Virtual Backpack
Upcoming Events
PCM Dance Team Fundraiser
Organization Name: PCM Dance Team
Age Category: All Students
Activity Type: Community Events
Start Date: 06/02/2025
Detailed Description
The PCM Dance Team is partnering with Pella Fareway for an awesome fundraiser! From June 2nd-30th Pella Fareway will donate $10 to the PCM Dance Team for every Summer Cookout Bundle sold. It's only $79.99 for 36 pieces of meat! Just go to the Pella Fareway meat counter and tell them you want the bundle for the PCM Dance Team. Get stocked up for summer and support the Dance Team!
Otley Vacation Bible School
Organization Name: Otley Church
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Community Events
Start Date: 06/22/2025
Detailed Description
Vacation Bible School at Otley Church offers VBS for children entering four-year-old preschool through sixth grade in the fall of 2025. VBS is held the week of June 22nd through the 26th in the evenings! This is perfect for working families. We meet each night from 6:15pm - 8:15pm. Go to https://vbspro.events/p/events/47ba90 or www.otleychurch.org for more information and to register.
All Heads Covered
Organization Name: Corn Spokes Bike Co.
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Community Events
Start Date: 06/17/2025
Detailed Description
All Heads Covered is a program to provide children with free bicycle helmets. Blank Children's Hospital will be on-site to assit with helmet fittings and provide curriculum kits about bike safety. Thanks to funds from The Governor's Traffice Safety Bureau helmets can be distributed at no-cost. Please join us at Corn Spokes Bike Co. at 205 N Commerce St, Monroe on Tuesday, June 17 from 10-11pm.
PCM Girl's 2025 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp
The camp will focus on all aspects of the volleyball game with particular emphasis on fundamental volleyball skills, athletic movement, and teamwork. The camp will be run by PCM Volleyball coaches and assisted by high school players. Campers will need comfortable clothes, ties shoes, and a water bottle. Knee pads are optional. The camp will be held in the PCM High School Gym. $50 includes t-shirt. Payment can be made through Bound or cash or check can be sent. Make checks payable to PCM Athletic Boosters (Families in need of financial assistance, please contact Coach DeVries at 515-745-9070. We want all girls to have a chance to play!) Registration due by June 20th (late registration will be accepted, but a t-shirt is not guaranteed) 3rd-5th 8:00-10:00am 6h-8th 10:00am-12:00pm Form can also be printed and emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: Sarah DeVries, Head Volleyball Coach 10741 W 93rd St S Prairie City, IA 50228
PCM YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION : OPENS JULY 7th - www.pcmyouthathletics.com
Organization Name: PCM YOUTH FOOTBALL - Motified Flag and Tackle Football
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Sports, Wellness & Fitness
Start Date: 07/07/2025
Detailed Description
Youth Football Registration Opens July 7th 3rd/4th Grade students - Motified Flag Football 5th/ 6th Grade Students - Tackle Football Online Registration link: http://www.pcmyouthathletics.com Registration Period: July 7th - July 20th. Equipment Handout Date: Aug 12th Practices start the week of Aug 18th. Saturday Games start Sept 6th ( 6 - 7 week schedule)
PCM 2025 Summer Basketball Camp
Organization Name: PCM Boys Basketball Team
Age Category: All Students
Activity Type: Camps & Scouts
Start Date: 07/21/2025
Detailed Description
PCM Coach Tony Ford, Graceland University Head Coach and PCM Alum Todd Lorensen, staff, and members of the high school team will be emphasizing skills in this 3-day camp. Basketball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitiveness will be taught. Register here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h20250422021203924b43acfe156c949/register
PCM Girls Basketball Camp
Organization Name: PCM Girls Basketball
Age Category: All Students
Activity Type: Camps & Scouts
Start Date: 06/03/2025
Detailed Description
Coach Sam Allison-Rodriguez, staff, and members of the high school team will be emphasizing basketball skills in this 3-day camp. Offensive and defensive fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitiveness will all be taught. $50 includes t-shirt. Register soon to guarantee correct size! Payment can be made online through registration, by cash or check. Make checks payable to PCM Athletic Boosters. (Families in need financially, please contact Coach Sam. We want all girls to play!) Date: June 3rd-5th - HS Gym Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am K-3rd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4th-8th Cash or check can be sent to: Sam Allison-Rodriguez Head Girl's Basketball Coach PO Box 281 Monroe, IA 50170 [email protected]
Prairie City Summer REC
Organization Name: City of Prairie City
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Sports, Wellness & Fitness
Start Date: 06/05/2025
Detailed Description
This is a FREE program put on by the City of Prairie City for Prairie City and Monroe children who are currently in grades K-6. This is a great program to get your children up and moving in the mornings. We play lots of fun games in the months of June and early July. Registration forms can be picked up at PC city hall or printed off of the Prairie City Summer Rec facebook page. They can be returned to PC city hall, to the PCM elementary school offices, or brought to the city park on the first day of summer rec. Each child must have a signed registration form in order to participate.
