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! Dubuque Lady Royals
July 7 – July 9, 2025
Start Time
6:00 p.m.
Location
Monday at MacAleece and Wednesday at Eisenhower
Event For
Elementary and Middle School
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Lady Royals
Contact
Ragan
Email
Dbqroyals@gmail.com
Phone
(608) 622-8226
Additional Information
Come and check out the Dubuque Lady Royals Softball. We are holding tryouts for birthdays Sept 2013 to Aug 2014. Come and be a part of a great organization with amazing kids and fantastic parents. 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 DINO-mite Overnight
July 12 – July 13, 2025
Start Time
5:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 5, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Ages 6+
Cost
$75 per person for members, $90 per person for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Education Department
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Want to know what a night at the museum is really like? This Dino-Mite Overnight is your chance! Spend a night at the River Museum and enjoy a tour and educational activities, explore Ice Dinosaurs after dark, kick back with a movie on the big screen, and sleep among the aquariums. 2 meals included. 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.