The Digital Backpack creates a place for community events to be shared with our EMSD families. The materials are provided for informational purposes and are not endorsed by the District.
Outside organizations wishing to submit a flyer/information to be posted in the EMSD Digital Backpack, please click the link below.
Quad City Arts - Chalk Art Fest
In its 9th year, Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place May 31 - June 1, 2025, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7 pm on Saturday and 5 pm on Sunday. Awards will be presented on June 1st at 4:30 p.m.
This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists who spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a museum of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite, and even do some chalk art of their own by taking part in the community piece.
A full line-up of live music, food trucks, concessions, beer garden, face painting, and a kid’s chalk zone area are all part of the festivities. Over $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, including a people’s choice and youth category award.
The “paintings” are temporary, lasting only until the next rainfall, so you’ll want to catch a glimpse before they are gone. We invite you to join us for this lively and colorful weekend, celebrating artists coming together to showcase their talents to the community and encouraging creativity in people of all ages and abilities with a unique art form.
Chalk Art Fest features both youth artists and activities, and is a terrific, free, family-friendly event.
Click HERE to go to the event website.
Please email bgougeon@quadcityarts.com with any questions.
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YMCA of Iowa Mississippi Valley - Summer of Adventure, Summer Camp
Opportunities for kids to attend day camp and /or overnight camp during the summer. Take a look at our Summer Camp Guide to see what your student may be interested in.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
Call (309) 738-3407 with any questions.
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United Township Lady Panther Basketball Summer Camps 2025
Summer Camp for students entering 3rd - 12th grade. Why attend: Receive coaching from our high school coaching staff and student-athletes (Youth camp). Learn the fundamental skills and drills that are taught at the high school level and get a head start for your upcoming season.
Click HERE for a printable registration form.
Click HERE for online High School (students entering 9th - 12th grade) registration.
Click HERE for online Youth (students entering 3rd - 8th grade) registration.
Registration is due by May 11th to guarantee a camp T-shirt.
Find us on Facebook, HERE.
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Putnam Summer Camps
Putnam summer camp programs for grades K-6 are currently available.
Click HERE for a list of camps available.
To sign up, visit www.putnam.org/summer-camps.
Register for Full-Day Camps - $275/week or $225/week for members. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for Full and Half Day Camps. Contact Molly Franklin at (563) 336-7290 or mfranklin@putnam.org for info!
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School Based Health Care
Community Health Care is working with various school districts to bring holistic health care to students in school. We want to make your students' health a priority by delivering services that are convenient, compassionate, and culturally inclusive. Our goal is to provide on-site medical care and behavioral health services to students, keeping them in school and ready to learn.
For more information or to sign up, call us at (563) 327-2111 or visit our website at chcqca.org/schoolhealth.
Click HERE for our information flyer in English and Spanish.
888 Bistro – Birthday Party Specials
888 Bistro – 633 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL - Located in the Ridgewood Shopping Center.
Looking for a unique, fun, local restaurant for your child’s Birthday Party? 888 Bistro offers Birthday Party specials for children ages 5-17.
Birthday Party specials are for a group of 10 children; ages 5-12 $149.99, ages 13-17 $189.99.
Call (309) 203-1986 with any questions or to book your Birthday Party.
4th Grade Public Lands Pass - Free Access to National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands
Get ready to explore America's natural wonders for FREE with the Every Kid Outdoors Pass! This pass gets you and your family into hundreds of National Parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and more.
Here's what you can do with your pass:
Hike through towering redwoods 🌲
Spot majestic bald eagles 🦅
Explore tide pools teeming with life 🌊
Learn about America's history at amazing sites 🏛️
Ready for an adventure? Visit Every Kid Outdoors to learn more and get your pass today!
P.S. This pass is valid for the entire 4th grade school year, so you have plenty of time to explore!
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