Junior Golf
Organization Name: Gateway Junior Golf
Age Category: Elementary and Middle School
Activity Type: Sports, Wellness & Fitness
Start Date: June 2, 2025
Description: Want to start off the summer having fun at the golf course? Join us to learn golf skills, rule, and etiquette. You'll receive professional instruction, a t-shirt, and snacks and have the opportunity to participate in fun competitions to win prizes! This is open for all students, not just Gateway members. Register by Friday, May 16. Looking forward to seeing all our awesome PCM junior golfers!
Back to school supply box(s)
Organization Name: PTO
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Educational Opportunities
Start Date: 04/10/2025
Detailed Description
Order your back to school supplies all in 1 box. Everything needed for your school supplies in 1 box will be waiting in your classroom on back to school night. Many items available to personalize along with the already pre-set items for each classroom for each grade PreK - 5th. A portion of each box goes back to PCM Elementary PTO. https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/39830?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=FWD_email&utm_campaign=crd_fwd
Summer Driver's Ed
Organization Name: Triple R Driving School
Age Category: High School
Activity Type: Educational Opportunities
Start Date: 06/08/2025
Detailed Description
Summer Driver's Ed information. Info also available at www.rumpsroadrules.com
Wesley Woods Summer Camp
Organization Name: Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Camps & Scouts
Start Date: 06/15/2025
Detailed Description
Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith, fun, and friendship? Visit us at Camp Wesley Woods, where every day is an opportunity for growth, adventure, and spiritual deepening. Discover more about our programs, meet our dedicated staff, and explore what a summer at Wesley Woods can offer you.Come, take the next step of your faith journey with us—whether it's your first time or your hundredth, a summer of adventure awaits! Ages 6+
Family Connection Camp
Organization Name: Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
Age Category: All Students
Activity Type: Camps & Scouts
Start Date: 05/23/2025
Detailed Description
At Wesley Woods, we believe that strengthening families is one of the many important things that we can do to glorify God. That’s why we created Family Connection! Enjoy time exploring as a family or participate in planned activities. Lodging and meals included. May 23-25, 2025. Ages 0-3 Free | Ages 4+ $30 | max $120.
SPARKS Summer Day Camp
Organization Name: Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Age Category: Elementary
Activity Type: Camps & Scouts
Start Date: 06/09/2025
Detailed Description
Camp Fire is offering full-day summer day camps at Prairie City Elementary for children entering grades K-5! Programming is open M-F and now includes the option to pick your week(s) and between 1-3 days/week or 4-5 days/week. This program is licensed through HHS and accepts child care assistance for qualifying families!
Washington, D.C. Trip 2026
Organization Name: Student Educational Tours
Age Category: Middle School
Activity Type: Educational Opportunities
Start Date: 03/14/2026
Detailed Description
Experience a 7-day, 6-night trip to Washington, DC, exploring iconic sites, museums, and government buildings for an unforgettable hands-on journey through our nation’s history. This trip is open to current 6th and 7th graders.
Sports Performance Training
Organization Name: ICE Performance (PC Fitness)
Age Category: Middle School
Activity Type: Sports, Wellness & Fitness
Start Date: 11/04/2024
Detailed Description
This is a functional fitness training program for all PCM Middle School & High School Athletes. We educate & train athletes on how to SAFELY get better, faster, stronger, and more confident. RESULTS GUARANTEED!
PCM's Virtual Backpack Site allows community groups and outside sports teams to effortlessly share their event information with the wider public. We value the enrichment opportunities these groups provide for our student and and want to help families stay informed.
Simply fill out and submit the linked form with your information and a flyer. Once approved, we will add it to our Virtual Backpack!
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Thank you for submitting your event to our Virtual Backpack! If you have any questions, please contact Cathy DeHaai, [email protected].