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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

Events

  • Swisher Youth Sports Fall Registration is OPEN! -SIGN UP TODAY-

    Location
    Castek Swisher Park - Swisher
    Audience
    Preschool, Elementary School, Intermediate School, and Middle School
    Cost
    $25 - $35
    RSVP
    Jul 31, 2025
    Organization
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Contact
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Email
    swisher.iasports@gmail.com
    Phone
    (563) 419-0135

    Information

    Fall 2025 Lineup & Pricing:
    🔸 Intro to Sports (Ages 3–4) – $25
    A fun, no-pressure way to explore movement and teamwork!
    🏈 Flag Football – $25
    • Ages 5–6: 30-min Tuesday practices & 30-min Thursday games
    • Ages 7–10: 30-min Tuesday practices & 45-min Thursday games
    ⚽ Soccer – $35
    • Beginner (Ages 4&5): Little field practices & games
    • Intermediate (Ages 6–8): Practice on little fields, games on the big field Saturdays
    • Advanced (Ages 9–12): Practice & Saturday games on the big field

  • Prairie Hawks Baseball Club 2026 Tryout Dates

    Location
    Prairie Baseball Fields
    Cost
    $150 tryout fee
    RSVP
    Jul 16, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie Hawks Baseball Club
    Contact
    Emily McWorthy
    Email
    prairiehawksbaseballclub@gmail.com
    Phone
    (000) 000-0000

    Information

    Save the Dates! Prairie Hawks Baseball Club 2026 season tryout dates will be held on July 16 (6U-9U) and July 17 (10U-14U) at 5:30PM. Tryout fee is $150 that will go towards club dues if placed on a team and will be refunded if not placed on a team. Register today: https://phbc.activesports.com/tryouts

  • EAA Chapter 33 Young Eagles Flight Rally

    Location
    Eastern Iowa Airport (former Signature Hangar)
    Audience
    Ages 8-17
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Jun 13, 2025
    Organization
    EAA Chapter 33
    Contact
    Rob Miller
    Email
    r.miller@flycid.com
    Phone
    (319) 731-5723

    Information

    Register your young aviator for a free flight at the EAA Chapter 33 Annual Flight Rally! Saturday, June 14, at the Eastern Iowa Airport, pre-registered youth ages 8-17 will have the chance to take a 15-20 minute flight with an experienced volunteer pilot. The Young Eagles Program lands at CID only once per year, so we encourage you to share in this rare, free opportunity!
    On June 14, follow the signs to the former Signature hangar at 9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids.
    Founded in 1992, the EAA – Young Eagles program has dedicated 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids with the help of EAA – The Spirit of Aviation’s network of volunteer pilots and ground volunteers, in which Chapter 33 is proud to be an active member.
    EAA Chapter 33 hosts events at various airports throughout eastern Iowa during the summer months. Children ages 8-17 are welcome to attend, accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be required to sign permission before the flight. Experienced local pilots will then give your young aspiring aviators the experience of a lifetime – their first airplane ride! Afterwards, a certificate is issued and the flight is entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook”. The “World’s Largest Logbook” and other information on the Young Eagles Program can be viewed online at www.youngeagles.org.

  • Prairie Youth Volleyball Camp Grades 4-8 for the 2025-26 School Year

    Location
    Prairie High School South Gym
    Audience
    elementary, intermediate and middle school students
    Cost
    Grades 4-6 $55/camper and grades 7-8 $75 per camper
    RSVP
    Jun 30, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Volleyball Team
    Contact
    Coach Howard
    Email
    choward@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    Have fun and learn volleyball skills at the Prairie High School Volleyball Camp.

  • Summer Teen Programming at the Ely Public Library

    Location
    Ely Public Library 1595 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227
    Audience
    13-18 year olds
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    Ely Public Library
    Contact
    Emily Collins-Bronson
    Email
    emily@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-7616

    Information

    The Ely Public Library’s summer teen programming offers a diverse range of activities throughout June and July, largely focusing on digital skills, creative expression, and social awareness. Kicking off on June 4th, teens can learn to create meaningful content on TikTok, followed by Podcast Productions on June 11th to grasp the basics of audio storytelling. June 18th brings Digital Zine Creation, allowing teens to express themselves through text and visuals, while June 25th is dedicated to Citizen Journalism, where participants will develop short news pieces on local topics. Moving into July, the AI Art Workshop on July 2nd explores artificial intelligence in art with ethical considerations, and on July 9th, Gaming for Food will challenge teens to design games addressing social issues. July 16th offers Augmented Reality Storytelling, where teens can create AR experiences to uncover local history. A critical discussion on The Anxious Generation: Teens & Tech Wellness is scheduled for July 23rd, focusing on the impact of technology on mental health, before concluding the summer with an End of Summer Celebration Pizza Party on July 30th.

  • 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
    Email
    brody.tubaugh@hopeiowacity.org
    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!

  • 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
    Email
    jesi.ray@collins.com
    Phone

    Information

    I wanted to let you know of an exciting STEM Day opportunity that is happening here in our community. This is the third 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
    Email
    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!

  • 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
    Email
    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.

  • 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
    Email
    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.