The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is excited to present the 2025 Scholarship Duck Derby at Furman Aquatic Center. This event will serve as a fundraiser for the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program.

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department offers scholarships to assist youth with program registration fees. Currently, up to 50% of the program registration fee is forgiven through the scholarship, up to $60 per calendar year. Scholarships are also available to families and individuals to purchase seasonal swimming passes, with 50% of the season pass fee being forgiven through the scholarship.

For more details regarding the scholarship program and sponsorship opportunities, click on the link below:

Scholarship Program Details

The Duck Derby will be held on Saturday, August 2, at 10:30 AM. You can adopt your duck(s) at the Furman Aquatic Center, at the Community Center, or by using the form below.  

 Download Fillable Duck Adoption Form (PDF)

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