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  • 16 Jun 25

    KICK Camps

    Audience
    Elementary and middle school students
    Cost
    Varies by camp
    Contact
    Melanie Bouzek
    Email
    Melanie.Bouzek@kirkwood.edu
    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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  • 03 May 25

    Buds and Blossoms Plant Sale

    Location
    2630 Otis Road SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Audience
    Children of all ages will enjoy time at our picturesque apple orchard as the trees will be in bloom. Attendees can plant their own bloom to take home and nurture
    Cost
    Free
    Contact
    Kory Kazimour
    Email
    info@growwithkazimour.org
    Phone
    (319) 538-2044

    Information

    Plant Sale: GROW at Kazimour Farm & Orchard – cultivating community, nurturing growth. Discover the beauty of native Iowa plants and a colorful array of annual varieties. Your purchase not only seeds your garden, but also cultivates local employment opportunities for adults with disabilities and helps address local food insecurity.

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  • 17 Mar 25

    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
    Email
    kingfisherlacrosse@gmail.com
    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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  • 31 Mar 25

    Prairie Soccer Club

    Location
    Kirkwood Soccer Field (across 76th Ave. from the Kirkwood Hotel)
    Audience
    Elementary
    Cost
    $60-$195
    RSVP
    Mar 24, 2025
    Contact
    Steven Robertson
    Email
    steven.robertson@psciowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 533-0589

    Information

    All programs for PSC Iowa are now open for registrations for the Spring 2025 season.

    These programs include the Academy (U9-U10 boys and girls), the Developmental Academy (U7-U8 boys and girls), and the Developmental League (U4-U10 boys and girls).

    Register today! if you have any questions about any of our programs, please contact Steven Robertson

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  • 31 Mar 25

    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
    Email
    Keith_r_burrell@yahoo.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-4469

    Information

    Spring flag and 7v7 passing league

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  • 09 Jun 25

    Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!

    Location
    102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    Contact
    Mic Evans
    Email
    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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  • 01 Apr 25

    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
    Email
    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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  • 14 Apr 25

    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
    Email
    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!

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  • 08 Apr 25

    Ely 4 & 5 Year Old Spring soccer

    Location
    Ely City Park, 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    4 & 5 year olds
    Cost
    $35
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2025
    Contact
    Callie Stulz OBrien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    5 week spring soccer program with Ely Parks & Recreation for children ages 4 & 5. The program fee is $35 and includes a team shirt – participants will be provided practice equipment. This is open to all College Community families, not just Ely residents. This program is 45 minutes on Tuesday nights from April 8 – May 6, 5:45pm – 6:30pm at City Park. Registration closes on March 1st.

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  • 05 Apr 25

    Prairie Fest 2025

    Location
    The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
    Audience
    All parents and community members of the College Community School District!
    Cost
    $75 individuals and $1,000 corporate tables
    RSVP
    Mar 22, 2025
    Contact
    Alicia Tjelmeland, Operations Manager
    Email
    aliciatjelmeland@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (712) 267-9286

    Information

    Prairie Fest is the Prairie School Foundation’s largest fundraising effort for the district. Help us enhance the education of our Prairie Kids with a night of entertainment, auctions, and an amazing dinner!​​

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