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 515.440.4819.

Current Youth & Adult Programs

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.
November 4th, 18th
December 2nd, 16th
January 6th, 20th
February 3rd, 17th
March 2nd
*All times from 5-8pm
Parents Night out New Years Eve!
Join us for a special version of Parents Night Out to close out 2023. We will be having a New Years Eve themed activities and crafts, a glow-in-the-dark- dance party, open play time, snacks and of course a pizza party!
December 31st
4pm-10pm
$35.00
**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

School’s Out! RP Kids Day Camp
School may be out for the day but we’re not. Please join us for a fun-filled day with sports, arts and crafts, snacks, lunch 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 you don’t want to miss!
November 22nd
December 22nd
January 2nd
February 16th
February 19th
Time: 8am-5pm
Daily rate: $50/child
**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

RP Kids Spring Break Camp
Our Spring Break Camp is the place to be during Spring Break! 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: March 11th- March 15th
Time: 7am-5:30pm – NEW!!
Ages: 5-12
Daily Rate: $60.00
Weekly Rate: $285.00
**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

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 one-hour class is designed for adults with a valid driver’s license to learn fun facts about the Zamboni, how to operate and drive a Zamboni, and tour the facility. Space is limited, so book your Zamboni Driving Experience quickly for your chance to drive our Zamboni and learn how we create and maintain the ice at the RecPlex.
November: 7th & 21st
December: 5th & 19th
Daily rate: $50
Times: 2pm-3pm & 3pm-4pm
**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

Michael Born Holiday Hoops Camp
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

Mario Kart Deluxe League
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

Fortnite Friday League
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

Discover Soccer
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

Learn to Skate
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

RP Kids Winter Break Day Camp
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

Skate with Santa
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

Youth Dodgeball
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

Little Hoopers Basketball League
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

Court Time Basketball Holiday Camp
This Co-ed camp will incoporate fundamentals and skill development to become a great basketball player. Players will focus on shooting, passing, ball handling, and finishing around the basket.
Date: December 27th & December 28th
Time: 12pm-4pm
Fees: $100.00
Ages: 9-14
**Parents will not need to register if they are not planning on partaking in activities**
**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

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
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

Adult Pickleball League
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
Find More West Des Moines Programming
Browse a complete list of programs offered through the City of West Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department.
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.