{YEL!} Central Iowa, IA | Youth Enrichment League

Chess

Challenge your inner innovator here. Five years of non-repeating projects and curriculum.

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Fencing

Athleticism, elegance, strategy and lightning-fast reflexes. Excellent coaches for all range of athlete!

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Robotics

Nearly 60 hours of robotics curriculum in all varieties. Students learn basics of robotics, coding, and teamwork!

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Coding

Coding is vital part of our youth's future. Learn the logistics of coding while creating your own video games, stories, videos and more.

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Brick Builders

Challenge your inner innovator here. Design, build, test, and modify multiple Brick Builder creations.

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Project Runway

Hands-on, haute couture fashions. Made by the students themselves!

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Basketball for Kids

Get your pulse pounding in our high-octane, skill based, introductory basketball classes for kids.

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Soccer Classes for Kids

Get outside and get kickin' in this fast-paced soccer program for kids.

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Track and Field Classes for Kids

Javelin, discus, shot put, long jump, relay race, hurdles and much more.

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Woodworking

The "do-it-yourself" movement is alive and well. Students build multiple projects. New and experienced students invited.

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eXtreme MOBILE electroniX

Learn basic electrical engineering concepts while building 40-60 electronics experiments.

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Pre-K Lego

Get in touch with your inner innovator! Students build a variety of projects and use them to investigate basic concepts.

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Pre-K Sports

Teamwork, fundamentals, inclusion and fast-paced action!

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Jobs

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Programs

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{YEL!} Central Iowa

Locally owned and operated by Tim Overton.

Phone: (515) 500-1632

Email: tim@yelkids.com

Hours: 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

{YEL!} first came to Central Iowa in 2016 and currently brings youth after-school and summer day camp programs to most Des Moines Area communities.

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Our Mission

To engage youth to {Think} • {Learn} • {Play Well}

Our Vision

To bring FIVE STAR youth enrichment classes and events to communities across North America.

During the 2023-2024 School Year

1,196

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196

Programs

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How crisis forged YEL’s business strategy.

February 10, 2021

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How to get started in fencing.

December 31, 2020

19 Comments

YEL chess student prepares to capture the piece from his opponent.

2019

What chess level is my child?

November 4, 2020

What kind of guitar should I buy for my child?

October 8, 2020

Chess

Challenge your inner innovator here. Five years of non-repeating projects and curriculum.

Fencing

Athleticism, elegance, strategy and lightning-fast reflexes. Excellent coaches for all range of athlete!

Robotics

Nearly 60 hours of robotics curriculum in all varieties. Students learn basics of robotics, coding, and teamwork!

Coding

Coding is vital part of our youth's future. Learn the logistics of coding while creating your own video games, stories, videos and more.

Brick Builders

Challenge your inner innovator here. Design, build, test, and modify multiple Brick Builder creations.

Project Runway

Hands-on, haute couture fashions. Made by the students themselves!

Basketball for Kids

Get your pulse pounding in our high-octane, skill based, introductory basketball classes for kids.

Soccer Classes for Kids

Get outside and get kickin' in this fast-paced soccer program for kids.

Track and Field Classes for Kids

Javelin, discus, shot put, long jump, relay race, hurdles and much more.

Woodworking

The "do-it-yourself" movement is alive and well. Students build multiple projects. New and experienced students invited.

eXtreme MOBILE electroniX

Learn basic electrical engineering concepts while building 40-60 electronics experiments.

Pre-K Lego

Get in touch with your inner innovator! Students build a variety of projects and use them to investigate basic concepts.

Pre-K Sports

Teamwork, fundamentals, inclusion and fast-paced action!

Jobs

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Programs

Jobs

Schools

{YEL!} Central Iowa

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Our Vision

During the 2023-2024 School Year

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