THE CAMP GUIDE IS READY! The Summer Day Camp Guide is now available at the Welcome Desk and online at GrKrocCenter.org. Below are some additional things you should be aware of, as we have already started getting some questions:
- Specialty Camps (half-day camps for sports, fine arts, etc.) will be returning this summer, and have a separate similar-looking guide. That guide will be available soon.
- Registration for all camps will run through Club Automation (like the rest of our programs). Registration will be open by March 1 at the latest (hopefully sooner).
- Positions are already posted for Day Camp Counselors – see ’employment news’ below for a link.
- The Kroc Center will once again be hosting a Summer Camp Fair in partnership with the Grand Rapids Kids website on Saturday, April 23.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Kevin Chilton, our Child Watch Lead will be in the lobby this month with a resource table on Black History. Kevin has researched materials and books for all ages so we can continue to educate ourselves, families, and the community about Black history and how equity and social justice can take place. Be sure to stop by his table from 4:30-6:30pm on February 15th, 17th, 22nd. and 24th.
$0 REGISTRATION MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION: Our current membership promotion is being extended! We’re waiving the registration fee on all NEW memberships until the end of February! That’s up to a $50 value! And, there’s never a long-term contract at the Kroc, so it’s easier than ever to Get Into It. See the Welcome Desk or GrKrocCenter.org for more details and to sign up.
AYSO REGISTRATION: Spring is right around the corner! Kids ages 4-12 can sign up for AYSO soccer at the Kroc Center! Registration is open through March 13, and the spring season runs from April 11–June 4. More details and online registration can be found 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…
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- CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS: Key #2 – Relationships
- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Finding emergency information
- 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: Welcome Desk Supervisor; Welcome Desk Lead; Group Exercise Instructor; Lifeguard; Day Camp Counselor; General Manager; Soccer Instructor.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING: In light of our current lifeguard needs, and in recognition of the roughly 40 hours of training required for new hires, we are instituting a new program, effective immediately. In addition to covering the cost of lifeguard training, new lifeguards will be reimbursed for their training time. A one-time reimbursement of $400 will be provided after 90 days of employment. Please refer anyone who may be interested to Jessica Viau.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples observed recently:
- Fitness instructors teaming up to teach Les Mills classes, providing a more fun atmosphere for attendees and helping each other to learn new classes and releases.
- Albert Montiel going out of his way to track down the right A/V materials needed for the babysitter training class to watch and hear required videos.
- Rachel in Child Watch was singing to the kids while playing with them and they loved it!
- Patrice did a great job filling in while Kayla was on vacation.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- U-PREP program: Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30-10:30am, Fireside & Gymnasium
- Restoring Health: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00am-1:00pm, WPAC & Music Room
- Salvation Army Grand Rapids Advisory Board: Friday 11am-1:30pm
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Crystal Truong – Welcome Desk Supervisor – 2/14
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Ben Abbott – Lifeguard – 2/16
