MCSD Virtual Backpack
Updated May 17, 2019
Check out recently added backpack items as well as those that are still relevant for the upcoming month!
~Recently Added Items~
Scouts BSA Recruitment Night
GRADE/AGE: Girls ages 12-17 or 6th-12th grade; DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Scouts BSA is a fun and exciting program for all boys and girls in 6th – 12th grade! Have fun while learning leadership based values and character development in the great outdoors! Troop 1127 is the first all female troop in Muscatine! Join us for a fun night and learn how Scouting can have a positive impact on your life! Troop 1127 meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Muscatine.
Color Guard Informational Meeting Announced!
GRADE/AGE: Next year's 9th-12th grade; DATE: May 30, 7p.m, MHS Band Room
Family Bike Ride
GRADE/AGE: For the whole family!; DATE: Sunday, June 2, 2019
Muscatine Soccer Club Tryouts
Interested in playing soccer this fall for the 2019-2020 seasons? Come check us out at the times below at the Muscatine Soccer Complex.
Those born in 2010-2011 interested in playing travel soccer do not have to tryout, but they must pre-register for the 2019-2020 seasons. During this time, you will turn in the attached form.
Senior Resources Annual Community Cook Out
Tickets available for $10. Games, Food and Fun!
Pearl City Soccer Club Tryouts
Why the Pearl City Soccer Club?
Commitment to player development – every player gets better
Professional coaching from top licensed and experienced coaches in the area
Feeder program for High School Soccer programs in our area
Flickinger Learning Center's Express Yourself Summer Program (FREE)
This piggy-backs nicely with the Summer STEAM Camp!
Soccer Camp 2019
GRADE/AGE: 1st-6th; DATE: July 22-25, 2019
Dyslexia Parent Group
Dyslexia Parent Group meets the first Friday of each month, 7 pm at the Muscatine Hy-Vee Market Grille.
Novice Teen Driver Training Program Evaluation
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
~Past Items Still Relevant~
Muscatine Y's 12th Annual Kids Triathlon!
In this Triathlon, everyone can be an athlete! Most importantly, children learn that being active can be fun. This event of swim, bike, and run are reinvented by “swimming” through a14ft Water Slide and a 75ft slip-n-slide, biking on Big Wheels and tricycles, running through water hazards, hopping into mud puddles, and jumping over hay bales! Open to any youth up to 12 years old.
Heats start at 1:00pm. After all race participants cross the finish line, the fun continues...slides, mud and bikes open for everyone (parents too)! Stop by the Y to register today and support Youth and Teen Programs of the YMCA!
Muscatine Soccer Club's Free Night of Soccer
GRADE/AGE: 7-14; DATE: May 22, 2019; 6:30 p.m.
Muscatine Soccer Club is hosting a free night of soccer! Bring all of your friends for a fun night of games!
Flag Football League Registration Opens!
GRADE: 3-6; DATE: Deadline to register: August 16, 2019
Little Muskies Football
GRADE/AGE: 4-7 years old; DATE: Registration now open for fall program
Family Gardening Party
GRADE/AGE: ALL; DATE: May 18, 2019; 1-3pm
Sunnybrook Assisted Living would like to invite Muscatine students and families to enjoy an afternoon of gardening and activities during our Family Gardening Party, Saturday May 18th from 1-3pm. Join residents and staff in planting the raised flower beds in our beautiful courtyard and enjoy snacks and activities for all ages. Don’t miss the fun at Sunnybrook Assisted Living, 3515 Diana Queen Dr.
Love Your Melon - Muskie Pom Squad Fundraiser
Canoe/Kayak Try it!
Join Muscatine County Conservation at Deep Lakes Park on May 19th from 3:00-5:00 to try canoeing and kayaking. Basic instruction will be given and all equipment is provided.
39th Annual Kids Fishing Seminar and 12th Annual Kids Fishing Derby
GRADE: Elementary; DATE: June 8, 2019
Girl Scouts Art in the Park
GRADE: incoming Kdg-1st; DATE: May 17, 2019
Girls will discover plants and animals found in nature and create a fantastic piece of art to take home!
All incoming kindergarten and 1st grade girls starting Fall 2019 interested in Girl Scouts please join us:
May 17th, 2019 | 6:00-7:00 pm Discovery Park, Muscatine Iowa
RSVP by emailing info@girlscoutstoday.org or call 800-798-0833.
May Events at Muscatine Art Center
Tee-Ball Registration 2019 - Muscatine Parks and Rec
GRADE/AGE: 5-6 years old: DATE: Deadline to Register is May 27, 2019
Flag Football Through Youth Sports Foundation
GRADE: 1st/2nd; DATE: Begins September 8, 2019
The Youth Sports Foundation is offering a Flag Football Program for Muscatine area youth entering into the 1st or 2nd grade in the fall of 2019! YSF Muscatine Flag Football is a 5 week Sunday afternoon program that begins with practice on Sunday, September 8th. The program includes: introduction to the fundamentals of football, an NFL branded reversible jersey (each player keeps), and a 4-game Sunday schedule. All games and practices will be held at the Muscatine High School fields and kids will be coached by Muskie Varsity Football Players!
