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Prairie Backpack

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

Intermediate School (5-6)

Events

  • 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.

  • Try Hockey for Free

    Location
    1100 Rockford Rd SW
    Audience
    Anyone age 4-11
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    Rough Riders Hockey Club
    Contact
    Jefferson Stack
    Email
    jestack@roughridershockeyclub.com
    Phone
    (978) 580-7869

    Information

    ImOn Ice is inviting anyone age 4-11 who is interested in playing hockey to come in and try hockey free of charge from 12:15-1:15 PM on Saturday, September 13th. No experience is required, and any necessary equipment will be provided.
    *Skates and equipment are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis*

  • Horse back riding lessons and trail riding

    Location
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca 3271 Sandy Beach Rd. NE. Solon IA 52333
    Audience
    4th grade and up
    Cost
    Lessons: Beginner $60 Intermediate $100 Advanced $150
    Organization
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
    Contact
    Jonathan Temme
    Email
    banmanger@iodiseca.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-4187

  • One Child One Tree

    Location
    Certificates can be picked up at participating HyVee Stores or at ImOn Communications
    Audience
    All children ages 0-18.
    Cost
    $0
    RSVP
    Sep 10, 2025
    Organization
    Monarch Research
    Contact
    Stephanie Garland
    Email
    sgarland@monarchresearch.org
    Phone
    (319) 900-1509

    Information

    Monarch Research has partnered with local HyVee stores and ImOn to provide parents and grandparents a free native tree for each child or grandchild, through our One Child, One TreeTM – Growing Together initiative. This innovative initiative aims to foster a deep connection between children and nature by offering complimentary native trees to parents and grandparents in Linn County.

  • 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