February Activities at The Salvation Army Ashland Kroc Center are All Heart
From the Father-Daughter Dance to the New Climbing Wall, The Kroc has it all!
This February, whether your heart’s desire is to get fit, learn a new skill, tap into your creative side, or spend more time together as a family, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland has plenty of activities to try until your heart’s content.
“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 new and upcoming classes is outlined below.
Family Fun:
- “Under the Sea” Father-Daughter Dance: Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ashland Kroc Center, featuring special guests Ariel and Rapunzel. Kroc Center members are just $35 a father-daughter couple, and $5 for each additional daughter, and non-member couples are $40 and $6 for each additional daughter. Tickets may be purchased by calling (419) 281-8001 or going to https://krocsales.usaeast.org/#/ashland/search/5/daughter.
- Family Fun Night: First Friday of the Month: Feb. 7, March 7 & April 4 I 5 p.m. 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, roller skating, and seasonal crafts.
- Middle School Night: Second Friday of the Month: Feb. 14, March 14 & April 11 | 5 p.m. 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!
- Family Roller Skating: Third Friday of the Month: Feb. 21, March 21 & April 18 I 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All ages I Non member Cost: $5 per person I Member Cost: Free
Bring your family and practice your skating moves in our gym! Feel free to bring your skates or borrow ours and enjoy this fun family activity!
- Lu & Climbing Wall Night: Fourth Friday of the Month: Feb. 28, March 28 & April 25 I 6 p.m. 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.
New Fitness Classes:
- Salsa Social: Mondays, Feb. 3 - March 31 at 7 p.m. │ Ages 18+│ Instructor: Marta Gaffney | If you enjoy Latin music and are looking for a laid-back Salsa class where you can learn, dance, and socialize, this is for you! Whether you're advanced or a beginner, come by and enjoy learning the basic steps and letting loose in some good Latin fun!
- Core Cardio Kickboxing: Tuesdays at 5 p.m. | Instructor: Jennifer Burdette | Join The Kroc’s latest high-energy group fitness class that combines martial arts techniques with cardio to challenge all levels of fitness. No equipment is necessary.
New Open Play:
- 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. This is a great way to get and stay active, while setting and
reaching new goals. Sign up for a time slot with our welcome desk today!
- Open Pickleball Night: Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m. I Feb. 6 - Apr. 10 Member Cost: Free I Non-member Cost: $5
When it's too cold to play outside, the Kroc as you covered! Come join us and play the fastest growing sport in the nation! *Players must bring their own ball/paddles*
To see the full offering of classes and activities at the Ashland Kroc Center now through April, please go to their website and download a copy of the 2025 Winter Program Guide. Or stop by one of the Welcome Desks during regular business hours and pick up a hardcopy.
If you have any questions or would like to register for a class, please feel free to call the Ashland Kroc Center at (419) 281-8001. For more information on membership, please see https://krocsales.usaeast.org/#/ashland.
To stay up-to-date on the latest classes and events, please follow Ashland Kroc Center on Facebook or @AshlandKroc on Instagram.
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