Hempstead High School

Adaptive Horse-Riding @ Inspiration Stables

April 15 – June 3, 2025
Start Time 6:15 p.m.
RSVP By April 15, 2025
Location Inspiration Stables,21177 317th Street, La Motte, IA
Event For Any age looking to increase confidence and ease anxiety
Cost All costs are determined by need and number
Organization Inspiration Stables
Contact Kay Althoff
Phone (641) 203-0859
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Additional Information
Adaptive Riding tailored for individuals facing physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental challenges. Not only enhances physical aspects like balance and coordination but also boosts emotional and psychological well-being by fostering confidence, elf-esteem, and a sense of achievement.

Remake Your Ramen

April 18, 2025
Start Time 1-2:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 12-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Ramen is a quick and easy snack, but it’s even better when you add your own special touch. Elevate your ramen with a variety of unique ingredients and create a new recipe. Registration is required.

Family Book Bingo

February 15 – April 19, 2025
Start Time 2 p.m.
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
GRAB YOUR FAMILY AND TRY YOUR LUCK AT BOOK BINGO! WE HAVE GREAT HARDCOVER AND PAPERBACK BOOK PRIZES FOR KIDS.

Buttons & Bobbins

February 17 – April 21, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Come learn to sew on a sewing machine! You will create projects perfect for beginners; No previous sewing experience necessary. Registration is required.

Statewide 4-H Fishing Club

April 28 – July 31, 2025
Start Time 7:00 p.m.
RSVP By April 23, 2025
Location Virtually via Zoom
Event For 4-12th grade students
Cost $45
Organization Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Contact Kelsie Kinne
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
The Statewide Fishing Club with Iowa 4-H is an immersive program designed to engage youth across Iowa in grades 4-12. This program focuses on educating members about Iowa's aquatic ecosystems, improving fishing techniques, and promoting environmental stewardship. Through hands-on activities, webinar

Braille Art with the Dubuque Association of the Blind

April 24, 2025
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
RSVP By April 24, 2025
Location Dubuque County Library District Peosta Branch
Event For All ages
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
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Additional Information
Learn how to write your name in Braille, create your own art using a braillewriter and learn about the mission of the Dubuque Association of the Blind. For All Ages. RSVP Recommended.

Braille Art with the Dubuque Association of the Blind

April 26, 2025
Start Time 11:00 a.m.
RSVP By April 26, 2025
Location Dubuque County Library District Asbury Branch
Event For All ages
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
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Additional Information
Learn how to write your name in Braille, create your own art using a braillewriter and learn about the mission of the Dubuque Association of the Blind. For All Ages. RSVP Recommended.

SunS.H.I.N.E. Squad

February 25 – April 29, 2025
Start Time 4-5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
SHINE like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art! Participants will work on a variety of volunteering projects while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place for tweens/teens.

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensembles AUDITIONS for 25/26 season

May 18, 2025
RSVP By May 14, 2025
Location Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr
Event For Youth music students with 1+ years playing experience. Four ensembles offered based on ability level
Cost Tuition rates are posted on website, tuition assistance available.
Organization Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact Kathleen Hoeper
Phone (563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
Auditions will be held at Clarke University - must sign up for time slot by Wednesday, May 14 for full information please visit https://dubuquesymphony.org/youth-ensembles

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!