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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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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2025 Prairie Fishing Team Informational Meeting
- Location
- Prairie High School Presentation Room #2702
- Audience
- All 7th -12th grade students and families
- Cost
- $0
- RSVP
- Feb 25, 2025
- Contact
- Mr. Goodale
- Phone
- (919) 610-4007
Information
Interested in learning more about joining the 2025 Prairie Fishing Team?
Join us for an informational meeting in the high school presentation room, #2702 to learn more. Open to all current 7th -12th grade Prairie Students.
Parents are encouraged to attend.
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Camp Tanager Summer Camps 2025
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Youth ages 6-11 years
- Cost
- Sliding Scale
- RSVP
- May 01, 2025
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (310) 573-9294
Information
Camp Tanager is now accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Camp Programs. Available camps include DAY and OVERNIGHT programs for kids ages 6-11 years. Day Campers can enjoy weekly camp themes and outdoor adventure on our 40 acre purpose built camp facility complete with 2 swimming pools, archery, basketball, pickleball, nature programs, group games and more!
Overnight campers enjoy the same great facilities along with evening campfires, pool parties, movie nights and more!
Free camp scholarships for our overnight programs are available for families that qualify.
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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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25’26 Prairie Hawk Preschool Pre-Registration is OPEN
- Audience
- Any child who will be four years old before 9/15/2025
- Contact
- Jenna Langhurst
- Phone
- (319) 848-5296
Information
25’26 Prairie Hawk PreschoolPre-Registration is OPEN
We’re excited to announce that Prairie Hawk Preschool Pre-registration will open on January 6th for the upcoming school year!!
Why Prairie Hawk?
Award-Winning: Recognized with the Lighthouse Award for excellence in child development.
Future-Ready: Focus on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
Cognitive Growth: Research-based model to stimulate curiosity and learning.
Emotional & Social Development: Hands-on activities to build strong social and emotional skills.
Wrap-Around Childcare: We offer before and after preschool care for your convenience.Gold Standard: Prairie’s onsite Early Childhood programming is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Programs that meet NAEYC’s rigorous standards receive accreditation, which signifies that they are among the best early childhood education programs in the country.
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In-Service Day Camp; Dinosaur Day
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Mar 30, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Dinosaur Day” In-Service Camp students will spend the day learning fun dinosaur facts and playing dino games. An additional In-Service Day Camp will be held on May 12. Drop off times are 8:45-9AM and 3-3:15PM.
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In-Service Camp: Outside the Lines (Crafts and Games)
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Feb 23, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Outside the Lines (Crafts and Games)” In-Service Camp students will create one of a kind masterpieces and enjoy indoor and outdoor games and activities. Additional In-Service Day Camps will be held on March 31 and May 12. Drop off times are 8:45-9AM and 3-3:15PM.
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In-Service Day Camp; Splish Splash
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th Graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- May 11, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Splish Splash” In-Service Day Camp students will have fun exploring our wetlands and participating in water activities. Drop off times are 8:45-9am and pickup times are 3-3:15pm
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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.
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Prairie Poms Tryouts – 25-26 Season
- Location
- Prairie HS and Prairie Creek Intermediate
- Audience
- 8th-12th graders - 25-26 season
- Cost
- None - season costs will be discussed at the tryout meeting on March 6th.
- RSVP
- Mar 01, 2025
- Contact
- Sarah Auman
- Phone
- (319) 551-4089
Information
Tryout for the Regional champion and the Nationally ranked Prairie Poms (dance team). Incoming 8th graders are now also welcome to join our JV squad! Register as an incoming 8th-12th grader for the 25-26 season! Dance studio experience encouraged as a competitive dance team. Perform under the lights at football games, walk in community parades, basketball halftimes, student assemblies, and competitions locally, regionally, and nationally. We would love to have you!
