Educational Camps, Clubs & Events

The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words.

One Week Only - EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT - January 12-18 https://dubuquesymphony.org/youth-music-camp

Gather at Jackson Park at 12:30 p.m. for a march beginning at 12:45 p.m. The Tribute ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the Multicultural Family Center. Immediately after, there will be a reception. The work of student honorees and honorable mentions will be displayed at Carnegie Stout Public library.

Video Game / Esports club - Team Building, Safe Gaming environment. Learn Safe Gaming

Video Game / Esports Club

What’s slimy, warty and jumpy? Frogs of course! Hop on down to the River Museum to become a frog expert. We’ll explore the stages of metamorphosis, conduct our own “frog chorus,” meet some live toads and learn all about the Wyoming Toads. You’ll toad-ally be in love with frogs after this camp!

Join faces&voices for this annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast served at 7 a.m.; program begins at 7:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to attend! Activities related to the day's topics will be available for youth attendees age 10 and younger.

Mindful Musicians drop-in classes are being offered this winter. Classes are for 0-6 year-olds with a caregiver. Mindful Musicians programming is confidence-building through creativity. Families will explore instruments, sing original songs designed to boost positive self-talk and have fun together!

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.

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.

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!

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?