With the whirlwind of summer activities and the kids out of school, we often forget about giving back this time of year. Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa would like to remind you that they have several volunteer opportunities…
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Clubs & Organizations for kids in Des Moines, IA
Community Service Opportunities for Families & Teens in Des Moines
In addition to fun and educational programs, a great way for kids to spend their spare time is to volunteer to help others. Not only is it important in developing gratitude and growing awareness about the needs of others, but…
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Give Back and Adopt a Family in Des Moines This Holiday Season
With the holidays adding to already-full schedules, it’s all too easy for the true meaning of the season to get lost in the hustle and bustle of holiday commitments and gift giving. But how does a busy family shift the…
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Book Nook: Our Guide to Local Library Fun
When the local library comes to mind, it’s easy to think of a reading area or a weekly story time. But lock-ins, homework help, reading to a furry friend and art lessons might not immediately come to mind. You may (or…
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Sport Spotlight: Roller Derby 4 Kids in Des Moines
Roller Derby started as an endurance marathon on roller skates over 80 years ago. The original event, called the Transcontinental Roller Derby, was a publicity stunt in which coed pairs attempted to be the first team to skate 4,000 miles,…
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Sport Spotlight: Lacrosse 4 Kids in Des Moines
Lacrosse is truly an American sport. It was one of many stickball games being played by Native Americans at the time of European contact. It was so popular in fact that many sports historians consider it the original national pastime….
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Sport Spotlight: Track & Field 4 Kids in Des Moines
Track and field is one of the oldest of sports known to man. Organized track and field competitions date back to the Greeks and the original Olympic games. Every four years the sport is thrust into the spotlight with the…
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7 Places to Donate Gently Used Kid’s Clothing in Des Moines
If it’s time to clear some space in your kiddo’s closet or their pants are now starting to look more like shorts and you’re looking for somewhere to unload the unwanted items, Des Moines provides plenty of options. Below we’ve…
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Homeless Kids & Families in Des Moines
Merry Christmas! I hope this holiday finds you warm and snug at home with your loved ones. Unfortunately, for many families and children in Des Moines, they are not waking up to loads of gifts under the tree or even…
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Charities That Help Kids and Families in Des Moines
During the holiday season families gather to enjoy delicious meals, exchange gifts and celebrate the year gone by. But for a number of underprivileged Des Moines residents the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time. Share the spirit of giving with your…
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Book Nook: Everybody Wins Iowa!
Launched in Iowa in 2002, Everybody Wins Iowa! is a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to increase children’s success in school and life through one-to-one reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers. Elementary school students are paired with volunteers on a…
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Sport Spotlight: Archery for Kids in Des Moines
Young fans will be flocking to see the new Hunger Games movie this week, imagining themselves as Katniss with a bow and arrow in hand navigating the Capitol. Thanks to this movie and others like The Avengers, organizations such as…
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November is National Adoption Awareness Month
Updated for 2021 November is National Adoption Awareness Month when those who have opened their hearts and their homes to children are honored. It’s also a time to remember that there are thousands of children who still need a permanent…
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Sport Spotlight: Swimming 4 Kids in Des Moines
Before a child can swim competitively they need to be comfortable in the water and are ready to go above and beyond getting their head wet! When people think of swimming, they normally think of either the Olympics or summer…
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