The total registration fee is $65.00 and you can register online by going to the YSF website: www.youthsportsfoundation.org The Youth Sports Foundation offers: USA Football affiliation, NFL Flag Football belts and flags, and a mouth guard for each player. Our focus is on learning fundamental and an opportunity to learn the sport of football without a highly competitive atmosphere. During the football season, the registered YSF youth must be in the 1st or 2nd grade.
Refunds (less $30.00) offered up until 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 23rd Contact the YSF Office for further questions: (563) 288-2541
Quad City 3rd Annual Chalk Art Fest
GRADE/AGE: artists ages 12-17; DATE: Register online by May 24, 2019
--SUMMER CAMPS: SPORTS, OTHER--
Muskie Boys Basketball Camp
Join Coach Windham and the Muskie Boys for a 3-day basketball camp to learn fundamentals, teamwork and to have fun!
Summer Nature Camps with Muscatine County Conservation
For more information contact the Muscatine County Conservation Board at 563-263-5922 or visit their website at www.MuscatineCountyConservation.com
Tim Dwight Football Camp
GRADE/AGE: ages 8-14 years; DATE: June 10, 11, 12 (registration is open)
Horses of Course - Summer Day Camps
GRADE/AGE: 4th-8th grades; DATE: 4 camps - June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, and July 15-19
Next Level Boys Basketball Camp
GRADE: 3-8; DATE: June 18, 19, 20 (registration is open)
Dates: June 18, 19, 20
Time: Grades 3rd-5th 9am- 11:30 am Grades 6-8th 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Muscatine High School VanHecke Building
Cost: $45 please register by May 30 for a guaranteed camp basketball
Same day sign up available.
2019 Muscatine Girls' Basketball Mini-Muskies Camp
Lace 'em up...Let's Go! Come join Susan Orivs and the MHS Girls Basketball Staff and Team for the 2019 Girl's Basketball Mini-Muskies Camp. This camp is designed for young players and will teach the fundamentals including ball-handling, footwork, passing, shooting, and defense. The older girls will teach the team concept through sequenced drill work, competitive play, and contests. See the flyer for all the details!
2019 Muscatine Summer Wrestling Camp
GRADES: 2-8; DATE: August 1 & 2 (registration is open)
This Muscatine summer wrestling camp will feature guest clinicians showing a mix of basic fundamentals and high-level techniques. The camp will include fun activities, relays and team games, wrestling drills, wrestling technique sessions, and live wrestling. Wrestlers going into grades 2 through 8 are welcome to attend. Beginners and advanced wrestlers will benefit from this camp. Muscatine wrestling coaches and current Muscatine wrestlers will be in
attendance!
Dates: August 1 & 2 (Thursday & Friday)
Location: Muscatine HS wrestling room
Schedule (both days):
8:00 AM -10:00 AM- Wrestle!
10:00 AM-10:30 AM- Break
10:30 AM-12:00 PM- Wrestle!
2019 Muskie Football Camp
Camp Objectives:
To teach and implement the Muskie Football philosophies, techniques, and drills in order to ensure a successful start to the 2019 football season.
For more information contact:
Jake Mueller 263-6141 ext.1122
(319) 269-4943
For online registration, go to:
2019 Summer Day Camps with ISU Extension
GRADE: 1st-3rd and 4th-6th; DATE: Registration is now open!
4-H Sparks Adventure! Join us for 2019 Summer Day Camps All camps will be held at the Muscatine County Extension Office. A light snack will be served during each camp. Each camper is encouraged to bring a water bottle. Campers do not need to be 4-H members to participate!KidZone Summer Day Camp
GRADE/AGE: ages 6-12
We have a great summer day camp where your children can come and be in a safe environment this summer. This is the best price in town! Come check us out!Summer Kids Club at the Y
GRADE LEVEL: K-6; Registration Opens March 4, 2019
Putnam Summer Day Camps
~Ongoing Events Throughout the Year~
McFamily Nights
Grade Level: ALL DATE: Every 3rd Thursday
Description: McFamily Nights are free to the community on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7pm. On these nights McDonald’s host free crafts and activities for kids. The next McFamily night is on October 18th, where there will be a pumpkin and cartoon ghost craft in the McDonald’s Play Place.
Sew Circle Club - ISU Extension/4-H
Grade Level: 4-12 DATE: Second Monday of the Month!
Description: The Sew Creative 4-H club focuses on helping members learn to sew through individual and group service projects. This club, open to any 4th-12th grade student, meets once a month on the second Monday. No sewing experience required!
MCSD Communications
Email: info@mcsdonline.org
Website: www.muscatine.k12.ia.us
Location: 2900 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA, USA
Phone: (563) 263-7223
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuscatineSchools/
Twitter: @muscatinecsd