RecPlex Programs

Join Michael Born, former Iowa State Basketball player and current scout for the Indiana Pacers, for his 23rd annual winter basketball camp at the RecPlex this December! This three-day camp will include teaching the fundamentals of the game, competitive drills, a 3-on-3 tournament, and daily full-court games in a fun, energetic environment. Kids will work on hard on the basics each day but also have a great time with daily competitions. Participants receive a t-shirt and prizes will be awarded on the last day of camp for various competitions.

Date: December 27th-29th
Fee: $120.00
Ages: 7-14
Time: 9am-12pm

**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

Come join us for our NEW Esports league! Each week will consist of best-out-of-three races going head-to-head with another player. These settings will be used: 150cc, normal items, no computer racers, all vehicles, and smart steering off. The league will consist of 5 weeks of regular season play and an end-of-season double elimination tournament on the last week. Players can bring their own Joy-Cons or controllers, however the RecPlex has Joy-Cons and GameCube controllers’ participants can use.

Date: January 17th-February 21st
Ages: 8-14
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Fees: $40.00

**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

Players will drop in as duo but compete separately for the most eliminations. Each week will consist of two rounds of games, with a best 2-out-of 3 format. The league will consist of five weeks of regular season play and an end of season double elimination tournament on the last week. All Fortnite games will be played on our PC computers. Players can bring their own Xbox or PS5 controllers, otherwise the RecPlex does have Xbox controllers’ participants can use. Headsets are also provided for each participant.

Date: January 19th- February 23rd
Ages: 8-14
Time: 5pm-7pm
Fees: $40.00

**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

West Des Moines Soccer Club and Sporting Iowa presents a wonderful opportunity for players of all experience levels to have a blast playing and learning the game of soccer throughout Spring Break. Whether you are a brand-new soccer player or an experience player looking to hone your skills before spring season, we have a spot for you. Players will be placed in groups of similar experience/ability to ensure a fun and inclusive learning experience for all.

Date: March 11th-March 14th
Ages: 4-7, 1pm-2pm
Ages: 8-13, 2pm-3pm
Fees: $100.00

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

This program is geared towards recreational skaters of all ages and skill levels. Instructors will follow the skill progressions outlined in Learn To Skate USA Basic Skills. Each session will be 30 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes of free skate. Each session will be broken into groups once registration closes that indicated lesson time. 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. Skates are included!

Sundays
January 7th-February 11th
1pm-2pm or 2pm-3pm
February 18th-March 24th
1pm-2pm or 2pm-3pm

Tuesdays
January 9th-February 13th: 6pm-7pm
February 20th-March 26th: 6pm-7pm

Fee: $110.00

**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

Get away from the cold this winter and send your children to the RecPlex for our RP Kids Winter Break Camp! There will be plenty of fun and activities to keep your children warm and active. Each day will be comprised of different sports activities, arts and crafts, snacks, lunch and so much more. This camp will provide the children the opportunity to experience many different sports, and they just might walk away with a newfound passion.

Days: December 26th-29th
Time: 8am-5pm
Daily Rate: $60.00
Weekly Rate: $220.00

**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

Enjoy a special opportunity to take to the ice at the RecPlex during public skate to skate with Santa. Bring along the kids and a camera to capture pictures and skate around with Santa. Preregistration is required.

Date: December 2nd
Time: 12:15pm-2:15pm
Fee: $11.00

Date: December 9th
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $11.00

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

Dodge, dip, duck, and dive. Be a part of the RecPlex coed dodgeball program designed for youth six through twelve years old. Each week we will play different styles of dodgeball games along with learning some tips to the game. The RecPlex Youth Dodgeball program provides the ideal environment to have fun while learning the importance of teamwork, socialization, and sportsmanship. Registration fee includes a T-shirt.

Date: January 12th- February 16th
Fee: $45
Ages: 6-12
Time: 6pm-7pm

**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

The RecPlex’s coed sports leagues are designed for children four to seven years of age. Teams will practice the first 15 minutes followed by a game each week. These leagues provide the ideal environment to have fun while being taught the basic sport fundamentals and learning the importance of teamwork, socialization, and sportsmanship. The registration fee includes a reversible jersey. Volunteer coaches are needed. Due to the amount of players and friend requests, players will be placed on the same team if parents are willing to co-coach.

Date: January 9th-February 13th
Fee: $45
Ages 4-5: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Ages 6-7: 7pm-8pm

**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

Our amateur Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament is the perfect way to work on that wave dash, make new friends in the local Smash community, and compete. Prizes are awarded to the top two players. Played in a double elimination format.

Date: January 17th-February 21st
Ages: 8-12
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Fees: $40.00

**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

Pickleball can be fun, social and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. The environment can be quick, fast-paced and competitive for players. Teams will compete for eight weeks. Each game is one hour in length.

Date: Starts January 9th, 2024
(Tues/Wed/Thurs)
Fee: $85 + tax/ team
Time: 6:15PM – 9:15PM