The Indianola YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, runs a summer day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade in Indianola, Iowa. Days mix arts and crafts, hiking, swimming, fort building, skits, and environmental education. Families can enroll by the week or for the entire summer, with financial assistance available.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Indianola YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleGood facilities, well kept and lots of extra activities for the kids if you have them. The extra stuff is a little expensive even if you're a member though. Love the kids play area. That's why we chose this gym over others in our area. They do not have a veterans discount which is sad.
During open swim, their swim policy isn't conducive to children having access/ exposure to a pool and swimming. A parent must be in the water with a child under 9 years old, unless the child can pass their test of swimming two laps and treading water. Doesn't seem very equitable considering not all parents are capable of being in a pool - maybe that's why they are trying to take their children there to swim. 🤦🏼♀️
The ladies at the desk and life guard were super nice, however I’m a 16 year old female and there were multiple men tbh at after I had went to change were making me very uncomfortable so just watch out for that overall service was great:)
Really like it here. The free weights are always put away, in order and neatly placed. All people I have talked with are very friendly. It a big difference between the Y and other gyms I've belonged to in DSM.
New to Indianola area. Toured this beautiful brand new facility and signed up before leaving. Two pools with water classes for all ages. Great strength training computerized program that can be accessed each visit once you are set up with a personal trainer. Studios for classes were large, clean and comfortable. Classes for all ages and I groups. College swim team uses facility for their swimming competition







