Athletic Camps

Summer athletic camps are a fun way for students to learn new sports, improve athletic skills, and make friends. Dedicated coaches and Indianola varsity student-athletes create an inspiring, supportive environment for campers.

Location: Simpson College Grass Soccer Field: located on N. E Street between Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the White Fraternity Buildings.
Age Range: 2nd-8th Grades
Cost: $100
Organization: Simpson College Soccer
Contact: Jeremy Reinert | Email: jeremy.reinert@simpson.edu | Phone: (515) 577-7617
Information: 8:30-11:30am
Location: Simpson College Grass Soccer Field: located on N. E Street between Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the White Fraternity Buildings.
Age Range: Pre-K – 1st Grade
Cost: $100
Organization: Simpson College Soccer
Contact: Jeremy Reinert | Email: jeremy.reinert@simpson.edu  | Phone: (515) 577-7617
InformationCamp Dates: May 31-June 3rd
Location: Blake Fieldhouse
Age Range: Girls 2nd-8th Grades
Cost: $40.00
Organization: Indianola Girls Basketball
Contact: Coach Jeff Janssen | Email: jeff.janssen@indianola.k12.ia.us | Phone: (507) 236-4086
Information: The Indianola Girls Basketball coaching staff will provide instruction in the areas of shooting, passing, and ball-handling. Skill development and fundamentals will be emphasized.
Location: Indianola YMCA
Age Range: Ages 9-13
Cost: Members – $200 | Non-members – $325
Organization: Indianola YMCA
Information: This program is designed for ages 9- 13. Youth will learn from a personal trainer proper lifting technique, foundational strength exercises, gym etiquette, and safety. This class is held in a studio setting using body weight , body bars, bands, and dumbbells.
Location: Indianola YMCA
Age Range: Kids 9-13 years
Cost: $200 members, $325 non-members includes 1 month free YOUTH memebership
Organization: Indianola YMCA
Contact: Rebecca Verwers | Email: rebecca.verwers@dmymca.org | Phone: (515) 777-7746
Information: YMCA is offering a specialized youth strength training program lead by a personal trainer to increase strength, reduce injury and enhance athletic performance. Program is held 2 days per week for 4 weeks.
Location: Simpson College
Age Range: Grades 2-8
Cost: $100.00
Organization: Simpson Football
Contact: James Hoffman | Email: james.hoffman@simpson.edu | Phone: (515) 689-8838
Information: Simpson Storm Football invites you to our annual summer Youth Football Camp. We’re excited to bring kids from the surrounding areas to our campus and expose them to the fundamentals of football. Our four-day camp encompasses football techniques, games, and competitions.
Location: Blake Fieldhouse
Age Range: Boys basketball players entering 3rd-8th grade
Cost: $50
Organization: Indianola Boys Basketball
Contact: Jeff Ebling | Email: coachebling@gmail.com
Information: The Indianola Boys Basketball program will be offering a summer basketball camp for all boys entering grades 3rd-8th. This camp will be run by the Indianola High School coaching staff and basketball team and will emphasize proper techniques to create an environment for fun, learning, and development
Location: Frisbie Park (6101 Muskogee Ave, Des Moines, IA)
Age Range: Kids ages 3-14
Cost: Ages 3-4: 5:15pm – 6:15pm ($60) | Ages 5-8: 6:15pm – 7:45pm ($70) | Ages 9-14: 5:45pm – 7:45pm ($80)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
Information: Join the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Simpson College
Age: Range Grades 3rd – 8th
Cost: $85.00
Organization: Simpson College Men’s Basketball
Contact: brad.bjorkgren@simpson.edu | Email: brad.bjorkgren@simpson.edu | Phone: (515) 961-1855
Information: Camp for 3rd-8th grade boys basketball players. The camp will feature Simpson’s coaching staff and current Simpson players. The camp will focus on continuing to develop fundamentals and growing young players’ knowledge of the game. S-1: 6th-8th grade 9 am – 11:30 am. S-2: 1 pm – 3:30pm.
Location: Grimes South Sports Complex (750 S James St, Grimes, IA)
Age: Range Kids ages 3-14
Cost: Ages 3-4: 5:15pm – 6:15pm ($65) | Ages 5-8: 6:15pm – 7:45pm ($85) | Ages 9-14: 5:45pm – 7:45pm ($105)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
Information: Join the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Martin Fields (8900 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA)
Age: Range Kids ages 3-14
Cost: Ages 3-4: 5:15pm – 6:15pm ($60) | Ages 5-8: 6:15pm – 7:45pm ($70) | Ages 9-14: 5:45pm – 7:45pm ($80)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
InformationJoin the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Cowles Fieldhouse
Age: Range Elementary Students 1st-5th
Cost: $115.00
Organization: Simpson Volleyball Camps
Contact: Lauren McManus | Email: Lauren.mcmanus@simpson.edu | Phone: (319) 243-8163
Information: The Storm Volleyball Elementary School Camp is a two-day commuter camp which provides beginner-intermediate skill training in all positions. Coaches will introduce the fundamentals of serving, passing, setting, and hitting. This camp will consist of instructional moments along with many fun games.
