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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Santa Village
- Location
- Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Audience
- All ages
- Cost
- FREE
- Contact
- Nicole Schroeder
- Phone
- (319) 365-8656
Information
Hawkeye Downs welcomes all ages to Santa Village in 2024 in the Expo Center! The FREE holiday event series will run from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Eve on Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm, and Sundays from 6pm to 9pm for all ages, with the special hours of 6pm to 9pm on Monday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 24th. This indoor holiday experience includes visits with Santa, crafts, activities, games, photo opportunities, and more. More information is available on the Hawkeye Downs Facebook page, Instagram, or website at www.hawkeyedowns.org/santavillage and also on Facebook.
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Deck The Stalls @ Kirkwood Equestrian Center
- Location
- Iowa Equestrian Center - 801 76th Ave Dr SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
- Audience
- All Ages - Family Friendly Event
- Cost
- $10.00 per person - Children 2yrs and under FREE!
- Contact
- Renee Price
- Renee.Price@Kirkwood.edu
- Phone
- (319) 398-7107
Information
Join us Sunday, December 15th, 2024 from 10am – 4pm for a Holiday Open House at the Iowa Equestrian Center @ Kirkwood Community College. Admission is just $10.00 per person – Children 2yrs and under are FREE! Your admission purchase includes the following: One Horse Ride, Hot Cocoa Bar, One Ride on the Mechanical Bull, One Turn at the Inflatable RC Race Track, Face Painting, Farm Animal Interaction and a Visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause! Vendors and Concessions onsite for additional purchase. Cookie decorating kit to be handed out to the first 1000 individuals though the doors day of event. See you all soon!
*All Sales are Final – Refunds will NOT be issued
*Kirkwood Employees receive One FREE Admission at the door when employee badge presented -
Winter Camp at Camp Bear Creek
- Location
- Camp Bear Creek- 9106 42nd Ave Wyoming, IA 52362
- Audience
- 2nd-12th grade students
- Cost
- $150 if registered by December 1, $175 if registered by December 8
- RSVP
- Dec 08, 2024
- Contact
- Jake O'Connor
- jake@bearcreek.camp
- Phone
- (563) 488-3893
Information
All kids in 2nd-12th grade are invited to join us for 48 hours of fun for Winter Camp at Camp Bear Creek! Winter Camp is December 20-22 this year and registration is now open. Camp Bear Creek is a Christian summer camp located just an hour north of Bettendorf. For more information or to register, visit https://bearcreek.camp
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Compensated youth farm study
- Location
- The interviews will occur at one of the following: participants' residence, a public location (e.g., coffee shop, library), or on Zoom, whichever the participant pair is most comfortable with.
- Audience
- Adolescents aged 13-19 and a parent.
- Cost
- There is no cost to participate- adolescent and parent pairs will receive a $50 check each for their time (approx. 60 minutes).
- Contact
- Anna Proctor
- arproctor@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (480) 415-7637
Information
Hello, my name is Anna Proctor and I am a PhD student conducting a youth farm study to better understand safety perceptions of teenagers aged 13 to 19 and their parents on Iowa family farms. I am looking to interview pairs of parents and their teenagers, both of which will receive a $50 check as compensation for their time (about 60 minutes). The interviews are able to be scheduled from now until January 31st. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, interest, or for further information!
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American History Essay Contest- corrected email address
- Audience
- grades 5-8
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award. The essay topic this year is “Enjoying a New Kind of Boston Tea Party.” Please contact the contest chair for more information and essay rules. Essays due for judging by Dec 2, 2024.
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Patriots of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the DAR has launched the “Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest.” This contest will focus on the men and women who figured in the events of the American Revolution (1773 – 1783), and it is hoped that students will find Patriots to write about who will interest and inspire them.
These Patriots may be one of our famous Founders, or an everyday man, woman, or child who supported the American Revolution in ways both large and small. Students will be asked to discuss how their chosen Patriot contributed to the founding of the nation. Essays will be judged for historical accuracy, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the quality and scope of references, particularly the use of primary sources.
Essays from students from all grades will be judged together, with one winning essay chosen at each level. Participating DAR Chapters will select one essay as the chapter winner, to be sent on to the State level; the State will select one essay winner to represent the state for judging at the Division level, and each Division level will also have one winner which will be sent on to the National contest. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive a bronze medal and certificate set. State winners receive a silver medal and certificate set. Division level winners receive certificates and a book. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award.
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American History Video Contest
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
The American History Video Contest was established starting this year to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Video are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, and neatness. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award. The essay topic this year is “Enjoying a New Kind of Boston Tea Party.” Please contact the contest chair for more information and contest rules. Videos due for judging by Dec 2, 2024.
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American History Essay Contest
- RSVP
- Dec 02, 2024
- Contact
- Deb Brockington
- Phone
- (319) 848-5437
Information
The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award. The essay topic this year is “Enjoying a New Kind of Boston Tea Party.” Please contact the contest chair for more information and essay rules. Essays due for judging by Dec 2, 2024.
