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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

  • 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

  • 2025-2026 Color Guard Try Outs

    Location
    Prairie High School North Gym
    Audience
    incoming 10-12th grade students
    Contact
    Michele Formanek
    Email
    mformanek@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 270-4547

    Information

    Try Outs for the 2025 fall season of Color Guard will be April 21-23rd.
    No experience needed- we teach you everything!
    In another activity GREAT!!! A lot of our members are….show choir, speech, dance, robotics, PXC, cheerleading, and more- we can make it work.
    Color Guard practices, performs, competes, & travels with the Prairie Hawks Marching Band!
    Come check it out!

  • 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.

  • Swisher Youth Sports- Summer Baseball/Softball registration deadline 4/18 start date May 26th

    Location
    Castek Park - Swisher
    Audience
    Anyone ages 4 - 12 year old — Anyone and Everyone
    Cost
    $35
    RSVP
    Apr 18, 2025
    Contact
    Brittany Brown
    Email
    info@swisheriasports.org
    Phone
    (563) 419-0135

    Information

    Summer Baseball / Softball

  • Girls Flag Football

    Location
    Metro youth Football Feild
    Audience
    Girls in current grades 3rd-12th, open to the public, no tryout required
    Cost
    $29.00 to register
    RSVP
    Apr 20, 2025
    Contact
    Metro Youth Football Association
    Email
    myfaboard@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 393-8696

    Information

    Girls Flag football Practices starting on April 13th through May 30th. Tournament on June 1st.

  • 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!

  • Trinity Lutheran Church Day Camp

    Location
    805 Hwy 151 West, Walford
    Audience
    Elementary and Intermediate students
    Cost
    $50
    RSVP
    Jun 15, 2025
    Contact
    Sharon Blanchard
    Email
    sharon.blanchard@tlcwalford.com
    Phone
    (712) 579-5851

    Information

    EWALU Day Camp: Adventures Await!

    Get ready for an unforgettable week at Trinity Lutheran Church’s EWALU Day Camp! Kids K-5th grade will experience daily worship, engaging Bible studies, creative crafts, fun games, and delicious snacks. EWALU counselors bring the energy and excitement! Don’t miss our Thursday evening Family Night Program with a walking taco potluck!

    When: June 16-20, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., ending at noon on Friday)
    Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, Walford
    Cost: $50 (first child), $25 (each additional). T-shirt included. Preschool VBS also available.

    Contact Trinity Lutheran Church at www.tlcwalford.com for more info.

  • Putt for a Purpose- Indoor Inflatable Putt Putt Golf

    Location
    Hall Perrine Cancer Center 701 10th St. SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
    Audience
    All Students
    Cost
    $5 per putt putt golfer
    RSVP
    Apr 05, 2025
    Contact
    Jeff Decker
    Email
    jdecker@mercycare.org
    Phone
    (319) 861-7998

    Information

    Putt for a Purpose indoor inflatable mini-golf, fun for the whole family! Have fun and support a great cause! Register for your Putt for a Purpose tee time at https://givebutter.com/pAeMbW

  • Walford 2025 Youth Baseball / Softball – Sign Up Deadline 4/6/25

    Location
    Home Games are played in Walford. Away games are outlined in the Description section.
    Audience
    Preschool - 8th Grade
    Cost
    $0.00 Registration Fee - Shirts & Jerseys will be ordered by each family for their participant.
    RSVP
    Apr 06, 2025
    Contact
    Melissa Werner
    Email
    parks@cityofwalfordiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 360-8915

    Information

    Please complete registration as soon as possible to allow for adequate planning time.
    Any student in a Cedar Rapids or College Community School District is welcome.
    Please email Parks@CityofWalfordIowa.com with any questions relating to registration.
    For the 2025 summer season, Walford P&R has decided to set the Season Fee as $0.00.
    Families will only be responsible for purchasing their player’s jersey to participate in the program. Once rosters are finalized (~April 15th), parents will be contacted with other season specific information.
    Please submit any questions or comments: Parks@cityofwalfordiowa.com
    Iowa Valley League Baseball/Softball Season Dates:
    – Preseason games will begin the week of May 19th.
    – Regular games will runs the weeks of May 26th through June 27th.
    – Post season [single elimination tournament] will run June 29th through July 2nd.
    – All Star Game will be hosted by Blairstown the week of July 7th.
    T-Ball | Grades Pre-K & K [Co-ed ]
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be played on Sunday afternoons.
    Regular season games will tentatively start May 18th.
    Length of season and game locations will be dependent upon the number of teams registered in the league.
    Coach / Mechanical Pitch | Grades 1 & 2 [Boys & Girls Separate]
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be on Sunday evenings: Girls @ 4:30PM and Boys @ 6:00PM.
    Games will be played in Blairstown, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Van Horne or Walford.
    – Season/schedule is dependent upon the number of teams in each league.
    – Plan is to tentatively start play May 17th.
    Girls Little League Softball | Grades 3,4,5
    Girls Pony League Softball | Grades 6,7,8
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Little League at 5:30 & Pony League at 7:00.
    Games will be played in: Atkins, Blairstown, Fairfax, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Van Horne or Walford.
    Boys Little League Baseball | Grades 3,4,5
    Boys Pony League Baseball | Grades 6,7,8
    **Grade is considered what the player will be finishing in May 2025
    Games will be played on Monday and Thursday evenings. Little League at 5:30 & Pony League at 7:00.
    Games will be played in: Atkins, Blairstown, Fairfax, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Van Horne or Walford.

  • Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

    Location
    Lower City Park, 200 Park Rd., Iowa City
    Audience
    All ages & families
    Cost
    $20 for 13 & under; $45 14 & up
    RSVP
    May 04, 2025
    Contact
    Heather Younker
    Email
    hyounker@rmhc-eiwi.org
    Phone
    (319) 500-7642

    Information

    The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is proud to host the 41st Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K. This event raises important funds and awareness of our goal to keep families close to each other and the care they need, when they need it most. The 5K event features options to run, walk, or participate virtually. REGISTER by April 1 to GUARANTEE your RUN T-SHIRT!

    This family-friendly event is open to runners and walkers of all skill levels! On-site we will have a kids zone, delicious post-race treats, and awards for top runners in multiple age groups. Strollers and pets on leash are welcome!

    The event starts and finishes at the Lower City Park in Iowa City.