Des Moines Menace Youth Programs

What the club offers

Summer camps welcome players ages 3–15 at all skill levels, grouped by age and ability, with sessions shaped for each age band. Men’s Menace players coach the week, so campers work with pre-professional athletes; many coaches compete at a level that can lead toward pro careers. Separate skill-focused summer camps serve ages 12–18. Registration includes a camp t-shirt (sizes youth extra small through adult large) and a ticket to a Menace home game, distributed on the final camp night so families can watch their coaches compete. Families may add a branded soccer ball at registration for $25; campers bring a ball daily either way, with size guidance that follows common youth soccer ball-size recommendations.

Youth tournament offerings tie into the Menace tournament series, including the Just for Girls Spring Cup, Menace Midwest Invitational, and Menace Fall Classic. Off the field, Ball Kids (ages 10 and older) help retrieve balls during games for $25, receiving a game ticket and Menace shirt, with more tickets available for family and friends. Anthem Buddies walk onto the field with teams for the national anthem for $25 and receive a game ticket and Menace t-shirt, also with extra tickets available. Birthday packages bundle game tickets, concession vouchers, a PA birthday shoutout, and an autographed youth jersey for the birthday child, with a ten-ticket minimum. Menace also schedules a Spring Break Mini Camp as a shorter seasonal option ahead of the outdoor season.

Costs, refunds, and practical details

Menace four-day summer camp tuition runs $70 for ages 3–4 and 5–6, and $125 for ages 7–10 and 11–15. Skill-focused summer camps for ages 12–18 are $75. Summer camp cancellations more than seven days before the start date can receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee; registrations can transfer to another camp instead. Refunds are not offered after a camp begins; full refunds apply if Menace cancels a program or if a camper cannot attend for medical reasons. Optional weather interruptions are coordinated by camp coaches and the youth program staff, with same-day decisions communicated by email when possible.

Mission and experience

These programs aim to grow soccer in Iowa and share enthusiasm for the sport. Training emphasizes fun, technique, and confidence in a setting connected to the senior Menace brand and match atmosphere.

Facilities and where things happen

Menace home matches are played at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, with matchday experiences such as Ball Kids and Anthem Buddies centered on that gameday environment. Summer camp locations and dates shift year to year; subscribing to the e-newsletter surfaces new camp dates and host communities alongside seasonal camp listings as they are announced. Front-office operations for the organization are tied to Krause Gateway Center at 1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines.

How families get involved

Camp and program registration uses the signup links tied to each open camp or youth offering. Families who want to bring a Menace summer camp to another community can email menace.info@menacesoccer.com to start planning. Sponsorship, employment, and general youth questions can go through the same contact channels the front office uses for other Menace inquiries.