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Prairie Backpack

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

Elementary School

Events

  • FFA Market

    Location
    Prairie Agriculture Building
    Audience
    All ages 0-100
    Cost
    $0-$40
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Prairie FFA
    Contact
    Laura Brecht
    Email
    laurabrecht@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 212-1034

    Information

    The Prairie FFA Chapter is excited to host our Second Annual FFA Market along with an Ag Building Open House and fun children’s activities!
    At the Market, students will showcase and sell products from their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, including farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, produce, sweet treats, and more. This year, we will also be selling our pumpkins and mums, available exclusively during the event. Also, don’t miss out on the new Cow Pie High coffee, which will be available to try or buy at this year’s market.
    Families, friends, and community members are invited to tour our Ag Building, meet our students, and see the hands-on learning happening in our program.
    📍 Prairie Ag Building
    🗓 Saturday, September 27th
    ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    We look forward to seeing you there to support our students and celebrate agriculture at Prairie!

  • Prairie High School Youth Football Cheer Clinic

    Location
    September 30th 3:45-6 pm - Prairie Hill & Prairie Ridge October 1st 3:45- 6 pm - Prairie Crest, Prairie Heights & Prairie View
    Audience
    Elementary Learners
    Cost
    $50
    RSVP
    Sep 26, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Cheer
    Contact
    Samantha Norton
    Email
    snorton@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    **Clinic dates:
    September 30th 3:45-6 pm – Prairie Hill & Prairie Ridge
    October 1st 3:45- 6 pm – Prairie Crest, Prairie Heights & Prairie View

    **Performance: Friday, October 3rd at the Prairie High School football game.**
    **Cost: $50 per youth cheerleader.**
    (registration includes: t-shirt, poms, tattoo, snack, and youth cheerleader’s
    admission to the game)

    Youth cheerleaders will meet the high school cheerleaders in their school’s gym after school and then head to the grassy area outside. After receiving their t-shirts, participants will be split by age and get individual attention learning what it means to be a Prairie Cheerleader, Youth cheerleaders will learn cheers, jumps, how to spirit, and get to participate in some basic stunting. This has become a favorite event for our Prairie Cheer Squads, We can’t wait to meet your cheerleader! Go Hawks!! #weareprairie

  • Youth in Aviation Day at CID

    Location
    9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    All Ages
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 20, 2025
    Organization
    Eastern Iowa Airport • CID
    Contact
    Rob Miller
    Email
    r.miller@flycid.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-0249

    Information

    This FREE open house event will include several aviation-related activities, an open house, and a static aircraft display. Yes, it is called Youth in Aviation Day, but if you love aviation, there will be something to see and do for all ages.
    Confirmed partners include:
    Kirkwood CC • EAA Chapter 33 • Coe College • Iowa 99s • Nasa (Iowa State University) • Collins Aerospace • Signature Aviation • General Aviation Aircraft • Chinook & Lifeguard Helicopters • Eastern Iowa Women in Aviation

  • PHS Family Sweetheart Dance

    Location
    Prairie Point
    Audience
    Pre-K - 8th Grade
    Cost
    $55
    RSVP
    Sep 28, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Poms
    Contact
    Sarah Auman
    Email
    prairiepoms@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 551-4089

    Information

    Join us for the PHS Family Sweetheart Dance (FORMERLY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE)
    Mothers, Sons, Dads and Daughters – join us for a formal night to remember! Registration closes September 28th.
    $55 per couple
    $15 per additional student

    Games
    Dinner
    Desserts
    Dancing
    Basket Auction and MORE!

  • Johnson County 4-H Pancake Breakfast

    Location
    Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City
    Audience
    Youth of all ages and their family members
    Cost
    Free will donation
    Organization
    Johnson County Extension and Outreach
    Contact
    Claire Svenby
    Email
    cmsvenby@iastate.edu
    Phone
    (319) 337-2145

    Information

    The 23rd Annual Johnson County 4-H Pancake Breakfast is set for Sunday, September 28th, from 8 a.m. to noon in Building C on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

    Guests will be treated to a warm breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more while connecting with friends, neighbors, and local supporters. In addition to the meal, attendees can participate in a silent auction featuring themed baskets and donated items from generous businesses and community members.

