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Adult programs include sports leagues, fitness classes, basketball tournament, and weight room orientations.

Youth programs include sports including t-ball, flag football, volleyball, and soccer, lessons (tennis & golf), day camps, sports camps, fitness classes.
Adult programs include sports leagues, fitness classes, basketball tournament, and weight room orientations.

Youth programs include sports including t-ball, flag football, volleyball, and soccer, lessons (tennis & golf), day camps, sports camps, fitness classes.
Offers a fitness facility with various recreation and fitness programs as well as the following:

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM open 3:30 pm-6 pm when school is in session. Busing from school is provided. Daily or weekly fee for the program.

SWIMMING LESSONS are offered. Check online or call for swimming lessons schedule.

WATER AND LAND FITNESS CLASSES

YOUTH PROGRAMMING is available for children ages 4 and up.

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Extended Child Care
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):
-- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.
-- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School's Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.
-- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.
-- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.
-- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.
-- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park (open 2024).

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Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Therapeutic Exercise
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Day Camps
Fall Prevention Programs
Offers public pools in various locations throughout the Des Moines area. Swimming lessons and other programs are available at each location.

Swimming lesson registration is available online at www.dmparks.org. Learn to swim with our American Red Cross lessons for ages six months through adults. A variety of sessions will be offered at a variety of times, including Baby and Me, Preschool Swim, Learn-To-Swim Levels 1 - 5, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons.
Offers public pools in various locations throughout the Des Moines area. Swimming lessons and other programs are available at each location.

Swimming lesson registration is available online at www.dmparks.org. Learn to swim with our American Red Cross lessons for ages six months through adults. A variety of sessions will be offered at a variety of times, including Baby and Me, Preschool Swim, Learn-To-Swim Levels 1 - 5, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons.

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):
-- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.
-- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School's Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.
-- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.
-- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.
-- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.
-- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park (open 2024).

Categories

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Therapeutic Exercise
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Day Camps
Fall Prevention Programs

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):
-- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.
-- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School's Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.
-- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.
-- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.
-- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.
-- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park (open 2024).

Categories

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Therapeutic Exercise
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Day Camps
Fall Prevention Programs
Offers public pools in various locations throughout the Des Moines area. Swimming lessons and other programs are available at each location.

Swimming lesson registration is available online at www.dmparks.org. Learn to swim with our American Red Cross lessons for ages six months through adults. A variety of sessions will be offered at a variety of times, including Baby and Me, Preschool Swim, Learn-To-Swim Levels 1 - 5, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons.

Provides park and recreational services to the residents of Ames. The Department manages 40 parks and offers almost 200 programs and activities throughout the year. Programs include swim lessons, fitness and wellness classes, youth and adult sports, and more. Enjoy activities at one of the facilities which include Homewood Golf Course, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, Furman Aquatic Center, Community Center, and Ames City Auditorium.

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Team Sports/Leagues
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Recreational Facilities
Public Parks
Offers public swimming pools to the community of Clive. Clive Aquatic Center offers multiple programs from recreational swimming, swim lessons and water exercise programs. There are three pools: Leisure Pool designed for little ones and families, Lap Pool that is standard size pool with slides and diving boards, and a Lazy River to float in a tube around a small track. For more information visit www.cityofclive.com or visit the Clive Aquatic Center Facebook page.
Fitness opportunities including cardio and weight training, fitness classes, personal and group training, basketball courts, racquetball courts, as well as a pool, hot tub, steam room, and saunas. Classes and other amenities vary based on location.

Provides on-site child watch, swim lessons, and dance and tumbling classes.

Youth sports.

Day camps during out of school time.

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Day Camps
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Offers fitness classes, child watch, family and teen programs, free weights, group cycling, strength/cardiovascular equipment, racquetball courts, a gymnasium, running track and swimming pool.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Y Facilities
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Offers public swimming pools to the community of Norwalk. Norwalk Aquatic Center offers multiple programs from recreational swimming, swim lessons and water exercise programs.

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):
-- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.
-- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School's Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.
-- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.
-- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.
-- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.
-- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park (open 2024).

