Free Basketball Camp

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For Grades K-5th Grade. Every Athlete will receive their own T-Shirt, Awards Poster, Waterbottle and Basketball. Cost is free!!!! Bring or Mail Registration to the Friendship Center or at first day of camp at the John R Grubb YMCA. Please contact Joe Quick at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org for more information. The camp presented by Upwards Sports.

john r grubb YMCA

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Built 4 God VBS

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Vacation Bible School at Lutheran Church of Hope is an action-packed week for kids! Through large group worship, music, skits, crafts, outdoor activities and lessons, we will explore five awesome stories from the Bible for children to learn and experience how they're built 4 God.

Lutheran Church of Hope

Categories: Community Events, Family

Peace After Divorce

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Getting through divorce is hard, and getting over divorce is complicated. Learn ways to cope with divorce in a group facilitated by people who have also lived through divorce. Through this group you will discover actions you can take to heal and move on with your life while supported by God’s healing grace and mercy. ​​ This education and support group is open to all who are divorced, separated or in the process of divorce. It is an eight week series which will meet every Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, starting June 18-August 6 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny. Please register online.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Categories: Class/Study, Community Events

Summer Camp for Kids

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come enjoy our daily Summer Camps from 10:30 to 12:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Each day kids from grades K-8th will enjoy crafts, music, games and a bible devotion along with a free school meal provided by Saydel School District. Each Thursday is our Water Day filled with water activities for the children. No cost to the camp. Always looking for more volunteers and craft materials.

Friendship Center

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VBS - Sea to See

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grandview Church of Christ is having Vacation Bible School this year with the theme Sea to See. It will be based on stories around the Jordan River, Dead Sea, and Sea of Galilee. There will be storytelling, crafts, snacks, and a puppet show each night. FREE for all ages, from infants to adults. Everyone is welcome! There will be a kickoff cookout on Sunday the 21st of July at 5:30. Come join us!

Grandview Church of Christ

Categories: Family

Discover Bethany Adoption

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Do you have a heart for children? Do you have questions about adoption and what it means for your family? Please join us for one of our Discover Bethany information meetings to learn from Bethany's adoption experts on Tuesday, June 25. The first meeting will be held from noon until 1:30PM, and the second option will be held from 5-6:30PM, at HoQ restaurant at 303 E 5th Street in Des Moines. Light hors-d’oeuvres will be provided. Please call or email Bethany Christian Services if you have any questions or would like to RSVP (515.270.0824 or lgarland@bethany.org). You can learn more & register online at: https://bethany.org/locations/us/iowa/des-moines/events.

HoQ

Categories: Community Events, Family

Athens VBS

6:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Join us in ancient Athens, where we’ll explore what life was like for the Apostle Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth. You’ll create cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play Bible-times games, visit with Paul, and eat some interesting new food. Plus, you’ll meet lots of fun friends! Free event! Sunday July 21st through Thursday July 25th, 6 - 8:15 pm @ Lighthouse Community Church. Register at https://lhousechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/249432 If you have any questions feel free to contact me @ dennis@lhousechurch.com

Lighthouse Community Church

Categories: Community Events

Summer Camp for Kids

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come enjoy our daily Summer Camps from 10:30 to 12:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Each day kids from grades K-8th will enjoy crafts, music, games and a bible devotion along with a free school meal provided by Saydel School District. Each Thursday is our Water Day filled with water activities for the children. No cost to the camp. Always looking for more volunteers and craft materials.

Friendship Center

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VBS - Sea to See

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grandview Church of Christ is having Vacation Bible School this year with the theme Sea to See. It will be based on stories around the Jordan River, Dead Sea, and Sea of Galilee. There will be storytelling, crafts, snacks, and a puppet show each night. FREE for all ages, from infants to adults. Everyone is welcome! There will be a kickoff cookout on Sunday the 21st of July at 5:30. Come join us!

Grandview Church of Christ

Categories: Family

Vacation Bible School- Huxley

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

To Mars and Beyond! One small step for your kids...one giant leap for God's Kingdom! Come join us at Trinity United Methodist Church in Huxley for VBS this year: July 24th-26th; 5:30-8pm July 28th; 10:30am-1pm. There will be a free meal each day. Preschool through 5th graders welcome! Address: 102 Lynwood Drive, Huxley, Iowa

Trinity United Methodist Church

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