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4th/5th Grade After School Volleyball

January 27 – February 20, 2025
Start Time The program begins immediately at school dismissal and runs for 90 minutes.
RSVP By January 17, 2025
Location The program will be held in the gym at your child's elementary school.
Event For 4th & 5th Grade Students
Cost $30/participant or free if income qualified.
Organization City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department
Contact Brian Feldott
Phone (563) 589-4316
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Additional Information
This after school volleyball program is for 4th and 5th grade boys and girls and offered at each public elementary school. This introductory program will meet for 90 minutes following school dismissal and will emphasize learning volleyball fundamentals, team concepts, sportsmanship, and FUN!

Bluff Strokes Art Center Winter Programming

January 22 – February 28, 2025
RSVP By January 17, 2025
Location 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA
Event For middle school and high school students and adults
Cost Varies by program
Organization Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact Rachel Daack
Phone (563) 239-9377
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Additional Information
Do you want a safe and fun space to explore your inner art maker? Join us for classes and studio sessions. We have opportunities for beginners through experienced makers. Even beginner adults are welcome! Make friends and make art with us.

Write Now: Flash Writing Contest

January 17 – January 19, 2025
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
Location Virtual
Event For Grade 3 through adult
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Tegan Donahue
Phone (319) 467-3393
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Additional Information
The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words to

Clarke University Softball Camp

January 18 – January 19, 2025
Location Gantz Athletic Center - 1095 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA, 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Basic Skills Camp - $10, Advanced Skills and Prospect Camp $75 + an optional $25 Pitchers & Catchers Session
Organization Clarke University Softball
Contact Claire Peachey
Phone (920) 723-8900
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Additional Information
The Clarke University Softball Team is holding three camps, prospect, advanced skills, and basic skills. Older kids are on 1/18 and younger kids are on 1/19.

Dubuque Branch NAACP Annual Martin Luther King Jr Tribute

January 19, 2025
Start Time 1p.m.
Location Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
Event For All students and their parents/families.
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Branch NAACP
Contact R.R.S. Stewart
Phone (612) 501-9747
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Additional Information
Every year since 1990, Dubuque Branch NAACP has sponsored a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. for students in the Dubuque public and parochial schools to enter essays, art work, poems, books, songs, displays and powerpoint presentations for recognition.

DBQ Esports 4th & 5th Grade Club

January 25, 2025
Start Time Saturdays 10a.m.-12p.m.
RSVP By January 23, 2025
Location DEL Arena 3220 Dodge St DBQ IA 52002
Event For 4th & 5th Grade
Cost $200
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Organized Esport Play. Team building

Parent Night

January 30, 2025
Start Time 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location Asbury Library 5290 Grand Meadow Dr, Asbury, IA 52002
Event For Dubuque County Parents
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque County Public Health
Contact Nicole Bertges
Phone (563) 557-7396
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Additional Information
We’re organizing a Parent Night that will provide parents with essential resources and information about some of the critical issues their children may be facing today. There will be representatives various to answer questions on tobacco, substance abuse, digital safety, mental health, and more.

DBQ Esports Middle School Fortnite & Smash League

January 20 – May 3, 2025
RSVP By January 31, 2025
Location DEL Arena 3220 Dodge St DBQ IA 52002
Event For Middle School
Cost $75.00
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Team once a week practice. End of Season Tournament against Galena Middle School May 3rd

School’s Out Day Camp – Fantastic Friendships

February 14, 2025
Start Time 9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By February 7, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Friendship is important in our lives. For animals, it is the same. Some even need others to survive and thrive. From sea anemones and clown fish to sloths and moths, come join us in learning the importance of friendship within two different species.

Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Mozart’s “Requiem”

February 8, 2025
Start Time 7:30 p.m.
Location Five Flags Theater, 401 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For Middle to high school and above
Cost adults $20, 12 and under $10
Organization Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact Kathleen Hoeper
Phone (563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
The Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Mozart's "Requiem", in collaboration with the Dubuque Chorale and guest vocalists Hannah Von Mulert, Amanda Hauta, Eric Ferring, and Christopher Filipowicz. Experience this timeless masterpiece brought to life by our next generation of musicians!

DGIL 2025 Summer League Softball Registration

January 1 – February 28, 2025
Location www.dgilsoftball.com
Event For Girls in 4 Year preK-8th grades
Organization DGIL (Dubuque Girls Independent League)
Contact Jenni Ruffridge
Phone (555) 555-5555
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Additional Information
DGIL 2025 Summer League registration starts 1/1/25 and ends 2/28/25. To register, go to www.dgilsoftball.com.

School’s Out Day Camp – Animal Oddities

March 13, 2025
Start Time 9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By March 6, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What has the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, and the body of an otter? The platypus is not alone in its strange appearance. Match form to function in some of the world’s strangest creatures and learn the benefits of being different.

