Kennedy Elementary School

Girls Who Code

June 19 – July 26, 2023
Start Time 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
RSVP By June 10, 2023
Location Audubon and Prescott Elementary
Event For Students entering grades 4-8
Cost Free
Organization Girls Who Code
Contact Danelle Tigges
Phone (563) 543-3432
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Scratch programming - 3 sections Audubon (4-6 grade) 8-9:30 Wed. June 21-July 26 Prescott (4-6 grade) 12:30-2:00 Mon. June 19-July 24 Prescott (6-8 grade) 8:30-10:00 Wed. June 21-July 26

Arbor Oaks Vacation Bible School

June 18 – June 22, 2023
Start Time 6:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 11, 2023
Location 2843 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
Event For Ages 4-10
Cost Free
Organization Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel
Contact Laurie Fleming
Phone (563) 663-5088
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Join us for a week of games, snacks, crafts and lessons focused on Creation.

Summer Break Camp: Full Scholarships Available!

June 19 – July 28, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.
RSVP By June 12, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For All students qualifying for free or reduced lunch at school
Cost Free
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Additional Information
The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium has been granted funds to provide numerous students with free registration for summer camp!

Hempstead Basketball Youth Camp

June 13 – June 15, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.
RSVP By June 12, 2023
Location Hempstead High School (North Gym)
Event For Grades 3-7
Cost $60
Organization Hempstead Boys Basketball
Contact Damon Rogers
Phone (563) 580-9696
Additional Information
Camp is to offer an opportunity for players to receive valuable instruction in fundamental basketball skills.

Kids 4-Day Summer YogArt Camp

June 19 – June 22, 2023
Start Time 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
RSVP By June 12, 2023
Location 3337 Hillcrest Rd.
Event For Ages 6-12
Cost $140
Organization Challenge to Change Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Our YogArt program combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing 4-day event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Led by yoga teacher, Krissy Mueller.

Chess in the Park

June 12, 2023
Start Time 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location Murphy Park, 1700 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque
Event For Chess players of all ages and skill levels
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Chess Club
Contact Ben Darr
Phone (563) 231-2742
Additional Information
Come to play chess in the park with the Dubuque Chess Club. Beginners and learners welcome. A free chess lesson and puzzles to solve! Make new friends over the board! Food and soft drinks will be provided.

Summer Break Camp: Kinder-Kamp: Museum Tunes

June 19 – June 23, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 12, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Event For All students entering Kindergarten
Cost Members: $100, Non-members: $125 (scholarships available)
Organization National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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From boats to the otters, every day learn a new song as we explore the museum and its animals. Clap your hands and stomp your feet to the rhythm of the beat. Then, at the end of the week, families and friends are invited to join in on the fun as campers perform all of the songs!

Summer Camp at Camp Wyoming

June 18 – July 28, 2023
Location 9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
Event For All school age kids (Grades K-12)
Cost Price is dependent on program. Average cost is $500/week.
Organization Camp Wyoming
Contact Stacie Hoppman
Phone (563) 488-3893
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Summer camp is a great way to get kids outside and active! Not only is it fun (kids experience activities like archery, kayaking, swimming, and more) but it provides great opportunities for emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth! Register now before spots are gone!

Summer Ice Skating Classes

June 20 – August 15, 2023
Start Time 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 18, 2023
Location Dubuque Ice Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Dubuque Community Schools
Cost $111.00
Organization Dubuque Learn to Skate
Contact Rebecca A Menzynski
Phone (563) 275-6576
Website dbqskating.org
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Stay cool with us at the Dubuque Ice Arena! All new and returning skaters ages 3 and up, are invited to register to beat the heat with us as we glide through our 8 week summer skating session.

ChalkFest at the Galena Center for the Arts

June 24, 2023
Start Time 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location 971 Gear Street, Galena IL
Event For Families of all ages
Cost Free to spectate, $20/team to compete
Organization Galena Center for the Arts
Contact Kathleen Hoeper
Phone (815) 402-3111
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Galena Center for the Arts' parking lot will turn into a giant canvas for their 2023 ChalkFest! This family friendly event brings all together for a day of artistic fun. Plan to bring the family, to chalk or to watch the chalkers in action!

Summer Break Camp: Road Trip U.S.A.

