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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Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!
- Location
- 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Contact
- Mic Evans
- mic.evans@theatrecr.org
- Phone
- (319) 366-8591
Information
Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are back! From Harry Potter and Percy Jackson experiences, future Show Choir Stars, STEAM Week and Play in a Week- there is something for every student at TCR! Opportunities available for K-12 Students. All TCR Classes are Pay What You Can- simply select the price that works best for you at checkout!
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Meet Jason Platt: Author and Illustrator of MIddle School Misadventures
- Location
- Ely Public Library 1595 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227
- Audience
- K-8
- Cost
- Free
- Contact
- Rachel Maly
- rachel@elyiowa.com
- Phone
- (319) 848-7616
Information
Learn what its like to be a graphic novel author and illustrator!
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Prairie Fest 2025
- Location
- The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
- Audience
- All parents and community members of the College Community School District!
- Cost
- $75 individuals and $1,000 corporate tables
- RSVP
- Mar 22, 2025
- Contact
- Alicia Tjelmeland, Operations Manager
- Phone
- (712) 267-9286
Information
Prairie Fest is the Prairie School Foundation’s largest fundraising effort for the district. Help us enhance the education of our Prairie Kids with a night of entertainment, auctions, and an amazing dinner!
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Youth Job Fair
- Location
- Educational Leadership and Support Center 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
- Contact
- Natalie Fraehlich
- Phone
- (319) 365-9474
Information
Job fair focused on youth ages 14+ looking for part-time or summer work. Employers will include retail, local sports teams, city Parks & Rec Dept., etc.
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Hazard Anticipation Program for Parents of Teen Drivers
- Location
- 2401 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241
- Audience
- Teenagers 14-17 with learner's permits and their parents/guardians
- Contact
- Elizabeth O'Neal
- cph-oneal-lab@uiowa.edu
- Phone
- (319) 335-1840
Information
Researchers at the University of Iowa are looking to recruit teen drivers ages 14-17 with learner’s permits and their parents/guardians to participate in a research study about hazard anticipation on the road. Recruitment has started and is ongoing. If interested, take the eligibility screener here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5SpFhxJuGNMHie?Q_CHL=qr
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Inservice Day Camp: Winter Fun
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Feb 09, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Winter Fun Day” In-Service Camp students will get to play games and enjoy time outdoors in nature. Additional In-Service Day Camps will be held on Feb. 24, March 31 and May 12. Drop off times are 8:45-9AM and 3-3:15PM.
