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On Their Own & OK: A Kids Guide To Staying Home Alone

DatesJuly 30, 10:30 AM
LocationBertha Bartlett Public Library, 503 Broad St., Story City, IA 50248
Enroll By7/12/24
Grades 3-5, 6-8
ContactMary Wilkins
Phone515-337-1601

Event Information

On Their Own & OK: builds skills in youth 4th-6th grade, and incorporates ways for adults in the home to support this step towards independence. Youth can develop their self-care skills to make good decisions while staying home alone. With adequate educations from parents/caregivers, teachers, and community partners, young people can develop confidence in the skills they need for staying home alone safely. On Their Own and OK reinforces how to act in an emergency, helps young people handle boredom without technology, age-appropriate chores, and includes plans for a family celebration to continue to strengthen family relationships.

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Gilbert Youth Volleyball Camp

DatesAugust 5, 6:00 PM
LocationGilbert High School
Enroll ByJuly 15
Grades 6-8
ContactMacKenzie Bloem

Event Information

The Gilbert Volleyball Camp is intended to introduce youth players to the sport of volleyball. Campers will be divided into grade levels to go over the basic fundamentals such as passing, serving, setting, and hitting. Small group instruction will be provided by the Gilbert High School coaching staff and players at all age levels. Girls will have skill training through drills and game play. Campers will receive a t-shirt when pre-registered. Registrations after the deadline are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

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2024 Tri-County 4-H Camp

DatesAugust 7, 9:00 AM
LocationY Camp, 1192 166th Dr., Boone IA 50036
Enroll By7/20/2024
Grades 3-5, 6-8
ContactAnnette Brown
Phone515-432-3882
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Three fun-filled days of Hawaiian theme-based activities plus outdoor activities including swimming, climbing wall, canoeing, archery, zipline, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, teambuilding, creek walk, campfire, celebration, and plenty of good food! Family members are invited to the Friday evening BBQ, closing ceremony, and campfire with S’mores.

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Gilbert Youth Volleyball Camp

DatesAugust 7, 6:00 PM
LocationGilbert High School
Enroll ByJuly 15
Grades 3-5
ContactMacKenzie Bloem

Event Information

The Gilbert Volleyball Camp is intended to introduce youth players to the sport of volleyball. Campers will be divided into grade levels to go over the basic fundamentals such as passing, serving, setting, and hitting. Small group instruction will be provided by the Gilbert High School coaching staff and players at all age levels. Girls will have skill training through drills and game play. Campers will receive a t-shirt when pre-registered. Registrations after the deadline are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

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Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading

DatesAugust 19, 12:00 AM
LocationThe Plex at Christ Community Church
Enroll By8/1/24
Grades 3-5, 6-8
ContactJeff South
Phone515-232-2765

Event Information

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading Grades K-6.

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Join 4-H

DatesAugust 31, 12:00 AM
LocationStory County
Enroll Byongoing
Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Preschool-2
ContactMary Wilkins
Phone515-337-1601
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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenships and life skills offered trough a variety of settings: Clubs, schools, day camps, overnight camps, afterschool, and other learning environments. 4-H gives kids and teens opportunities to experience life skills and practice them in a safe environment with caring adults.

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4-H Clover Kids

DatesAugust 31, 12:00 AM
Grades 3-5, Preschool-2
ContactMary Wilkins
Phone515-337-1601
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Clover Kids is a fun 4-H program specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. The overall purpose of the Iowa 4-H Clover Kids program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical maturation of kindergarten through third graders by providing a unique, age-appropriate educational opportunity.

In order to provide a high quality learning experience, the Clover Kids program is designed to be continuous and long-term. For this reason, Clover Kids groups meet on a regular basis. In addition to Clover Kids, the Iowa 4-H program offers a variety of experiences and activities that children in kindergarten through third grade are eligible to participate in.

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Gilbert Community School District

Gilbert Community School District

103 Mathews Drive, Gilbert, Iowa 50105  |  (515) 232-3740