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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Junior Pilot Summer Camp 2022
- Location
- Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation 2600 Expedition Court Sioux City IA 51111
- Audience
- Middle and High School Students
- Cost
- $160 members $180 non members
- RSVP
- July 10, 2022
- Contact
- Jennifer Taylor
- Phone
- (712) 635-0388
Information
Two camps will run simultaneous: one for 6th – 8th graders and one for 9th – 12th graders.
The high school group will have a half day on the first day during which they will learn the basics of flight and tour airport facilities (COVID protocol permitting). The second day will be reserved for flying in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk.
The younger group will run two full days (9am-5pm) and be receiving instruction on the basics of flight, conducting hands-on experiments demonstrating the forces of flight, and have chances to win a Discovery Flight. This group will also tour airport facilities (COVID protocol permitting).
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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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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!