Digital Backpack
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.
Iowa Power Dance Team Camp
September 17 – September 18, 2025
Start Time
6:30- 8p.m.
RSVP By
September 11, 2025
Location
2000 University Ave, Dubuque Iowa: Veterans Memorial Training Center and Five Flags
Event For
Ages 4 and up
Cost
$55
Organization
Iowa Power Dance Team
Contact
Kaniyah Mattison
Email
headcoach1682@gmail.com
Phone
(662) 303-9022
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Additional Information
Iowa Power Dance team is hosting a two-day dance camp. Participants will learn a routine, chants and perform live at halftime during the Iowa Power Football Game on September 20th. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, snacks, beverages and the opportunity to perform at the game with the dancers. Explore: Diesel Technology Careers
October 13, 2025
Start Time
4:00-5:30p.m.
Location
Truck Country Training Center
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
Truck Country & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Additional Information
Explore hands-on careers in Diesel and Truck Technology! Join monthly sessions Oct–Jan at Truck Country Training Center. Just $10 (thanks to a grant). Meeting dates: 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, and 1/12/26 Explore: Engineering & Technology Careers
September 25, 2025
Start Time
5:00-7:00p.m.
RSVP By
September 10, 2025
Location
John Deere Dubuque Works
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
John Deere Dubuque Works & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Additional Information
Explore engineering at John Deere with hands-on activities in design, manufacturing, and testing. Meet professionals, learn career paths, and apply by Sept. 10 with a short essay. Program runs select evenings, just $10 thanks to a grant. Explore: Law Enforcement Careers
September 24, 2025
Start Time
6:00 p.m.
Location
Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
Dubuque Police Department & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Additional Information
Explore careers in law enforcement with hands-on activities like CSI, patrol techniques, fingerprinting, and K-9 handling. Meets monthly at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center for just $10, thanks to a grant. Apply by Sept. 16 Kids Expo 2025
October 4, 2025
Start Time
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location
Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Event For
Families-Infants through middle school
Cost
FREE
Organization
Dubuque County Early Childhood
Contact
Tara Roddick
Phone
(563) 557-1628
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Additional Information
The Kids Expo will bring together a wide variety of organization and business that have programs, services, or products for infants through middle school students. Exhibitors will include arts, sports, and recreational groups, healthcare and safety, social services and family friendly businesses. Middle School Fortnite Competitive League
September 9 – December 16, 2025
Start Time
6pm
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
Middle School Students
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs-2
Additional Information
Competitive gaming Call Of Duty Middle School Competitive League
September 11 – December 18, 2025
Start Time
6pm
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
All Middle Schools
Cost
$125
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs-2
Additional Information
Call of Duty Competitive League Middle School Esports Club – Non-Competitive
September 8 – December 15, 2025
Start Time
6pm
Location
DBQ Esports Club
Event For
Middle School
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs-2
Additional Information
Middle School Esports club 4th & 5th Grade Esports Club
September 13, 2025
Start Time
10 am
RSVP By
September 13, 2025
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
4th & 5th Grade
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs
Additional Information
Come and play your favorite esports games in person and meet new friends. While learning how to game safely. Mindful Musicians at Centrally Rooted
September 29 – November 22, 2025
RSVP By
September 15, 2025
Location
Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Event For
0-6 year olds with caregiver
Cost
$135 per child, $85 for each additional sibling
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Ana Maria Locke
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Mindful Musicians is an 8-week program fostering brain health through the language of music. Children and their parents will play instruments, dance, chant and sing using songs that have been specifically created by our founder, Callie FitzGerald, to support positive self-talk and confidence.