DMACC Kids College - Ankeny Campus
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About
DMACC Kids College on the Ankeny Campus
Des Moines Area Community College's Kids College program runs out of the Ankeny Campus on S Ankeny Boulevard, with summer programming spanning STEAM camps and specialized AI tracks. The format pairs college-credit options for older students with broader summer enrichment for younger kids.
Programs for Kids through High School
Catalog blends virtual STEAM camps with on-campus summer intensives. Programs include:
- STEAM camps (virtual, powered by Black Rocket)
- Coding and game design tracks
- eSports sessions
- Virtual reality programs
- Crime, Codes, and Clues - CSI + AI Summer Camp (free, on-campus, July, 1 college credit)
- Other K-12 enrichment camps and tracks
What's Included
- Use of DMACC Ankeny Campus classroom and lab space
- Faculty- or instructor-led cohorts
- Indoor and outdoor activities on campus
- College credit available for some high school sessions
- Free meals on certain camps
Experience
A community college-anchored summer option for Des Moines metro families wanting their kids on a real campus across STEAM and tech tracks. Format works for younger virtual campers and high schoolers chasing college-credit experiences.