ASHLAND – As the season of renewal and fresh beginnings arrives, there’s no better time to embrace the joys of spring with family-friendly activities that bring everyone together at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland.
From a spring craft show to Friday Fun Nights to expel some of that cabin fever, The Ashland Kroc’s spring lineup offers something for every family member to enjoy.
“In keeping with The Salvation Army’s motivation to share the love of God, and the wishes of benefactor Joan Kroc, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland provides opportunities that help nourish the body, heart and soul of our community,” explains says Dan Lawson, PhD, Director of Community Relations and Development.
To deliver on that commitment, The Ashland Kroc Center programming and recreation teams collaborate with local instructors and coaches to provide a variety of classes and events.
A small sampling of some of the upcoming activities are outlined below.
Special activities
- Summer Day Camp Information Session: Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of The Ashland Kroc Center. This summer, Camp Kroc will run June 9 to Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (before and after care is available for an additional charge).Join us for an informative session to learn more about Camp Kroc. Meet our camp staff, tour the facilities, and get all your questions answered. Registration for the summer day camp is also available at: https://forms.office.com/r/ZtDSBAWaa0.
- Spring Craft Show: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring over 30 different craft vendors including woodworking, crocheted crafts, 3D printed items, specialty tumblers, and more! Plus, Everbowl (Mansfield) will be offering delicious and nutritious treats for purchase.
- Spring Break Day Passes: Are you having a stay-cation for your kids’ spring break? Join us for a day at The Kroc! Day Passes are $12 for youth (1-17 years old) and adults (18+) are $15. They include access to our entire building, including the indoor waterpark, fitness center, gymnasium, and field house (gym and field house are based on availability with scheduled activities). The waterpark will be closed the evening of Tuesday, April 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. for lifeguard training, and the entire Center will be closed on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday and Easter Sunday, aside from worship services at 10 a.m.
Friday Night Family Fun
Family Fun Night: Friday, April 4 I 5 to 7 p.m. | Cost: $5 per non-member, Kroc Center members are free | Bring the whole family to the Kroc Center and enjoy a night out together! We will offer a variety of activities each month which may include laser tag, bounce houses, and seasonal crafts.
Middle School Night: Friday, April 11 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Non-Member Cost: $5 per person I Member Cost: Free | Just for middle school-age students (grades 5-8), this kids-only drop-off event will include board games, laser tag, dodge ball, roller skating, video games, and more!
Lu & Climbing Wall Night: Friday, April 25 I 6 to 8 p.m. | Non-member Cost: $5 per person I Member Cost: Free | Come enjoy our new Lu system or Climbing wall during these times. Get ready for a night of climbing and play! Test your limits on the open climbing wall, then jump into the interactive LU playground to unleash your inner child. Space is limited, so sign up with the welcome desk for these fun activities.
Open Play
- Open Batting Cages: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 10 – June 5 | 5–7 p.m. | Ages 5+ (Must be 7 years old to hit from pitching machine) | Non-member Cost: $5 per person | Members: Free | Come and work on perfecting your swing at our Open Batting Cages. Adult supervision is required. For private coaching or rentals for your entire team, please call Ashley Hall, Event Manager, at (419) 281-8001.
- Open Lu Interactive Playground: Mondays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Ages 5+ | Non-member Cost: $5 per person I Member Cost: Free | Come enjoy our new Lu system, where we transform our gym into an immersive digital playground! It includes games that test throwing precision, as well as dance challenges, puzzles, and even virtual sports like soccer, football, and basketball! Spots are limited, so sign up with the welcome desk for this fun activity.
- Climbing Wall: Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Ages 7+ | Non-member Cost: $5 per person I Member Cost: Free | Come visit our newly installed indoor Climbing Wall. Kids and adults alike can all enjoy the climb as this wall offers different heights and ways to climb.
If you have any questions or would like to register for a class or activity, please feel free to call The Ashland Kroc Center at 419-281-8001.
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