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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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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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.
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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
- 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
- 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.
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KICK Camps
- Audience
- Elementary and middle school students
- Cost
- Varies by camp
- Contact
- Melanie Bouzek
- Phone
- (319) 398-1278
Information
KICK camps are exciting and educational summer camps for youth ages 8-15. Designed around STEAM and career exploration, KICK provides fun, hands-on activities that promise to develop and build key skills for future success.
