SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

BE A MIRACLE LEAGUE BUDDY

The 2025 Summer Miracle League season is upon us and YOU can serve as volunteer buddy! Games are Saturday mornings at 9 and 10, with games concluding at 11.

This is a great opportunity for family, friends, co-workers and more to be a part of the community and make an impact on the game! Buddies are encouraged to be 14+ years of age.

More information is provided below.

What is Miracle League? Miracle League provides children and adults with physical or mental challenges with a safe and spirited environment where they can hit, run, and catch in a non-competitive baseball league. Each game is two innings. Every player hits, every player gets on base, and every player scores.

What is a volunteer buddy? Every player is paired with a "buddy" to provide encouragement and assistance where needed during the game (hitting, catching, fielding, throwing, base running).

When are the games? Miracle League plays on Saturday mornings at Inis Grove Park - Rotary Club of Ames Miracle Field (2500 Duff Ave). Games are at 9 and 10 a.m. Games are two innings and since everyone bats, games are generally around 45-50 minutes in length. Buddies are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to game time and meet by the first base dugout. Staff will be onsite to meet with volunteers and provide a brief orientation prior to games, answer questions, and partner buddies with players.

Game dates I could serve as a buddy:

Saturday, May 17
Saturday, May 24
Saturday, June 7

What if I can only help during one of the game times? No problem! Please provide that information when you express your interest.

How to sign up myself and others? Email Courtney Kort, courtney.kort@cityofames.org

Questions? If you have any questions, reach out to Courtney Kort, courtney.kort@cityofames.org, 515-239-5357.

FURMAN AQUATIC CENTER

Opening Saturday, May 24

Don't forget to buy your season passes!!!

Water Safety Day at Furman Aquatic Center

Friday, June 6

10 to 11 a.m.

Join us for a FREE informative session about water safety for you and your family! Free handouts and drawings for a free U.S. Coast Guards approved lifejacket. Multiple presentations will be suitable for all ages. Staff will also be available to help individuals decide what level of swim lessons to sign up for by assessing the participant in the water. Please bring appropriate swim attire if you would like the swim lesson assessment.

SUMMER CAMPS

Parks & Recreation Summer Camp

Weekly June 9 to July 25

Monday through Friday

1 to 5 p.m.

Camp is held Monday through Thursday at Inis Grove Park and ends each week at Furman Aquatic Center

Registration: $74/$89 per week

Camp Juniors: Entering Grade K-1

Camp Funshine: Entering Grade 2-3

Camp Explorers: Entering Grade 4-5

Chess Wizards Day Camp

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, Igloo Room

Age 5 to 12

July 14 to July 18

Half Day: 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m.

Full Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration: $260 Half Day/$370 Full Day

Challenge Island STEM Camps

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, Igloo Room

Age 6 to 12

Monday through Thursday

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration: $260/$275 per camp

Space Explorers: June 9 to 12

*Registration minimum must be met by May 30

Pets Palooza: June 23 to 26

*Registration minimum must be met by June 13

Slimetopia 2: July 21 to 24

*Registration minimum must be met by July 11

Secure your spot today!

Swim Camp for Junior Lifeguards

Furman Aquatic Center

Age 11 to 14

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration: $175 per session

Session 1: June 23 to 27

Session 2: July 7 to 11

Session 3: July 21 to 25

Summer Ice Camp

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

Grades 3 to 8

June 2 to June 6

8 a.m. to noon

Registration: $35 per day/$150 week

*Registration minimum must be met by May 27

BARN OWL HABITAT BOX

Throughout the year, Ames High School Society of Women Engineers NEXT students learn about engineering, take part in small design challenges, and work with computer-aided drafting and 3D printing. The club collaborates with Iowa State University’s Society of Women Engineers, whose members provide valuable mentorship.

Their annual technical project supports hands-on learning related to physical construction. This year, the students chose to build a barn owl habitat box. The box will be placed in Moore Memorial Park, on the west side of Ioway Creek near a wooded area and more than 30 acres of prairie.

PUBLIC WELLNESS

Openings available

Ages 5 to adult

Sixty Forward Fitness Class Announcement

Classes begin Monday, May 19.

Registration is required, and class size is limited to 15.

Monday

10:15 a.m. Balance, Strength & Stretch

11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga

1 p.m. Gentle Yoga

Tuesday

10:15 a.m. Zumba Gold

11:15 a.m. Beginning Tai Chi

Wednesday

9:15 a.m. Balance, Strength & Stretch

11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga

12:30 p.m. Seated Strength & Stretch

Thursday

12 p.m. Balance, Strength & Stretch

1 p.m. Restorative Yoga

4:15 p.m. Dance Fusion

Friday

9 a.m. Balance, Strength & Stretch

11 a.m. Gentle Yoga

All classes will be held at:

Sixty Forward Center

205 S. Walnut Ave.

Classes begin Monday, May 19.

Monday

5:30 a.m. Cycle Interval

5:30 p.m. TRX

Tuesday

8 a.m. Outdoor Balance & Strength

5:30 p.m. Outdoor Bootcamp

Wednesday

5 p.m. Outdoor Yoga

Thursday

9:15 a.m. Pilates Barre

Friday

10:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga

12:10 p.m. Zumba

Saturday

9:15 a.m. Zumba

Practice yoga outdoors at Reiman Gardens with Ames Parks and Recreation yoga instructors. Bring your mat and focus on your breath and movement in the peaceful shade of the Bald Cypress Allee.

Mondays, May 19 to July 14

12:05 to 12:50 p.m.

EXTREME OUTDOOR BOOT CAMP

Adults working out with battle ropes in the park

Take your fitness to the next level this summer. Coach Sarah will challenge your body and mind while helping you maximize calorie burn. Classes meets at various parks in Ames, with the first session at Brookside Park.

Tuesdays, May 20 to July 24

5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Resident $37.50/Non-Resident $42.50