Jefferson Middle School

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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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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Fortnite, Minecraft and Madden Summer Camps

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.