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.
Chess in the Park
June 12, 2023
Start Time
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location
Murphy Park, 1700 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque
Event For
Chess players of all ages and skill levels
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Chess Club
Contact
Ben Darr
Email
bjdarr@hotmail.com
Phone
(563) 231-2742
Additional Information
Come to play chess in the park with the Dubuque Chess Club. Beginners and learners welcome. A free chess lesson and puzzles to solve! Make new friends over the board! Food and soft drinks will be provided. Summer Teen Nights
June 12 – July 27, 2023
Start Time
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Location
Multicultural Family Center (1157 Central Ave, Dubuque IA 52001)
Event For
Intended audience is all students entering grades 6th-12th in the upcoming school year
Cost
FREE
Organization
Multicultural Family Center
Contact
Courtney Podczerwinski
Phone
(563) 580-6947
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Additional Information
If you are entering 6th-12th grade in the upcoming school year, join us for nights of fun, games, field trips, guest speakers, and activities. Teen Nights will take place every Monday- Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm starting June 12, 2023! Free Dinner provided daily, and no registration is required! NICC Esports Clinic: Overwatch 2 (Peosta)
June 26, 2023
Start Time
10:30 a.m.
RSVP By
June 23, 2023
Location
NICC Peosta Campus, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, IA 52068
Event For
High School Students entering Grades 11 & 12 (Must be 16 years old)
Cost
$45
Organization
Northeast Iowa Community College
Contact
Ezra Hershberger
Email
hershbergere@nicc.edu
Phone
(844) 642-2338
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Additional Information
Grow Your Gaming Potential! Northeast Iowa Community College Esports Coach and players will analyze your gameplay and provide one-on-one assistance and coaching. The clinic will focus on improving individual play to help you climb the ranks! Clarke Youth Basketball Camps
July 24 – July 26, 2023
Start Time
8 a.m.-12 p.m. (girls), 1-5 p.m. (boys)
RSVP By
July 17, 2023
Location
Clarke University- Kehl Center (gym)
Event For
Boys & Girls entering grades 3-8
Cost
$50/ per camper
Organization
Clarke University
Contact
Adam Hocking
Email
adam.hocking@clarke.edu
Phone
(815) 821-3674
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Additional Information
Youth Girls Basketball Camp- 8am/12pm Youth Boys Basketball Camp- 1-5pm Summer Ice Skating Classes
June 20 – August 15, 2023
Start Time
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
RSVP By
June 18, 2023
Location
Dubuque Ice Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
All Dubuque Community Schools
Cost
$111.00
Organization
Dubuque Learn to Skate
Contact
Rebecca A Menzynski
Email
dbqskating@gmail.com
Phone
(563) 275-6576
Website
dbqskating.org
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Additional Information
Stay cool with us at the Dubuque Ice Arena! All new and returning skaters ages 3 and up, are invited to register to beat the heat with us as we glide through our 8 week summer skating session. Loras Basketball Skills Camp (Girls)
August 7 – August 10, 2023
Start Time
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RSVP By
August 4, 2023
Location
Loras College AWC - 1600 Cox St.
Event For
Girls, grades 3-8
Cost
$149
Organization
Loras College Basketball
Contact
Justin Busch
Email
justin.busch@loras.edu
Phone
(563) 588-7947
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Additional Information
WHO SHOULD COME? Girls, grades 3-8 (Fall 2023) WHAT YOU’LL GAIN Each camper will improve individual skills (offensively and defensively), work with ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and 5-on-5 game play. Hempstead Basketball Youth Camp
June 13 – June 15, 2023
Start Time
9 a.m.
RSVP By
June 12, 2023
Location
Hempstead High School (North Gym)
Event For
Grades 3-7
Cost
$60
Organization
Hempstead Boys Basketball
Contact
Damon Rogers
Email
drogers@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 580-9696
Additional Information
Camp is to offer an opportunity for players to receive valuable instruction in fundamental basketball skills. Area Residential Care Corporate and Community Games
June 9, 2023
Start Time
4:00 p.m.
Location
Port of Dubuque
Event For
Students or teachers who are looking to volunteer
Organization
Area Residential Care
Contact
Eva Schmid
Phone
(563) 650-5750
Additional Information
The Corporate and Community Games are on June 9 at the Port of Dubuque (green space next to the Grand Harbor), volunteers are needed from about 4 - 9 p.m. The event is made up of about 25-30 teams of 8-10 people from businesses in the community, they compete in fun and easy team building games. We a Dubuque Senior Women’s Youth Basketball Camp
June 26 – June 28, 2023
Start Time
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
RSVP By
June 23, 2023
Location
Dubuque Senior High School
Event For
Girls grades 3-8
Cost
$40
Organization
Dubuque Senior Women's Basketball
Contact
Cassie Allee
Email
callee@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 552-5619
Additional Information
During these three days of camp, players will work on developing and mastering basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling, pivoting and passing. This camp will be led by the Senior Women's Basketball coaching staff and current Senior basketball players. Summer Camp Programs at Camp Ewalu
June 11 – August 11, 2023
Location
Camp Ewalu, 37776 Alpha Ave., Strawberry Point, IA 52076
Event For
Elementary and middle school students
Cost
Varies by program; financial assistance available
Organization
Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center
Contact
Steph Boeding
Email
steph@ewalu.org
Phone
(515) 205-2853
Website
https://ewalu.org/summer-camp
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Additional Information
REGISTER NOW for summer camp at Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center! Programs for grades 1-12 & special needs As a Lutheran-Christian outdoor ministry, Ewalu offers a variety of programs all summer for youth, guided by trained counselors. No child is turned away for reasons of financial need.