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.

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Rising Star Theatre Company Summer Workshops

June 10 – June 28, 2024
RSVP By June 5, 2024
Location TBA
Event For K-12
Cost $100-$175 with scholarships availabe
Organization Rising Star Theatre Company
Contact Megan Elizabeth Schumacher
Phone (563) 231-0110
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Additional Information
Rising Star Theatre Company is offering five summer workshop opportunities for students of all ages. From musical offerings to an audition workshop to improv and even a camp for the little ones, RSTC has something for everyone! Sign up at: https://risingstartheatrecompany.com/education.cfm

Ainsley’s Angels Events

May 4 – November 21, 2024
Location Various locations in Dubuque
Event For Elementary, Middle, High School students and adults
Organization Ainsley’s Angels of Eastern Iowa
Contact Aulanda Krause
Phone (563) 495-1575
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Additional Information
Ainsley’s Angels is actively looking for new: Rider Athletes, Angel Runners, Volunteers and Sponsors. Become an Ainsley’s Angels Rider at no cost and all equipment provided for you. Come join us at any or all of these race opportunities!

Auditions and Crew-Sign Up for Our Youth Show, Seussical

May 17 – May 18, 2024
Start Time Friday 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque
Event For Ages 7 to 18
Cost Free
Organization Bell Tower Theater
Contact Miki Robinson
Phone (563) 588-3377
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Additional Information
Bell Tower Theater is holding auditions and crew sign-up for our 17th-Annual Summer Musical, Seussical. Roles in the cast are open to kids 7 to 16. Crew positions are open to kids 7 to 18. Participation is free. Find more details on the Free Summer Musical Program page of belltowertheater.net.

FASST Summer Track Club

June 3 – June 26, 2024
Start Time 5:15 p.m.
RSVP By May 19, 2024
Location University of Dubuque Outdoor Track
Event For All grade levels
Cost $85-$105 depending on grade level
Organization FASST LLC
Contact Melissa Gunnelson
Phone (563) 580-6066
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Additional Information
Summer track club for students entering K-12 this fall; learn more about track and field events and have fun! Practices Mon and Wed, June 3 - June 26 with a track meet on the last day.

University of Dubuque Women’s Basketball Youth Skills Camp

July 29 – July 31, 2024
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
RSVP By July 27, 2024
Location University of Dubuque Stoltz Center
Event For 4th-8th graders
Cost $100
Organization University of Dubuque Women's Basketball
Contact Morgan Meerstein
Phone (563) 589-3298
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Additional Information
The UDWBB Skills Camp is focused on improving individual skills, developing a love for the game of basketball & is designed to give athletes the tools to become better basketball players & teammates within a competitive and fun environment. Camp will be coached by UDWBB players & coaches!

Find Your Superpower

April 23, 2024
Start Time 6:00 p.m.
Location Comiskey Park 255 E 24th St, Dubuque, IA
Event For 4 yr old girls going to Kindergarten next year or Kindergarteners
Cost Free
Organization Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
Contact Stacey Niesman
Phone (563) 583-9160
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Additional Information
Make a fun craft, do a fun stem activity and learn how to be your own Superhero with Girl Scouts!

Summer Diving Camp

June 4 – July 18, 2024
Start Time 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 18, 2024
Location Hempstead Aquatic Center
Event For 4th-12th graders
Cost $100
Organization HHS Summer Diving Camp
Contact Megan Rush
Phone (563) 581-1189
Additional Information
Athletes 4th grade to 12th grade can come and try diving. We will be going through front and back approaches, new dives and proper water entry.

Ice Skating Classes

April 30 – August 6, 2024
Start Time 6:30p.m.
RSVP By April 28, 2024
Location ImOn Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Pre K- High School
Cost $40.00
Organization Dubuque Learn to Skate
Contact Rebecca Menzynski
Phone (563) 275-6576
Website dbqskating.org
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Additional Information
Stay cool with us all spring and summer long. All skaters ages 3 and up are eligible to register for spring and summer ice skating classes. Whether your skater is looking for a future in hockey or figure skating. Dubuque Learn to Skate is the place to get started on ice.

Healthy Kids Day

April 20 – April 20, 2024
Start Time 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location 7788 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque IA 52001- Early Learning Center YMCA
Event For Everyone in the community is invited but focus is kids of all ages.
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Community YMCA
Contact Courtney Morgan
Phone (563) 556-0443
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Additional Information
Join the Dubuque Community YMCA's Early Learning Center at their first annual Healthy Kids Day Event. The afternoon will be filled with goodie bags, activities, and local businesses promoting ways kids can be healthy! This event is completely free and open to children of all ages!

Camp Invention

June 17 – June 21, 2024
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Location Marshall Elementary 1450 Rhomberg Ave. Dubuque, IA
Event For Incoming 2nd-5th graders
Cost $270 for week long camp
Organization National Inventors Hall of Fame
Contact Theressa Northouse
Phone (563) 552-3609
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Additional Information
Summer STEM camp- Camp Invention A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. Led by qualified local educators, our camps offer new and exciting hands-on experiences every year.