Fitness, Health & Sports

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day

May 7, 2025
Location Travel to and from school
Event For All students
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Safe Routes to School Committee
Contact Jason Duba
Phone (563) 589-4223
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Additional Information
All students are encouraged to walk, bike, or roll to school on Wednesday, May 7. Nine schools have signed up, which is the most ever for Dubuque! • Elementary schools: Audubon, Bryant, Carver, Eisenhower, Irving, and Lincoln • Middle schools: Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Washington

Kids Night Out – Hosted by Loras WBB

May 9, 2025
Start Time 5:30-8:30 p.m.
RSVP By May 8, 2025
Location Graber Sports Complex - Loras College Campus
Event For Girls and Boys, PreK-6th Grade
Cost $25 for 1 child, $40 for 2, or $50 for 3
Organization Loras College Women's Basketball
Contact Justin Busch
Phone (563) 588-7947
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Additional Information
Sports, Games, Arts and Crafts, Movie, and Swimming

Hempstead Girls Basketball Summer Camp

June 3 – June 26, 2025
Start Time Grades 3-5 9-10 a.m. Grades 6-8 10-11 a.m.
RSVP By May 30, 2025
Location Hempstead High School
Event For Elementary and Middle School Girl Basketball Players
Cost $100.00
Organization Hempstead Women's Basketball
Contact Ryan Rush
Phone (507) 217-2054
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Additional Information
If you are looking for a camp in June to have fun, compete, and get better at basketball skills, then sign up for Hempstead Girls Basketball Youth Summer Skills Camp This will be run by the coaching staff for girls basketball for Hempstead.

FASST Flag Football 2025

August 17 – October 11, 2025
RSVP By June 1, 2025
Location McAleece Park & Recreation Complex
Event For Grades 1-6 (Fall 2025 grade level)
Cost $105-$125 depending on grade level
Organization FASST LLC
Contact Melissa Gunnelson
Phone (563) 580-6066
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Additional Information
FASST Flag Football league is open to all boys and girls, grades 1-6 (grade levels for 2025-2026 school year). Camp, practices and games span over 8 weeks from August 17 to October 11. Registration opens April 1 and will close when levels are full, or June 1.

University of Dubuque Summer Lifting Camp

June 2 – June 27, 2025
Start Time 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
RSVP By June 1, 2025
Location Veterans Memorial Turf Center
Event For Students entering 6th grade through 9th grade
Cost $150
Organization University of Dubuque
Contact Sidney Marie Kohl
Phone (563) 563-1515
Additional Information
These camps will focus on strength, power, mobility, flexibility, agility, and speed. From a beginner to an advanced athlete and can give them the competitive edge and readiness they need for the upcoming season.

University of Dubuque Summer Cheer Camp

June 9 – June 26, 2025
Start Time 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
RSVP By June 2, 2025
Location University of Dubuque: Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center
Event For Current 5th graders and middle school students (Fall grades 6-9)
Cost $85
Organization University of Dubuque Cheer
Contact Tyana Tade
Phone (815) 978-7857
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Additional Information
Join the UD Cheerleaders to learn the foundations of cheer over the 3 week camp on Mondays and Thursdays. Expect to learn a cheer, dance, and stunts that will be showcased to friends/family on the last day of camp. Includes bow/t-shirt.

Summer Diving Camp

June 3 – July 8, 2025
Start Time 4:00-6:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 3, 2025
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 ages grade 4 through grade 12 can come and try diving. We will be going through front and back approaches, new dives, and proper water entry. Please bring a swim suit, towel and water bottle.

Dubuque Senior Rams Youth Football Camp

June 9 – June 11, 2025
Start Time 8:00a.m. - 10:30 a.m.M
RSVP By June 8, 2025
Location Location: Dalzell Stadium – Dubuque
Event For Incoming 1st - 8th graders for the 25-26 school
Cost $50
Organization Dubuque Senior Football
Contact Zach Soer
Phone (563) 552-4897
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Additional Information
We’re excited to announce the Future Rams Football Camp — a 3-day youth football camp designed to teach fundamentals, encourage competition, and most importantly, have fun! Camp Details: Dates: June 9th–11th (Monday–Wednesday) Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Dubuque Soccer Club Summer League

June 30 – July 25, 2025
RSVP By June 13, 2025
Location 12896 John F Kennedy Road
Event For U9 - U18 players
Cost $70 per player
Organization Dubuque Soccer Club
Contact Mike Trudeau
Phone (401) 257-9195
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Additional Information
Summer is almost here, and so is the perfect opportunity to keep your kids active, having fun, and building their soccer skills! Registration is open for DSC’s Summer Soccer Series. Additional information and registration details can be found here...https://dubuquesoccer.org/summer-soccer-series

Middle School to Mustang Summer Bowling League

June 5 – June 26, 2025
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location Round Two (Peosta)
Event For 5th-8th grade
Cost $60
Organization Hempstead Boys and Girls Bowling programs
Contact Matt Muilenburg
Phone (563) 552-5163
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Additional Information
The goal of the league is to introduce future bowlers to the Mustang bowling program. Students will bowl 2-3 games and take part in drills aimed at improving their scores. Coaches Cheever and Muilenburg will run the league with assistance from current Hempstead bowlers.

Junior Rams Cheerleading

August 3 – October 26, 2025
RSVP By June 28, 2025
Location Practices - Eisenhower Elementary / Games - Senior (2-3 at close towns)
Event For 2nd - 8th Grade in DBQ Senior’s District
Cost $80
Organization Junior Rams Cheerleading
Contact Julie Cirks
Phone (563) 451-2171
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Additional Information
The Dubuque Senior Youth Cheerleading Program was established to provide young people the opportunity to learn the fundamentals and to develop their abilities as a cheerleader.

University of Dubuque Summer Lifting Camp

July 14 – August 8, 2025
Start Time 8:15a.m. - 9:15a.m.
RSVP By July 13, 2025
Location Veterans Memorial Turf Center
Event For Students entering 6th grade through 9th grade
Cost $150
Organization University of Dubuque
Contact Sidney Marie Kohl
Phone (563) 563-1515
Additional Information
These camps will focus on strength, power, mobility, flexibility, agility, and speed. From a beginner to an advanced athlete and can give them the competitive edge and readiness they need for the upcoming season.

Hempstead Volleyball Camps – Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8

July 21 – July 24, 2025
Start Time Grades 3-5: 4-5:30 pm, Grades 6-8: 6-8pm
RSVP By July 21, 2025
Location Moody Gym: Hempstead High School
Event For Girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 interested in volleyball
Cost $40
Organization Hempstead Volleyball
Contact Head Coach Briana Rexroat
Phone (309) 221-7020
Additional Information
Hempstead Girls Volleyball Summer Camps. Athletes entering grades 3-5 will go from 4-5:30 pm. Athletes entering grades 6-8 will go from 6-8 pm. Camps will be in Moody Gym at Hempstead HS. Each camper will receive a shirt. The camp will focus on volleyball fundamentals. Use link provided to register.

Hempstead Athletic Camps

June 2 – July 25, 2025
Location Hempstead High School
Event For Elementary and Junior High Athletes
Cost Varied from camp to camp
Organization Hempstead Athletics
Contact Hempstead Activity Office
Phone (563) 552-5233
Additional Information
All 2025 Summer Athletic Camps at Hempstead High School can be found at: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/hempstead/camps

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!

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.

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!