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KHAOS Means Summer Fun for Kids
Summer wouldn't be summer without a little KHAOS. In Des Moines, the Parks and Rec Department takes summer fun to the next level with Camp KHAOS (Kids Having An Outrageous Summer) day camps. We provide age specific affordable fun with experienced staff. All staff are certified in CPR/1st Aid and well trained to lead age appropriate summer fun and games.
2010 KHAOS Camps
KHAOS Countdown
M-F, 6:30am-6:00pm at Des Moines Field House
At Countdown kids will harness that "school's out" explosion of energy into creative crafts, high-energy sports, games and outdoor activities and breathe a sigh of relief that will last until Camp KHAOS starts!
Dates: June 17-25
Grades: K-6
Fee: $210R $220NR or
Drop Ins: $34R $36NR
Camp KHAOS
M-F, 6:30am-6:00pm at Des Moines Field House
Let our energetic and dedicated staff introduce your child to a sizzling summer filled with fun interactive activities that will spark their imagination and fill their day. Expect age appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games, swimming, outdoor activities and a chance to make new friends all designed around the weekly theme. Participants receive a Camp KHAOS T-shirt! Enrolling more than one child per family? Call 206-870-6527 for discount information!
Dates: Weekly Sessions hosted June 28-Aug 30
Ages: 5-11
Fee*: $135R/$140NR
*Registration Fee: $25R/$30NR. Add $10 if payment received less than one-week in advance.
Call 206-870-6527 or email us for more information! |
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K2 Teen Camp
 K2 blends teamwork, age-appropriate activities and crafts with exciting weekly adventures to ensure your teen's summer is packed with high-energy! Weekly themes, disc golf and beachcombing will highlight each one-week session while some sessions will feature unique trips such as ball games.
Age: 12-15
Weekly Fee*: $145R $150NR Add $10 if payment received less than one-week in advance.
For more information: 206-870-6527 or email us! |
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Arts Commission Summer Events  Visit the Des Moines Arts Commision web page for details on all of the summer fun!
Summer is nearing, and activities will fill the Waterland City. The Des Moines Arts Commission is proud to offer many opportunities for family fun in 2010. From summer concerts to Shakespeare in the Park and a new downtown arts festival, summer is full of arts events.   Beach Park Jazz & Blues free Summer Concert SeriesWednesday evenings July 21 - Aug 11th at Founders Lodge in Beach Park- 22020 Cliff Ave S., Des Moines 98198. Four-part series features rock, jazz, blues and cultural performances at 7pm. July 21st Deadwood Revival New Grass Jam Band Aug 4th Handful of Luvin' Fiddle Fed Roots Rock
Aug 11th The African All Stars World Beat Music
    Deadwood Revival Lucas Cates Band Handful of Luvin' African All Stars
Shakespeare in the Park
Seattle Shakespeare Company's Wooden O Theater presents:
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Directed by Sheila Daniels
Saturday, July 31st, 7pm
Des Moines Beach Park-22030 Cliff Ave S., Des Moines 98198 Poverty Bay Arts Festival
Saturday, Sept. 25th, 10am-4pm
Downtown Des Moines off of Marine View Drive
Art displays in local businesses, poetry slam, music, and other performers will highlight the first annual Festival. Visit downtown Des Moines to join the fun! Details on event website soon. |
Diamond Skills Baseball Camp
Features PRO Coaching at REC Prices!  New for 2010, South Sound Diamond Skills Baseball Camp features professional skill development at recreation prices at Mt. Rainier High in Des Moines from July 26-29th. This opportunity for young players features Brandon Newell, Lead Instructor and NW Scouting Supervisor/Milwaukie Brewers. Pricing and registration information is available here. Coach Newell is a premier baseball mind, known for baseball I.Q. and a positive approach to build skills and confidence. Coach Newell recently served as manager for the Bellingham Bells of the West Coast Baseball League, where he managed Jake Locker and big leaguers Jeff Francis & Ty Taubenheim.
A talented staff will join Coach Newell, including:
Darren Rawie, Head Coach/Mt. Rainier High School. Team achieved #1 AAA Ranking in 2010. 16 former Rams have continued to professional or collegiate careers.
Hal DeBerry, Head Coach/Newport High School. Leads a talented 2010 team. Previously coached in prestigious Cape Cod League & has 15 years collegiate coaching experience.
Nic Lind, Recreation Coordinator & Infield Instructor NW Diamond Sports All league player at St. Martin's College served as infield coach for the Saints. Trained infielders & hitters since '01.
Romel Mitchell, Director of Player Development/NW Krush Baseball. Former professional outfielder leads training program for NW Krush select youth baseball.
What: South Sound Diamond Skills Baseball Camp
When: July 26-29, 2010
Where: The Yard at Mt. Rainier High School
Ages: 7-11U/9am-12pm
12-15U/1pm-4pm
Cost: $150 resident or $170 non-resident
Groups: 5 or more players receive $20 off each
10 or more playes receive $40 off each
Sponsored by:
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Volunteers Rock!
