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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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
- 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.
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Girls PYBA Competitive Basketball Tryouts
- Location
- Prairie Creek
- Organization
- Girls Prairie Youth Basketball Associaton
- Contact
- Abby Keesy
- girlspyba@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 270-1721
Information
Girls competitive basketball tryouts for the 2026-2027 Season
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Prairie Hawk Softball Club Tryouts
- Location
- Prairie Fields 8-11, 7425 Prairie Hawk Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Audience
- Girls age 6-14
- RSVP
- Jun 22, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Hawk Softball Club
- Contact
- Steph Nederhoff
- Phone
- (319) 432-9746
Information
Prairie Hawk Softball Club Tryouts
June 23rd 5:00 pm
June 25th 5:00 pm -
Volleyball Skills Clinic
- Location
- Kirkwood Community College Recreation Center
- Audience
- Grades 4-12
- Cost
- $55
- RSVP
- Jul 01, 2026
- Organization
- Kirkwood Community College
- Contact
- Lynn Lueck
- lynn.lueck@kirkwood.edu
- Phone
- (319) 398-4909
Information
Kirkwood Volleyball is hosting 3 different skills clinics
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Kirkwood Basketball Camps
- Location
- Kirkwood Recreation Center
- Audience
- Grades 3-8
- Cost
- $100
- RSVP
- Aug 09, 2026
- Organization
- Kirkwood Community College
- Contact
- Lynn Lueck
- lynn.lueck@kirkwood.edu
- Phone
- (319) 398-4909
Information
Kirkwood is hosting a Shooting and Back to School Camp!
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Prairie Youth Volleyball Camp
- Location
- Prairie Point Middle School Gym
- Audience
- 2nd - 4th Graders (Current Grades) and 5th - 7th Graders (Current Grades)
- Cost
- $75 per athlete
- RSVP
- Jun 05, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie High School Volleyball Team
- Contact
- Coach Mulherin
- mmulherin@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Have fun and learn volleyball skills at the Prairie High School Volleyball Camp. NEW LOCATION: Prairie Point Middle School
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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.
