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.
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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UTHS Panther Pant
Check out this fun East Moline race that benefits United Township High School!
1 Mile + 3 Mile Run. Wednesday, April 23rd. Race starts at 5:30 pm in the UTHS Parking Lot.
Click HERE to register.
Email jsanderscolgan@uths.net with any questions.
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East Moline Public Library - Book Buddies
Book Buddies is a book club for tweens in grades 4-8 and their reading buddies - parent, older sibling, etc. They can read the same book together and have a fun discussion at the East Moline Public Library on Monday, April 21st at 4:30pm.
More information about Book Buddies can be found HERE.
Please email childrens@eastmolinelibrary.org with any questions.
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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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