West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education

Designed to develop lineman skills and techniques to take your play to the next level. This camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of Offensive Line Play. We will coach safe and proper technique through drills for specific parts of the game including run blocking, pass protection and more. Competitions will be held throughout camp. Come ready to learn and focus on how to make yourself better both mentally and physically in reaching your full potential as an offensive lineman. Please bring Cleats/T-shirt / Shorts / Water Bottle. Camp fee includes a T-Shirt.

Kids West provides safe, affordable, and convenient before-and-after school care for WDMCS children in grades K-6. In Kids West, kids can play, create crafts, learn new team games, and make friends across all ages. Kids West is open each day school is in session, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. until school starts and after school until 6 p.m.

These Adult Education courses will help you gain the skills you need to communicate effectively.

These courses offers classes that, taken together, can qualify you for a certificate. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. How the course works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. You will leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success. This course offers 3 classes that together can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. How the Course Works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

Interested in acting, law, criminal justice, or just want to have fun? Join the mock trial camp! This camp is a one week opportunity to experience the world of mock trial before deciding whether or not to participate in middle/high school mock trial. This is also a great opportunity for previous mock trial participants to refine their skills! We will go through an actual mock trial case, learn about how mock trial works, prepare attorney/witness parts, and perform the case in front of a live audience! Session led by Luke Wittrock, Valley High School honors student.

Keep your music skills sharp this summer by participating in group activity, or taking individual lessons. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

ParentQuest provides a wide variety of free learning opportunities for parents and other caring adults as they navigate each child’s unique path to success in school and life. ParentQuest offers opportunities for learning about academics, cultural awareness, health and well being, parenting, WDMCS 101, and more. Each child’s path to success is unique, and ParentQuest provides relevant resources to help parents along the way.

Strong project management skills are always in high demand! First, gain the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries, certification costs, education and experience requirements are provided. Then acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in project management, in a project management field, or in any line of work. Finally, learn the ten Project Management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes. This course offers 3 classes that together can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. How the course works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

Project Runway is a course we offer in partnership with Youth Enrichment League (YEL). It is an exciting opportunity for any student who is into fashion and creating fashion. The cost includes all materials. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

New summer projects! A swimsuit coverup, mini messenger bag, ear bud case and your personalized sewer’s handbook. No experience necessary. Students will make, showcase, and take home all their projects. Students are taught multiple hand and machine sewing techniques are taught with SAFETY FIRST always in mind. Students increase their skill and sew more complicated projects. Students showcase their projects on the last day of class (family and friends are invited), then take everything home with them to walk the runway of everyday life! Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with YEL. Visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for project pictures and more details. Sign up today! Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

In this course elementary students will get to explore STEAM lab materials. They will have opportunities to code with robots, work with circuit building, and more! (Cole) Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

Safety Town is an educational program introducing safety awareness and preventative practices to young children. Some of the topics covered include safety around strangers, fire, water, buses, traffic, and poison. Children will have an opportunity to learn through experiences in the Safety Town village, a field trip to the West Des Moines Police and Fire departments, and a variety of classroom activities. Older students can participate in Safety Town as a volunteer! Spots fill up quickly—reserve yours now! Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

For students entering grades 6-7 Safety Town volunteers assist young students as they are introduced to safety awareness and preventative practices through a variety of interactive activities. Volunteer Requirements You enjoy working with children. You are finishing fifth or sixth grade this year. You accept the responsibility of personally assisting four pre-kindergarten children during each day of the session for which you volunteer. You must be present every day. You attend a volunteer orientation meeting on Tuesday, May 7,from 4:45-5:15 p.m. in the gym at Jordan Creek Elementary, 4105 Fuller Road, West Des Moines.

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) this summer! Schedule 9:00 a.m. - noon. Class 1 Noon -12:45 p.m.Lunch and Recess* 12:45-3:45 p.m. Class 2 You can sign your child up for one of the morning sessions, one of the afternoon sessions, or both! If your child is staying for the whole day, there will be lunch and recess between the two sessions. *Food is not provided, so please have your child bring a sack lunch. If weather permits, recess will be outside, so please put sunscreen on your child before the program. Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

Welcome to the exciting world of sound! In this interactive course students will embark on a fascinating journey to understand the science behind sounds, pitch, volume, and vibration. Through hands-on experiments, engaging activities, and multimedia resources, students will explore the fundamental concepts of sound and its properties. Session taught by Alex Dvorak. Registration Deadline: A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed.

Register, start and end anytime with self-study courses! Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing participants to begin and end classes at their convenience. Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting; this course will help you start on that journey. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted $30 each at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. To progress through this course you will: Read the print readings. Have the option of accessing the online readings. Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides. Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned. Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. Discussion: The discussion for each unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night. Your instructor will log into the discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants. We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

Register, start and end anytime with self-study courses! Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing participants to begin and end classes at their convenience. Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted $30 each at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. To progress through this course you will: Read the print readings. Have the option of accessing the online readings. Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides. Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned. Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. Discussion: The discussion for each unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night. Your instructor will log into the discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants. We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

Register, start and end anytime with self-study courses! Online self-study courses are designed for self-directed learning, allowing participants to begin and end classes at their convenience. After taking this Advanced course in Data Analysis, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted $30 each at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. To progress through this course you will: Read the print readings. Have the option of accessing the online readings. Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides. Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned. Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience. Discussion: The discussion for each unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night. Your instructor will log into the discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants. We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks. This course offers 3 classes that together can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. These classes can otherwise be taken individually. How the Course Works: A few days before the class begins you will be emailed an invitation into the online classroom. Click to accept the invite and set up a password to access the classroom. For subsequent sessions go to the classroom and use your email address and password to access it. Participate when you want! You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, you should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

Take on the role of an astronaut and explore information about the planets in our solar system and details that make them special. Student astronauts will pick their favorite planet and create a poster to share all of what they learn about that planet. They will also explore information through kid-friendly research websites, books, etc. Throughout the week, student astronauts will be creating their own solar system craft to take home at the end of the week! Session taught by Sabrina Havig. Registration Deadline A $25 late registration fee will be charged if you register less than one week before the program’s start date. Cancellation Policy If you are unable to take the class you can request a refund before the second day of class. There will be a $25 deduction from any refunds except programs canceled by Community Ed. Behavior Guidelines Please remember that participation in Community Education programs is voluntary. Students are expected to act respectfully throughout their participation. Community Education reserves the right to remove a student from a program at any time if they display inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.