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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

  • 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.

  • Prairie Creek Run Club

    Location
    Prairie High School Track
    Audience
    Prairie Creek incoming students and families
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    Prairie Cross Country
    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 Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in June/ July from 8:00- 9:10 am at the Prairie High School Track. (If there is bad weather, we’ll move indoors for activities.)

  • 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

  • Fall Metro Youth Football Registration

    Location
    1100 A'Hearn Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Audience
    1st-6th grade
    RSVP
    Aug 31, 2026
    Organization
    Metro Youth Football Association
    Contact
    Metro Youth Football Association
    Email
    myfaboard@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 393-8696

    Information

    Fall Football Registration

  • Prairie Soccer Club Youth Soccer Academy

    Location
    Kirkwood lower soccer field (directly across 76th Ave. from the Kirkwood Hotel).
    Audience
    4th through 6th grade Intermediate School students.
    Cost
    $611.65 for the year or $364.95 for the fall only.
    RSVP
    Jul 15, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Soccer Club
    Contact
    Steven Robertson
    Email
    steven.robertson@psciowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 533-0589

    Information

    Come join the Prairie Soccer Club’s youth soccer Academy program for the 2026-2027 season, the only club that is designed and focused on preparing kids to play soccer for Prairie High School.
    The Academy program is for kids ages 8-9 (born between 8/1/2016 through 7/31/2018) that are looking for a more competitive and instructional environment than recreational soccer. The Academy Program focuses on preparing players for select soccer by developing fundamental skills and introducing more advanced tactics in a fun, positive environment.

  • 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.

  • 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