June 26 – June 30, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 19, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Event For Students entering grades 1-6
Cost Members: $200, Non-members: $240 (scholarships available)
Organization National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Using the Rivers to the Sea exhibit, you will take a weeklong trip, without even leaving the area, to different regions of the United States. From lobsters and jellyfish in the North Atlantic to octopus within the North Pacific, you will learn how the Mississippi River impacts other bodies of water.

Dubuque Senior Women’s Youth Basketball Camp

June 26 – June 28, 2023
Start Time 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
RSVP By June 23, 2023
Location Dubuque Senior High School
Event For Girls grades 3-8
Cost $40
Organization Dubuque Senior Women's Basketball
Contact Cassie Allee
Phone (563) 552-5619
Additional Information
During these three days of camp, players will work on developing and mastering basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling, pivoting and passing. This camp will be led by the Senior Women's Basketball coaching staff and current Senior basketball players.

Fast Kidz

June 27 – July 13, 2023
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
RSVP By June 27, 2023
Location Flora Park by the volleyball courts and Wahlert Track
Event For upper elementary and middle school students
Cost $35/session or $8 drop in
Organization Fast Kidz
Contact Pam Connolly
Phone (563) 543-7154
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Come learn or further your knowledge about the great sport of running! Focus will be on proper form, agility, mobility, balance, power, and of course the speed needed for running everything from the 100-meter dash to the 5k. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME.

Summer Break Middle School Overnight: Past, Present, & Future

July 5 – July 6, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m. July 5 - 4:00 p.m. July 6
RSVP By June 28, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum
Event For Students entering grades 6-8
Cost Members: $150 Non-members: $180 (scholarships available)
Organization National Mississippi River Museum
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Using the POPnology exhibit, you will see how technology changes over time and new inventions emerge. Try your hand at predicting what the future holds by creating something new that might very well become part of pop culture. This is a 2-day camp and includes an overnight at the River Museum.

Hempstead Women’s Youth Summer Basketball Camp

July 10 – July 13, 2023
Start Time 4:00-5:30 p.m.
RSVP By July 1, 2023
Location Hempstead High School- Moody Gymnasium
Event For Elementary Lady Basketball Players
Cost $40.00
Organization Hempstead Women's Basketball
Contact Ryan Rush
Phone (507) 217-2054
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Additional Information
Hempstead High School Girls Basketball is hosting a girls youth summer skills camp the week of July 10-13 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in Moody Gymnasium. Campers will meet new friends, be coached by high school coaches and players, and will learn skills necessary to be successful in basketball.

Girl Scouts New Member Invitation

May 2 – June 30, 2023
Location Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, 21700 Girl Scout Road, Epworth, IA
Event For All Elementary School students
Cost Free
Organization Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Contact Barb Smith
Phone (563) 583-9160
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Additional Information
Girl Scout Troops are forming at your school now! If your girl is entering kindergarten or older, fall of 2023, she is invited to join.

Summer Break Camp: What’s on the Menu?

July 10 – July 12, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 3, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Event For Students entering grades 1-5
Cost Members: $120, Non-members: $144
Organization National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Herbivores, carnivores, & omnivores…oh my! Do you know the difference? Learn what various species eat and take a peek inside the kitchen where food is prepped for the wildlife living on campus. Then, put on your apron as you make something yummy to eat.

Kids Summer YogArt Camp: You Are a Masterpiece

July 10 – July 13, 2023
Start Time 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
RSVP By July 3, 2023
Location 3337 Hillcrest Rd.
Event For Ages 6-12
Cost $140
Organization Challenge to Change Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Our YogArt program combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing 4-day event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Led by yoga teacher, Krissy Mueller.

Summer Break Camp: We are Family

July 13 – July 14, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 6, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Event For All students entering grades 1-5
Cost Members: $80, Non-members: $96 (scholarships available)
Organization National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Additional Information
Did you know the northern river otter (Lontra canadensis) and the American badger (Taxidea taxus) belong to the same family? You will discover other species that are related within the United States, or even the world, and how they are connected to the Mississippi River.

Children’s Summer YogArt Camp: You Are a Masterpiece

July 14, 2023
Start Time 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 9, 2023
Location 3337 Hillcrest Rd.
Event For Ages 3-5
Cost $30
Organization Challenge to Change Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Our YogArt program for children ages 3-5 combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Led by yoga teacher, Krissy Mueller.

