Family Pool & Play Pass: We are in the process of “soft launching” a new offer called the Family Pool & Play Pass. It is modeled to be similar to memberships that families purchase to the GR Children’s Museum, Public Museum, Meijer Gardens, John Ball Zoo, etc.
The Family Pool & Play Pass provides a family of up to 5 people day pass access to the Kroc Center on Saturdays and Sundays, along with the weeks of Christmas Break and Spring Break, for a full year. The price is $99.
We know that families who live a bit farther away from the Kroc Center (more than a ~15 minute drive) aren’t able to visit frequently enough for them to justify a full membership; this offer provides an option for them to use the Kroc more often without a monthly payment. Statistically, most of these families only visit once or twice a year (a lot of them only during Spring Break), so this allows us to engage with them more so they will, hopefully, be more likely to enroll in programs, etc.
If you have any questions, contact Jon Shaner.
Christmas and New Year’s schedules are posted in the drop-in rec guide, in the lobby, and on our website. Make sure our guests know about these dates:
Christmas Eve: Fitness floor ONLY open 9am-Noon. No other areas (gym, pool, etc.) will be open.
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Eve: Open 9am-5pm (regular Sunday hours)
New Year’s Day: CLOSED
Other important events and promotions through the holidays:
- $0 registration for new members (Through January 31)
- Christmas Break Day Camp (see below)
- Merry Fitness class, December 26, 9-11am; all other drop-in classes cancelled on this day
- Winter 1 Early Bird deadline December 26; Program registration deadline January 2
Kroc Krew Members will receive special pricing for Christmas Break Day Camp again this year.
Christmas Break Camp Dates:
December 26-29 from 9am to 4pm (with extended care availble from 7:30am to 9am & 4pm to 6pm)
January 2-5 from 9am to 4pm (with extended care availble from 7:30am to 9am & 4pm to 6pm)
Pricing is $15 dollars a day for Camp Kroc with Extended Care. To register, please contact Jessica Pollins with the dates that you plan to register for, and if you would like to enroll in Extended Care. Once you are registered for camp, payment must be made prior to the first date of your camp. No spots can be held for staff children if payment has not been made. This special offer is only eligible for immediate family members only.
Campers can expect to participate in fun & interactive Bible lessons, play holiday-themed games, swim, sled, and so much more! Please contact Jessica if you have any questions!
The First 5 will be delayed next week; instead of getting the New Year edition on Friday the 29th, it will come out on Tuesday, January 2. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from RJ Kroc!
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are examples from this week. Everybody appears to be on their “A” game heading into the New Year – keep it up!
- “As I was passing through Fireside Hall, Colleen McLemore was just starting her welcoming comments to the After School Academy in the kitchen. I could hear in her voice that she really cares about these kids, and the kids really appreciate her too. Thanks, Colleen!”
- “Boone and Niesha were great with all the members and guests in the gym. They were assertive but made sure everyone had a fun time playing.”
- “Alexis was great at communicating to guests with small children about drop-in basketball to prevent confusion about our processes.”
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Kroc Center:
- Nothing on the calendar this week!
Managers on Duty:
- AM (Open to 10am): Paul Wood
- Midday (10am-3pm): Crystal Truong
- PM (3pm to close): Albert Montiel
- Saturday, December 30 (12-7pm): Kayla Welch
- Sunday, December 31: NO MOD
Job Openings: Apply online through The Salvation Army Central Territory’s Career Portal. Also, remember you will be rewarded with a free cookie coupon for everyone you refer for a job at the Kroc Center!
- IT Technician (FT)
- Education Manager (FT)
- Membership Specialist (FT)
- Building Maintenance II
- Archery Instructor
- Fitness Attendant
- Gym Attendant
- Climbing Wall Attendant
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Swim Instructor
- Water Fitness Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
New to the Krew: Be sure to welcome (back) these Kroc Krew members!
- Abigail Bouman, Lifeguard
- Theresa Korreck, Lifeguard
- Jim Wilson, Day Camp
- 26: Margaret Schroeder, Accountant
- 27: Holly Visser, Fitness Instructor
- 30: Laura Leisher, Administrative Assistant
- 30: Julie Shumard, Child Watch Attendant
- 31: Laura Delgado, Welcome Desk Lead
- 31: Maria Kalep, Fitness Attendant
