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Prairie Backpack

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

High School

Events

  • Community STEM Day

    Location
    Collins Aerospace
    Cost
    FREE
    Organization
    SE Iowa STEM hosted by Collins Aerospace
    Contact
    Jesi Ray
    Email
    jesi.ray@collins.com
    Phone
    (319) 263-8629

    Information

    It is our favorite time of year, Community STEM Day planning. This event will be returning for its 4th year, we can say once again, BIGGER and BETTER! We have the honor of hosting this event on Collins Aerospace campus. This annual event will be held on Thursday July 16th from 9AM- 2PM. This event is STEM Themed and will be geared towards Kindergartners through 12 graders. We will have our Big Top Tent with market style booths set-up outside with engaging activities for students of all ages. We already have over 75 booths registered with more coming in each day. All the booths are hosted by a local business here in the Corridor. The Air Ambulance will be onsite for everyone to check out. We will have numerous in-depth STEM workshops and lab tours available (these will require pre-registration; registration will open the first half of June) please see the attached flyer for distribution. We will also have a large variety of Food Trucks, they will be serving lunch, and desserts for you to purchase. We hope to see you for this great event full of STEM learning and lots of engaging fun.
    For more information you can check : https://se.iowastem.org/community-stem-day
    Please Share with everyone! We are trying to get the word out to everyone to make this event a huge success again this year. Please share to digital backpacks or share in newsletters for any organization you might be a part of. If you know any business/clubs/organizations/other groups that might be interested in joining please share we have spots available for additional booths.

  • Young Eagle Flights for Youth 8-17

    Location
    Cedar Rapids Airport Specific location at registration
    Audience
    youth 8-17
    Organization
    EEA Chapter 33
    Contact
    James Serbousek
    Email
    eaa33youngeagles@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 981-2128

    Information

    EAA Chapter 33 hosts events at various airports throughout eastern Iowa during the summer months. June 13th, 2026 is our next event in Cedar Rapids
    -Pre-registration is required at https://www.eaachapters.org/event-details/EI2706BX4
    -seats are limited but we will have a waitlist or additional events this summer.

    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

  • 2026 Cedar River Soccer Association TryOuts

    Location
    1500 Wright Brothers Blvd W, Cedar Rapids, IA
    Audience
    Ages 8-18
    Organization
    Cedar River Soccer Association
    Contact
    Kris Dekko, Club Administrator
    Email
    krisdekko@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 389-9189

    Information

    Join the Cedar River Soccer Association for 2026–2027 season tryouts, taking place June 2–10! CRSA is a family-oriented soccer club dedicated to developing players in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. Whether your child is new to the game or looking to continue advancing their skills, we welcome players of all ages and levels to explore what CRSA has to offer. Find tryout schedules, club information, and registration details at www.crsasoccer.com/crsa-tryouts or contact the CRSA Club Administrator, Kris Dekko for more information.

  • Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL Children

    Location
    Prairie Heights Elementary Cafeteria 109 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    All children 18 years old and under are welcome!
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    College Community Schools Food and Nutrition Dept.
    Contact
    Ginny Scott
    Email
    vscott@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5337

    Information

    Free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years old and under.
    Meals must be consumed on site.
    Shoes and shirt required.

  • Free lunch and snack at Kirkwood Estates

    Location
    KIRKWOOD ESTATES COMMUNITY ROOM: 615 Miller Ave Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Indoors)
    Audience
    All children 18 years old and under are welcome!
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    College Community Schools Food and Nutrition Dept.
    Contact
    Ginny Scott
    Email
    vscott@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5337

    Information

    Free lunch and snack for all children 18 years and under.
    Parents do not need to attend.
    Meals must be consumed on site.

  • Free Lunch and Snack at Reserve at Kirkwood

    Location
    KIRKWOOD RESERVE COMMUNITY ROOM: 304 66th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Indoors)
    Audience
    All children 18 years old and under. Parents do not need to attend.
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    College Community School District Food and Nutrition Dept.
    Contact
    Ginny Scott
    Email
    vscott@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5337

    Information

    Free lunch and snack available to all children 18 years old and under.
    Food must be consumed on site.
    Shirt and shoes required.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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