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 Soccer Club 11U and 12U Tryouts for 2026-2027 Season
- Location
- Donald J. Bergman Golf and Recreation Complex lower soccer field at the corner of 76th Ave. and Kirkwood Blvd. (use the road at the South Entrance to Kirkwood CC Campus off Kirkwood Blvd. to access the parking lot and field).
- Audience
- Middle School and Intermediate School students.
- Cost
- $25.00
- RSVP
- Jun 01, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Soccer Club (PSC Iowa)
- Contact
- Steven Robertson
- Phone
- (319) 533-0589
Information
Tryouts are for any player born between August 1, 2014 and July 31, 2016 (12U and 11U).
Tryouts will be held on June 1 & 4 2026 (make-up date is June 9) and are conducted by the PSC Iowa coaching staff. Players trying out for these teams need to register for tryouts on the PSC Iowa website by May 17 in order to guarantee a properly sized tryout shirt. Walk up registrations are accepted but you may not get a shirt at the site. Tryouts will be conducted at the Kirkwood lower soccer field on the corner of 76th Ave. SW and Kirkwood Blvd. (the South Entrance to Kirkwood Community College).
In order to be placed on a team for the 2026-2027 season, it is highly recommended to attend one of the tryout dates.
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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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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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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
- 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.
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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
- 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!
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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
- 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.
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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
- bdall@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5350
Information
Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Girls Basketball Coaches and Players.
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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
- tkuntz@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5350
Information
Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Boys Basketball Coaches and Players
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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
- Phone
- (319) 350-6689
Information
Boys and Girls Basketball Camps. Day Camps and Overnight Camps.
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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
- 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.)