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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Coe College Women’s Basketball Fundamental Skills Camp
- Location
- Coe College - Kohawk Arena
- Audience
- 2nd - 8th Grade
- Cost
- $140
- RSVP
- Jun 21, 2026
- Organization
- Coe College
- Contact
- Gavin Guns
- gguns@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 399-8378
Information
Fundamental Skills Camp is designed to teach & improve upon the vital skills necessary to find success in the game of basketball. Each day there will be an emphasis on a few fundamental components of the game. Campers can expect to practice shooting, passing & catching, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. All drills are introduced and taught based upon ability and age level. The basic concepts of 5 on 5 and game strategy will also be covered. Each camper will also receive a basketball and a t-shirt.
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2026 Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court – Apply Now
- Location
- www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt
- RSVP
- May 01, 2026
- Organization
- Czech Heritage Foundation
- Contact
- Holly Robe
- hrobe@amfam.com
- Phone
- (319) 573-8382
Information
Applicants must reside in Iowa and be able to attend events in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Apply online at www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt or email hrobe@amfam.com for details.
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Coe College Men’s Basketball Youth Summer Camps K-8th Grade
- Location
- Kohawk Arena, Coe College, 500 Coe Road
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2026
- Organization
- Coe College Athletics
- Contact
- Mark Lowe
- mlowe@coe.edu
- Phone
- (319) 855-2006
Information
ur camps are designed to introduce and teach the basic fundamentals of basketball. The camps utilize a variety of innovative teaching methods, drills and games to teach these fundamentals while not losing sight of the primary purpose of camp – TO HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!
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Earth Day Celebration
- Location
- Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, 4521 Boy Scouts Road, Central City, IA 52214
- Audience
- open to all
- Cost
- free
- Organization
- Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation
- Contact
- Maureen Marron
- Phone
- (319) 512-9948
Information
Youth and families have the opportunity to learn from area experts in geology, astronomy, sustainability, conservation science, watersheds, amphibians, mushrooms and fungi, birding, and more. Many stations have hands-on activities that demonstrate or reinforce the scientific ideas presented at the stations. The event is open to the public and families are encouraged to spend the afternoon with the exhibitors and taking guided hikes.
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College Community Schools K-6 Night at the Ballpark
- Location
- Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Audience
- Elementary & Intermediate Schools Students and Families
- Cost
- $15 per person, Kids 3 and under are free if they sit on a parent's lap
- RSVP
- May 14, 2026
- Organization
- Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Contact
- Brady Quinn
- bquinn@kernels.com
- Phone
- (319) 896-7615
Information
Please join us for College Community Schools K-6 Students & Family Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! This fun event will take place on Friday, May 15th, where the Kernels will take on the Fort Wayne Tincaps.
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Prairie Youth Girls Basketball Camp
- Location
- Prairie Creek Intermediate
- Audience
- Elementary, Intermediate School, Middle School
- Cost
- $75
- RSVP
- Jun 09, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie High School Girls Basketball Team
- Contact
- Bruce Dall
- bdall@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5350
Information
Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Girls Basketball Coaches and Players.
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2026 Prairie Boys Basketball Camp
- Location
- Prairie High School South Gym
- Audience
- elementary, middle school students
- Cost
- $80
- RSVP
- Jun 05, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie High School Boys Basketball Team
- Contact
- Coach Kuntz
- tkuntz@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5350
Information
Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Boys Basketball Coaches and Players
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Cornell College Basketball Camps
- Location
- Cornell College Richard & Norma Small Athletic and Wellness Center (gym)
- Audience
- K-9th grade
- Organization
- Cornell College
- Contact
- Brent Brase
- Phone
- (319) 350-6689
Information
Boys and Girls Basketball Camps. Day Camps and Overnight Camps.
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Prairie Creek Running Club
- Location
- Prairie High School Track
- Audience
- Intermediate Students (5-6)
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Apr 26, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Track & Field
- Contact
- Matthew Lorenz
- mattlorenz@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 491-4763
Information
Join us for a fun opportunity to stay active, make friends, and build running skills! Prairie Cross Country and Track & Field invites any Creek student to join us on Sunday evenings in April/ May from 5:00- 6:00 pm at the Prairie High School Track. (If there is bad weather, we’ll move indoors for activities.)
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Cub Scout Paper Rocket Launch & Learn About Scouting
- Audience
- Castek Park, Swisher, IA
- Cost
- Free!
- Organization
- Cub Scout Pack 37
- Contact
- John Palmer
- crpack37@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 244-8677
Information
Cub Scout Pack 37 invites local families to a hands-on Paper Rocket Launch at Castek Park on Saturday, April 11, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Kids can build and launch paper rockets powered by air pressure while learning basic STEM concepts in a fun outdoor setting. Pack leaders will be available to guide participants and answer questions.
This event is open to current Cub Scouts, siblings, and friends, as well as families interested in learning more about Cub Scouting. Stop by anytime during the event to participate and meet Pack 37.
No experience is needed and materials will be provided.
Please note: Park restrooms may not be open yet for the season. Families may want to plan accordingly.
