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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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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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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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.)
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Cub Scout Paper Rocket Launch & Learn About Scouting
- Audience
- Castek Park, Swisher, IA
- Cost
- Free!
- Organization
- Cub Scout Pack 37
- Contact
- John Palmer
- crpack37@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 244-8677
Information
Cub Scout Pack 37 invites local families to a hands-on Paper Rocket Launch at Castek Park on Saturday, April 11, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Kids can build and launch paper rockets powered by air pressure while learning basic STEM concepts in a fun outdoor setting. Pack leaders will be available to guide participants and answer questions.
This event is open to current Cub Scouts, siblings, and friends, as well as families interested in learning more about Cub Scouting. Stop by anytime during the event to participate and meet Pack 37.
No experience is needed and materials will be provided.
Please note: Park restrooms may not be open yet for the season. Families may want to plan accordingly.
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Clover University Summer Day Camps
- Location
- Johnson County Extension Office (3109 Old Hwy 218 S., Iowa City)
- Audience
- Elementary school students
- Cost
- $33
- Organization
- Johnson County 4-H
- Contact
- Jillian Nafziger
- jmnaf@iastate.edu
- Phone
- (319) 337-2145
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ExploreU
- Location
- Iowa City West High School
- Audience
- Girls completing 6,7 and 8th grade
- Cost
- $120
- Organization
- ExploreU
- Contact
- Elizabeth Kleiman
- exploreustem@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 467-1906
Information
ExploreU is a week-long, STEM program for middle school girls completing 6th, 7th and 8th grade, held annually in the summer. The program is designed to help young girls learn math and computer science skills while having fun.
During the program, students use Scratch software to analyze patterns and learn the fundamentals of programming. This program teaches important mathematical and computational ideas while helping girls to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.
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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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Camp Tanager – Free Overnight Summer Camps for kids 5-11 years!
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Campers ages 5-11 years
- Cost
- Free (based on eligibility)
- RSVP
- Apr 30, 2026
- Organization
- Camp Tanager
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (319) 286-4510
Information
Parents—ready to get your kids off the couch and into the great outdoors this summer?
At Camp Tanager, kids ages 6 to 11 unplug from screens and plug into real fun—like swimming, team-building games, group adventures, and fresh weekly themes that keep things exciting all summer long!
Our Free Overnight Summer Camp Program is available to families that qualify for free/reduced school meals and offers weekly sessions June 7 to August 7—so there’s plenty of time to play, grow, and make amazing new friends! For our youngest campers (5-7 years) we also offer a 2 day overnight program to give them a short but fun packed camp experience!
Spots fill up fast—visit camptanager.org today and give your child a summer they’ll never forget!
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Camp Tanager — Summer DAY CAMP Programs for kids ages 5-11 Years! Sign Up Today!
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Campers ages 5-11 Years
- Cost
- $250 per week
- RSVP
- Jun 01, 2026
- Organization
- Camp Tanager
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (319) 286-4510
Information
Parents—ready to get your kids off the couch and into the great outdoors this summer?
At Camp Tanager, kids ages 6 to 11 unplug from screens and plug into real fun—like swimming, team-building games, group adventures, and fresh weekly themes that keep things exciting all summer long!
Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, June 8 to August 7—so there’s plenty of time to play, grow, and make amazing new friends!
Spots fill up fast—visit camptanager.org today and give your child a summer they’ll never forget!