Youth Programs

Please visit our Registration Website to begin registering for youth programs and events.

Pee Wee Sports (Ages 3-5)

Bam Bam T-Ball 

Bam-Bam T-Ball is geared toward a fun and rewarding experience in a low-competitive atmosphere that is taught by the parent volunteers. This program teaches the basics of baseball/softball with practices and playing games. View dates, cost, and register here.

Pee Wee Soccer 

Pee Wee Soccer is geared toward a fun and rewarding experience in a low-competitive atmosphere that is taught by the parent volunteers. This program teaches the basics of baseball/softball with practices and playing games. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Beginner Flag Football

Pass, Catch, Run! Our Beginner Flag Football program will help your little one build confidence and a solid foundation of basic football skills. Participants will move into playing games in a 4v4 format if development allows. View dates, cost, and register here. c

Beginner Basketball 

Dribble, Pass, Score! Join us for Beginner Basketball where participants will start to develop their basketball skills. Participants will move into playing games in a 3v3 format if development allows. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Indoor Pee Wee Soccer

Pass, Kick, Goal! Indoor Soccer is a great environment for fun and learning the most fundamental soccer skills. Participants will spend 25 minutes practicing followed by 20 minutes of 4v4 game play. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Youth Sports & Fitness

Basketball League 

This basketball league emphasizes the importance of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of the game in a way that reduces the risk of injury and ensures a positive experience for all. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Flag Football League 

This flag football league emphasizes the importance of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of the game in a way that reduces the risk of injury and ensures a positive experience for all. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Volleyball League

Bump, Set, Spike! This volleyball league emphasizes the importance of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of the game in a way that reduces the risk of injury and ensures a positive experience for all. View dates, cost, and register here. 

T's Skills & Drills Basketball Camps 

Coach Kenton Tennal's camps provide a positive, fun-filled learning experience. The camp is designed to provide personal attention to help young athletes improve their basketball fundamentals. The campers drill and compete within their age groups in various skill competitions such as dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Beyond individual skill development, we emphasize the importance of team play to all campers. These camps set the framework for successful future athletes. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Run for Fun in the Sun Camp

This program gets the kids interested in the sport of running in a fun and positive way. Begin with a team builder warm-up, then go through dynamic warm-ups, followed by running drills, stretching, instruction/pointers, and end with fun games. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Tennis Camps 

Grimes Parks & Recreation has partnered with Life Time to provide youth tennis camps to the community of Grimes! These camps will be a fun and fulfilling experience for all skills levels. Whether your child is a beginner or a pro, there is a spot for you! View dates, cost, and register here. 

Explosive Performance Speed & Agility Clinic

Explosive Performance Speed and Agility camp will provide youth athletes the chance to experience speed and agility training, all of which can be tailored to their specific sport and needs. No matter the sport, participants in grades Kindergarten-6th grade will gain an edge on their competition. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Explosive Performance Soccer Clinic

Explosive Performance Soccer Camp will provide players with technical and tactical coaching with age-appropriate activities and games. The focus of the camp will be ensuring campers have fun and have a memorable experience while engaging in a competitive environment. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Youth Enrichment & Summer Camps

Summer Adventures

Sign your child up for our afternoon field trips! Ride along with Grimes Parks & Recreation as we visit different area attractions and activities. Parents will receive a detailed week and trip itinerary one week before the scheduled camp. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Magic with Elias Camp

Want to learn Magic!? Spend the week learning from the great Elias. From cards to coins and cups, we will delve into magic with everyday household objects. Come join local magician Elias Arbuckle share his wealth of knowledge in the magical arts for an unforgettable week of fun! View dates, cost, and register here. 

Grimes Safety City

Grimes Safety City will include various activities involving anti-bullying, pedestrian rules, street crossing, stop lights, fire department, respect for authority, playground safety, bike safety, and many more. A miniature "city" will be used to teach students correct street crossing techniques using tricycles (as vehicles) and by walking. Special appearances by the Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff Office, and Library. Students will learn about safety and have much more one on one contact with volunteers during this course. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Art Camps 

Explore art through painting, drawing, sculptures, and jewelry making in our summer art camps! Students will learn how to blend colors, study proportions, mold clay, and more. Students will be presented with follow along steps for beginners, but advanced students may work independently. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Operation: Early Out

Are you looking for something fun to do when school gets out early? Join us and the Polk County Sheriffs Department this new exciting program. Each date will consist of a different activity. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Kids Zone 

This program provides a place for parents to bring their child to play in a safe and fun environment. It's also a great way to make new friends! This is not a structed play group, but rather an open space for kids to move around, play games, laugh, and burn off some energy. We provide the space, you provide the fun and supervision! View dates, cost, and register here. 

Kids Create

Join Kids Create for a fun camp themed around creativity, mermaids, unicorns, squishmallow's, and more! Students will explore a variety of mediums and complete exciting projects. Expect your child to create, learn, and play during these exciting camps! View dates, cost, and register here. 

Curtain Call Kids

Do your kids have a flair for the dramatic? Are they constantly holding a sing along at the dinner table? Why not harness those talents into a show the whole family can enjoy! Join Curtain Call Kids as they put on a full musical in just a week. Campers will learn about theatre, music, and choreography as they make friends and enjoy their summer break. Each week focuses on a different original show that gives every participant lines and a wonderful character to showcase. View dates, cost, and register here. 

Special Needs

Can Play Sports

Join Can Play Sports for adapted recreation! Programs are available for all abilities, no matter your physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges they provide barrier-free activities. All programs include social skill development.

Partnered Programs

Martial Arts America - Taekwondo & Tiny Tigers Taekwondo 

Stop in for a free class and talk with an instructor about joining!