School’s Out Day Camp – Eggstravaganza

March 14, 2025
Start Time 9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By March 7, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Are you ready for an egg-citing day? Join us as we learn about egg-laying animals, like the platypus, and why they are all so different. We’ll also go on an egg hunt and conduct egg experiments!

Mustang Middle School Cheer Clinic

March 31, 2025
Start Time 3:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
RSVP By March 24, 2025
Location Hempstead High School, North Gym
Event For Grades 6, 7, 8
Cost $40
Organization Hempstead Cheerleading
Contact Mandy Enke
Phone (563) 552-5208
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Additional Information
This clinic is for all middle school students who want to learn more about high school cheerleading. Mustang cheerleaders will work with middle schoolers on the basics of cheerleading, cheer jumps, band dances and stunting.

Dubuque Youth Hockey Association

October 1 – March 28, 2025
Location ImOn Arena, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Parents and Children
Organization Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
Contact Cody Lytle
Phone (563) 542-1080
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Additional Information
Dubuque Youth Hockey has a range of programs for all ages! We start as young as 4-year-old Little Saints, all the way up through high school.

School’s Out Day Camp – Pollinator Power

April 18, 2025
Start Time 9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By April 11, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Bees, bats, and butterflies all have something in common – they’re pollinators! But they aren’t the only way a plant or flower transforms their pollen. We’ll examine the world of pollinators by planting our own pollinator garden!

School’s Out Day Camp – Carbon Conscious

April 21, 2025
Start Time 9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By April 14, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Have you ever wondered what carbon emissions are? Join us as we learn the importance of environmental science. As a team, we will learn about the release of carbon dioxide by blowing up a balloon with yeast, and create recycled crafts that will inspire you to reduce your carbon footprint!

Before and After School Ycare

August 23 – May 29, 2025
Location Carver Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, & Table Mound Elementary
Event For Carver, Eisenhower, and Table Mound Families
Cost Varies
Organization Dubuque Community Y
Contact Kellee Peil-Roussel
Phone (563) 556-0443
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Additional Information
Before and After school care provided by the Dubuque Community YMCA. Care is held at the schools, operating 6:30am - 8:30am (9:30am on Fridays) and 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

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

KinderKamp – Junior Paleontologists

June 16 – June 20, 2025
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
RSVP By June 9, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For Students entering Kindergarten
Cost $100 for members, $125 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Step into the shoes of a Jr. Paleontologist! Join us as we embark on an exciting adventure to unearth the secrets of polar dinosaurs. As Jr. Paleontologists, you'll learn what it takes to dig into the past, conduct your own dinosaur dig, explore our summer exhibit: Ice Dinosaurs, and so much more!

Ice Dinosaurs Discovery Camp

June 24 – June 26, 2025
Start Time 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
RSVP By June 17, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For 1st - 5th Grade
Cost Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!"

Ice Dinosaurs Discovery Middle School Overnight Camp

July 1 – July 2, 2025
Start Time 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. next day
RSVP By June 24, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For 6th - 8th Grade
Cost Members: $150 Non-members: $180
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!"

Roots, Shoots, Flowers, & Fruits Camp

July 8 – July 10, 2025
Start Time 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By July 1, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For 1st - 5th Grade
Cost Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Do you have a green thumb? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of plants! From learning how roots grow to discovering how plants blossom & bear fruit, we'll explore what makes a plant thrive. Throughout the camp, we'll plant our own seeds, watch them grow over 3 days, and taste some fruit!

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.

Raiders of the Lost Artifacts

July 15 – July 17, 2025
Start Time 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By July 8, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For 1st - 5th Grade
Cost Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
In a museum filled with relics, hidden treasures, & forgotten stories, this immersive camp invites young explorers to join a thrilling scavenger hunt for lost artifacts. Campers will work in teams to solve puzzles, decode clues, & discover hidden chambers while learning about history & archaeology.

River Rats Camp

July 22 – July 24, 2025
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 15, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For 1st - 5th Grade
Cost Members: $120, Non-Members: $150
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Slip on your mud boots & join us for hands-on adventure in river science! Roll up your sleeves & explore our wetlands as we collect water samples, search for frogs, & uncover tiny, aquatic insects with magnifying glasses. Together, we'll use our findings to help protect & preserve the environment!

Ice Age Giants: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Past

July 29 – July 31, 2025
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By July 22, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For 1st - 5th Grade
Cost Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Bri Budde
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From the coldest corners of the Triassic to the frosty tundra of the Late Cretaceous, uncover how ice-adapted dinosaurs survived harsh climates & developed extraordinary traits to thrive in the face of extreme cold. Do you have what it takes to step into the challenging claws of these frozen giants?