Location: Cowles Fieldhouse
Age Range: Middle School Camps
Cost: $115.00
Organization: Simpson Volleyball Camps
Contact: Lauren McManus | Email: Lauren.mcmanus@simpson.edu | Phone: (319) 243-8163
Information: The Storm Volleyball Middle School Camp is a two-day commuter camp which provides intermediate-advanced skill training in all positions. Sessions for liberos /defensive specialists, middle hitters/pin hitters, and setters are included.
Location: North Gym
Age Range: Girls in Grades 3-8 for 2022-23
Cost: $45
Organization: Indianola Volleyball
Contact: Kent Halstead | Email: kenthalstead@gmail.com | Phone: (712) 887-0593
Information: 2022 Indianola Volleyball 🏐 Camp Brochure
Location: Cowles Fieldhouse
Age Range: High School
Cost: $130.00
Organization: Simpson Volleyball Camps
Contact: Lauren McManus | Email: Lauren.mcmanus@simpson.edu | Phone: (319) 243-8163
Information: The Storm Volleyball Elite Camp is a one-day commuter camp which provides advanced skill training in all positions. Sessions for liberos /defensive specialists, middle hitters/pin hitters, and setters are included. After lunch, campers will be split into teams and instructed through 6 on 6 drills.
Location: Cyclone Sports Complex
Age Range: Middle School Students
Cost: $125
Organization: Iowa State University Football
Contact: Iowa State Football | Email: football@iastate.edu | Phone: (515) 294-8059
Information: This camp is geared toward football players of all skill levels looking to enhance and sharpen their football skills. This is a fast-paced, intense camp coached by the ISU Coaching Staff.
Location: Drake University, Knapp Center
Age Range: K-8th Girls
Cost: $160
Organization: Bulldog Girls Basketball Camp
Contact: Nicci Hays
Phone: (516) 850-5253
Information: Bulldog Girls Basketball Camps are high energy camps in which campers will be taught core basketball fundamentals, develop a basic knowledge of the game and have fun! Campers will be divided according to grade and skill level for all games and skill development sessions.
Age Range Kids ages 3-14
Cost Ages: 3-4: 9:30am – 11:00am ($65) | Ages 5-8: 9:30am – 11:00am ($85) | Ages 9-14: 9:30am – 11:00am ($105)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
Information: Join the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Indianola
Age Range: Elementary school students
Cost:  Cost varies, some programs are free
Organization: Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact: Kathy Kester | Email kkester@indianolaiowa.gov | Phone: (515) 961-9420
Information: Check out the wide variety of activities available this spring…from a tea party to a toad house make & take, to tennis, t-ball and track!
Location: MidAmerican RecPlex (6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA)
Age Range: Kids ages 3-14
Cost: Ages 3-6: 9:00-11:00am ($45) | Ages 7-14: 12:00-2:00pm ($45)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
Information: Join the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Van Meter Rec Complex (505 Grand St. Van Meter, IA)
Age Range: Kids ages 3-14
Cost: Ages 3-4: 5:15pm – 6:15pm ($65) | Ages 5-8: 6:15pm – 7:45pm ($85) | Ages 9-14: 5:45pm – 7:45pm ($105)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
Information: Join the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Soccer South (5171 Park Ave. Des Moines, IA)
Age Range: Kids ages 3-14
Cost: Ages 3-4: 5:15pm – 6:15pm ($60) | Ages 5-8: 6:15pm – 7:45pm ($70) | Ages 9-14: 5:45pm – 7:45pm ($80)
Organization: Des Moines Menace
Contact: Angela Knies | Email: angela.knies@menacesoccer.com | Phone: (515) 457-6367
Information: Join the fun this summer with the Menace! The summer camps are for boys and girls, ages 3- 14. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills from the actual menace players through engaging activities and games!
Location: Indianola Stadium
Age: Range Grades 3-8
Cost: $40.00
Organization: Indianola Girls Cross Country
Contact: Coach Singleton | Email: morgan.singleton@indianola.k12.ia.us | Phone: (515) 297-0561
Information: Youth Girls Cross Country Camp. Runners will learn all about what Cross Country is.