Digital Backpack
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.
Teen Theater Intensive Camp for ages 13-18
July 28 – August 1, 2025
Location
Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear St, Galena IL
Event For
ages 13-18
Cost
$125, scholarships available
Organization
Galena Center for the Arts
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(815) 402-3111
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Additional Information
Students ages 13-18 will learn--and perform on Friday--a radio show at the Galena Center for the Arts! Perform sound effects, disappear into different characters, and get the feel of an actual radio show at the Center, culminating with a performance of the show at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, August 1 Fun with Theater Camp for ages 9-13
July 21 – July 25, 2025
Location
Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear St, Galena IL
Event For
ages 9-13
Cost
$125, scholarships available
Organization
Galena Center for the Arts
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(815) 402-3111
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Additional Information
FUN WITH THEATER: Learn, laugh and live action! Have a blast learning theater basics and hone your acting skills with Lee Adami. Limit 15 students. $125 per student. Scholarships available: email Carole at info@galenacenterforthearts.com High School Esports League Open Arena
June 18 – August 20, 2025
Start Time
5p.m. - 7p.m.
Location
DBQ Esports League 3220 Dodge Suite 109
Event For
High School Studets
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Esports Season prep! 🎮 Join us for High School Open Arena on June 18th, July 9th & 16th, and August 6th, 13th & 20th, 5-7pm. Learn more about the upcoming season! Sports Physical Day
August 4, 2025
Start Time
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location
Crescent Community Health Center 1690 Elm Street, Dubuque
Event For
Students playing sports
Organization
Crescent Community Health Center
Contact
Megan Feldpausch
Phone
(563) 690-2402
Website
crescentchc.org
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Additional Information
Before the practices begin and the games kick off, make sure your child is ready to play with an up-to-date sports physical from Crescent Community Health Center! No Appointment Needed Walk-ins Welcome Preschool and Kindergarten Round Up Day
August 19, 2025
Start Time
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location
Crescent Community Health Center 1690 Elm Street, Dubuque
Event For
Children entering pre-k and kindergarten
Organization
Crescent Community Health Center
Contact
Megan Feldpausch
Phone
(563) 690-2402
Website
crescentchc.org
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Additional Information
Is your little one ready for their big first day? Crescent is here to help make sure they are healthy and prepared for preschool or kindergarten with required physicals, immunizations, and any needed forms. Mindful Musicians
June 5 – August 18, 2025
Location
2230 Central Avenue
Event For
0-6 year olds with caregiver
Cost
$15
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Jill Klinebriel
Email
Jill@centrallyrooted.com
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Website
Www.centrallyrooted.com
Additional Information
Interactive parent/child class with a focus on development of musical competence, confidence, and self-worth. (Did we mention it is also really FUN?!) Play instruments, sing, dance and enjoy this bonding time with your child. Ages 0 - 6 with adult. Click to sign-up: https://www.centrallyrooted.com/ UD Softball Summer Youth Camp
August 2, 2025
Start Time
8 a.m,
RSVP By
August 1, 2025
Location
UD Softball Field
Event For
8 -13 year olds
Cost
$50 or $65
Organization
University of Dubuque Softball
Contact
Kristen Duross
Email
kduross@dbq.edu
Phone
(207) 590-1224
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Additional Information
8:00-8:20 Check-in 8:20-8:30 Introductions 8:30-9:30 Fielding BREAK 9:40-11:00 Hitting/baserunning 11:00-11:10 Recap/Questions 11:15-12:15 Pitching Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students
May 26 – December 31, 2025
Location
Virtual
Event For
Caregivers of students in Grades K-6
Cost
Free
Organization
Iowa Reading Research Center
Contact
Leah Zimmermann
Phone
(319) 335-5324
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Additional Information
The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports. Loras College Tennis Camps
July 28 – July 31, 2025
Start Time
Skills Camp: 8-10:30 AM; High School Camp; 12-2:30 PM
RSVP By
July 27, 2025
Location
Loras College Tucker Tennis Courts - 1600 Cox Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Elementary and high school students
Cost
$150
Organization
Loras College
Contact
Cam Long
Email
camden.long@loras.edu
Phone
(563) 581-9948
Website
https://tennis.duhawkcamps.com
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Additional Information
Loras Tennis Skills Camp teaches fundamentals to beginners. Campers learn the basics of tennis in a fun environment encouraging future participation. Loras Tennis High School Camp focuses on improving the playing ability of high schoolers. Campers focus on match strategies to enhance their game. Summer Reading Program
June 2 – August 9, 2025
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
www.carnegiestout.org
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Additional Information
Level up at the library this summer! Join us for a variety of free programs for all ages and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. The concept is simple (and fun!): read books to earn prizes. Kids ages 0 – 17 can sign up at the Children’s Help Desk or online at carnegiestout.org beginning June 2nd