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Prairie Backpack

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

Events

  • Hockey Camp

    Location
    ImOn Ice Arena
    Audience
    All ages are welcome
    Cost
    $225 per person per week
    Organization
    ImOn Ice Arena
    Contact
    Dina Kurtovic
    Email
    D.Kurtovic@creventslive.com
    Phone
    (319) 370-6201

    Information

    The ImOn Ice Arena is hosting a summer Hockey Camp! This five day camp allows children of all ages and experience levels to learn how to play or improve their existing skills. There are two sessions from 6/16 to 6/20 and from 6/23 to 6/27 starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM.

  • Summer Skate Camp

    Location
    ImOn Ice Arena
    Audience
    All ages are welcome
    Cost
    $225 per person per week
    Organization
    ImOn Ice Arena
    Contact
    Dina Kurtovic
    Email
    D.Kurtovic@creventslive.com
    Phone
    (319) 730-6201

    Information

    ImOn Ice Arena is hosting a Summer Skate Camp for children of all ages to learn how to skate and improve their existing skating skills, with no prior experience required. There are three sessions, with each one being Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The session dates are 7/14 to 7/18, 7/21 to 7/25, and 7/28 to 8/1.

  • 2025 Cedar Rapids Kernels Summer Reading Program

    Location
    950 Rockford Rd SW Cedar Rapids
    Audience
    K-5
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Kernels
    Contact
    Logan Larson
    Email
    llarson@kernels.com
    Phone
    (319) 389-8127

    Information

    2025 Cedar Rapids Kernels Summer Reading Program. You can start now, and it ends August 31 which is reader recognition day at the ballpark!

  • 2025 Prairie Boys Basketball Camp

    Location
    Prairie High School
    Audience
    elementary, intermediate, middle school
    Cost
    80
    RSVP
    Jun 07, 2025
    Contact
    Coach Kuntz
    Email
    tkuntz@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5340

    Information

    Grades: Current 2nd-4th Grade
    (incoming 3rd-5th grade for 2025/26 school year)
    Current 5th-7th graders
    (incoming 6th-8th grade for 2025/26 school year)
    Have fun learning the game from the Prairie HS Boys Basketball Coaches and Players
    Register by June 7th to be guaranteed a tshirt. Registrations open until June 13th
    Dates: June 16-19th, 2025 Camp limited to 80 participants for each session. Sign up soon to reserve your spot.

  • ExploreU

    Location
    Iowa City West High School
    Audience
    Girls completing 6th, 7th and 8th grade
    Cost
    $100, free for low income families
    RSVP
    Jul 11, 2025
    Contact
    Elizabeth Kleiman
    Email
    exploreustem@gmail.com
    Phone
    (515) 231-7133

    Information

    ExploreU is a week-long, STEM program for middle school girls completing 6th, 7th and 8th grade, held annually in the summer. The program is designed to help young girls learn math and computer science skills while having fun.
    Two sections are available June 9-14 and July 14-19.

  • Mount Mercy Volleyball Camp

    Location
    Mount Mercy University Hennessy Rec Center
    Audience
    5th through 9th graders
    Contact
    Deb Marlin
    Email
    dmarlin@mtmercy.edu
    Phone
    (319) 361-3640

    Information

    Volleyball camp for 5th-9th graders looking for a week of skills and competition. Camps are run by head coach Deb Marlin and her staff as well as some of her athletes. Morning and afternoon sessions available from June 9 – 12th and 16th – 19th.

  • Jefferson Summer Swim Camp

    Location
    Jefferson High School, 1243 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids
    Audience
    ages 8-17, anyone who wants to improve their swimming skills
    Cost
    varies, see information
    RSVP
    Jun 09, 2025
    Contact
    Jessica Hinke
    Email
    jhinke@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 361-9863

    Information

    Whether you can swim halfway across the pool, or several hundred yards at a time – We have a spot for you this summer at Jefferson! Developmental/”Pre-Swim Team” Group for ages 8 and up and Competitive Group if you can swim at least 50 yards of freestyle or have any competitive swim team experience.

  • J-Hawk Summer Swim Camp 2025

    Location
    Jefferson High School
    Audience
    WHO: anyone ages 8-17 who is interested in improving their swimming skills
    Cost
    Varies by Session
    RSVP
    Jun 09, 2025
    Contact
    Jessica Hinke
    Email
    jhinke@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 558-2435

    Information

    Competitive and developmental Swim Camps

  • Cultivate Hope Food Camps for Kids

    Location
    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave NW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404
    Audience
    7-12
    Cost
    Varies by camp
    Contact
    Kendal Hausmann
    Email
    Kendal@matthew-25.org
    Phone
    (319) 362-2214

    Information

    Every summer, we host camps at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, where kids get hands-on experience learning how produce is grown and how it turns into the meals and snacks they eat every day. We offer camps with a focus on the culinary aspect of growing food, the garden ecosystem, and even creating art inspired by our garden.

  • Earth Day celebration

    Location
    4521 Boy Scouts Road, Central City, IA 52214
    Audience
    all ages
    Cost
    no cost
    Contact
    Maureen Marron
    Email
    maureen.marron.ia@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 512-9948

    Information

    Celebrate Earth Day at the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation at this free, family friendly, and fun event! Exhibitors include Prairie States Mushroom Club, Xerces Society, UI Flood Center, Trees Forever, Monarch Research Station, Cedar County Conservation, Solar Integrators, Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society, Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Zanfel, No Coast Social Club, Buffalo Ridge Orchard, Wildthunder Wildlife and Animal Rehab. Learn about Leave No Trace, making maple syrup, invasive plant species, and basic outdoor first aid. Hands-on activities!