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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Cub Scout Pack 214 – Spring Recruitment Event
- Location
- Schulte Park - 1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa
- Audience
- K-4
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 12, 2026
- Organization
- Cub Scout - Pack 214
- Contact
- Erin Wilde
- crpack214@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 310-7478
Information
Join Cub Scout Pack 214 for an evening of fun at Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa) on May 12th at 6:00 PM! We’ll kick things off with our annual advancement ceremony, followed by plenty of activities including gaga ball, a bounce house, and refreshments available for purchase from the Grind Coffee Truck. This is a great opportunity to meet our Pack, learn about upcoming summer events, and see if Cub Scouts is the right fit for your family. Can’t make it? Feel free to reach out by email with any questions—we’d love to connect!
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CoderDojo with Korriban Squad of the 501st Legion
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 1st Floor Training Rooms - 305 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
- Audience
- K-5th grade students + families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 02, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
Just days away from “May the forth be with you”, we want to celebrate Star Wars by bringing the Korriban Squad of the 501st Legion. The Legion promotes interest in STAR WARS and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS-related events as well as contributes to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work, with the Korriban Squad representing the local chapter.
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CoderDojo at Wellington Heights Community Church
- Location
- 1600 4th Ave SE - Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
- Audience
- K-5th + families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 05, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a free, hands-on program designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade who are curious about STEM. Children can explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math-themed stations at their own pace, with friendly mentors available to help them get started.
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Mount Mercy Co-Ed Summer Basketball Camp
- Location
- Hennessey Rec Center - Mount Mercy Campus
- Audience
- going in 2nd -8th graders
- Cost
- $100
- RSVP
- Jul 12, 2026
- Organization
- Mount Mercy Men's Basketball
- Contact
- Aaron Jennings
- ajennings@mtmercy.edu
- Phone
- (319) 213-0230
Information
The camp is designed for entering grades 2nd – 8th who want to gain some serious offensive skills this summer! Our outstanding staff of coaches, current and former players will take you through the Mustang Offensive Improvement series.
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Just Jazz Concert
- Location
- PHS Concert Hall
- Cost
- $10, include ticket and dessert reception following the concert
- Organization
- Prairie High School Music Department
- Contact
- Trish Beightler
- tbeightler@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5310
Information
On Friday, April 24, the Prairie High School Jazz Bands and 9th Grade Center Jazz Band will present their final concert of the year, Just Jazz, beginning at 7pm in the Concert Hall. We hope you can join us for a night of great music which includes dessert following the performance. We will also be recognizing 15 outstanding seniors in our jazz program.
Tickets are $10 and are available online through the PMA Website, or at the door on the night of the concert (Activity passes are not accepted). All proceeds from this event help support Prairie Music Association, which directly impacts all music students in grades K-12 at College Community. We hope to see you there!
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Camp Tanager — Diabetes Day and Overnight Camp Program
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Campers with Type 1 Diabetes
- Cost
- Sliding Scale Fee
- RSVP
- Jun 12, 2026
- Organization
- Camp Tanager
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (319) 286-4510
Information
Calling all young T1D Adventurers! Join us for an unforgettable week at our summer camp filled with exciting outdoor activities, arts and crafts, sports and endless fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories, friends and learn about your Type 1 Diabetes in a supportive and medically supervised T1D Summer camp program. Day and Overnight Programs are available! Sliding Scale Fee allows all campers to attend regardless of income.
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Prairie Color Guard Try Outs
- Location
- Prairie High School North Gym
- Audience
- Color Guard is open to all current 9-11th grade students
- Organization
- Prairie Hawks Marching Band
- Contact
- Michele Formanek
- mformanek@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 270-4547
Information
Try Outs will be held April 21st & 22nd to join our 2026-2027 Color Guard. Color Guard is a performance art that combines choreographed movement, flags, rifles, and sabres with music, performed by our award winning Prairie Hawks Marching Band!
Joining the Color Guard can be a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for performance, travel, and building lasting friendships. -
Age Group Competitive SWIM Camp
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Rd, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Swimmers 8-14 years with prior competitive swimming experience
- RSVP
- Jun 01, 2026
- Organization
- Camp Tanager
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (319) 286-4510
Information
Sharpen your skills and make a splash this summer at the Camp Tanager Summer Swim Camp! Designed for competitive swimmers ages 8–14, this four-day camp, July 6–9, combines expert instruction with classic camp fun. Swimmers will refine all four strokes, starts, turns, underwaters, and racing strategies while also participating in dryland training, nutrition sessions, and goal-setting activities. Best of all, campers get the unique experience of blending a high-energy competitive swim camp with the excitement and adventure of traditional summer camp. Spots are limited!
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Prairie Show Choir Camp (Current Grades 1-8)
- Location
- Prairie High School Choir and Show Choir Rooms
- Audience
- Current 1st-8th Graders
- Cost
- $175
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Show Choirs/Prairie Music Association
- Contact
- Justin Sands
- jsands@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Join us for three days of singing and dancing at the Prairie Show Choir Camp, June 29-July 1. The camp is led by the Prairie Show Choir Directors, choreographer Jennifer Toney, and high school show choir students. We learn songs, choreography, and have fun sharpening our performance skills! Don’t miss it! Sign up today!
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Imaginative Illustrators
- Location
- The Cherry Building 329 10th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Suite 121
- Audience
- Ages 7-12
- Cost
- 140
- RSVP
- Jul 13, 2026
- Organization
- Barb Thompson Art & Design
- Contact
- Barb Thompson
- Phone
- (319) 310-1990
Information
Perfect for book lovers and imaginative thinkers. Have you ever read a book and thought; “I could add to this story?” Or “I would love to create a world like this?” If you ever wanted to create your own “Wild Thing” or imagine your own “Purple Crayon” adventure – this summer camp is for you! Summer Camp offered two different weeks: July 13-17 or July 27-31 at two time options: 9-11am or 1-3pm
Each day will be a new adventure. Your student will come home with 4 story pages of their own, and one sketchbook story. We will use our powers of observation to realize the techniques that illustrators use when creating their art, and our powers of creativity to put our unique spin on popular stories. Materials provided and used during class: watercolor paper, sketchbook, watercolor pencils, micron pens, watercolor paint, crayons, brushes, palettes, paper towels.
5 day camp with two hours of instruction each day. Perfect for ages 7-12. Watercolor Workshops are limited to 12 participants in Suite 121, my personal studio and gallery space on the first floor of The Cherry Building. This camp is located in the same building – on the same floor as The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, check out their many summer camp options!
