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RecPlex Programs

Along with sports and activities, the RecPlex hosts a variety of structured programs for people of all ages, from an introduction of sports to nutrition and virtual learning. We have programs for every season, so make sure to check back for new programs throughout the year.

NOTE: RecPlex programs/registration are available through the City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department as part of their overarching programming. When you sign up for one of the programs listed below, you will be directed to the City of WDM website to register. Please scroll below the WDM Parks & Recreation Program Guides to begin registration. If this is the first time you or a family member has signed up for a WDM program, you will be asked to create an account prior to completing the registration process. For assistance with registration, please call 515.222.3444.

Current Youth & Adult Programs

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RP Kids Summer Day Camp

Skip the nanny this year and let us provide your child with a summer to remember at our RP
Kids Summer Day Camp! Campers will spend an entire day filled with activities of all kinds, arts
& crafts, snacks, and so much more. Every camp is guided by our recreation staff who are
trained to encourage participation, good sportsmanship, and most of all FUN!

Camps will run the following weeks:
June: 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-July 1
July: 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 *No camp the week of July 4-8*
August: 1-5, 8-12, 15-19

Campers can register for a full week for $250/week or individual days for $55/day. Camp registration includes daily lunch, snacks and all program supplies.

Program brochure is available here: RP Kids Summer Day Camp

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Sports” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for RP Kids Summer Day Camps
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Spring Break All Sports Day Camp

Our Spring Break All Sports Day Camp is THE place to be over spring break! This camp will provide the opportunity to try many different sports, activities, arts and crafts, Esports and more. Lunch and snacks are included in registration.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Technology & Innovation” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for super smash bros ultimate tournament
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Little Hoopers

Little Hoopers is a co-ed basketball league designed for children four years through first grade. Teams will practice 15-20 minutes followed by a game each week. Participants will be taught the basic fundamentals of basketball while learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Volunteer coaches will be needed for these teams.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Special Event” category
3. Select “Sports” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for Little hoopers
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Parents Night Out

Enjoy a well-deserved night out while your children, ages 5-12, get a fun-filled evening with their peers at our next Parents Night Out. While you go out to dinner or take advantage of an empty house, your children will do crafts, play games, make friends, and enjoy a pizza party in the care of our trained staff.

In addition to our regular Parents Night Out, join us for a special version of Parents Night Out to close out the year 2021! These extended hours (5pm-11pm) will give parents the opportunity to take a little more time to close out the year while their kids are having the time of their life with us! We will be having an early balloon drop, fun NYE themed activities and crafts, glow in the dark dance party, open play time, snacks, and of course a pizza party. Your kids will NOT want to miss out this event!
Download Parents Night Out Packet

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Special Event” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for Parents Night Out Sessions
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Trivia Nights at the RecPlex

Join us on a Wednesday each month for FREE themed trivia. Top two teams will earn prizes!

Wednesday, December 15 – Marvel Trivia
Wednesday, January 12 – Parks & Rec
Wednesday, February 23 – Star Wars
Wednesday, March 23 – Harry Potter

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Special Event” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for trivia nights at the recplex
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Intro to Healthy Esports

Welcome, gamers, to the RecPlex’s Healthy Esports Camp! Join us for these week-long day camps and learn to play age-appropriate games while still having a focus on physical activity. Each day will consist of 2 hours of gameplay, 30 minutes of sports activity, and 30 minutes of video-on-demand review to learn more about the game of the day and how to improve!

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Technology & Innovation” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for Healthy Esports Day Camp
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Rocket League Screamer Saturdays

Come join our inaugural Rocket League Screamer Saturdays! This 8-week league will take place in person at the RecPlex played on our state-of-the-art gaming PC’s. This 2×2 league will include 3 rounds of games each week, a best 2 out of 3 format with 5-minute matches, and seven weeks of regular play with a double elimination end-of-season tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners!

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Special Event” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

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Schools Out! All Sports Day Camp

School may be out for the day…but we’re not! Please join us for a fun filled day with sports, arts & crafts, snacks, lunch, movies and more! Every camp is guided by our recreation staff who are trained to encourage participation, good sportsmanship, and most of all FUN! This is the type of day camp that you will NOT want to miss!

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Sports” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for school’s out! all sports day camp

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Volleyball Fundamentals Camp

Join us this winter for our Volleyball Fundamentals Camp. This co-ed camp is designed for beginners. This 5-week, 1-hour long camp will focus on developing and working on fundamentals for 45 minutes and leave 15 minutes for scrimmage play. Each player will need to bring a water bottle.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Sports” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for Volleyball Fundamentals Camp
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Court Time Basketball Holiday Camp

Led by Grand View University Men’s Head Coach Denis Schaefer, The Boys and Girls Holiday camp are designed to emphasize fundamental play in conjunction with games and modified games. A strong emphasis on ball handling is worked on each day. In addition, we expose campers to the following fundamentals during the 6-hour camp: passing, shooting, individual moves, offensive concepts and defensive concepts. In addition to the fundamentals being taught, we offer 5 on 5 games, 4 on 4 games, 3 on 3 games and individual skill.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Sports” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for the court time basketball fall skills workout camp
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Zamboni Driving Experience

Have you always dreamed of driving the Zamboni? The RecPlex Zamboni Driving Experience is a crash course in all things Zamboni, which includes an opportunity to take one for a spin on the ice!

This 1-hour class is designed for adults (18 years and older) with a valid driver’s license to learn fun facts about the Zamboni, how they operate and most importantly how to drive them!

Space is limited so book your Zamboni Driving Experience quickly for your chance to drive our brand new Zamboni and learn how we create and maintain the ice at the RecPlex.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Special Event” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for zamboni driving experience
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Learn to Skate

Learn to Skate is geared towards recreational skaters of all ages and skill levels. Instructors will follow the skill progressions outlines in Learn to Skate USA Basic Skills. Skaters will be evaluated throughout the session to determine if they are ready to advance. Our program ratio consists of a 12:1 student/instructor ratio to ensure quality instruction except for the Snow Plow Sam which is set at an 8:1 ratio.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Learn to Skate” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for Learn to Skate
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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament

Our amateur Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the perfect way to work on that wavedash and make new friends in the local Smash community and compete! Prizes are awarded to the top 2 players and is played in a double-elimination format with all games taking place only at the RecPlex! Tournaments will take place monthly from September – December.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Technology & Innovation” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

Sign Up for super smash bros ultimate tournament
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Fortnite Friday League

Complete each week and show off your skills in our Fortnite Friday League. Players will drop in as a duo but compete separately for the most eliminations. Each week will consist of 2 rounds of games, with a best 2 out of 3 format. The league will consist of 7 weeks of regular season play and an end-of-season double elimination tournament.

**Registration Tips**
1. Click the button below
2. Go to “Special Event” category
3. Select “Show Courses” for the desired activity
4. Select “Register” to sign up

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Find More West Des Moines Programming 

Browse a complete list of programs offered through the City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department.

VIEW THE WDSM PARKS & REC PROGRAMS

Get in Touch With the RecPlex Team

Have questions about any of our upcoming programs? Our team would be happy to answer those for you.

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