Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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Prairie Poms Dance Clinic
- Location
- Prairie Point
- Audience
- Elementary, Intermediate, Middle School
- Cost
- $40
- RSVP
- Feb 08, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Poms
- Contact
- Sarah Auman
- Phone
- (319) 551-4089
Information
Join us for our youth dance clinic this February!
AK – 8th grade are welcome!
$40 clinic fee – includes a clinic t-shirt, 1 dance routine choreographed by a Prairie Pom, and 1 ticket to the showcase on Thursday, February 19th.
AK-5th grade – you will learn a dance taught by multiple Prairie Pom dancers and learn how to spirit and shine on that stage!
NEW this year 6th-8th graders! Interested in joining Prairie Junior High Poms? A special clinic and technique class will be taught by Varsity Coaches, Sarah and Mady. Dancers will also perform a pom routine the night of showcase! -
Summer Camp at Camp Bear Creek
- Location
- 9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
- Audience
- Grades K-12
- Cost
- Pricing is based on program selected
- Organization
- Camp Bear Creek
- Contact
- Stacie Hoppman
- office@bearcreek.camp
- Phone
- (563) 488-3893
Information
Camp Bear Creek is a Christian summer camp located in Jones County, Iowa. We have summer camp programs for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade! Campers will get to experience a variety of activities like archery, kayaking, climbing tower, zip lines, hiking, crafts, Bible study, worship, swimming, and more!
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Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!
- Organization
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Contact
- Mic Evans
- mic.evans@theatrecr.org
- Phone
- (319) 366-8591
Information
TCR Summer Camps are back! There’s something for every student, grades K through 12. Acting, adventures, games, STEAM Week and more!
All TCR Camps and Classes are on a “Pay What You Can” system. Simply choose the payment option that works best for you at checkout.
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PYBA Youth Recognition Night & Boys Varsity Poster Signing
- Location
- Prairie High School - South Gym
- Audience
- All PYBA Families
- Cost
- Players get FREE ENTRY by wearing their PYBA Basketball Jersey
- RSVP
- Jan 23, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Youth Basketball Association
- Contact
- Chelsie Scott
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Information
PYBA families – this night is for YOU! 🏀
Join us Friday, January 23rd for Youth Recognition Night, celebrating our youth players during half-time of the Varsity game. After the game, players will have the chance to meet the Varsity team and get posters signed.A special night connecting our youth with their Prairie Hawk heroes! -
Prairie Fishing Team Registration Deadline and Kickoff Meeting
- Location
- High School Presentation Room
- Audience
- Students currently in grades 7th-12th grade and parents/guardians.
- RSVP
- Jan 31, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Fishing Team
- Contact
- Jason Shire/Mr. Goodale
- Phone
- (319) 777-9006
Information
Registration Due | January 31st, 2026
Interested in joining the Prairie Fishing Team for the 2026 season? The registration deadline is fast approaching! Please have all registrations completed by January 31st, 2026.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScidTp7FGoNTt03isOCXYWwIEncT6kr1RwFP87QMf7_hjt7ag/viewform2026 Season Kickoff Meeting | February 3rd, 2026 6PM
Prairie High School Presentation Room
On February 3rd, the Prairie Fishing Team will host a mandatory kickoff meeting for all anglers and parents.
We look forward to welcoming new anglers and growing the Prairie Fishing Team community! -
Pink Out at PHS Basketball
- Location
- Prairie High School
- Audience
- All school age children, families and Prairie Basketball fans
- Organization
- PHS Key Club, Prairie Athletic Department and The Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer
- Contact
- HS Key Club, Megan Washburn - meganwashburn@crprairie.org, 319-848-5340 Especially For You, Cindy Young - csyoung@mercycare.org, 319-398-6582
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
PHS Key Club and the Athletic Department have partnered with The Especially For You Race Against Cancer for a Pink Out at PHS! The Especially For You Race honors Sandy Beatty Knight, a 1970 PHS alumnus. Help cheer on the Prairie Hawks and support The Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer!
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“Friendly Flicks” Sensory-Friendly Movie Series: Disney / Pixar’s “Inside Out”
- Location
- Cedar Rapids Public Library
- Audience
- Special Needs Students, Families + Friends
- Cost
- FREE
- RSVP
- Jan 24, 2026
- Organization
- The Growing Kind
- Contact
- Lucy Feltman
- thegrowingkind@gmail.com
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Information
the growing kind (tgk) is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to building community + creating events catered to special needs families, friends and caregivers.
we are excited to introduce “friendly flicks” – TGK’s own sensory-friendly movie showing series! join us for Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out” on saturday, january 24 at the cedar rapids public library.
grab your (FREE!) tickets on our website!
🎟️: https://forms.gle/LRQiUpgJUB5mHy9d8 -
Kirkwood Jr Dance Clinic
- Location
- Kirkwood Rec Center
- Audience
- Elementary and Middle School students
- Cost
- $40
- RSVP
- Jan 12, 2026
- Organization
- Kirkwood Community College Dance Team
- Contact
- Sarah Byers
- Phone
- (319) 202-1522
Information
The Kirkwood Dance Team is holding a Jr Dance Clinic for ages 3-18 on January 24th 9am-11am. They’ll perform with the dancers during halftime of the 12pm Women’s basketball game that day. The cost is $40 and includes the clinic, t-shirt, hair piece and face tattoo. Join the team for a day of fun!
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2026 Prairie Fishing Team Registration and Informational Meeting
- Location
- Prairie High School Presentation Room
- Audience
- Students currently in grades 7th-12th grade and parents/gaurdians.
- Organization
- Prairie Fishing Team
- Contact
- Jason Shire/Mr. Goodale
- Phone
- (319) 777-9006
Information
🎣 Prairie Fishing Team Information Meeting
January 15th | 6:00 PM
Presentation Room – Prairie High SchoolInterested in joining the Prairie Fishing Team for the 2026 season? This informational meeting is open to new and returning anglers and families who want to learn more about the program and the upcoming season.
🔥 New for 2026: Students outside the Prairie School District are now eligible to join!
Open to students currently in grades 7–12We’ll cover program expectations, key dates, season opportunities, and answer questions. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their student(s) as this is an important opportunity to get informed and connected.
We look forward to welcoming new anglers and growing the Prairie Fishing Team community!
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Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
- Location
- Prairie Hill Elementary School Gym, 151 Prairie Hill Court SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Audience
- Boys and girls ages 8 to 13 (ages are determined as of April 1, 2026).
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Jan 07, 2026
- Organization
- Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge #251
- Contact
- Katie Aarhus
- katherinedwyer@yahoo.com
- Phone
- (319) 573-5100
Information
The Elks Hoop is a free throw contest funded by the National Elks foundation for children ages 8 to 13 (ages are determined as of April 1, 2026). 1st place winners of each category boys/girls ages 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 will move onto the District contest scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1PM at Charles City Middle School Gym (if the 1st place winner is not available, it will move onto the 2nd place winner).
