Hempstead High School

Dubuque County Bacon Buddies

July 24, 2025
Start Time 1:30 p.m.
RSVP By May 29, 2025
Location Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Event For 4-12 grade students in special education classes or who have intellectual/developmental disabilities
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Contact Kelsie Kinne
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Dubuque County ISU Extension is excited to host the 2nd annual Bacon Buddies show at the 2025 Dubuque County Fair. This event gives 4th-12th grade individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities the chance to show a pig alongside youth mentors.

Homework Help

September 9 – May 29, 2025
Start Time 3:00 p.m.
Location 1157 Central Ave
Event For 6th-12th grade
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
This homework program is designed to provide a space for teens to get needed help on homework and build their studying and organizational skills for free.

Free Teen Programming

September 9 – May 29, 2025
Location 1157 Central Ave
Event For Middle and High School
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
All of our teen programming is free. We offer homework help to grades 6-12 on Mondays-Thursdays. High school hangout is on Tues and Thurs, high school teen nights are on Thursdays with dinner provided. Middleschool hangout is on Mon and Wed, middle school teen nights are on Wednesdays with dinner

Book Club

September 23 – May 29, 2025
Location 1157 Central Ave Dubuque IA 52001
Event For Middle and High School
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
Scheduled reading club that meets to discuss books with other interested teens in a supportive environment

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.

Rising Star Theatre Company Summer Camps

June 9 – June 27, 2025
RSVP By June 6, 2025
Location Clarke University-Terence Donaghoe Hall
Event For K-12
Cost $100-$200
Organization Rising Star Theatre Company
Contact Megan Schumacher
Phone (563) 543-6024
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Additional Information
Rising Star Theatre Company is offering five Theatrical camps this summer for students of all ages, including musical theatre opportunities, an improvisation camp, a technical theatre camp, and a camp for the very youngest students as well! Go to our website for details and to sign up!

Maureen Bortscheller’s Summer Tennis Camp

June 10 – July 3, 2025
Start Time 8:00-9:00 a.m. Middle School & 9-10a.m. high school
RSVP By June 6, 2025
Location Roos courts at Hempstead
Event For Middle school and high school students
Cost $170
Organization Maureen Bortscheller
Contact Maureen Bortscheller
Phone (563) 451-7899
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Additional Information
Summer Tennis Camp is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays for 4 weeks. Students will learn the skills needed to play tennis, proper etiquette, and how to play matches.

River Museum Low Sensory Morning

June 9, 2025
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
Location 350 E. 3rd Street Dubuque Iowa
Event For Anyone that would benefit from low sensory museum time
Cost $11.95 per ticket, River Museum members free admission
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kristen Leffler
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
The Museum will have dimmed lighting, limited extra and ambient sounds, and no distracting exhibit motions during this public event. All the River Museum's animals and exhibits will be available for viewing by attendees. Our special summer dinosaur exhibit will be open by then and part of the event!

High School Summer Camps

June 16 – June 27, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
RSVP By June 12, 2025
Location NICC Peosta campus
Event For High School Students
Cost $119
Organization Northeast Iowa Community College
Contact Krista Weitz
Phone (844) 642-2338
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Additional Information
NICC is offering several high school camps in June. Students in high school can register for the High School Computer Hardware Camp, the High School Computer Coding Camp or an Esports camp.

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

The Ram Future Champs Track & Field Camp

June 16 – June 18, 2025
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
RSVP By June 15, 2025
Location Dubuque Senior, Dalzell Stadium
Event For 1st - 9th Graders
Cost $60
Organization Dubuque Senior Track & Field
Contact Ryan Giesemann
Phone (563) 451-8695
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Additional Information
This camp is for everyone! Whether you're an experienced track athlete or you are looking to try something new this camp is for you. We are all about having fun and learning the sport of track and field!! Over three days you'll be able to practice a variety of events and be tested in those events!

ECIA Home Repair Program

January 20, 2025
Start Time There is no start date/time or end date/time, as the program is ongoing.
Location East Central Intergovernmental Association
Event For Families in Dubuque Co.
Cost No Cost
Organization East Central Intergovernmental Association
Contact Amanda Dupont
Phone (563) 690-5761
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Additional Information
ECIA's Home Repair program provides funding to assist homeowners and landlords to address common home repairs and modifications, creating safer and healthier living space. Programs include Healthy Homes, Lead Hazard Control and Older Adult Home Modification.

2025 Iowa Summer Camp List Provided by ASK Resource Center

June 1 – September 1, 2025
Location Across the state of Iowa
Event For Children and young adults with disabilities
Cost Depends on camp and event
Organization ASK Resource Center
Contact ASK Resource Center
Phone (515) 243-1713
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Additional Information
Summer is all about having fun, and at ASK Resource Center we want to make it easier for children and young adults with disabilities across Iowa to access all the summer fun! Regardless of your child's age or ability, planning is an essential component for a smooth-sailing summer.

Summer Camp at Camp Bear Creek

June 15 – July 25, 2025
Location 9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
Event For All school age kids (Grades K-12)
Cost Pricing is based on program and tier selected
Organization Camp Bear Creek
Contact Stacie Hoppman
Phone (563) 488-3893
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Additional Information
Come join us for summer camp at Camp Bear Creek! We offer over-night summer camp programs for all school age kids. Join us for a week or partial week and participate in activities like kayaking, archery, games, high ropes, zip lines, hiking, sling shots, worship, and more!

Crescent’s STEPPIN’ IT UP 3.1/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

August 9, 2025
Start Time 08:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
RSVP By July 21, 2025
Location Crescent Community Health Center--1690 Elm Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Event For Dubuque Community families
Cost FREE
Organization Crescent Community Health Center
Contact Sarah Milner
Phone (563) 564-1017
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Additional Information
Join us for a day of health, wellness, and community spirit at the Crescent Health and Wellness Expo & 3.1 or 1 mile Walk/Run! We're thrilled to invite you to this exciting event as we strive to cultivate richness and diversity within our community. This FREE event is open to all!

Loras College Tennis Camps

July 28 – July 31, 2025
Start Time Skills Camp: 8-10:30 AM; High School Camp; 12-2:30 PM
RSVP By July 27, 2025
Location Loras College Tucker Tennis Courts - 1600 Cox Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Elementary and high school students
Cost $150
Organization Loras College
Contact Cam Long
Phone (563) 581-9948
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Additional Information
Loras Tennis Skills Camp teaches fundamentals to beginners. Campers learn the basics of tennis in a fun environment encouraging future participation. Loras Tennis High School Camp focuses on improving the playing ability of high schoolers. Campers focus on match strategies to enhance their game.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.