Summer Break Camp: Seasonal Differences

July 17 – July 21, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 10, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Event For Students entering grades 1-5
Cost Members: $200, Non-members: $240 (scholarships available)
Organization National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Throw on a winter coat over your swimsuit and grab an umbrella. It may be summer, but this week you will explore all four seasons. Discover the changes plants and wildlife in the Mississippi River watershed experience throughout the year including the availability of food and where they live.

Cuttie Camp

July 19 – July 20, 2023
Start Time Check in 8-8:30 a.m. Camp 8:30-11a.m.
RSVP By July 10, 2023
Location Kehl Center at Clarke University
Event For Entering 1st-5th graders
Cost $50
Organization Clarke University Men's Volleyball
Contact Head Coach Elle Kosciuk
Phone (715) 280-0746
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Cuttie Camp--introduced to fundamental volleyball skills of passing, setting, hitting and serving while incorporating fun skills and team building games. They will get to meet our mascot Cuttie, and receive a game pass, autographed t-shirt, and beachball to take home! BYO water and snack

Clarke Youth Basketball Camps

July 24 – July 26, 2023
Start Time 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (girls), 1-5 p.m. (boys)
RSVP By July 17, 2023
Location Clarke University- Kehl Center (gym)
Event For Boys & Girls entering grades 3-8
Cost $50/ per camper
Organization Clarke University
Contact Adam Hocking
Phone (815) 821-3674
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Additional Information
Youth Girls Basketball Camp- 8am/12pm Youth Boys Basketball Camp- 1-5pm

Summer Break Camp: Past, Present, & Future

July 24 – July 28, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 17, 2023
Location National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Event For Students entering grades 1-5
Cost Members: $200, Non-members: $240 (scholarships available)
Organization National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
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Additional Information
Using the POPnology exhibit, you will see how technology changes over time and new inventions emerge. Try your hand at predicting what the future holds by creating something new that might very well become part of pop culture.

Summer Teen Nights

June 12 – July 27, 2023
Start Time 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Location Multicultural Family Center (1157 Central Ave, Dubuque IA 52001)
Event For Intended audience is all students entering grades 6th-12th in the upcoming school year
Cost FREE
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Courtney Podczerwinski
Phone (563) 580-6947
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Additional Information
If you are entering 6th-12th grade in the upcoming school year, join us for nights of fun, games, field trips, guest speakers, and activities. Teen Nights will take place every Monday- Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm starting June 12, 2023! Free Dinner provided daily, and no registration is required!

Summer YogArt Camps

June 19 – August 3, 2023
Start Time 10:30am-2:30p.m.
Location Challenge to Change, Inc. 3337 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, Iowa
Event For Dubuque community elementary schools
Cost $140. for 4 day camp
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Join us for a fun week of yoga and art! Our YogART program combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art This year 2 different camps!

University of Dubuque Women’s Basketball Youth Skills Camp

July 31 – August 2, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 29, 2023
Location University of Dubuque campus: Stoltz Center (Main Gymnasium)
Event For 4th - 8th grade girls
Cost $100
Organization University of Dubuque
Contact Morgan Meerstein
Phone (920) 461-7352
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Additional Information
The UD Women’s Basketball Skills Camp is focused on improving individual skills and developing a love for the game of basketball. Skills Camp is designed to give athletes the tools to become better basketball players and teammates within a competitive and fun environment.

Loras College Men’s Basketball Skills Camp

July 31 – August 3, 2023
Start Time 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
RSVP By July 30, 2023
Location 1600 Cox St. - Loras College AWC
Event For Boys - PreK through 8th Grade / Girls - PreK through 2nd Grade
Cost $149
Organization Loras College Men's Basketball
Contact Chris Martin
Phone (563) 588-7738
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Additional Information
Basketball camp to improve your skills, play fun games based on age/ability level, and spend time with old/new friends

Paid Survey: Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience Project

April 3 – August 1, 2023
Location Online
Event For Biological or adoptive parents of children K-12
Cost Paid Survey
Organization Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience Project
Contact Jaimie O'Gara
Phone (402) 953-7012
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Additional Information
The Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience Project (DYFRP) is an online survey study designed to understand how COVID-19 and other adversities impact families and youth in the Dubuque area.

