Category Archives: Prairie Point

Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Job Fair

Are you looking for a great way to make some money this summer? Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation is now hiring lifeguards, cashiers/concession workers, swim instructors, laborers, and recreation supervisors and instructors. Most positions are for ages 16 and up. Come to our Job Fair March 2 and see what’s available!

City of Cedar Rapids Seasonal Jobs Fair Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec Seasonal Jobs Fair

ExploreU@MMU ’19

ExploreU is an annual one week STEM summer program for middle school girls completing 6th, 7th and 8th grade. The program is designed to help young girls learn math and computer science skills while having fun. During the program, students use Scratch software to analyze patterns and learn the fundamentals of programming. Participants learn about Geometer SketchPad, prime numbers, Fibonacci Sequence, Fractals and Cryptography. ExploreU engages students, opens their eyes to math and science in the world around them, teaches both ideas and skills, and ignites their interest in learning. Click on the flyer below for more information.

ExploreU@MMU 2019

Courage League Adaptive Sports and Recreation

New to the Corridor, Courage League Sports is excited to bring adapted play to eastern Iowa. Register your 5-15 year old special needs child for an upcoming session this spring.  Click on the flyer below for details.

Courage League Sports Session

Kids Go STEM!

The University of Iowa Health Care is hosting a free educational program, Kids Go STEM, targeted for students in grades 6-8 and parents on the morning of Saturday, February 23rd. Students have an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math as it relates to healthcare and career exploration. Students will engage in interactive activities, simulations, and experiments to explore various STEM areas and career opportunities. Click on the flyer below for more information.

KIDS GO STEM!

5K Run-Walk: Go the Distance for Crime Victims

The  Linn County Attorney’s Office is sponsoring a Go the Distance for Crime Victims 5K Run-Walk on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Click on the flyer below for more information.

Go the Distance for Crime Victims 5K Run Walk

Old Creamery Theatre Acting Classes

Old Creamery Theatre’s Acting Classes are back this spring! Join them for weekly acting classes where you’ll learn skills, play games, and become a stronger performer!  Classes are offered for students in grades 1-3 and students in grades 4-8.  Click on the flyers below for more details.

Old Creamery Theatre Acting Classes 1st – 3rd

Old Creamery Theatre Acting Classes 4th-8th

Register for Prairie Fest 2019

It’s time to register for Prairie Fest 2019! Join the Prairie School Foundation for a night full of fun on Saturday, April 6 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. This years’ theme is Pirates: Ahoy Matey so come dressed in your best swashbuckling, hands on deck attire!  Click on the flyer below to learn more about the event or to register.

Prairie Fest 2019

 

 

Metro Youth Football Spring and Fall Opportunities

Metro Youth Football is offering spring flag for 1st – 4th grade, a 7 vs 7 passing league for grades 4th – 7th , and a fall tackle for 4th – 8th grade with modified flag for 3rd graders.  Click on the link below for more information including registration.

Metro Youth Football Registration