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Prairie Backpack

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

All Ages

Events

  • Girls PYBA Competitive Basketball Tryouts

    Location
    Prairie Creek
    Organization
    Girls Prairie Youth Basketball Associaton
    Contact
    Abby Keesy
    Email
    girlspyba@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 270-1721

    Information

    Girls competitive basketball tryouts for the 2026-2027 Season

  • Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night: Aurora: What the Northern Light Teach Us About Space

    Location
    The Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center, 1365 Ivanhoe Rd, Ely, IA. 52227
    Audience
    All ages and levels of interest
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    Cedar Amateur Astronomers
    Contact
    Gordon Baustian
    Email
    gordonbaustian@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 721-0659

    Information

    PhD Candidate, Lillian Daneshmand from the University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy will discuss how aurora help us understand the complex dynamics of our atmosphere.

  • Prairie Hawk Softball Club Tryouts

    Location
    Prairie Fields 8-11, 7425 Prairie Hawk Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    Girls age 6-14
    RSVP
    Jun 22, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Hawk Softball Club
    Contact
    Steph Nederhoff
    Email
    prairiehawksoftballclub@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 432-9746

    Information

    Prairie Hawk Softball Club Tryouts
    June 23rd 5:00 pm
    June 25th 5:00 pm

  • Volleyball Skills Clinic

    Location
    Kirkwood Community College Recreation Center
    Audience
    Grades 4-12
    Cost
    $55
    RSVP
    Jul 01, 2026
    Organization
    Kirkwood Community College
    Contact
    Lynn Lueck
    Email
    lynn.lueck@kirkwood.edu
    Phone
    (319) 398-4909

    Information

    Kirkwood Volleyball is hosting 3 different skills clinics

  • Kirkwood Basketball Camps

    Location
    Kirkwood Recreation Center
    Audience
    Grades 3-8
    Cost
    $100
    RSVP
    Aug 09, 2026
    Organization
    Kirkwood Community College
    Contact
    Lynn Lueck
    Email
    lynn.lueck@kirkwood.edu
    Phone
    (319) 398-4909

    Information

    Kirkwood is hosting a Shooting and Back to School Camp!

  • Youth Show Choir Camp (Current Grades 1-8)

    Location
    Prairie High School Choir and Show Choir Rooms
    Audience
    Current Grades 1-8
    Cost
    $175
    RSVP
    Jun 05, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Music Association
    Contact
    Justin Sands
    Email
    jsands@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5340

    Information

    Join us for a three-day show choir camp led by the Prairie Show Choir Directors and a guest choreographer!

  • In-person Czech Language Classes for Youth

    Location
    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    students age 7-18
    Cost
    members ($40), non-members ($50)
    RSVP
    Jun 10, 2026
    Organization
    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
    Contact
    S. Urban
    Email
    info@ncsml.org
    Phone
    (319) 362-8500

    Information

    6/22-6/25/2026 Looking for a fun, meaningful way for your child to learn Czech this summer? Our in-person intensive Czech course is back and offers children and teens an exciting opportunity to improve their language skills while having fun and making new friends.

    Morning classes combine focused language learning with interactive games, creative activities, and hands-on tasks that keep students motivated and engaged. Through role-playing, team challenges, and playful exercises, students naturally build vocabulary, practice speaking, and gain confidence in using Czech in real-life situations.

    Whether your child is just starting out or already knows some Czech, this course provides a warm, supportive environment where learning feels enjoyable and rewarding. Students don’t just learn the language – they experience Czech culture, connect with others, and leave the course feeling more confident, curious, and inspired.

    The classes will be taught by Kristýna Horáčková, a Czech language lecturer with over 14 years of experience teaching Czech as a foreign language. Kristýna holds a degree in Czech Language and Literature from Charles University in Prague. While living in Prague, she worked in language schools and non-profit organizations, gaining extensive experience with students from around the world. In addition to teaching, she is also actively involved in the professional development of teachers and lecturers. Kristýna is currently teaching at the T. G. Masaryk Czech School in Chicago as part of the Compatriot Education Programme, which sends Czech teachers abroad to promote the language and culture.

  • Youth Rugby Camp

    Location
    Field Across From Prairie Hill Elementary School
    Audience
    15+
    Cost
    $30
    RSVP
    May 29, 2026
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Prairie Rugby Club
    Contact
    Adam Ruff
    Email
    adamruff405@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 540-3660

    Information

    Ready to Try Rugby This Summer?

    The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area and Prairie Hawks Rugby Club Coaches are excited to offer an Introduction to Rugby Co-Ed Camp for incoming 6th–8th graders!

    This 6-week camp is a great opportunity for boys and girls to learn the basics of rugby in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. No experience is needed! Players will learn passing, teamwork, movement, game fundamentals, and have fun staying active this summer.

    📅 Dates: June 3 – July 8
    📍 Location: Field Across from Prairie Hill Elementary School
    🕕 Time: Wednesdays from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    👥 Grades: Incoming 6th–8th Grade Students (2026–2027 school year)
    💲 Cost: $30 per participant

    The camp is hosted by local Prairie Hawks Rugby Club coaches and is open to all skill levels. Rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and a great way to build confidence, teamwork, fitness, and friendships.

    Questions or want to register?
    Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the YMCA program page.

  • Cedar Rapids Reads: Summer Reading Challenge

    Cost
    FREE
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Public Library
    Contact
    Amber McNamara
    Email
    mcnamaraa@crlibrary.org
    Phone
    (319) 739-0404

    Information

    Celebrate the love of reading all summer long! The Cedar Rapids Public Library Summer Reading Challenge starts June 6 and runs through August 8, 2026. Read 600 minutes to complete the Challenge and be entered to win a grand prize! Enjoy special events for all ages, earn reading badges, and visit the library for prizes. Explore the many events all summer long for all ages: CRLibrary.org/summer

  • FREE Cedar Rapids Municipal Band Concerts in the Parks

    Location
    See flyer for details.
    Audience
    Family-friendly and open to all ages
    Cost
    FREE
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Municipal Band
    Contact
    Heidi Haney
    Email
    crmuniband@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 651-4783

    Information

    Join us for eighteen FREE concert band performances in five metro locations this summer. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to marches, overtures, comtemporary pieces, and movie medleys. Each concert is one hour long and we have a different program each week. The band includes Prairie staff, students, and alumni.