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Prairie Backpack

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

Events

  • Bluey Day at the Kernels!

    Location
    950 Rockford Rd SW Cedar Rapids
    Audience
    Kids Ages 1 to 9
    Cost
    $15, game ticket not included
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Kernels
    Contact
    Cedar Rapids Kernels
    Email
    jdenten@kernels.com
    Phone
    (319) 896-7603

    Information

    Come see Bluey at the Kernels game! $15 Meet and Greet ticket. Parents must purchase a ticket as well. Package includes photo with Bluey, a sheet of stickers and a Cupcake. Game ticket not included.

  • Basketball Shooting Camp

    Location
    Michael J Gould Rec Center
    Audience
    Grades 3-8
    Cost
    100
    RSVP
    Aug 10, 2025
    Organization
    Kirkwood Community College
    Contact
    Lynn Lueck
    Email
    lynn.lueck@kirkwood.edu
    Phone
    (319) 398-4909

    Information

    This camp is designed to improve the fundamental mechanics of shooting the basketball as well as incorporating high-volume shots used at game speed. This camp is for boys or girls entering grades 3-8.

  • Summer 2025 7th-8th Agility Training

    Location
    Prairie Point Stadium
    Audience
    25-26 7th-8th Grade Prairie Students
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Jun 09, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie Activities Department
    Contact
    Kent Noska
    Email
    knoska@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5340

    Information

    2025-2026 Prairie 7th-8th students may participate in this summer agility training session free of charge. The sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30AM-8:30AM, at the Prairie Point Stadium. The first session is Monday, June 9th and the final session is Wednesday, July 23rd. No training June 30th or July 2nd. All participants must register.

  • 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
    Email
    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
    Email
    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
    Email
    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

  • Fighting Cancer Together – Baseball Tournament

    Location
    PROSPECT MEADOWS 1850 Prospect Drive, Marion, IA
    Audience
    9 - 17 year olds
    Cost
    $300 per baseball team
    RSVP
    Jul 25, 2025
    Organization
    Nassif Community Cancer Center
    Contact
    Danielle Rauser
    Email
    danielle.rauser@unitypoint.org
    Phone
    (319) 369-8100

    Information

    A Community Cancer Center baseball fundraiser to support cancer patients within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids!

  • Prairie Youth Baseball Camp

    Location
    Prairie High School Baseball Facility
    Audience
    Current Prairie 2nd-8th graders
    Cost
    75
    RSVP
    Jun 06, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Baseball Team
    Contact
    Coach Nelson
    Email
    jamesnelson@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    Prairie Coaches and players will be conducting a youth clinic focusing on the fundamentals of offense, defense, pitching and base running. Come get connected with the Prairie High School Baseball Program!

  • Prairie Hawks Preschool Registration!

    Organization
    ECC
    Contact
    Jenna Langhurst
    Email
    jennalanghurst@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5296

    Information

    Prairie Hawks Preschool Registration is OPEN, Experience based learning environments are coming fall of 2025!!

  • Prairie Youth Football Camp

    Location
    Prairie High School Stadium
    Audience
    Current 2nd - 5th graders
    Cost
    $50
    RSVP
    Jun 07, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Football Team
    Contact
    Coach Knock
    Email
    kknock@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    Learn the fundamentals of football from players and coaches.