    The event is a free-will donation. Proceeds directly benefit the Johnson County 4-H program, helping cover enrollment fees, support hands-on learning opportunities, and fund events for more than 500 youth and volunteers across the county.

  • GROWFEST

    Location
    GROW at Kazimour Farm & Orchard; 2630 Otis Rd. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Audience
    Activities are geared for students of all ages
    Cost
    Free to attend
    Organization
    GROW at Kazimour Farm & Orchard
    Contact
    Kory Kazimour
    Email
    info@growwithkazimour.org
    Phone
    (319) 364-3573

    Information

    GROWFEST at Kazimour Farm & Orchard – Harvest. Play. Celebrate.
    Join us on Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for a family-friendly fall harvest celebration, just five minutes from New Bo (2630 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids). Admission is free!

    Shop organically grown apples, pumpkins, and gourds, sip fresh cider, and enjoy fall-themed baked goods. Kids of all ages will love the activities and orchard fun.

    Hosted by GROW, a local nonprofit empowering individuals of all abilities through horticulture.

  • Prairie Soccer Club Fall Youth Soccer League

    Location
    Kirkwood lower soccer field (directly across 76th Ave. from the Kirkwood Hotel).
    Audience
    Kids in grades pre-kindergarten through 4th grade.
    Cost
    $60 for pre-K/Kindergarten and $75 for 1st grade through 4th grade.
    RSVP
    Sep 05, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie Soccer Club
    Contact
    Steven Robertson
    Email
    steven.robertson@psciowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 533-0589

    Information

    Prairie Soccer Club’s Fall 2025 youth soccer league is for kids ages 4-12 that want to learn soccer skills and learn to use those skills in weekly games. The league is for 8 weeks and each week the kids will have a 30-minute soccer skills session followed by a game. The games will be 3v3 or 4v4 based on the ages of the kids. The league begins September 7 and ends October 26.

  • Girl Scout Multi-Level Troop 8100 – 1st Meeting!

    Location
    151 Prairie Hill Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    elementary, 5-6 qnd Middle School
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 26, 2025
    Organization
    Girl Scouts Troop 8100
    Contact
    Erin Wilde
    Email
    erin.wilde2017@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 310-7478

    Information

    Have a daughter interested in Girl Scouts, but not looking to create or join a same-level troop?
    Consider joining Prairie’s Multi-Level Troop 8100!
    Our first meeting will be held on Friday, September 26th at 6:15 p.m.
    Learn more here: https://troop-8100-monthly-meetings-2025-2026.cheddarup.com

  • MACR Sharks YMCA Swim Team – Fall Team Try Outs and Information

    Location
    Helen G Nassif YMCA, 207 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    Audience
    Youth ages 6+
    Cost
    Varies based on practice group
    RSVP
    Sep 02, 2025
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    iowayswimming@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-9294

    Information

    Evaluations for the 2025/26 Fall and Winter Swim Season are now underway. If you are interested in swimming competitively or want to learn more about swim team, contact us for more information. Practices are held daily with meets held on weekends throughout the season. Swimmers ages 6+ that are able to swim one length freestyle and backstroke and encouraged to sign up.

  • Swisher Youth Sports Fall Registration is OPEN! -SIGN UP TODAY-

    Location
    Castek Swisher Park - Swisher
    Audience
    Preschool, Elementary School, Intermediate School, and Middle School
    Cost
    $25 - $35
    RSVP
    Jul 31, 2025
    Organization
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Contact
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Email
    swisher.iasports@gmail.com
    Phone
    (563) 419-0135

    Information

    Fall 2025 Lineup & Pricing:
    🔸 Intro to Sports (Ages 3–4) – $25
    A fun, no-pressure way to explore movement and teamwork!
    🏈 Flag Football – $25
    • Ages 5–6: 30-min Tuesday practices & 30-min Thursday games
    • Ages 7–10: 30-min Tuesday practices & 45-min Thursday games
    ⚽ Soccer – $35
    • Beginner (Ages 4&5): Little field practices & games
    • Intermediate (Ages 6–8): Practice on little fields, games on the big field Saturdays
    • Advanced (Ages 9–12): Practice & Saturday games on the big field