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YOUTH RECREATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | DES MOINES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Students enrolled in the Des Moines Public School System who qualify for the free and reduced meal program can opt in to register for Parks and Recreation youth sports and swim lessons for just $5.

Programs include:
. Coach Pitch Baseball for Grades 1-2
. Tee Ball for K-1
. Swim Lessons for pre-K-12 (Group lessons only)
. Youth Basketball for Pre-K-7
. Youth Flag Football for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Soccer for Pre-K - 7
. Youth Volleyball for Grades 1-7

Eligible participants may opt in through the Des Moines Public Schools website any time throughout the year (www.activities.dmschools.org/youth-programs/parks-rec-scholarship-opt-in/).

Location

1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fax

(515) 237-1407

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Application process

Visit the Des Moines Public School website or the Des Moines Parks and Recreation website to register, those without internet access may call Des Moines Parks and Recreation for registration information

Required documents

Eligibility

Des Moines Public School System student, must qualify for the free and reduced meal program

Fee

$5

Languages

English

Agency info

DES MOINES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Administers recreation programs and manages public recreation facilities.