On April 30, 2010 Des Moines Activity Center, Senior Services and Catholic Community Services paid tribute to volunteers that make a difference in the lives of Des Moines and Normandy Park older adults!
Volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels, drive Shuttle Busses, plan and drive trips around the greater Puget Sound region, teach classes, assist preparing and serving lunches, mentor support groups, coach teams, greet the public, help clean and organize all with warm and welcoming smiles!
For more information: (206) 878-1642 or email us |
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Rec 'n Rah!
Community Kudos 
Des Moines Parks Recreation and Senior Services would like to take a moment to recognize a dedicated volunteer who recently passed away.
There will be a bench dedicated in her honor on opening day at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market, June 5th, @ 10am (South Marina Park, Des Moines).
Vera Jean Wilson Harper was a Washington native and a loyal Cougar. She grew up in Spokane, attended WSU and then married Glen Harper. Most of her life she spent in Des Moines where she found a special talent for service and hospitality. She shared her home freely whether for fun or to help people who needed time to get on their feet. She was full of fun, and that was what made her such a great activity director for assisted care facilities. She was only the 37th person to be certified as an Activity Professional. The National Association of Activity Professionals honored her more than once, and their next conference will be dedicated to Vera.
Vera was instrumental in forming Friend to Friend, an organization dedicated to making sure every resident of a nursing home had a visitor. As a member of Kiwanis she worked hard to maintain it's vitality, serving coffee every Saturday at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmer's Market, and sponsoring the Mt Rainier Key Club. A "Vera Harper Lifetime Senior Award" has been established in her honor. Vera has served Marcus Whitman Presbyterian Church as Elder and as Deacon numerous terms. She has furnished countless batches of cookies for our fellowship coffee and for the One Great Hour of Sharing Auction. In her spare time she visited. Members who were ill, or in need, folks who had been away, people on her care list all received drop in visits from Vera, who usually had some small gift to bring as well.
But her true love was music. She played piano and cello, using her skills for the Huntington Park choir, and in leading worship at nursing homes. For over 50 years she was the lead soprano at Marcus Whitman Presbyterian Church, and her voice has permeated our sanctuary so deeply that we can almost hear the beams singing the old hymns she loved so well. Her children and grandchildren, her fellow church members and the Des Moines community will miss her everyday! |
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
 Bring your peanuts, popcorn and crackerjacks and take up a spectator sport! Des Moines has two teams playing in the Puget Sound Senior Adult Coed Softball league. Home games are played at Steven J. Underwood Park on the following dates at 10:00am. May 20
May 25
May 27
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Quick Links
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| 8th Annual Sports Night Auction
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS LEFT!
Click here for details!
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Des Moines Legacy Foundation
Rotary Club of Des Moines
Mt. Rainier Pool
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Culture Fest
Thursday, May 20th, 6-8pm
Celebrate with us the many cultures of our community! Hosted by Des Moines Activity Center, Wesley Homes Des Moines Retirement Community and Highline Community College International Students Program, this event showcases performances, food and hands on activities of cultures from around the world. Tickets are $8 per person in advance or at the door. Space is limited! Priority will be given to advance purchase tickets. All ages welcome. Wesley Homes Des Moines Terrace Auditorium is located at 216 S. 216th St. (MAP) Culture Fest parking will also be available at the Senior Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St, with free shuttle service to and from the activity center to the Wesley Terrace Auditorium. Proceeds from this event benefit the programs and services at Des Moines Senior Center For more information: 206-878-1642 or email us! |
| Adventure Awaits with Wildwater River Tours! | |
| If you need a little excitement this spring, then look into our fast paced and fun rafting opportunities with Wildwater River Tours, Inc. Professional guides lead the adventure, and you'll be smiling and splashing your way down the river on these great trips. Wonderful for family, friends or team building opportunities, Wildwater Tours will provide a one of a kind memory for you and your group.
Upcoming trips:
Wenatchee River Rafting
Saturday, May 15th, 12pm-5pm or Sunday, May 23rd, 12pm-5pm
$88/Resident or $96/Non-resident
Ages 10 and up
For more information or to register, contact the Des Moines Field House at (206) 870-6527 or click here. |
| Host your Party with the Waterland City | |
| Summer is around the corner, and we're taking lots of calls from customers looking for a place to host a party, reunion or unique gathering. If you are waiting - call us soon, we're booking fast! Check into the City of Des Moines Facility Rental program: Our location on the Puget Sound offers unique facility locations and highlights the breathtaking beauty of Northwest nature. Founders Lodge at Beach Park and the Gazebo at Wooton Park are perfect for small summer gatherings. When the weather heats up, the water maintains a comfortable cool for you and your guests.
Larger parties love the private elegance at the Des Moines Activity Center or the historic Field House. Located just minutes from I-5, Seatac Airport and Highway 99, our facilities are memorable, accessible, and competitively priced. Whether you are continuing a tradition, starting a new one, or hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event, our unique facilities are here to accommodate you. Click here for complete pricing information and rental policies. Visit the Des Moines Field House, call Des Moines Parks and Recreation at (206) 870-6527, or email us to book your party today! |
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