Meskwaki Youth Development Program

Hi, Meskwaki Youth Program fans! Please consider following the Meskwaki Recreation and Community Center to stay up-to-date with all current/future youth program events. We're combining pages and discontinuing this one. Find out the latest and greatest by visiting the Rec @ Meskwaki Recreation and Community Center. Thank you!

🎬🌽 You're Invited! 🌽🎬 Red Earth Gardens is thrilled to welcome our community back for our annual Movie Night at the Farm — and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

📅 Save the Date: October 4th, 2025 🕟 Festivities Begin: 4:30 PM — come early for games, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages 🌅 Movie Starts: At sundown, under the stars.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite people. Let’s make memories together on the farm!

📍Location: Red Earth Gardens, behind MBCH RV Park 🎉 Admission is free — all are welcome!

Dear Meskwaki Community,

Meskwaki Youth Program will not be offering Afterschool Kids Club any longer. Please keep an eye out for future programming/youth entertainment area hours in the upcoming weeks!

Thank you,
Youth Staff

Meskwaki Youth Morning Weight Lifting

-Start date: September 2nd
-Workout Time: 6:00-7:15am
-Location: Meskwaki Recreation and Community Center
-Grades: 5th-12th Graders (School yr 25-26)

Lifting Waiver:
https://meskwaki.jotform.com/242836447442057

Google Sign up:
https://forms.gle/RYEv7NLfjSgWT6UW8

Looking for 10 participants. Program focuses on learning how to workout as a beginner/young lifter, proper nutrition, learning proper form and building self-esteem. Please sign up, if your student is interested.

Thank you,
MYP Staff

Update 2:58pm SOLD OUT!

Dear Meskwaki Community;

The Chicago Bears will be offering 50 tickets for their Pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. 7:00pm is game time!

These tickets are first come first serve basis. Persons will need to find transportation to Chicago if they wish to attend the game. Tickets will be sent from one of the members from the organization once we confirm a number.

Please fill out the form if you are interested.
https://forms.gle/9zZ4Zcru98nAd15U8

The deadline will be August 8th so we can let the organization know.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Youngbear!

Thank you,
MYDP Staff

Chicago Bears Preseason Game 50 tickets held for Meskwaki Community!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Sorry for late notice.

With the amount of RSVPs, we want to ensure we use most, if not all, pre-purchased Adventureland tickets, we will be allowing parents/guardians to show up in the AM @ MSS and claim remaining tickets.

There are 200 tickets. We will get a headcount in the morning for SYAP kids and interns, and put tickets aside for them. Then the remaining tickets will be handed out on a first come first serve basis.

Transportation will NOT be provided.

Thank you,
MYDP Staff

🏀 FREE Youth Basketball Camp! 🏀
Elevate your game with Coach Randy July at the Meskwaki Recreation Center on August 4-5, 2025!

Open to all Meskwaki youth grades K-12, this action-packed camp is led by former pro player and college coach Randy July - known for mentoring athletes into college and even pro-level play!

🕘 Camp Schedule:
• K-2nd: 9-10 AM
• 3rd-5th: 10-11:30 AM
• Lunch Break: 11:30-12 PM
• 6th-8th: 12-1:30 PM
• High School: 1:30-3 PM

🎽 What to Bring: Water bottle, basketball, proper shoes, and energy!
📍 Location: Meskwaki Rec Center

Sponsored by Meskwaki Annual Powwow Association in partnership with the Meskwaki Youth Program.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your skills and have a blast!

Randy July Jr.
EYG Basketball

SYAP Particpants attending Adventureland tomorrow. PLEASE WEAR A RED SHIRT!!!
Thank you!

**** Attention *****

SYAP PARENTS;

Please RSVP for Adventureland through Bright wheel. Thank you to the parents who already RVSP!!

Thank you,
MYDP Staff

On Thursday, July 24th, SYAP will be hosting a private IMAX premiere for Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, in Waukee, IA at the Palms Theatres.
Out of 315 seats, we are expecting to fill 150 seats with the SYAP participants, interns, and employees. We are looking to fill the rest of the *roughly 165 seats with parents, guardians, kids not signed up, and other community members! ALL SEATS ARE PAID FOR...
For transportation, 2 buses and 2 vans will be used. SYAP participants, interns, and employees will load FIRST. Any parents, guardians, kids not signed up, and other community members will load SECOND. Whoever is unable to fit will have to transport themselves and are more than welcome to attend...
If we fill out the seats and someone is left out, we'll gladly offer the option to pay for a movie of their choosing...
For concessions, we are paying for 185 Kid's Combos (Popcorn, Snack, and Small Drink). If kids OR adults want any further snacks, they may bring their own money...
- ‎Drop off begins at 7:45am at MSS (Breakfast will be served)
- Departing at 8:30am from MSS (Movie begins right at 11, no previews)
- Pick up at 3:30pm at MSS..
Please reach out if you'll be attending as a parent, guardian, kid not signed up, or any other community member!..
Thank you,
MYP Staff