Beginning Chapter Book Club

May 17 – August 2, 2023
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-9
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora Lo Bianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
If you like to read beginning chapter books such as Zoey and Sassafras, A to Z Mysteries and Dragon Masters, or you'd like to suggest a title, this is the book club for you! Read a new title each month and then meet up for a book discussion and unique activity related to the book.

Kids 4-Day YogArt Camp: Fun in the Sun

August 7 – August 10, 2023
Start Time 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
RSVP By August 2, 2023
Location 3337 Hillcrest Rd.
Event For Ages 6-12
Cost $140
Organization Challenge to Change Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Our YogArt program combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing 4-day event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Led by Yoga in the Schools instructor, Sandra Gotto.

Loras Basketball Skills Camp (Girls)

August 7 – August 10, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RSVP By August 4, 2023
Location Loras College AWC - 1600 Cox St.
Event For Girls, grades 3-8
Cost $149
Organization Loras College Basketball
Contact Justin Busch
Phone (563) 588-7947
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WHO SHOULD COME? Girls, grades 3-8 (Fall 2023) WHAT YOU’LL GAIN Each camper will improve individual skills (offensively and defensively), work with ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and 5-on-5 game play.

Children’s Summer YogArt Workshop: Fun in the Sun

August 11, 2023
Start Time 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
RSVP By August 6, 2023
Location 3337 Hillcrest Rd.
Event For Ages 3-5
Cost $30
Organization Challenge to Change Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Our YogArt program for minis combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event with the theme 'Fun in the Sun'. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Led by Yoga in the Schools instructor Sandra Gotto.

Summer Mini YogArt Camps (Ages 3-6)

June 23 – August 11, 2023
Start Time 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location Challenge to Change, Inc. 3337 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, Iowa
Event For PreK- Kindergarten (ages 3-6
Cost $40. per yogi
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Our YogART program for minis combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art. Children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Join us for one or all three! Children must be potty-trained and able to attend without a caregiver present

Summer Camp Programs at Camp Ewalu

June 11 – August 11, 2023
Location Camp Ewalu, 37776 Alpha Ave., Strawberry Point, IA 52076
Event For Elementary and middle school students
Cost Varies by program; financial assistance available
Organization Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center
Contact Steph Boeding
Phone (515) 205-2853
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Additional Information
REGISTER NOW for summer camp at Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center! Programs for grades 1-12 & special needs As a Lutheran-Christian outdoor ministry, Ewalu offers a variety of programs all summer for youth, guided by trained counselors. No child is turned away for reasons of financial need.

Reading With Rover

May 13 – August 12, 2023
Start Time 10:30 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-3rd grade
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Dogs love stories but can’t read to themselves! Children in K - 3rd grade are welcome to read a short book to a dog in the Youth Services program room. (Please do not bring your own pet; we will provide kid-friendly dogs each month.)

Summer Reading at Carnegie-Stout Public Library!!!

June 5 – August 12, 2023
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
The Carnegie-Stout Public Library Summer Reading Program is here! This year's theme is Find Your Voice @ the Library. Earn prizes for reading and have fun attending a variety of programs for all ages. Kids ages 0-17 can sign up online or at the Children's Help Desk beginning June 5.

TCG League (Trading Card Game)

May 17 – August 16, 2023
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
TCG League is a way for more advanced Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! players to get together and have fun. Using your own cards, learn game basics and get the feel for competitive play before beginning to compete in tournaments.

LEGO Challenge

May 27 – August 19, 2023
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 4-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact AmeriCorps
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Calling all LEGO fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGO and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGO are appreciated.

Hawki Insurance for Children (Healthy and Well Kids of Iowa)

May 3, 2023
Location 660 Iowa St Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Parents of children age 0-18
Organization Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association
Contact Cristee Miner
Phone (563) 590-0680
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Additional Information
Hawki offers free or low-cost health insurance for kids and teens. Many working families qualify. Give your children every opportunity to succeed!

Lora’s Book Adventures

May 10 – August 30, 2023
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-11
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Are you interested in going on a book adventure? We will use a recent title as a springboard for our deep dive into a topic or place.

Miracle League of Dubuque

April 15 – October 14, 2023
Start Time 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location Miracle League field at Veterans Park Dubuque
Event For Grade school through high school students
Cost Free
Organization Miracle League of Dubuque
Contact Janna Beau
Phone (563) 589-4315
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Additional Information
Baseball games