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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Summer Camp at Camp Wyoming
- Location
- Camp Wyoming, 9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
- Audience
- All K-12 Students
- Cost
- Cost varies based on chosen program. Average cost is $500/week of camp.
- Contact
- Stacie Hoppman
- stacie@campwyoming.net
- Phone
- (563) 488-3893
Information
Camp Wyoming offers summer camp programs in June and July for kids of all ages (grades K-12). Not only will kids have fun at camp (doing activities like kayaking, archery, swimming, caving, crafts, and more) but there are a variety of programs to choose from depending on their interests and comfort level. Plus, camp is a great opportunity for social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Get them outside and give them an adventure this summer!
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Fresh Air After School
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-3rd graders
- Cost
- Fee: $605 M, $660 NM Pay in full at checkout and enjoy 10% off with code “PAYINFULL10”
- RSVP
- Feb 22, 2023
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
Fresh Air programs at Indian Creek Nature Center are drop-off immersive nature experiences for children ages
K-3rd grade. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Most of their time will be spent outdoors exploring and learning. Fresh Air After School is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Feb 28-May 18 (except spring break week). Capacity is limited. -
Kiwanis Miracle League
- Location
- Prospect Meadows-1850 Prospect Drive, Marion, IA 52302
- Audience
- Players up to age 24 with special needs
- RSVP
- Mar 29, 2023
- Contact
- Jenn Anderson
- Phone
- (641) 220-0749
Information
Kiwanis Miracle League is non-competitive baseball league for players with special needs up to age 24. We play 6 games in the spring and another 6 in the fall. There is no cost for players to participate and each player has a volunteer buddy that will be assisting them during the game. We play our games at Prospect Meadows in Marion.
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HACAP Mobile Food Pantries February 2023
- Contact
- Hailey Carr
- hcarr@hacap.org
- Phone
- (319) 393-7811
Information
No ID required. May pick up food for multiple families
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Prairie Fest 2023
- Location
- The Hotel at Kirkwood
- RSVP
- Mar 03, 2023
- Contact
- Alicia Tjelmeland
- Phone
- (712) 267-9286
Information
Prairie Fest 2023 Slumber Party March 25, 2023
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Prairie Premiere Show Choir Event
- Location
- Prairie High School
- Audience
- all ages
- RSVP
- Jan 25, 2023
- Contact
- Justin Sands
- jsands@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
We need 100 more VOLUNTEERS to make this Fundraiser for K-12 Prairie Music Association a success. The Competition features local/regional middle, high school and one area college in a Show Choir Competition
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Trumpeter Swan Soiree; A Family Friendly Event
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- All ages
- Cost
- $5 Children, $12 Member Adult, $15 Nonmember Adult, Children 2 and under are free
- RSVP
- Feb 03, 2023
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
You are invited to a Trumpeter Swan Soiree, celebrating North America’s largest waterfowl species at Indian Creek Nature Center! Learn from experts in this area of conservation, and bring the kids along to participate in crafts and activities. Hot cocoa and coffee will be provided. After our program, guests will have the option to view a pair of Trumpeter Swans at Kirkwood Community College (you must provide your own transportation to this location).
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Metro Youth Football All Girls Flag Football league 3rd-9th grade
- Location
- 1100 Ahearn Drive NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
- Audience
- Girls currently in 3rd-9th grade
- Cost
- $25.00
- RSVP
- Apr 03, 2023
- Contact
- Scott Slezak
- theslezaks594@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 631-2123
Information
MYFA strongly believes in girls athletics. We are thrilled to lead the way with offering the area’s first all girls flag football league.
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Metro Youth Football Spring flag and 7v7 passing league
- Location
- 1100 Ahearn Drive NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
- Audience
- Kindergarten through 9th grade
- Cost
- $0-$79.00 depending upon division
- RSVP
- Apr 03, 2023
- Contact
- Scott Slezak
- theslezaks594@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 631-2123
Information
Registration is now open for the 2023 Metro Youth Football Association Spring flag and 7v7 passing leagues
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Kids Go STEM!
- Location
- Medical Education Research Facility. 375 Newton Road Iowa City, Iowa 52242
- Audience
- Middle School Students and their caretakers
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Feb 17, 2023
- Contact
- Hanna Stone
- stem-education@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (319) 467-0239
Information
This free educational program is targeted to students in grades 6 through 8, but anyone is welcome to participate. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. This event will take place at the University of Iowa. This program provides middle school students with career exploration learning, learning about STEM concepts, and gaining a better understanding of their health.
