Des Moines Area Community Education Programs Offer Learning Opportunities for the Whole Family

Who says kids should have all the fun learning and growing? If you talk to enough central Iowans you’ll quickly learn that the Des Moines area is home to rich educational opportunities for all ages. Many local public-school districts offer extracurricular camps and classes, not only to their students, but to their parents and larger community.

School districts join with local partners to offer a variety of fun, enriching classes at schools and community centers near you. These low-cost classes range from sewing classes and basic computers to ukulele and yoga. Taking part in one of these learning opportunities is a great way for both you and your kids to follow your passions. They’re also a great resource for keeping kids learning and engaged during school breaks, including summer.

To find out about all of the great family programming your school’s community education department has to offer visit their website. Many of them also publish seasonal catalogs that list all their offerings, cost of the program and how to register.

You may also be interested in learning more about classes and activities in our Summer Camp Guide or Camps & Classes Guide.