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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EAA Chapter 33 Young Eagles Flight Rally
- Location
- Eastern Iowa Airport (former Signature Hangar)
- Audience
- Ages 8-17
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Jun 13, 2025
- Organization
- EAA Chapter 33
- Contact
- Rob Miller
- r.miller@flycid.com
- Phone
- (319) 731-5723
Information
Register your young aviator for a free flight at the EAA Chapter 33 Annual Flight Rally! Saturday, June 14, at the Eastern Iowa Airport, pre-registered youth ages 8-17 will have the chance to take a 15-20 minute flight with an experienced volunteer pilot. The Young Eagles Program lands at CID only once per year, so we encourage you to share in this rare, free opportunity!
On June 14, follow the signs to the former Signature hangar at 9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Founded in 1992, the EAA – Young Eagles program has dedicated 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids with the help of EAA – The Spirit of Aviation’s network of volunteer pilots and ground volunteers, in which Chapter 33 is proud to be an active member.
EAA Chapter 33 hosts events at various airports throughout eastern Iowa during the summer months. Children ages 8-17 are welcome to attend, accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be required to sign permission before the flight. Experienced local pilots will then give your young aspiring aviators the experience of a lifetime – their first airplane ride! Afterwards, a certificate is issued and the flight is entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook”. The “World’s Largest Logbook” and other information on the Young Eagles Program can be viewed online at www.youngeagles.org. -
Summer Teen Programming at the Ely Public Library
- Location
- Ely Public Library 1595 Dows St, Ely, IA 52227
- Audience
- 13-18 year olds
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- Ely Public Library
- Contact
- Emily Collins-Bronson
- emily@elyiowa.com
- Phone
- (319) 848-7616
Information
The Ely Public Library’s summer teen programming offers a diverse range of activities throughout June and July, largely focusing on digital skills, creative expression, and social awareness. Kicking off on June 4th, teens can learn to create meaningful content on TikTok, followed by Podcast Productions on June 11th to grasp the basics of audio storytelling. June 18th brings Digital Zine Creation, allowing teens to express themselves through text and visuals, while June 25th is dedicated to Citizen Journalism, where participants will develop short news pieces on local topics. Moving into July, the AI Art Workshop on July 2nd explores artificial intelligence in art with ethical considerations, and on July 9th, Gaming for Food will challenge teens to design games addressing social issues. July 16th offers Augmented Reality Storytelling, where teens can create AR experiences to uncover local history. A critical discussion on The Anxious Generation: Teens & Tech Wellness is scheduled for July 23rd, focusing on the impact of technology on mental health, before concluding the summer with an End of Summer Celebration Pizza Party on July 30th.
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Hope Stadium Vacation Bible School
- Location
- Heritage Christian Schoo.l 255 Hackberry St. North Liberty, IA 52317
- Audience
- Elementary school students
- Cost
- $15
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2025
- Organization
- Lutheran Church of Hope Iowa City
- Contact
- Brody Tubaugh
- Phone
- (319) 774-8880
Information
Get ready for an unforgettable week at Vacation Bible School, with Lutheran Church of Hope happening July 21–25 at Heritage Christian School! Kids will dive into exciting Bible stories, hands-on activities, fun games, energetic music, and powerful lessons that will build their faith and friendships. Don’t miss this chance to grow, laugh, and discover God’s love in a week packed with joy and purpose. Mark your calendars and spread the word—VBS is almost here! Go to our website and register today!
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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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The Quest
- Location
- The History Center (800 2 Avenue SE)
- Audience
- Families, Co-workers, High School Students
- Cost
- $40/team of 4
- RSVP
- May 02, 2025
- Contact
- Mark Matson
- mmatson@iowabig.org
- Phone
- (319) 929-2853
Information
Take part in Cedar Rapids’ version of the Amazing Race! The Quest is a thrilling adventure through Cedar Rapids! Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover local history as you race to the finish line. Do you have what it takes to solve this Quest and win big? May 3, 2025 starting at 8:30 @ The History Center.
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Relay For Life of Linn County
- Location
- Prairie High School Football Field/Track
- Audience
- all students and parents
- RSVP
- Jun 06, 2025
- Contact
- Haley Huntington
- Phone
- (319) 248-0047
Information
Relay For Life is a free community walkathon event where every step is another step towards ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year’s event is Saturday, June 7th from 9 am to noon at PHS Football Field & Track.
We will start the event with our traditional “Survivor Lap” where we cheer on the brave cancer survivors in Linn County. We will follow along in their footsteps and keep walking or running until there is a cure! We will have vendors, activities like “Road To Recovery” cardboard car races for kids, face painting, silent auction, Maui Wowi coffee truck, and free-will donation continental breakfast for all who attend. Students can volunteer at this event and receive service hours! We ask all volunteers to sign up for a volunteer role online (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CACAF22A0F5C70-55675927-relay#/) and bring “service hour forms” with them on June 7th. -
KICK Camps
- Audience
- Elementary and middle school students
- Cost
- Varies by camp
- Contact
- Melanie Bouzek
- Phone
- (319) 398-1278
Information
KICK camps are exciting and educational summer camps for youth ages 8-15. Designed around STEAM and career exploration, KICK provides fun, hands-on activities that promise to develop and build key skills for future success.
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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!
