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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Prairie Soccer Club 11U and 12U Tryouts for 2026-2027 Season
- Location
- Donald J. Bergman Golf and Recreation Complex lower soccer field at the corner of 76th Ave. and Kirkwood Blvd. (use the road at the South Entrance to Kirkwood CC Campus off Kirkwood Blvd. to access the parking lot and field).
- Audience
- Middle School and Intermediate School students.
- Cost
- $25.00
- RSVP
- Jun 01, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Soccer Club (PSC Iowa)
- Contact
- Steven Robertson
- Phone
- (319) 533-0589
Information
Tryouts are for any player born between August 1, 2014 and July 31, 2016 (12U and 11U).
Tryouts will be held on June 1 & 4 2026 (make-up date is June 9) and are conducted by the PSC Iowa coaching staff. Players trying out for these teams need to register for tryouts on the PSC Iowa website by May 17 in order to guarantee a properly sized tryout shirt. Walk up registrations are accepted but you may not get a shirt at the site. Tryouts will be conducted at the Kirkwood lower soccer field on the corner of 76th Ave. SW and Kirkwood Blvd. (the South Entrance to Kirkwood Community College).
In order to be placed on a team for the 2026-2027 season, it is highly recommended to attend one of the tryout dates.
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Write Now: Microstory Writing Contest
- Location
- Virtual
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- Contact
- Tegan Donahue
- write.now@foriowa.org
- Phone
- (319) 467-3393
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Cub Scout Pack 214 – Spring Recruitment Event
- Location
- Schulte Park - 1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa
- Audience
- K-4
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 12, 2026
- Organization
- Cub Scout - Pack 214
- Contact
- Erin Wilde
- crpack214@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 310-7478
Information
Join Cub Scout Pack 214 for an evening of fun at Schulte Park (1288 Parkview Ln, Ely, Iowa) on May 12th at 6:00 PM! We’ll kick things off with our annual advancement ceremony, followed by plenty of activities including gaga ball, a bounce house, and refreshments available for purchase from the Grind Coffee Truck. This is a great opportunity to meet our Pack, learn about upcoming summer events, and see if Cub Scouts is the right fit for your family. Can’t make it? Feel free to reach out by email with any questions—we’d love to connect!
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CoderDojo with Korriban Squad of the 501st Legion
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 1st Floor Training Rooms - 305 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
- Audience
- K-5th grade students + families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 02, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
Just days away from “May the forth be with you”, we want to celebrate Star Wars by bringing the Korriban Squad of the 501st Legion. The Legion promotes interest in STAR WARS and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS-related events as well as contributes to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work, with the Korriban Squad representing the local chapter.
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CoderDojo at Wellington Heights Community Church
- Location
- 1600 4th Ave SE - Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
- Audience
- K-5th + families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 05, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a free, hands-on program designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade who are curious about STEM. Children can explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math-themed stations at their own pace, with friendly mentors available to help them get started.
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Mount Mercy Co-Ed Summer Basketball Camp
- Location
- Hennessey Rec Center - Mount Mercy Campus
- Audience
- going in 2nd -8th graders
- Cost
- $100
- RSVP
- Jul 12, 2026
- Organization
- Mount Mercy Men's Basketball
- Contact
- Aaron Jennings
- ajennings@mtmercy.edu
- Phone
- (319) 213-0230
Information
The camp is designed for entering grades 2nd – 8th who want to gain some serious offensive skills this summer! Our outstanding staff of coaches, current and former players will take you through the Mustang Offensive Improvement series.
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Camp Tanager — Diabetes Day and Overnight Camp Program
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Campers with Type 1 Diabetes
- Cost
- Sliding Scale Fee
- RSVP
- Jun 12, 2026
- Organization
- Camp Tanager
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (319) 286-4510
Information
Calling all young T1D Adventurers! Join us for an unforgettable week at our summer camp filled with exciting outdoor activities, arts and crafts, sports and endless fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories, friends and learn about your Type 1 Diabetes in a supportive and medically supervised T1D Summer camp program. Day and Overnight Programs are available! Sliding Scale Fee allows all campers to attend regardless of income.
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Age Group Competitive SWIM Camp
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Rd, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Swimmers 8-14 years with prior competitive swimming experience
- RSVP
- Jun 01, 2026
- Organization
- Camp Tanager
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (319) 286-4510
Information
Sharpen your skills and make a splash this summer at the Camp Tanager Summer Swim Camp! Designed for competitive swimmers ages 8–14, this four-day camp, July 6–9, combines expert instruction with classic camp fun. Swimmers will refine all four strokes, starts, turns, underwaters, and racing strategies while also participating in dryland training, nutrition sessions, and goal-setting activities. Best of all, campers get the unique experience of blending a high-energy competitive swim camp with the excitement and adventure of traditional summer camp. Spots are limited!
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Prairie Show Choir Camp (Current Grades 1-8)
- Location
- Prairie High School Choir and Show Choir Rooms
- Audience
- Current 1st-8th Graders
- Cost
- $175
- RSVP
- Jun 15, 2026
- Organization
- Prairie Show Choirs/Prairie Music Association
- Contact
- Justin Sands
- jsands@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Join us for three days of singing and dancing at the Prairie Show Choir Camp, June 29-July 1. The camp is led by the Prairie Show Choir Directors, choreographer Jennifer Toney, and high school show choir students. We learn songs, choreography, and have fun sharpening our performance skills! Don’t miss it! Sign up today!
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Imaginative Illustrators
- Location
- The Cherry Building 329 10th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Suite 121
- Audience
- Ages 7-12
- Cost
- 140
- RSVP
- Jul 13, 2026
- Organization
- Barb Thompson Art & Design
- Contact
- Barb Thompson
- Phone
- (319) 310-1990
Information
Perfect for book lovers and imaginative thinkers. Have you ever read a book and thought; “I could add to this story?” Or “I would love to create a world like this?” If you ever wanted to create your own “Wild Thing” or imagine your own “Purple Crayon” adventure – this summer camp is for you! Summer Camp offered two different weeks: July 13-17 or July 27-31 at two time options: 9-11am or 1-3pm
Each day will be a new adventure. Your student will come home with 4 story pages of their own, and one sketchbook story. We will use our powers of observation to realize the techniques that illustrators use when creating their art, and our powers of creativity to put our unique spin on popular stories. Materials provided and used during class: watercolor paper, sketchbook, watercolor pencils, micron pens, watercolor paint, crayons, brushes, palettes, paper towels.
5 day camp with two hours of instruction each day. Perfect for ages 7-12. Watercolor Workshops are limited to 12 participants in Suite 121, my personal studio and gallery space on the first floor of The Cherry Building. This camp is located in the same building – on the same floor as The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, check out their many summer camp options!
