First 5 – Week of September 12, 2022

NEW REC GUIDE: The Fall 1 Rec Guide is now available at the Welcome Desk and online here. Below are some changes you should make note of:

  • The Climbing Wall will now be open every Friday from 5–7:30pm. See more details below. 
  • Drop-in art is back on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm. See more details below. 
  • The fitness schedule includes some new classes, so please make sure you’re familiar with this new version.

NEW PROGRAM GUIDE: The Fall 2 program guide is now available at the Welcome Desk and online here. Below are important dates to remember:

  • Registration Opens: Monday, September 19
  • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 25
  • Fall 2 Session Begins: Monday, October 31

DROP-IN ART: Drop-in art is back on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for insurance users. We will have a new grab box of materials for each participant to explore and project examples to inspire. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult on a Kroc Center membership plan. The schedule of art projects can be found at the Welcome Desk or online here (page 3).

CLIMBING WALL: The Climbing Wall will now be open every Friday from 5–7:30pm. Below are some basic guidelines to remember:

  • Climbers must be less than 250 lbs and able to fit securely into a harness.
  • Shoes must be dry and fit securely on the foot. Open–toed shoes and sandals, including Crocs, are not allowed.
  • Climbers are limited to 2 attempts when others are waiting.
  • Helmets are available upon request. 

MONSTER MASH: Halloween will be here soon and we’re getting excited  for the return of our annual Monster Mash event, scheduled for Friday, October 28 from 5–7 PM. If you have an organization you would like to invite to participate, please contact Jon Shaner for a sponsorship form. 

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: Accountant; Group Exercise Instructor; Fitness Attendant; Personal Trainer; Music Instructor; Drama Instructor; Swim Instructor; Lifeguard.


Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples observed recently:

  • Shout out to everyone who helped deep clean the pool and locker rooms! 

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

  • Lobos Soccer: Tuesday/Friday, 6-8pm; Saturday 3-8pm; Sunday 11am-7pm; Outdoor Soccer Fields
  • UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 8:45-10:15am; Outdoor Fields
  • NICU Reunion: Saturday 9/17 all day (event starts at 1pm), Fireside Hall & WPAC 

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

  • Aaron Bush, Fitness Lead: 9/21
  • Nancy Showers, Fitness Instructor: 9/22
  • Chris Reinsma, Program Developer: 9/23