Virtual Backpack
Welcome to the Virtual Backpack for the Sioux City Community School District, an online flyerboard that allows local non-profits to share timely updates with our school community about upcoming events and opportunities. Use the Virtual Backpack menu to view upcoming events by category or school.
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Events
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2022 BASKETBALL SHOOTING CAMP
- Location
- North High School Gym
- Cost
- 50
- RSVP
- June 08, 2022
- Contact
- Trevor Alfredson
- Phone
- (712) 870-3319
Information
Who: Boys and Girls entering 3rd-8th
• 3rd-5th – 8am – 9:00 am
• 6th-8th – 9:00am – 10:00amWhen: June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8
Location: North High School Gym
Future Star athletes will learn the basics of shooting which include: shooting footwork, the shooting stroke, and shooting mechanics. The camp will be conducted by Coach Alfredson, of the boy’s basketball program, and North High School Athletes.
Proceeds from the camp will benefit NHS Boys Basketball.
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Future Stars Fall 2022 Volleyball
- Audience
- North High feeder schools
- RSVP
- July 15, 2022
- Contact
- Carla Hoekstra
- Phone
- (712) 490-6218
Information
Sioux City Future Stars volleyball teams will be playing in the fall season. The North League is open to girls in grades 3rd through 8th grade (2022-2023 school year) in the fall season. By registering through Future Stars, we will ensure your child is placed on a team with their classmates. Some of these teammates may be familiar faces, however, they will also have the opportunity to meet new teammates that may be attending another one of our North feeder schools.
Fall Season:
North League Games are played at either North Middle (3rd-5th grades) and North High School (6th-8th grades) on Sunday afternoons, August 21 through October 23.
Regular Registration closes July 15, 2022
Grades 3-8: $15 ($45 w/ new jersey)Registration can be done at www.scfuturestars.com
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ISU Extension and Outreach Summer Camps
- Location
- Across Siouxland
- Audience
- Kids in grades K-12
- Cost
- Varies
- Organization
- Iowa State University
- karriek@iastate.edu
Information
Check out the fun and educational camps provided by Woodbury County Extension! Your children will be able to expand their horizons and have a great time at any of our summer camps.
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Microstory Writing Contest
- Location
- Virtual
- Audience
- Grades 3-12
- Cost
- Free
- Contact
- Kate Sojka
- Kate.Sojka@foriowa.org
- Phone
- (319) 467-3884
Information
Keep your creative juices flowing this summer by entering a microstory contest. Your task will be to write a story using 100 words or less around a choice of two provided prompts that will be announced on Wednesday, July 6. Prizes will be awarded for each age group.
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ARC Summer Camp
- Location
- Siouxland Christian School 6000 Gordan Ave. Sioux City, IA
- Audience
- All families with an IEP
- Cost
- $200.00
- RSVP
- May 01, 2022
- Contact
- Beth Armstrong
- Phone
- (712) 389-6326
Information
ARC Summer Camp is s summer program that is geared for Special Ed (moderate to severe and profound) kids from 3-21.
Please email icewoman79@msn.com to enroll your child.
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Champions’ Challenge
- Location
- 2201 W 19th Street
- Audience
- Children ages 5-12
- Cost
- FREE
- RSVP
- July 25, 2022
- Contact
- Pastor Tony or Pastor Gene
- info@hcbchurch.org
- Phone
- (712) 255-5989
Information
Heartland Community Baptist Church will be hosting our annual VBS, Champions’ Challenge. Our event will be July 25-29th every evening starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. All children, ages 5-12, are welcome to join and admission is FREE! We will be doing different sport camps each night AND an option for arts and crafts if your child(ren) does not wish to participate in the nightly sport. Snacks will be given nightly to each child. Each child will have a chance to win a gift from our nightly prize drawings too!
Thursday night is our water camp and obstacle course night, so make sure to bring your swimsuit, towel and dry clothes!!
Friday night is our Family Fun Night where all family members are welcome! Friday will have a FREE dinner for all that attend with their child(ren) and we will be giving away grand prizes Friday night as well- 1 grand prize per age group and our Lisa Belk Award to the child that blew us away all week long by showing amazing sportsmanship, friendliness, kindness, and being respectful to everyone around them.
So please, come join us this July!
See you soon,
Heartland Community Baptist Church -
Club Genesis
- Location
- Cornerstone World Outreach, 1603 Glen Ellen Rd, Sioux City, IA 51106
- Audience
- Children ages 5-12
- Cost
- Free
- Contact
- Ciana Luna
- Phone
- (712) 274-9666
Information
We are a children’s ministry in Sioux City that offers fun and adventure! During our service, kids assist the crew to triumph in the battle of good vs. evil! We meet Wednesdays at 7pm. Our location is 1603 Glen Ellen Rd., Sioux City, IA.
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Volunteer with the LaunchPAD Children’s Museum!
- Contact
- Krimson Verdin
- Phone
- (712) 224-2542
Information
LaunchPAD welcomes friendly volunteers, age 10 and older, who appreciate the power of play and enjoy interacting with children and families. LaunchPAD currently has both ongoing and special volunteer opportunities available. LaunchPAD is also a fun place for groups or organizations to volunteer together. Hours are available Monday-Sunday during museum hours.
Launchpad offers a volunteer incentive program! Volunteer 100 hours in a calendar year and get a free membership to LaunchPAD for yourself or to give to someone!
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2022 YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP HOSTED BY NORTH HIGH FOOTBALL PROGRAM
- Audience
- North High School feeder school student athletes
- Cost
- 25
- RSVP
- August 07, 2022
- Contact
- Mitch Mohr
- Phone
- (402) 948-0127
Information
2022 YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP HOSTED BY NORTH HIGH FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Mark your calendars & get signed up for the 2022 Youth Football Summer Camp Hosted by North High Football Players and Coaches! Camp will be held at the North High football practice field.
Grades 3rd-5th (2022-2023 school year) will be held August 8-9, 2022 from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Grades 6th-8th (2022-2023 school year) will be held August 10-11, 2022 from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Cost of Camp: $25
Sign up online on the Future Stars website: www.scfuturestars.com or directly at https://scfuturestars.sportngin.com/register/form/849133062
Campers should wear t-shirt, shorts, football cleats and bring your helmet from Sioux City Future Stars football.
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Sioux City Art Center Art Camp
- Location
- Sioux City Art Center 225 Nebraska Street
- Audience
- ages 7-12
- Cost
- 130-160
- RSVP
- June 05, 2022
- Contact
- Debra Marqusee
- dmarqusee@sioux-city.org
- Phone
- (712) 279-6580
Information
Art Camp is for 7-12 year old children who are looking for a unique experience this summer. Art camp offers two-week sessions (Tues,, Wed., Thurs., 6 days), during which students will work with a variety of materials to create exciting projects.