community outreach. No child is ever turned away - scholarships are available to those unable to afford the cost of the summer program.
The Varsity provides a home for the Des Moines film community — both film lovers and aspiring filmmakers — to connect face-to-face, highlight diverse voices and challenging topics, and provide a space for deeper engagement. Varsity Cinema also acts as an inclusive space that sparks discussion and meaningful dialogue — where the broader community can experience new, sometimes challenging, ideas on screen.
Here at Triad we emphasize the value of learning in a safe and fun environment.
Our teachers and coaches are here to support your child as they grow, play, and learn to love learning.
Triad Kids Campus has a variety of activities and classes to help your child learn in a positive and friendly atmosphere.
We offer educational preschool classes, after school and summer child care programs, and tons of tumbling and gymnastics classes designed to fit your child’s level of readiness.
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.