Waukee Parks and Recreation organizes a variety of youth programs. View the registration site for more information. Programs can fill up quickly, so do not delay signing up!

Activities

Storywalk

Take an adventure with a story this fall! The Waukee Public Library and the Parks & Recreation Department have joined together to promote literature and exercise. Enjoy a different book each month displayed along the Heart of the Warrior Trail. Start near the Warrior Lane/Ashworth Drive roundabout and head west along the trail.

Tumbling Tots & Tumbling Tots 2

These 30-minute programs are designed for little gymnasts to learn and increase basic tumbling motions in a group environment. It emphasizes balance and coordination through tumbling moves, exercises and songs. Children must be the required age prior to the start of the session. A parent or guardian must accompany 2- and 3-year-olds. Sessions are available for kids ages 2-5. View dates, costs and register here.

2 to Move with Studio Bea Dance

This introductory class helps parents and their little dancer to bond and have fun. Dancers will gain confidence and improve social and gross motor skills while using their imagination to learn and explore dance and movement. Children must be accompanied by a parent. View dates, costs and register here.

Dance Classes with Tippi Toes Dance

Children will learn dance in a fun and positive way, so they are having a blast while gaining new skills. Classes incorporate ballet, tap and jazz styles and techniques while also encouraging self-expression and creativity. High-energy music is used throughout the class to get dancers moving, using their imagination and having fun. View dates, costs and register here.

Learn Magic with Lee Cole

In a Holiday Magiclass, professional magician, Lee Cole, will teach kids and adults how to entertain and amaze friends, family and classmates with magic they can do anywhere. Any skill level is welcome, and all magic materials are provided. In Spring Break Magicamp, Lee will teach kids more fun magic tricks to delight friends, family and classmates. View dates, costs and register here.

Red Cross Babysitter's Training

Build confidence and increase your marketability as a babysitter with the American Red Cross Babysitting Certification class. Participants will gain hands-on practice of life-saving babysitting skills with mannequins. This is a great class for those getting ready to start babysitting on their own or for those who will be in charge of younger siblings for short periods of time. Sessions are available for kids ages 11 and older. Note: CPR is not part of the babysitting training class, so students are encouraged to also sign up for the kids CPR Certification Class. View dates, costs and register here.

CPR Certification Class

Learning CPR is a valuable skill for kids too. Whether you are a babysitter or simply want to help in an emergency, learning CPR today can save a life. According to the Red Cross, immediate CPR can triple the chance of survival after a cardiac arrest. Taught by professionals from the Waukee Fire Department, this hands-on CPR Certification class is designed for kids to learn how to perform CPR, use an AED and help someone who is choking. View date, costs and register here.

Parents’ Night Out: Friday Night Fun for Kids with Camp Brainiac

Parents can head out for fun or relaxation while the kids enjoy dinner and supervised entertainment. Pizza, snacks and a range of games, activities and crafts are included. This fun Friday session is available for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. View date, costs and register here.

Fun with Drawing & Painting with Sunflower Fine Art

Sunflower Fine Art studio is owned by professional artist Tingting S. Beck. Her art has been honored at various professional art competitions, and she has taught art classes for nearly a decade. Youth will learn the basic concepts of drawing with various kinds of medias. The programs combine drawing and painting, realistic and abstract, classic shading and animated design. Classes are available for kids ages 6-17 years old. View dates, costs and register here.

Sports & Fitness

Youth Basketball League 

New this year, this league will be split into separate Boys and Girls divisions. If one division does not get at least 32 participants, the grade will combine into a coed league. Week 1 for this introductory basketball league focuses on fundamentals with practice, drills and a scrimmage. Weeks 2-6 include practice and warm-up time before playing scheduled games. The goal of this league is to teach young participants the basic skills and rules of basketball as well as sportsmanship. Available for kids in kindergarten to 3rd grade. View dates, costs and register here. Volunteer coaches are needed!

Youth Girls Volleyball League 

Build skills and learn the game of volleyball with this introductory league! This league will teach participants the fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting and serving. Week one will be structured as a practice to learn fundamental skills and drills. Weeks two through eight include warm-up time before playing scheduled games. Practices will be randomly scheduled for weeknights, Monday-Thursday. Available for 4th-7th graders. View dates, costs and register here. Volunteer coaches are needed! Email Laura Stanish if interested.

Spring 2026 Girls Recreational Softball League

Girls in Kindergarten through 7th grades for the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to play in the spring league. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade will have an 8-game season and 3rd-4th and 5th-7th Grade leagues will have a 10-game season. Games will be played Monday-Thursday nights. No scores or standings will be kept. Coaches will typically begin practices at the end of March. Teams will be formed at random. Registration will open on December 1. Volunteer coaches are needed! Email Laura Stanish if interested.

Spring 2026 Girls Advanced Softball League

Girls who have played for 2+ years and have skills beyond the recreational level will enjoy the more disciplined and faster-paced level of play in this advanced league. Scores and standings will be kept in this league and it will be player-pitch only. The season includes 10 games and an end-of-season tournament. Coaches typically begin practices in late March. Games will be played Monday-Thursday nights. Registration will open on December 1. Volunteer coaches are needed! Email Laura Stanish if interested.

Not sure which softball league is the right choice? The graphics below highlight some of the 

differences between the two options. 

Youth Golf Clinic

Taught by certified US Kids Golf, TPI and PGA Pro, Chelsea Soda, participants are divided into small groups based on age and experience level. They will learn the fundamentals of golf in a fun and challenging environment, along with games and contests. Participants are only allowed to register for one session. Sessions available for kids ages 9-14. View dates, costs and register here.

Dickey’s Ryukyu: Little Ninjas and Karate

Kids learn the basic fundamentals of taekwondo and karate in a developmentally appropriate format. Classes focus on the proper use of martial arts, self- respect, self-discipline and coordination of mind and body. Instructor Dickey Renshi has more than 30 years of martial arts teaching experience. He is an elementary teacher and three-time inductee into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Sessions available for ages 4 to Adult. View dates, costs and register here.

Life Time: Tennis Classes (Outdoor & Indoor)

Trained tennis professionals from Life Time lead classes and provide experienced advice as players learn and perfect tennis fundamentals. Classes range from beginner lessons to more advanced tennis strategies, so players can receive instruction tailored to their skill level. Sessions are available for kids ages 3-16. View dates, costs and register here.

Life Time: Pickleball Classes 

Learn and hone your pickleball skills with the help of trained instructors from Life Time. Classes will focus on teaching introductory lessons and skills. Sessions are available for kids 7 years old and older. View dates, costs and register here.

Adapted Sports

Can Play

Can Play is an organization aiming to increase the positive impacts on youth through the growth and evolution of adaptive and no-cost sports programs. Can Play provides play opportunities for children with physical, cognitive, social, mental, financial or other barriers. Programs include super-hero training, fitness, group games, music/movement and seasonal sports. Participants will also work on social skills development and have lots of fun. To register or for more information, visit Can-Play.org.

Miracle League Baseball

Join the Parks & Recreation Department for one of our Miracle League baseball seasons. Miracle League is a nationwide organization that creates opportunities for youth with disabilities to play baseball for free. Both fall and spring leagues are held on Saturday mornings at Waukee’s Triumph Park on the Greater Iowa Credit Union Field. Each game consists of two innings and community volunteers serve as “buddies” to assist the players throughout the game. It is free to participate. View dates and register here.

Community volunteers are needed! To volunteer, complete this form. Find more information about the Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League Field at Triumph Park here.