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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

  • Camp Tanager — Summer DAY CAMP Programs for kids ages 5-11 Years! Sign Up Today!

    Location
    Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
    Audience
    Campers ages 5-11 Years
    Cost
    $250 per week
    RSVP
    Jun 01, 2026
    Organization
    Camp Tanager
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    campmail@tanagerplace.org
    Phone
    (319) 286-4510

    Information

    Parents—ready to get your kids off the couch and into the great outdoors this summer?

    At Camp Tanager, kids ages 6 to 11 unplug from screens and plug into real fun—like swimming, team-building games, group adventures, and fresh weekly themes that keep things exciting all summer long!

    Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, June 8 to August 7—so there’s plenty of time to play, grow, and make amazing new friends!

    Spots fill up fast—visit camptanager.org today and give your child a summer they’ll never forget!

  • Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!

    Organization
    Theatre Cedar Rapids
    Contact
    Mic Evans
    Email
    mic.evans@theatrecr.org
    Phone
    (319) 366-8591

    Information

    TCR Summer Camps are back! There’s something for every student, grades K through 12. Acting, adventures, games, STEAM Week and more!

    All TCR Camps and Classes are on a “Pay What You Can” system. Simply choose the payment option that works best for you at checkout.

  • Ely Youth Baseball

    Location
    Ely City Park - 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    Elementary and Intermediate students
    Cost
    $75 for Ely residents. $80 for non-Ely residents.
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2026
    Organization
    Ely Parks and Recreation
    Contact
    Callie Stulz-O'Brien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    Sign up for Ely’s Youth Baseball program today! Pre-K – 5th Grade boys and girls. Program runs April – June.

  • Ely Spring Soccer

    Location
    Ely City Park - 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    Pre-K and Kindergarten students
    Cost
    $35
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2026
    Organization
    Ely Parks and Recreation
    Contact
    Callie Stulz-O'Brien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    Sign up for Ely’s 4 & 5-year-old Spring Soccer program today! Practices will begin Tuesday, April 7, and meet once a week through Tuesday, May 5, 5:45 – 6:30 PM.