Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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Hope Stadium Vacation Bible School
- Location
- Heritage Christian Schoo.l 255 Hackberry St. North Liberty, IA 52317
- Audience
- Elementary school students
- Cost
- $15
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2025
- Organization
- Lutheran Church of Hope Iowa City
- Contact
- Brody Tubaugh
- Phone
- (319) 774-8880
Information
Get ready for an unforgettable week at Vacation Bible School, with Lutheran Church of Hope happening July 21–25 at Heritage Christian School! Kids will dive into exciting Bible stories, hands-on activities, fun games, energetic music, and powerful lessons that will build their faith and friendships. Don’t miss this chance to grow, laugh, and discover God’s love in a week packed with joy and purpose. Mark your calendars and spread the word—VBS is almost here! Go to our website and register today!
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2025 Community STEM Day
- Location
- Collins Aerospace
- Audience
- All Students K-12
- Cost
- Free for the event, but food is available for purchase
- RSVP
- Jul 17, 2025
- Organization
- SE STEM Council and Collins Aerospace
- Contact
- Jessica Ray
- jesi.ray@collins.com
- Phone
- (319) 210-3001
Information
I wanted to let you know of an exciting STEM Day opportunity that is happening here in our community. This is the second annual Community STEM Day. We enjoyed all the response last year and hope for an even more participation this year. This event being hosted by SE Iowa STEM Council and will take place on Thursday July 17th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM it will be located at the Collins Aerospace campus. This event is STEM themed and will be geared towards kindergarteners through 12th graders. We will have market style booths set up outside with fun and engaging activities for students of all ages. We will have workshops such as robots, prostatic hands, drones, light-up cards, and lab tours available (these will require pre-registration, it will open the first week of June) please see the attached flyer for distribution. We will also have a large variety of Food Trucks, they will be serving breakfast, lunch, and snack foods for you to purchase. We hope to see you for this great event full of STEM learning fun.
For more information you can check : https://se.iowastem.org/stem-festivals
Here is a link to a news article on previous events : https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/first-community-stem-day-in-cedar-rapids-offered-wide-variety-for-activities-to-kids -
Cub Scout Pack 214 Spring Recruitment Night – CHANGED to May 23rd
- Location
- Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa)
- Audience
- Incoming Kindergarten through 4th grade
- Cost
- Free (Support Peppy's Ice Cream Truck)
- RSVP
- May 23, 2025
- Organization
- Cub Scouts Pack 214
- Contact
- Erin Wilde - Committee Chair
- crpack214@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 310-7478
Information
Come join Cub Scout Pack 214 at Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa) on May 23rd at 6:30pm. We will be doing our yearly advancement ceremony then building boats for our recycled rain gutter regatta and racing them. We will also have games and gaga ball along with supporting Grind Coffee Truck! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our Pack and our summer events to see if Cub Scouts is right for your family! If you can’t make it, please email if you have any questions!
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Bluey Day at the Kernels!
- Location
- 950 Rockford Rd SW Cedar Rapids
- Audience
- Kids Ages 1 to 9
- Cost
- $15, game ticket not included
- Organization
- Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Contact
- Cedar Rapids Kernels
- jdenten@kernels.com
- Phone
- (319) 896-7603
Information
Come see Bluey at the Kernels game! $15 Meet and Greet ticket. Parents must purchase a ticket as well. Package includes photo with Bluey, a sheet of stickers and a Cupcake. Game ticket not included.
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Basketball Shooting Camp
- Location
- Michael J Gould Rec Center
- Audience
- Grades 3-8
- Cost
- 100
- RSVP
- Aug 10, 2025
- Organization
- Kirkwood Community College
- Contact
- Lynn Lueck
- lynn.lueck@kirkwood.edu
- Phone
- (319) 398-4909
Information
This camp is designed to improve the fundamental mechanics of shooting the basketball as well as incorporating high-volume shots used at game speed. This camp is for boys or girls entering grades 3-8.
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Summer 2025 7th-8th Agility Training
- Location
- Prairie Point Stadium
- Audience
- 25-26 7th-8th Grade Prairie Students
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Jun 09, 2025
- Organization
- Prairie Activities Department
- Contact
- Kent Noska
- knoska@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
2025-2026 Prairie 7th-8th students may participate in this summer agility training session free of charge. The sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30AM-8:30AM, at the Prairie Point Stadium. The first session is Monday, June 9th and the final session is Wednesday, July 23rd. No training June 30th or July 2nd. All participants must register.
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Coe College Women’s Basketball Competition Camp
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- Audience
- Grades 2nd-8th (Fall 2025)
- Cost
- $180
- RSVP
- Jul 06, 2025
- Organization
- Coe College Women's Basketball
- Contact
- Kayla Waskow
- kwaskow@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8500
Information
Competition Camp is one of the most entertaining camps at Coe College. This camp is designed to offer various competitions to improve the overall skill and speed of play of each camper. Campers are divided based upon age and skill level to compete. Competitions and contests vary but work on a variety of skills. Campers will spend time on skill development sessions before each competition. You will love this camp!
July 7th – July 9th
2nd-8th | 9:00am – 12:00pm -
Coe College Women’s Basketball Shooting Camp
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- Audience
- Grades 2nd-8th (Fall 2025)
- Cost
- $60
- RSVP
- Jun 18, 2025
- Organization
- Coe College Women's Basketball
- Contact
- Kayla Waskow
- kwaskow@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8500
Information
Shooting Camp is focused on the fundamental development and mastery of shooting techniques, form and mechanics necessary to become a more successful shooter. Campers will also learn the fundamental differences of shooting off the dribble, off the catch, and on the move. In this one day camp, each participant can expect to take approximately 500 game speed shots and learn several new drills to take home with them. Each camper will receive a t-shirt.
June 19th
Grades 2nd-8th | 9:00am – 12:00pm -
Coe College Women’s Basketball Fundamental Skills Camp
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- Audience
- Grades K - 8th (Fall 2025)
- Cost
- $125
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2025
- Organization
- Coe College Women's Basketball
- Contact
- Kayla Waskow
- kwaskow@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8500
Information
This camp focuses on all aspects of the game by emphasizing fundamental work on both offense and defense. Open to any and all girls in grades K – 8th (Fall 2025). Campers will be divided according to age and compete within age groups. Each camper will receive a basketball and a t-shirt.
June 16th – June 18th
K – 4th | 8:15am – 10:15am
5th – 8th | 10:30am – 12:30pm -
Fighting Cancer Together – Baseball Tournament
- Location
- PROSPECT MEADOWS 1850 Prospect Drive, Marion, IA
- Audience
- 9 - 17 year olds
- Cost
- $300 per baseball team
- RSVP
- Jul 25, 2025
- Organization
- Nassif Community Cancer Center
- Contact
- Danielle Rauser
- Phone
- (319) 369-8100
Information
A Community Cancer Center baseball fundraiser to support cancer patients within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids!
