West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education

Camp Champs is a parent pay summer program for students in special education entering grades 1-9. Camp Champs is designed to provide reinforcement skills in academic and social areas. All of the sessions will have daily rotations, which include: language arts (reading/writing), math, and social skills. Students, along with peer role models, will also eat lunch together, read aloud, and enjoy indoor/outdoor large group games. If you have not participated in Camp Champs previously please contact Katie Hoover at hooverk@wdmcs.org, prior to enrollment, to make sure your child is eligible for the program. This program is a parent pay option and does not qualify as extended school year service. 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. To register for this program please contact Community Education at: 515-633-5001 communityeducation@wdmcs.org

This special class is just for students entering kindergarten! This 4 day program gives our youngest students an opportunity to experience what it will be like to be a kindergartner and will give them an extra boost of confidence for their first day of school. You may choose any site that works for you and are not restricted to your child’s home school. 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.

This four day program gives our youngest students an opportunity to experience what it will be like to be a Kindergartner! This summer adventure can give them an extra boost of confidence for their first day of school. Students will enjoy fun activities and crafts, and also learn basic routines to help them transition into kindergarten. Activities will be sent home that will help them further prepare for the transition to school. You may choose any site that works for you and are not restricted to your child’s home school, but please only register for one.

This four day program gives our youngest students an opportunity to experience what it will be like to be a kindergartner! This summer adventure can give them an extra boost of confidence for their first day of school. Students will enjoy fun activities and crafts, and also learn basic routines to help them transition into kindergarten. Activities will be sent home that will help them further prepare for the transition to school. You may choose any site that works for you and are not restricted to your child’s home school, but please only register for one.

This four day program gives our youngest students an opportunity to experience what it will be like to be a Kindergartner! This summer adventure can give them an extra boost of confidence for their first day of school. Students will enjoy fun activities and crafts, and also learn basic routines to help them transition into kindergarten. Activities will be sent home that will help them further prepare for the transition to school. You may choose any site that works for you and are not restricted to your child’s home school, but please only register for one.

Are you interested in learning about "substances" and "chemical reactions." Students will see that chemical reactions enable us to make new materials by transforming the ones we have. The results of these reactions are interesting and can be very useful. Students will determine whether magic potions are real and explore whether a person can transform something worthless into gold. Students will also determine what rubber, fireworks, and silly putty have in common and why some things explode.(Ryan) 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.

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This Customer Service category offers program studies, containing classes that can be taken individually, or in a series that can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all the classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. 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.

This Data Science category offers program studies, containing classes that can be taken individually, or in a series that can qualify you for a certificate. If you register for all three classes at once, they will be discounted at checkout. 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.

Join us for a deep sea adventure! We'll go on imaginative underwater explorations to study the ocean and its incredible creatures. Each day, we'll dive into a variety of hands-on activities that will immerse us in the wonders of the sea. Session taught by JinHee Anderson. 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.

Science classes with a focus on properties related to Mars and our explorations of it! 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.

Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Do you have the right stuff? Please visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information. NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two, 2 liter soda bottles (empty) for 2 different experiments. Fee includes $25 materials fee. 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.

75% of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension and the culture sector now accounts for 6.1% of the global economy. The United Nations reports that creative and cultural industries (CCI) generate annual revenues of US$ 2,250 billion and nearly 30 million jobs worldwide, employing more people aged 15 to 29 than any other sector. To improve diversity, achieve equity, and foster inclusion one must be intentional, consistent, and courageous. LERN’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace Certificate focuses on improving cultural competence and encourages continuous learning. Students will gain a better understanding of DEI.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to a rainforest? Join us to learn about the different types of rainforests, animals, plants, and what it would take to survive in a rainforest! Session taught by JinHee Anderson. 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.

This partnership with YEL, allows us to offer Fencing to our students during the summer as well as the school year. Sign up today to participate in the sport deemed the "sport of the intellectual athlete!" 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 and returning students are invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Visit YELKids.com for more info. Sign up today to join this sport deemed the “sport of the intellectual athlete!” 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.

Tiger Football Camp teaches non-contact skills and helps grow the student through the fundamentals of football. They are directed by Valley High School Head Varsity Football Coach Gary Swenson. Coaches from all levels of the Valley Football Program provide the instruction during camp. Walk-ups on the first day of camp will still be required to register. Scholarships available based on need, please fill out this form.