Bryant Elementary School

Emmaus University Summer Athletic Camps

June 9 – August 1, 2025
Start Time See event flyer for full details.
Location Emmaus University 2570 Asbury Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Elementary, middle school, and high school athletes.
Cost Cost varies by camp
Organization Emmaus University
Contact Hannah Richter
Phone (563) 588-8000
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Additional Information
Emmaus University is offering a range of athletic camps this summer! Come ready to grow skill and have fun in a faith based environment. Athletes from beginner to advanced are welcome!

Nature Photography

August 2, 2025
Start Time 11:00 a.m.
Location Swiss Valley Nature Center
Event For Student and families, all ages
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque County Conservation
Contact Jaquelyn Hochrein
Phone (563) 556-6745
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Additional Information
We will walk along the woodland ecology trail passing through forest, wetland, and prairie habitats. We will capture many aspects of the natural world around us like insects, plants, wildlife, landscape, and more!

Loras College Men’s Basketball Skills Camp

August 4 – August 7, 2025
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
RSVP By August 3, 2025
Location Loras College
Event For Pre-K through 8th Grade
Cost $159
Organization Loras College Men's Basketball
Contact Chris Martin
Phone (563) 588-7738
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Additional Information
Basketball skills camp hosted by Loras College Men's Basketball coaches and staff.

Y(OUR) STORY – Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan

April 1 – August 6, 2025
Location Various
Event For All Community Members
Cost Free
Organization City of Dubuque
Contact Dan Kroger
Phone (563) 589-4310
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Additional Information
Public Input Opportunity for the City of Dubuque's 1st Parks & Recreation Department Comprehensive Master Plan.

Kids emPOWERed Summer YogArt Camp

August 4 – August 7, 2025
Start Time 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location Allison Henderson Park, 1500 Loras Blvd, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 5-11
Cost $150
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
⁠Join Challenge to Change for an exciting week of YogArt camp, where combining yoga and art creates emPOWERed Kids! Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Ms. Sandra designed to empower, uplift, and inspire.

Astronomy Night

August 9, 2025
Start Time 9:00 PM
Location Swiss Valley Nature Center
Event For Family
Organization Dubuque County Conservation
Contact Jaquelyn Hochrein
Phone (563) 556-6745
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Additional Information
Join us to view a full moon nicknamed the sturgeon and an alignment of planets that we will be observing with small telescopes. We will also learn about the history of the different moons and how identify constellations.

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
Phone (563) 589-4225
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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

DBQ Esports League Summer Camps

June 9 – August 15, 2025
Start Time 8 a.m.
Location DBQ Esports League Arena
Event For Elementary and Middle School Students
Cost $199
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9616
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Additional Information
Fortnite, Minecraft and Madden Summer Camps

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
Phone (563) 500-7641
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/

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.

Sports Physicals

April 2 – August 31, 2025
Location Crescent Community Health Center 1690 Elm Street, Dubuque
Event For Student Athletes
Cost Sliding fee payment or insurance accepted
Organization Crescent Community Health Center
Contact Megan Feldpausch
Phone (563) 690-2950
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! Don’t wait until the last minute—appointments fill up fast in late summer!

School’s Out Day Camp: Life of a Voyageur

October 10 – October 10, 2025
Start Time 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 3, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K - 5th Grade
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact NMRMA Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Grab your paddle & get ready for an adventure as we uncover the life of the voyageurs on the mighty Mississippi River. Campers will explore the world of these 18th-century fur traders through hands-on experiences, old-world crafts & lively storytelling.

School’s Out Day Camp: Slime & Scales

October 30 – October 30, 2025
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 23, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From gooey snails to slithering snakes, come discover the wild and wiggly world of all things slimy and scaly! Campers will get hands-on with exciting experiments, make their own messy slime, and meet real-life critters.

Schools Out Day Camp: Heebie Jeebies

October 31 – October 31, 2025
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 24, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Get into the Halloween spirit as we meet some of nature’s creepiest (and coolest!) critters. From buzzing bugs to crawling creatures without backbones, we’ll explore the wild world of invertebrates and uncover the truth behind their spooky reputations.

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.

School’s Out Day Camp: Toad-ally in Love

February 13 – February 13, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By February 6, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What’s slimy, warty, & jumpy? Frogs, of course! Hop on down to the River Museum to become a frog expert. We’ll have a jumping good time exploring the stages of metamorphosis, conducting our own “frog chorus,” meet some live toads & we'll learn all about Wyoming Toads.

Schools Out Day Camp: Kid Carpentry

March 12 – March 12, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 5, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From crafting wooden boats to building picture frames, campers will use real tools and materials to bring their own creations to life. We’ll also go behind the scenes with the our exhibit team for an exclusive tour of their workshop and we'll learn how they bring exhibits from blueprint to reality.

School’s Out Day Camp: Who Eats What?

March 13 – March 13, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 6, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What’s for lunch in the animal kingdom? At this camp, we’ll sink our teeth into the world of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores! Campers will explore how different animals eat, hunt, graze, and survive—whether they’re munching on plants, chasing prey, or enjoying a little of both.

School’s Out Day Camp: Home Tweet Home

April 3 – April 3, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 27, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Join us as we flap into the world of our feathered friends! We’ll discover what birds eat by taking a close look at their beaks and feet, then lend them a helping wing by making bird feeders and building cozy birdhouses. It’s a hands-on adventure that’s sure to make your spirits soar!

School’s Out Day Camp: Deep Sea Divers

April 6 – April 6, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 30, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Join us as we explore the mysterious world beneath the waves—one of the least explored places on Earth. We’ll search for strange and fascinating creatures like cuttlefish, frilled sharks, anglerfish, and even the elusive giant squid. The deep sea is calling—are you ready to dive in?