Educational Camps, Clubs & Events
Kennedy Pack 55 Join Night, Scouting America
September 2, 2025
Start Time
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location
Miracle League Park
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 55
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! Eisenhower Pack 53 Join Night, Scouting America
September 8, 2025
Start Time
6 p.m.
Location
Eisenhower Elementary Playground
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 53
Contact
Abby Gutierrez
Email
ar.gutierrez81@gmail.com
Phone
(563) 543-9556
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! Audubon, Marshall & Prescott Pack 15 Join Night, Scouting America
September 8, 2025
Start Time
6-7:30 p.m.
Location
AY McDonald Park
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 15
Contact
Jason Denlinger
Phone
(563) 580-9866
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! Bryant Pack 20 Join Night, Scouting America
September 8, 2025
Start Time
6-7 p.m.
Location
Murphy Park
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 20
Contact
Christina Clayton
Phone
(563) 599-7286
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! Sageville Pack 68 Join Night, Scouting America
September 8, 2025
Start Time
6 p.m.
Location
Sageville Elementary School
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 68
Contact
Chris Taylor
Email
ctay02@hotmail.com
Phone
(563) 543-4883
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! Explore: Engineering & Technology Careers
September 25, 2025
Start Time
5:00-7:00p.m.
RSVP By
September 10, 2025
Location
John Deere Dubuque Works
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
John Deere Dubuque Works & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Explore engineering at John Deere with hands-on activities in design, manufacturing, and testing. Meet professionals, learn career paths, and apply by Sept. 10 with a short essay. Program runs select evenings, just $10 thanks to a grant. Iowa Power Dance Team Camp
September 17 – September 18, 2025
Start Time
6:30- 8p.m.
RSVP By
September 11, 2025
Location
2000 University Ave, Dubuque Iowa: Veterans Memorial Training Center and Five Flags
Event For
Ages 4 and up
Cost
$55
Organization
Iowa Power Dance Team
Contact
Kaniyah Mattison
Email
headcoach1682@gmail.com
Phone
(662) 303-9022
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Iowa Power Dance team is hosting a two-day dance camp. Participants will learn a routine, chants and perform live at halftime during the Iowa Power Football Game on September 20th. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, snacks, beverages and the opportunity to perform at the game with the dancers. 4th & 5th Grade Esports Club
September 13, 2025
Start Time
10 am
RSVP By
September 13, 2025
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
4th & 5th Grade
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs
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Come and play your favorite esports games in person and meet new friends. While learning how to game safely. Mindful Musicians at Centrally Rooted
September 29 – November 22, 2025
RSVP By
September 15, 2025
Location
Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Event For
0-6 year olds with caregiver
Cost
$135 per child, $85 for each additional sibling
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Ana Maria Locke
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Mindful Musicians is an 8-week program fostering brain health through the language of music. Children and their parents will play instruments, dance, chant and sing using songs that have been specifically created by our founder, Callie FitzGerald, to support positive self-talk and confidence. Carver Pack 100 Join Night, Scouting America
August 14, 2025
Start Time
1-3 p.m.
Location
Asbury Park
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 100
Contact
Lisa Hemann
Phone
(319) 930-8542
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! (This is information session one of two for Pack 100!) Carver Pack 100 Join Night, Scouting America
September 18, 2025
Start Time
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location
Carver Elementary School Commons
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 100
Contact
Lisa Hemann
Phone
(319) 930-8542
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! (This is the second join night for Pack 100!) Explore: Law Enforcement Careers
September 24, 2025
Start Time
6:00 p.m.
Location
Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
Dubuque Police Department & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Explore careers in law enforcement with hands-on activities like CSI, patrol techniques, fingerprinting, and K-9 handling. Meets monthly at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center for just $10, thanks to a grant. Apply by Sept. 16 Call Of Duty Middle School Competitive League
September 11 – December 18, 2025
Start Time
6pm
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
All Middle Schools
Cost
$125
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs-2
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Call of Duty Competitive League Middle School Fortnite Competitive League
September 9 – December 16, 2025
Start Time
6pm
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
Middle School Students
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs-2
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Competitive gaming 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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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. Explore: Diesel Technology Careers
October 13, 2025
Start Time
4:00-5:30p.m.
Location
Truck Country Training Center
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
Truck Country & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Explore hands-on careers in Diesel and Truck Technology! Join monthly sessions Oct–Jan at Truck Country Training Center. Just $10 (thanks to a grant). Meeting dates: 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, and 1/12/26 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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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. Middle School Esports Club – Non-Competitive
September 8 – December 15, 2025
Start Time
6pm
Location
DBQ Esports Club
Event For
Middle School
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs-2
Additional Information
Middle School Esports club 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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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?