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Prairie Backpack

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

Intermediate School (5-6)

Events

  • CHADD of Iowa Conference

    Location
    DMACC Des Moines Community College, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
    Audience
    Adults with ADHD, parents/guardians, educators, professionals
    Cost
    Registration: $50 CHADD members $75 non-CHADD members · Family price, add an additional family member for only $50 Professionals/practitioners: $150 (Contact Hours optional with secondary registration through Heartland AEA) Exhibit Hall booth rental: $100 (includes one registration)
    RSVP
    Apr 18, 2026
    Organization
    CHADD of Iowa (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) chapter. Our chapter is committed to supporting individuals and families affected by ADHD through education, connection, and evidence-based resources.
    Contact
    Kathy Harriott
    Email
    kjharriott5@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 551-8352

    Information

    CHADD of Iowa is happy to present a dynamic and empowering in-person event being held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9am to 4pm, at the DMACC Enrichment Center, 1155 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023.
    Join us as we welcome our professionals and their valuable content:
    • Jeremy Didier: Making ADHD a positive in your life
    • Dr. Max Wiznitzer: New adult ADHD guidelines
    • Dr. Nate Noble: After the diagnosis – progress monitoring of the diagnosis
    • Heidi Stoffel: ADHD characteristics in co-morbid conditions
    • Robin Nordmeyer & Alicia Kohls: Executive functioning in the workplace and Executive Functioning-Transition from High School to Post-Secondary with Robin
    • Nick Swanson: Behavior management in the home

  • Coe College Women’s Basketball Fundamental Skills Camp

    Location
    Coe College - Kohawk Arena
    Audience
    2nd - 8th Grade
    Cost
    $140
    RSVP
    Jun 21, 2026
    Organization
    Coe College
    Contact
    Gavin Guns
    Email
    gguns@coe.edu
    Phone
    (319) 399-8378

    Information

    Fundamental Skills Camp is designed to teach & improve upon the vital skills necessary to find success in the game of basketball. Each day there will be an emphasis on a few fundamental components of the game. Campers can expect to practice shooting, passing & catching, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. All drills are introduced and taught based upon ability and age level. The basic concepts of 5 on 5 and game strategy will also be covered. Each camper will also receive a basketball and a t-shirt.

  • 2026 Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court – Apply Now

    Location
    www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt
    RSVP
    May 01, 2026
    Organization
    Czech Heritage Foundation
    Contact
    Holly Robe
    Email
    hrobe@amfam.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-8382

    Information

    Applicants must reside in Iowa and be able to attend events in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Apply online at www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt or email hrobe@amfam.com for details.

  • Coe College Men’s Basketball Youth Summer Camps K-8th Grade

    Location
    Kohawk Arena, Coe College, 500 Coe Road
    RSVP
    Jun 15, 2026
    Organization
    Coe College Athletics
    Contact
    Mark Lowe
    Email
    mlowe@coe.edu
    Phone
    (319) 855-2006

    Information

    ur camps are designed to introduce and teach the basic fundamentals of basketball. The camps utilize a variety of innovative teaching methods, drills and games to teach these fundamentals while not losing sight of the primary purpose of camp – TO HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

  • Earth Day Celebration

    Location
    Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, 4521 Boy Scouts Road, Central City, IA 52214
    Audience
    open to all
    Cost
    free
    Organization
    Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation
    Contact
    Maureen Marron
    Email
    maureen.marron.ia@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 512-9948

    Information

    Youth and families have the opportunity to learn from area experts in geology, astronomy, sustainability, conservation science, watersheds, amphibians, mushrooms and fungi, birding, and more. Many stations have hands-on activities that demonstrate or reinforce the scientific ideas presented at the stations. The event is open to the public and families are encouraged to spend the afternoon with the exhibitors and taking guided hikes.

  • College Community Schools K-6 Night at the Ballpark

    Location
    Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    Elementary & Intermediate Schools Students and Families
    Cost
    $15 per person, Kids 3 and under are free if they sit on a parent's lap
    RSVP
    May 14, 2026
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Kernels
    Contact
    Brady Quinn
    Email
    bquinn@kernels.com
    Phone
    (319) 896-7615

    Information

    Please join us for College Community Schools K-6 Students & Family Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! This fun event will take place on Friday, May 15th, where the Kernels will take on the Fort Wayne Tincaps.

  • Prairie Youth Girls Basketball Camp

    Location
    Prairie Creek Intermediate
    Audience
    Elementary, Intermediate School, Middle School
    Cost
    $75
    RSVP
    Jun 09, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie High School Girls Basketball Team
    Contact
    Bruce Dall
    Email
    bdall@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Girls Basketball Coaches and Players.

  • 2026 Prairie Boys Basketball Camp

    Location
    Prairie High School South Gym
    Audience
    elementary, middle school students
    Cost
    $80
    RSVP
    Jun 05, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie High School Boys Basketball Team
    Contact
    Coach Kuntz
    Email
    tkuntz@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Boys Basketball Coaches and Players

  • Cornell College Basketball Camps

    Location
    Cornell College Richard & Norma Small Athletic and Wellness Center (gym)
    Audience
    K-9th grade
    Organization
    Cornell College
    Contact
    Brent Brase
    Email
    bbrase@cornellcollege.edu
    Phone
    (319) 350-6689

    Information

    Boys and Girls Basketball Camps. Day Camps and Overnight Camps.

  • Prairie Creek Running Club

    Location
    Prairie High School Track
    Audience
    Intermediate Students (5-6)
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Apr 26, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Track & Field
    Contact
    Matthew Lorenz
    Email
    mattlorenz@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 491-4763

    Information

    Join us for a fun opportunity to stay active, make friends, and build running skills! Prairie Cross Country and Track & Field invites any Creek student to join us on Sunday evenings in April/ May from 5:00- 6:00 pm at the Prairie High School Track. (If there is bad weather, we’ll move indoors for activities.)