Programs, Services & Entertainment

Programs and Services (57 Responses)

• Many different programs and services/opportunities for all ages: Community Education, Kids West, Planet 7
• Health clinics for people with low income
• Character Counts in schools and community
• West Des Moines Community Center
• Free or reduced YMCA memberships for families with low income
• YMCA youth sports
• Programs for targeted needs (i.e. Youth Justice Initiative)
• Wide variety of summer programs by West Des Moines schools and city: golf, tennis, music, safety town, preschool programs
• Programming for diverse groups: senior citizens, kids, working parents, stay-at-home parents, school-age, preschool at low cost
• Parks and recreation for all ages
• Kids West: positive environment, great to work with, couldn’t be doing better job
• Outreach programs
• Strong agencies
• Medical offices

Entertainment and Attractions (34 Responses)

• Wide variety of opportunities for all age groups:

o Community events
o Movies
o Restaurants
o Shopping
o Recreation
o Sports
o Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, Great Pumpkin Festival
o Art activities

• West Des Moines Parks & Recreation adult activities
• Community Education opportunities: Parent University and Learnapalooza
• Youth activities: soccer, little league

Education (22 Responses)

• Diverse, ample Community Education opportunities: adult education classes, Parent University, Learnapalooza, technology access in schools
• Creative and artistic classes
• Schools reach out to community