Community
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL BACKPACK
We are thankful for our community and the many opportunities it brings our students and families at Washington Elementary. In the effort to “go green”, the virtual backpack replaces traditional flyer distribution.
For camps and clinics sponsored by the Mount Vernon Community School District activity organizations.
The following items are not Mount Vernon Community School District sponsored unless otherwise stated. It is being distributed through the school district as a community service of the district to inform you of other community activities or services available.
| Event Date | Arts, Sciences, Clubs, Etc. |
|---|---|
| May 30 | Memorial Day Events |
| May-August | Mathias Ham Historic Site |
| Summer | Summer Reading Leap Pods |
| June-July | Lester Buresh Center Summer Programs |
| June 1- | Free Summer Movies at SELCC |
| June-August | Garden Classes for Kids |
| June | Area Science Discovery Camps |
| June 6-10 | Wildlife Camp at Wapsipinicon State Park |
| June 27-July 1 and July 11-15 | Wildlife Camp at Lake Macbride State Park |
| July 6-20 | Write Now Microstory Contest for all ages |
| July 8 – 10 | Heritage Day Fund Raiser and Opportunities |
| July 18-22 | Wildlife Camp at Palisades-Kepler State Park |
| Summer | Wildlife Camp at Macbride Nature Recreation Area |
| Summer | ‘Pay What You Can’ Theatre Cedar Rapids Camps |
| Now | Voice Lessons at Music Works |
| June-July | Cedar Rapids Area Discover Summer Camp |
| 2022-2023 | 2023 Young Puppeteers Festival |
| Year Round | Bass Farms – Click on Buy Tickets to see the upcoming events |
| Year Round | Cub Scouts |
| Year Round | Girl Scouts |
| Year Round | Orchestra Iowa |
| Year Round | Wickiup Hill Learning Center |
| Event Date | Athletic Camps, Clinics, and Leagues |
|---|---|
| Now | Pool Pass Scholarships are Available |
| April-June | Cornell College Basketball Camps (brochures in office) |
| June-July | Lester Buresh Center Summer Programs |
| May 24 | Girl’s Hockey Event at Coral Ridge Mall |
| Now | Iowa Youth Fishing League |
| December – March | MV Archery – Competitions are December to March with chance of Nationals in May. Practices start early-mid November. Informational meeting and registration are early-late October. mvarchery1@gmail.com |
| Year Round | Lester Buresh Center |
| Event Date | Support Services and Events |
|---|---|
| Southeast Linn Community Center | |
| Homelessness Students | |
| Tanager Place Telehealth Services | |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | |
| Box Tops for Education is an easy way to help our school earn cash |