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Prairie Backpack

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

Elementary School

Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Trashmore Trek

    Location
    Mount Trashmore, 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
    Audience
    all students, families, community
    RSVP
    Jun 13, 2026
    Organization
    American Cancer Society (Tax ID Number: 13-1788491)
    Contact
    Haley Huntington
    Email
    haley.huntington@cancer.org
    Phone
    (319) 248-0047

    Information

    We are challenging our community to step up—literally—for the fight against cancer at the Trashmore Trek. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and build a team to take on the ultimate challenge: trekking up and down Mount Trashmore where every step represents hope, strength, and our commitment to ending cancer. Along the way, you’ll celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and make an impact in the lives of those facing cancer. Are you ready to take the trek? Volunteer opportunities are available for students! Visit our website RelayForLife.org/LinnCountyIA for more details.

  • Trinity Lutheran Church EWALU Day Camp

    Location
    805 Hwy 151 West, Walford, Iowa 52351
    Audience
    Preschool - 6th grade
    Cost
    $50
    RSVP
    Jun 14, 2026
    Organization
    Trinity Lutheran Church, Walford
    Contact
    Sharon Blanchard
    Email
    sharon.blanchard@tlcwalford.com
    Phone
    (712) 579-5851

    Information

    We invite you to come and explore what it means to seek God with your whole heart, to walk in the Spirit daily, and to reach out to a world around you with the love of Christ. You’ll have a blast!
    You’ll discover all kinds of amazing gifts God has given you to make a difference in your world.

    Each day begins with morning alpha (worship) with songs, skits, and scripture all focusing on the day’s theme. Then it’s off to Bible studies, crafts, games, snack time, and more fun. Each day is brought to a close with afternoon omega (closing worship). Camp is led by EWALU Bible Camp Counselors and many volunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church. EWALU counselors bring with them a ton of energy, love for kids, crazy songs and skits, and a desire to share God’s love.

    Who: All kids who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade
    ** Preschool VBS available for ages 3 – 5 years old ** $20 (cost for t-shirt)
    9:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m. Monday ~ Friday ** Must be potty-trained **
    Where: Trinity Lutheran Church
    805 Hwy 151 West
    P.O. Box 336
    Walford, IA 52351
    When: Monday, June 15th – Friday, June 21st, 2026
    Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday ~ Thursday
    9:00 a.m. – 1:00 Friday

    Cost per family: $50.00 first child, $25.00 each additional child. Cost includes a t-shirt. Pre-school VBS cost is $20 and will include t-shirt.
    Families can pay with Cash or Check on on the first morning of Day Camp when campers check in.
    Scholarships are available. Pre-school VBS cost is $20 and will include t-shirt. For more information or to request a scholarship, please call: Trinity Lutheran Church at 319-845-2636 or Sharon Blanchard at 712-579-5851.

    To keep our costs down, we ask EWALU Day Campers to bring the following list items to check-in on Day 1:
    ** Snack ~ 2 dozen ~ (VBS kids bring 1 dozen) fresh fruit, string cheese, carrot sticks, pretzels, trail mix, yogurt tubes, granola bars, cheese crackers, etc.
    ** Drinks~ One, 10 pack drink boxes or pouches.

    Additionally, campers should bring their own sack lunch for Monday ~ Thursday.

    You’re Invited!
    **********Friday there will be a Family Program where the campers can share songs, skits, and other things they have learned throughout the week. Walking taco potluck luncheon starting at 12:00 pm and program starting at 12:30 (estimated to be completed by 1:00).

    Families are welcome to bring a dessert or a side. Everyone is invited!

  • Prairie Youth Volleyball Camp

    Location
    Prairie Point Middle School Gym
    Audience
    2nd - 4th Graders (Current Grades) and 5th - 7th Graders (Current Grades)
    Cost
    $75 per athlete
    RSVP
    Jun 05, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie High School Volleyball Team
    Contact
    Coach Mulherin
    Email
    mmulherin@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5340

    Information

    Have fun and learn volleyball skills at the Prairie High School Volleyball Camp. NEW LOCATION: Prairie Point Middle School