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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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.
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Try Lacrosse! Spring break clinics and Spring ’25 information
- Location
- various depending on date attended
- Audience
- Students age 7 through high school
- Cost
- clinics are FREE, see fees on team page for Spring season
- RSVP
- Mar 17, 2025
- Contact
- Jeff Kueter
- Phone
- (709) 919-2853
Information
Why Play Boys Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is an excellent option for a dual sport athlete looking for a new challenge or seeking to hone core athletic skills this Spring! We are actively seeking boys, and girls age 7 & up to join our growing squad.
Lacrosse skills are all-sports skills. Playing lacrosse will:
Improve Hand-Eye Coordination
Improve Conditioning, Speed, and Stamina
Improve Agility
Improve Body Positioning and Spatial Awareness
Develop Physicality, Improving Ability to Handle and Initiate Contact
Improve On-Field Communication Skills
Visit www.kingfisherlacrosse.com for more information!Kingfisher will also be offering Spring Break Clinics 5 options to choose from – join us in Cedar Rapids or Solon and let’s see if lacrosse is for you! Details at www.kingfisherlacrosse.com!
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Prairie Metro Youth Football Spring Registration now open!!
- Location
- MYFA Complex 1100 A’Hearn Drive in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Audience
- K-8th grade boys and girls
- Cost
- $30 for K-league and $109 for all others
- RSVP
- Mar 22, 2025
- Contact
- Keith Burrell
- Phone
- (319) 573-4469
Information
Spring flag and 7v7 passing league
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Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!
- Location
- 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Contact
- Mic Evans
- mic.evans@theatrecr.org
- Phone
- (319) 366-8591
Information
Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are back! From Harry Potter and Percy Jackson experiences, future Show Choir Stars, STEAM Week and Play in a Week- there is something for every student at TCR! Opportunities available for K-12 Students. All TCR Classes are Pay What You Can- simply select the price that works best for you at checkout!
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MACR Sharks Swim Team – Sign Up for Spring and Summer Swim Team Programs
- Location
- Helen G Nassif YMCA, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Audience
- All swimmers ages 6+
- Cost
- Varies by Practice Group
- RSVP
- Apr 01, 2025
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- iowayswimming@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 573-9294
Information
Enrollment is now open for the spring and summer MACR Sharks Swim Season. Join the Sharks this summer and learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy some healthy competition. Swim team is available to swimmers ages 6+ years
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Ely Youth Baseball, Preschool – 7th Grade
- Location
- City Park, 1635 Hillcrest Street
- Audience
- Preschool - 7th Grade
- Cost
- $75
- RSVP
- Mar 01, 2025
- Contact
- Callie Stulz OBrien
- callie@elyiowa.com
- Phone
- (319) 848-4103
Information
Ely Youth Baseball is a fun, community-focused program for incoming preschoolers through incoming 7th graders. For $75, players receive a full uniform, and all equipment is provided except for a baseball glove, which participants must bring. The program runs two nights a week (never on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays) from mid-April to mid-June. Open to all College Community families, not just Ely residents. Join us for a great season of baseball and teamwork!
