First 5 – Week of June 27, 2022

UPCOMING HOLIDAY: Please note next Monday, July 4 (Independence Day) is a federal holiday and the Kroc Center will be CLOSED.

BACKYARD BBQ: We hope you all enjoyed the first Backyard BBQ! The next one will be on Thursday, July 14. All Backyard BBQs will take place from 12-1pm under the fitness floor balcony. We’ll be sure to save some food for the evening staff as well! Thanks to our friends on the EAT Committee for organizing these summer events.

SPECIALTY CAMP DATES: Our half-day specialty camps (soccer, basketball, volleyball, and swimming) will begin soon. We still have space available if you get questions about registration. More details can be found at the Welcome Desk or online here. Below are some important dates to remember. 

  • Soccer Camp: Registration deadline is June 28. Camp runs July 11-15.
  • Basketball Camp: Registration deadline is July 6. Camp runs July 18-22.
  • Swim Camp: Registration deadline is July 6. Camp runs July 18-22.
  • Volleyball Camp: Registration deadline is July 13. Camp Runs July 25-29.

AYSO FALL REGISTRATION: Registration is now open for the fall season of AYSO! Players will learn about good sportsmanship, make new friends, and develop their soccer skills in this eight-week league. Registration is open until August 18th is available online at ayso1634.org.

REMINDERS OF THE WEEK: Here are some of the topics you can expect to be covered at daily morning and afternoon huddle meetings…

    • CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS: Appearance
    • EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: TBD
    • CORE VALUE: We value all people as children of God. The Kroc Center intentionally strives to reflect and embrace the diverse population we serve.

OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s ADP Recruitment system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family! Current openings include: Group Exercise Instructor; Fitness Attendant; Personal Trainer; Music Instructor; Drama Instructor; Human Resources Generalist.


Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! This week, we’re sharing examples of how good communication practices can create green dot moments.

Being prompt and efficient in answering questions shows we care:

Clear communication with multiple reminders about a cancellation turned a potential red dot into a green one:

Also… A member stopped into the pool office after his zero depth swim with his 3 year old to tell the pool staff, “that I have spent a lot of time in and around pools, I lived in San Diego for many years and I also have friends who are lifeguards; you guys here are the most vigilant I have ever seen. So I thank you!”

Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center: 

  • FitKids On the Move: Tuesday/Wednesday, 6-8pm, WPAC
  • Lobos Soccer: Tuesday/Friday, 6-8pm; Saturday 3-8pm; Sunday 11am-7pm; Outdoor Soccer Fields
  • Wednesday: Wyoming TEAM 21, Slip and Slide, 1-3pm

Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues: 

  • Patrice Franks – Children’s Ministry Coordinator: 7/9 
  • Aniessa Terpstra – Lifeguard: 7/10