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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Mount Mercy Volleyball Camp
- Location
- Mount Mercy University Hennessy Rec Center
- Audience
- 5th through 9th graders
- Contact
- Deb Marlin
- dmarlin@mtmercy.edu
- Phone
- (319) 361-3640
Information
Volleyball camp for 5th-9th graders looking for a week of skills and competition. Camps are run by head coach Deb Marlin and her staff as well as some of her athletes. Morning and afternoon sessions available from June 9 – 12th and 16th – 19th.
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Jefferson Summer Swim Camp
- Location
- Jefferson High School, 1243 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids
- Audience
- ages 8-17, anyone who wants to improve their swimming skills
- Cost
- varies, see information
- RSVP
- Jun 09, 2025
- Contact
- Jessica Hinke
- jhinke@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 361-9863
Information
Whether you can swim halfway across the pool, or several hundred yards at a time – We have a spot for you this summer at Jefferson! Developmental/”Pre-Swim Team” Group for ages 8 and up and Competitive Group if you can swim at least 50 yards of freestyle or have any competitive swim team experience.
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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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2025-2026 Color Guard Try Outs
- Location
- Prairie High School North Gym
- Audience
- incoming 10-12th grade students
- Contact
- Michele Formanek
- mformanek@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 270-4547
Information
Try Outs for the 2025 fall season of Color Guard will be April 21-23rd.
No experience needed- we teach you everything!
In another activity GREAT!!! A lot of our members are….show choir, speech, dance, robotics, PXC, cheerleading, and more- we can make it work.
Color Guard practices, performs, competes, & travels with the Prairie Hawks Marching Band!
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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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Swisher Youth Sports- Summer Baseball/Softball registration deadline 4/18 start date May 26th
- Location
- Castek Park - Swisher
- Audience
- Anyone ages 4 - 12 year old — Anyone and Everyone
- Cost
- $35
- RSVP
- Apr 18, 2025
- Contact
- Brittany Brown
- info@swisheriasports.org
- Phone
- (563) 419-0135
Information
Summer Baseball / Softball
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Girls Flag Football
- Location
- Metro youth Football Feild
- Audience
- Girls in current grades 3rd-12th, open to the public, no tryout required
- Cost
- $29.00 to register
- RSVP
- Apr 20, 2025
- Contact
- Metro Youth Football Association
- myfaboard@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 393-8696
Information
Girls Flag football Practices starting on April 13th through May 30th. Tournament on June 1st.
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Earth Day celebration
- Location
- 4521 Boy Scouts Road, Central City, IA 52214
- Audience
- all ages
- Cost
- no cost
- Contact
- Maureen Marron
- Phone
- (319) 512-9948
Information
Celebrate Earth Day at the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation at this free, family friendly, and fun event! Exhibitors include Prairie States Mushroom Club, Xerces Society, UI Flood Center, Trees Forever, Monarch Research Station, Cedar County Conservation, Solar Integrators, Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society, Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Zanfel, No Coast Social Club, Buffalo Ridge Orchard, Wildthunder Wildlife and Animal Rehab. Learn about Leave No Trace, making maple syrup, invasive plant species, and basic outdoor first aid. Hands-on activities!
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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.
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Putt for a Purpose- Indoor Inflatable Putt Putt Golf
- Location
- Hall Perrine Cancer Center 701 10th St. SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
- Audience
- All Students
- Cost
- $5 per putt putt golfer
- RSVP
- Apr 05, 2025
- Contact
- Jeff Decker
- jdecker@mercycare.org
- Phone
- (319) 861-7998
Information
Putt for a Purpose indoor inflatable mini-golf, fun for the whole family! Have fun and support a great cause! Register for your Putt for a Purpose tee time at https://givebutter.com/pAeMbW
