Youth Activities

The Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of sports, programs, events, and camps for youth including swim lessons, basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, taekwondo, Downtown Tot Town, Daddy Daughter Date Night, Mother Son Date Night, Winter Blast, Spring Blast, Summer Blast Day Camps, and more.  Activities are held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 20 West State Street, and indoor swim lessons are held at the Pleasant Hill Pool behind the Central Rivers AEA Building located at 909 S 12th Street, outdoor swim lessons are held at the Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center.  

  1. January to April Programs (Winter)
  2. May to August Programs (Spring/Summer)
  3. September to December Programs (Fall)

Indoor Soccer (K-8th Grade)
Youth Indoor Soccer is an instructional recreational league for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. This program will teach the fundamentals of this sport providing fun for each child with lots of playing time.  Registration deadline is Sunday, January 16th, 2022.   Late registrations will be accepted until teams are full and/or games begin and must be completed in person or over the phone by contacting the Parks and Recreation office at 641-754-5715.

Youth Volleyball (3rd-6th Grade)
This recreational league for boys and girls in 3rd through 6th grade. This program will teach the fundamentals of this sport providing fun for each child with lots of playing time.  Registration deadline is Sunday, January 16th, 2022.   Late registrations will be accepted until teams are full and/or games begin and must be completed in person or over the phone by contacting the Parks and Recreation office at 641-754-5715. Volunteer Coaches are needed.

Indoor Swim Lessons
Red Cross guidelines are followed.  Indoor evening swim lessons are for anyone from age 2 months old through adult.

Taekwondo
Under the instruction of Master Mike Wickham, we are happy to offer Taekwondo classes! More than just kicking and punching, Taekwondo classes are structured for fun, education, self defense and fitness for anyone at almost any age! No uniform is required - wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. USA Taekwondo guidelines will be used and testing is available to participants through Master Wickham. Follow Taekwondo on its Facebook page to find updates and unforeseen class changes.

Spring Blast Day Camp
Anyone attending Kindergarten through 6th grade needing or wanting something to do during Marshalltown Community School District Spring Break may come spend time with their Spring Blast friends!  Numerous activities will be planned and kids may come have fun with us! Children may attend one or each of these scheduled dates while Marshalltown School is not in session.

Daddy Daughter Date Night
A special night for dads, grandfathers, uncles, or an adult male to take a young lady, 16 years of age and younger, out for a night of dancing. Each young lady will receive a flower and a keepsake photo. Snacks, beverages and a DJ will be provided.

Mother Son Date Night
This night is an opportunity for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or an adult female to have a fun evening of dancing with a special young man, age 16 or younger. This fun evening includes dancing, photos and snacks. 

Downtown Tot Town
Tot Town is an indoor playground for children ages 2-5 with climbers, riding toys, balls and running room available. Adults must be present and actively supervise the children they bring. 

 

Online Registration

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Seasonal Brochure

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Refund Policy

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