Safety City Urbandale
Safety City is a community project put on by UPD for children going into kindergarten to put forth hands on safety education. This is a free program to learn about 911, water safety, fire safety, pedestrian safety, poison safety, bike safety, and more!
Space is limited and sign up is required. To enroll, register at https://urbandale.activityreg.com/ClientPage_t2.wcs, and is due by May 27th. The summer sessions are from June 12th-16th at 9-11:30am, June 19th-23rd at 9-11:30am both at Urbandale High School, and June 26th-30th at 9-11:30am at Webster Elementary.
https://www.urbandale.org/1040/Safety-City
Safety City Des Moines
Safety City is a community project put on by DMPD for children going into kindergarten to put forth hands on safety education. This is a free program to learn about 911, water safety, fire safety, pedestrian safety, poison safety, bike safety, and more! Space is limited and sign up is required. Fill out the registration form and email to dkvanvelzen@dmgov.org or mail to DMPD Youth Services Coordinator, 25 E 1st Street, Des Moines IA 50309. The summer session is from July 10-14, 2023 at 8:30-11:30am at Jesse Taylor Preschool (1801 16th Street, Des Moines)
https://www.dsm.city/departments/police-division/operations/safety_city.php
Early Learning Fall Institute
https://www.facebook.com/CCRRIA/photos/a.165858466800959/6105397462847000/
@IowaAEYC announces dates for the Early Learning Fall Institute!
October 6 & 7, 2023
This year’s Fall Institute will be at Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa. Mark your calendars for two days of incredible keynotes and a wide variety of ECE workshops!
Storm Lake Kids Fest 2023
https://www.stormlake.org/771/Kids-Fest-2023
Families can enjoy a foam pit, mini-train rides, dunk tanks, games, sno-cones, close up look at first responder vehicles.
Storm Lake’s Awaysis Park on June 25, 2023.
Sensory-Friendly Swim Nights, June 28 & July 12, 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Indianola Aquatic Center
Designed for people on the Autism Spectrum or those with sensory needs, many of the features will be closed or turned off during this time. Each swimmer must be accompanied by 1-on-1 adult or SCL worker at all times. For more information, click here.
http://indianolaiowa.gov/248/Aquatic-Center?fbclid=IwAR1NinrFGKWEUM03GMXMmg1tw2-J5HVVBKFGB8KxiJjId6fHSrR5TeRm2sQ
Ankeny Fire Department Special Needs Open House, May 23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Ankeny Fire Station No. 1 120 NW Ash Drive
This open house is for individuals with autism, special needs or disabilities and their families. For more information, click here.
https://www.facebook.com/events/756462776097430
Attend the Live Empowered Conference presented by Inclusion Connection to discuss inclusion, communication, autonomy, and resilience with a keynote speaker and breakout session. Registration is at inclusionconnection.org.
Check out the safe summer kickoff on Saturday, May 13th from 11am-1pm at the Grubb YMCA (1611 11th Street, Des Moines) for free fun and food. The first 100 kids 10 and under can get free bikes!
DMPD Pal’s are hosting DMPD Bike Camp this June from the 19th-23rd from 8am-4pm where each day will begin and end at Pioneer Columbus Community Center (2100 SE 5th Street, Des Moines). Ages for this camp are from 11-15 and the cost is FREE. Pre-registration is required to be completed through Deb VanVelzen at 515-237-1391 or dmpdyouth@dmgov.org.
Requirements for camp are: have a bike with gears, have bike riding skills, wear proper athletic attire (no sandals), transportation to/from camp, good physical health and positive behaviors.
