A free summer camp operated through the city of Des Moines starts today with a waitlist of nearly 600 kids, city spokesperson Debbie McClung tells Axios.
Catch up fast: The program is a public-private partnership with donors and nonprofit groups that began in Evelyn K. Davis Park more than a decade ago.
- Four additional park locations were added in 2022 .
Zoom in: Sites are selected based largely on community need, include lunch and offer about seven daily hours of weekday activities.
Flashback: Almost 370 kids participated last year.
The latest: This year’s program offers a June and July session with room for a total of 500 children.
- Capacity was booked weeks ago.
Crafts, sports, swim lessons and nature-based programs are among the camp activities. Photo: Courtesy of the city of DSM