Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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The Quest
- Location
- The History Center (800 2 Avenue SE)
- Audience
- Families, Co-workers, High School Students
- Cost
- $40/team of 4
- RSVP
- May 02, 2025
- Contact
- Mark Matson
- mmatson@iowabig.org
- Phone
- (319) 929-2853
Information
Take part in Cedar Rapids’ version of the Amazing Race! The Quest is a thrilling adventure through Cedar Rapids! Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover local history as you race to the finish line. Do you have what it takes to solve this Quest and win big? May 3, 2025 starting at 8:30 @ The History Center.
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Relay For Life of Linn County
- Location
- Prairie High School Football Field/Track
- Audience
- all students and parents
- RSVP
- Jun 06, 2025
- Contact
- Haley Huntington
- Phone
- (319) 248-0047
Information
Relay For Life is a free community walkathon event where every step is another step towards ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year’s event is Saturday, June 7th from 9 am to noon at PHS Football Field & Track.
We will start the event with our traditional “Survivor Lap” where we cheer on the brave cancer survivors in Linn County. We will follow along in their footsteps and keep walking or running until there is a cure! We will have vendors, activities like “Road To Recovery” cardboard car races for kids, face painting, silent auction, Maui Wowi coffee truck, and free-will donation continental breakfast for all who attend. Students can volunteer at this event and receive service hours! We ask all volunteers to sign up for a volunteer role online (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CACAF22A0F5C70-55675927-relay#/) and bring “service hour forms” with them on June 7th. -
Mount Mercy Volleyball Camp
- Location
- Mount Mercy University Hennessy Rec Center
- Audience
- 5th through 9th graders
- Contact
- Deb Marlin
- 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.
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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
- 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.
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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
- jhinke@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 558-2435
Information
Competitive and developmental Swim Camps
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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
- 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.
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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
- info@swisheriasports.org
- Phone
- (563) 419-0135
Information
Summer Baseball / Softball
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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
- myfaboard@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 393-8696
Information
Girls Flag football Practices starting on April 13th through May 30th. Tournament on June 1st.
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Earth Day celebration
- Location
- 4521 Boy Scouts Road, Central City, IA 52214
- Audience
- all ages
- Cost
- no cost
- Contact
- Maureen Marron
- 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!
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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
- 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.
