West Des Moines Community Education

West Des Moines Community Education serves the needs of our community by connecting people, ideas, and resources. www.wdmcs.org/commed

West Des Moines Community Education works to enhance community life by providing lifelong learning opportunities. Community Education was established in the mid 1970s and has created and/or funded numerous programs and services, and collaborations, including: before and after school programming, adult classes, facility use, service learning, summer programs, and early childhood opportunities.

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West Des Moines Community Education offers a wide variety of programs which include: Adult Education (LEARNwest), Adventures, Brighter Beginnings, Facility Usage, I-Care, Jump Start, Read to Me, Intramurals, Iowa Senior Olympics, KIDS WEST, Learnapalooza, Music Programs, Project Shine, Safety Town, S.A.I.L., Silver Cord Award, Small Group Learning, Sneak Peek, Statewide Voluntary Preschool, and distribution of the Tutor Directory.

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3550 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA
50265

General information

West Des Moines Community Education consists of the following three components: One, the Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC) consists of involved citzens who identify community needs and initiate action to address those needs. Two, Community Education staff operate programs and provide opportunies that serve identified needs in our community. (i.e. Brighter Beginnings, Facility Use, Iowa Senior Olympics, Intramurals, Kids West, Learnapalooza, LEARNwest, Project Shine, Service Learning, Summer Programs, Wellness, and more). Three, networking and collaboration with other service providers is essential to maximize the use of community resources. (i.e. Network of Community Services, Partnerships with Walnut Creek YMCA, WDM Parks and Recreation, and WDM Human Services).

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30am
Friday 8am - 4:30am

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