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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

Health and Fitness

Events

  • YMCA Swim Team – Now Enrolling New Swimmers

    Location
    Helen G Nassif YMCA, Cedar Rapids, IA
    Audience
    Swimmers ages 6+ years
    RSVP
    Nov 01, 2024
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    iowayswimming@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-9294

    Information

    With the excitement of the Olympics still in the air, there’s never been a better time to make a splash and join our team! The MACR Sharks are accepting new swimmers ages 6+ for the 2024/25 Swim Season.

  • YMCA Swim Team – New Swimmer Enrollment Now Open!

    Location
    Helen G Nassif YMCA, Cedar Rapids
    Audience
    Swimmers ages 6+
    RSVP
    Oct 01, 2024
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    iowayswimming@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-9294

    Information

    With the excitement of the Olympics still in the air, there’s never been a better time to make a splash and join the team! The MACR Sharks are accepting new swimmers ages 6+ for the 2024/25 Swim Season. Learn more about the team on our website or by contacting a coach today!

  • Teddy Bear Clinic

    Location
    UIHC Iowa River Landing (105 E 9th Street Coralville, IA 52241)
    Audience
    Students in Kindergarten - 6th Grade
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Oct 03, 2024
    Contact
    Hanna Stone
    Email
    stem-education@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 335-8886

    Information

    The Teddy Bear Clinic is an annual event to decrease the fear and anxiety children experience within the healthcare setting. Hosted at the Iowa River Landing, this event will feature several stations that simulate a healthcare environment targeting children in school years Kindergarten – 6th Grade. Children should bring a stuffed animal from home to serve as their patient while they get to function as the provider. They will take their stuffed animal patient through various stations in small groups, exposing them to play and real medical equipment along the way. This is a fun way for kids to interact with medical professionals and get exposure to the healthcare setting. This is a free event open to the community. All participants must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program.

  • Especially for You Race – Join the Fairfax State Savings Bank /College Community Team

    Location
    Hall Perrine Cancer Center 701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52403
    Audience
    Elementary, Middle and High School students.
    Cost
    $16 Adult/ $11 Youth 15 and under! After 9/1 $18.50 Adults $11 Youth 15 and under.
    Contact
    Christina Djerf
    Email
    cdjerf@mercycare.org
    Phone
    (319) 398-6582

    Information

    The Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer is a community event where thousands participate each year. This year’s 34th annual race is scheduled for Sunday October 6, 2024. Mercy Medical Center and General Mills are co-founders of the race. Families can walk/run a 5k or participate in the family fun walk!

  • Fresh Air After School-September Session

    Location
    Indian Creek Nature Center
    Audience
    K-3rd grades
    Cost
    $210 Members, $255 Non-Members
    RSVP
    Aug 30, 2024
    Contact
    Andria Cossolotto
    Email
    acossolotto@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
    Phone
    (319) 362-0664

    Information

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Children, with assistance from leaders, will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center each day. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at the Nature Center’s 200-acre classroom. Held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in September. October and November sessions are also available.