Categories

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Therapeutic Exercise
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Day Camps
Fall Prevention Programs

All locations offer a wellness floor with cardio and weight equipment and wellness staff to assist. Most locations offer a range of group-exercise classes (high intensity, challenging, low impact, chair-assisted, fall prevention), active older adult and youth programs, open swim and lap times, swim lessons (including adaptive and adult), open gymnasium hours, pickleball, child watch, youth sports, and summer day camp.

Other programs and features vary by location (See notes below and visit website for more details and hours):
-- The Buena Vista YMCA Express is a co-op project in conjunction with Omaha Public Schools, located on the Buena Vista High School campus. It includes a unique wellness floor featuring eGYM and MX4 equipment. This location is a wellness-only 14+ facility.
-- The Westview YMCA offers youth sports and sports camps, a splash pad, and it is attached to Omaha Public School's Westview High School. Visit other locations to learn more about summer day camp opportunities.
-- The YMCA Healthy Living Center is an adult-only location designed for individuals 30+, with a therapeutic warm-water pool and a wider variety of low impact classes and equipment as well as social clubs and activities geared toward active older adults.
-- The Charles E. Lakin YMCA offers eSports.
-- The Butler-Gast YMCA and Downtown YMCA locations accept registrations for youth sports and host practices and games in collaboration with the Maple Street YMCA.
-- The Gretna Crossing YMCA has eGYM equipment and a splash pad. It is part of the Gretna Crossing Park that offers trails, disc golf course, and a water park (open 2024).

Categories

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Therapeutic Exercise
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Day Camps
Fall Prevention Programs
Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:
A safe environment with caring adult mentors.
Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.
A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.
Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.
Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.
Behavioral health services and skill building groups.
Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.
Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.
Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.
Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
English as a Second Language
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Child Guidance
Literacy Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Offers fitness classes, child watch, family and teen programs, free weights, group cycling, strength/cardiovascular equipment, racquetball courts, a gymnasium, running track and swimming pool.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Y Facilities
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Provides the Carlisle community with public pool facilities. Swimming lessons are also available. Call for swimming lessons times and days.
Fitness opportunities including cardio and weight training, fitness classes, personal and group training, basketball courts, racquetball courts, as well as a pool, hot tub, steam room, and saunas. Classes and other amenities vary based on location.

Provides on-site child watch, swim lessons, and dance and tumbling classes.

Youth sports.

Day camps during out of school time.

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Day Camps
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Family oriented facility suited for all ages and abilities. Offers a membership fitness facility and a non-member Community Recreation area.

The Fitness Center offers a wide range of fitness and cardio equipment, full gymnasium, racquetball courts, adult and youth locker rooms, steam and saunas, swimming pool and hot tub, fitness classes, indoor playground, indoor track, and more.

Offers activities and learning opportunities for adults including Land Fitness, Water Fitness, Special interest classes, trips and events.

Youth programs include learn to swim classes, athletics, preschool, school break programs, camps, and special interest programs.

Categories

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Community-wide recreation programs, services, and park facilities.

Activities offered include youth and adult sports, painting classes, swimming lessons, and other social activities.

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Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Public Parks
Team Sports/Leagues

Offers open swim sessions, lap swim, water walking and facility rental for gatherings and outings.

Offers swimming pools and spray pads open to the public. Some Aquatic Centers offer swim sessions, swimming lessons, and private and birthday party rentals. For season passes, passes are sold per household. Individual photo ID cards are required for each family member who wishes to have a pass. All pass holders must have a current photo taken or on file. Photos can be taken at City Hall or the Valley Junction Activity Center during regular business hours or at the West Des Moines Aquatic Centers starting the first week of the season during open swim hours.

***Please note: centers may close early some evenings for swim lessons, call for details and location times.

Categories

Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreational Facilities
Offers public pools in various locations throughout the Des Moines area. Swimming lessons and other programs are available at each location.

Swimming lesson registration is available online at www.dmparks.org. Learn to swim with our American Red Cross lessons for ages six months through adults. A variety of sessions will be offered at a variety of times, including Baby and Me, Preschool Swim, Learn-To-Swim Levels 1 - 5, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons.