Polk County Nature Programs

Grand View Baseball Clinic

Location: Grand View University Charles S. Johnson Wellness Center, 1500 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Infielders | What To Expect:

• Develop proper fielding techniques for all types of ground balls.
• Utilize drills to teach agility for all infielders.
• Develop softer hands through drills.
• Improve footwork and ability to throw at all arm angles.
• Drills to develop proper footwork around bag.
• What To Bring: Indoor shoes and glove.

Hitters | What To Expect:

• Develop hitting mechanics using a sequential process.
• Utilize hitting drills to teach new movements.
• Develop hand-eye coordination through hitting drills.
• Improve Techniques used in game-like situations.
• What To Bring: Indoor shoes and bat.

Additional Information:

• Registrations are needed by December 16th.
  • If after December 16th, you must contact Doug Brinker at dbrinker@grandview.edu.
• ABSOLUTELY NO Walk-Ins to register, due to exact T-shirt sizes and capping at 54 participants.

Strengthening Families Program

Central Iowa Figure Skating Club

School Break Camp

Parent's Night Out Babysitting Fundraiser

Cub Scouts

Boys from 1st through 5th grade interested in Cub Scouting are welcome to join Pack 171 at the following events.  Please visit http://www.grimesbsa.com for more information.

Fall Recruitment Night

Date: Thursday, August 31, 2017

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: South Prairie Elementary

Boys from 1st through 5th grade interested in Cub Scouting, please stop in for more information about joining our Pack and learn about our fun activities throughout the year!

Popcorn Rally

Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Grimes United Methodist Church

This is our kickoff meeting for the year and our annual Popcorn Rally. Please join us for fun and information. Bring a lawn chair, weather permitting.

Tailgate Party

Date: Friday, September 8, 2017

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Game starts at 7:30 pm

Location: High School – South Lot near Meadows Building

Bring a game, bring a chair, bring a friend!  Food and drink provided.  Join us for the fun as we cheer on DCG football and welcome new scouts to our Pack!

Book and a Bite Book Club