DMACC Kids College - Ankeny Campus

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.