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 Night – CHANGED to May 23rd
- Location
- Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa)
- Audience
- Incoming Kindergarten through 4th grade
- Cost
- Free (Support Peppy's Ice Cream Truck)
- RSVP
- May 23, 2025
- Organization
- Cub Scouts Pack 214
- Contact
- Erin Wilde - Committee Chair
- crpack214@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 310-7478
Information
Come join Cub Scout Pack 214 at Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa) on May 23rd at 6:30pm. We will be doing our yearly advancement ceremony then building boats for our recycled rain gutter regatta and racing them. We will also have games and gaga ball along with supporting Grind Coffee Truck! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our Pack and our summer events to see if Cub Scouts is right for your family! If you can’t make it, please email if you have any questions!
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Coe College Women’s Basketball Competition Camp
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- Audience
- Grades 2nd-8th (Fall 2025)
- Cost
- $180
- RSVP
- Jul 06, 2025
- Organization
- Coe College Women's Basketball
- Contact
- Kayla Waskow
- kwaskow@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8500
Information
Competition Camp is one of the most entertaining camps at Coe College. This camp is designed to offer various competitions to improve the overall skill and speed of play of each camper. Campers are divided based upon age and skill level to compete. Competitions and contests vary but work on a variety of skills. Campers will spend time on skill development sessions before each competition. You will love this camp!
July 7th – July 9th
2nd-8th | 9:00am – 12:00pm -
Coe College Women’s Basketball Shooting Camp
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- Audience
- Grades 2nd-8th (Fall 2025)
- Cost
- $60
- RSVP
- Jun 18, 2025
- Organization
- Coe College Women's Basketball
- Contact
- Kayla Waskow
- kwaskow@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8500
Information
Shooting Camp is focused on the fundamental development and mastery of shooting techniques, form and mechanics necessary to become a more successful shooter. Campers will also learn the fundamental differences of shooting off the dribble, off the catch, and on the move. In this one day camp, each participant can expect to take approximately 500 game speed shots and learn several new drills to take home with them. Each camper will receive a t-shirt.
June 19th
Grades 2nd-8th | 9:00am – 12:00pm -
Coe College Women’s Basketball Fundamental Skills Camp
- Location
- Kohawk Arena - Coe College
- Audience
- Grades K - 8th (Fall 2025)
- Cost
- $125
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2025
- Organization
- Coe College Women's Basketball
- Contact
- Kayla Waskow
- kwaskow@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8500
Information
This camp focuses on all aspects of the game by emphasizing fundamental work on both offense and defense. Open to any and all girls in grades K – 8th (Fall 2025). Campers will be divided according to age and compete within age groups. Each camper will receive a basketball and a t-shirt.
June 16th – June 18th
K – 4th | 8:15am – 10:15am
5th – 8th | 10:30am – 12:30pm -
Prairie Hawks Preschool Registration!
- Organization
- ECC
- Contact
- Jenna Langhurst
- Phone
- (319) 848-5296
Information
Prairie Hawks Preschool Registration is OPEN, Experience based learning environments are coming fall of 2025!!
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2025 Johnson County 4-H – Summer Camps
- Location
- Johnson County Extension Office - 3109 Old Hwy 219 S, Iowa City, IA 52246
- Audience
- The intended audience for these camps is K-6th Grade
- Cost
- $30
- Organization
- Johnson County 4-H
- Contact
- Claire Svenby
- cmsvenby@iastate.edu
- Phone
- (319) 337-2145
Information
Johnson County 4-H provides quality camps in our community, that are educational, interactive, and sure to keep your child’s attention! Register your child for an engaging camp in STEM, Healthy Living, or Art. Summer camps are designed for youth who have completed the designated grades during the 2024-2025 school year. These camps are open to all youth. 4-H membership is not required.
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ExploreU
- Location
- Iowa City West High School
- Audience
- Girls completing 6th, 7th and 8th grade
- Cost
- $100, free for low income families
- RSVP
- Jul 11, 2025
- Contact
- Elizabeth Kleiman
- exploreustem@gmail.com
- Phone
- (515) 231-7133
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.
Two sections are available June 9-14 and July 14-19. -
J-Hawk Summer Swim Camp 2025
- Location
- Jefferson High School
- Audience
- WHO: anyone ages 8-17 who is interested in improving their swimming skills
- Cost
- Varies by Session
- RSVP
- Jun 09, 2025
- Contact
- Jessica Hinke
- jhinke@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 558-2435
Information
Competitive and developmental Swim Camps
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Cultivate Hope Food Camps for Kids
- Location
- Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave NW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404
- Audience
- 7-12
- Cost
- Varies by camp
- Contact
- Kendal Hausmann
- Kendal@matthew-25.org
- Phone
- (319) 362-2214
Information
Every summer, we host camps at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, where kids get hands-on experience learning how produce is grown and how it turns into the meals and snacks they eat every day. We offer camps with a focus on the culinary aspect of growing food, the garden ecosystem, and even creating art inspired by our garden.
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Trinity Lutheran Church Day Camp
- Location
- 805 Hwy 151 West, Walford
- Audience
- Elementary and Intermediate students
- Cost
- $50
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2025
- Contact
- Sharon Blanchard
- Phone
- (712) 579-5851
Information
EWALU Day Camp: Adventures Await!
Get ready for an unforgettable week at Trinity Lutheran Church’s EWALU Day Camp! Kids K-5th grade will experience daily worship, engaging Bible studies, creative crafts, fun games, and delicious snacks. EWALU counselors bring the energy and excitement! Don’t miss our Thursday evening Family Night Program with a walking taco potluck!
When: June 16-20, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., ending at noon on Friday)
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, Walford
Cost: $50 (first child), $25 (each additional). T-shirt included. Preschool VBS also available.Contact Trinity Lutheran Church at www.tlcwalford.com for more info.
