Summer Maintenance Closures

Important Summer Info!

COMP POOL OPEN!

Good News Kroc Fans! 

The Competition Pool is now OPEN for regular programming! The repairs and maintenance have been completed following the power outage over the weekend. Thank you for your patience and support. And thanks to The Kroc Center’s talented Facilities Team for working non stop over the last few days to get us back to normal!

See all online pool calendars at kroccda.org/hours

Competition Pool Closure
Set to reopen Thursday, June 8

• Youth Sensory Swim cancelled Wednesday evening due to programming adjustments

• Some Competition Pool programs are moving to the Cove Pool

• Cove Pool opening at 5am Tuesday & Wednesday for river walk and lap swimming

• Outdoor hot tub will be open at 5am Tuesday & Wednesday

• One-time only Boot Camp drop-in class added to Cove Pool on Tuesday, June 6, at 6am

• One-time only River Fit drop-in class added to Cove Pool on Wednesday, June 7 at 6am

Spring Has Sprung!

The snow may still be falling and portions of The Kroc may still be under construction, but we are here to jumpstart your spring with a plethora programming events and activities including Easter Ministry and other programming!

Aquatics

We have a full slate of our annual 3rd Grade Swim programming. This program assists area youth with water safety and general swimming techniques and skills. 3rd Grade Swim is designed to provide a comfortable learning environment for third graders and give them an opportunity to engage in water activities without fear. 

The 3rd Grade Swim program is a unique partnership between The Salvation Army Kroc Center and North Idaho schools that allows students the opportunity to receive instruction in water safety and learn basic swimming skills. 

Swimming is more than a recreational skill, it’s a lifelong skill that can save lives. Idaho has one of the highest drowning rates in the nation which is why The Kroc Center believes it is vitally important that we provide this opportunity to all grade school students in our North Idaho area.

3rd Grade Swim: April 10 – June 9. The Cove Pool will be closed to the public during large portions of the week. 

Learn More About 3rd Grade Swim

Homeschool Programming

Homeschool classes have been selling out fast. Be sure to get your kiddo signed up soon!
This season, we continue to bring you all the things you love about the program including, dance classes, gym games, art classes, and rock climbing here at The Kroc.

Learn more and sign up today!

Adult Fine Art Workshops

There are still openings for Adult and Youth Fine Art Workshop classes this season!
We have a mixture of mediums available this season. Try your hand at writing in our memoire writing workshop or explore your artistic side through painting.  

Learn more and sign up today!

Ministry Events 

Easter season is upon us! We have a fantastic Easter celebration planned, full of worship and fellowship with the Body of Christ. 

For a dynamic and interactive worship service,  join us this Good Friday for our "Nail Your Pain" Prayer Experience. 
Good Friday, April 7, 10–5pm. 

For a traditional Easter Service, Resurrection Sunday, 2023, we will be celebrating as a congregation and then joining together for an Easter Egg Hunt for all ages to enjoy shortly after our Easter service.
Sunday, April 9, 10am.*

The Kroc Center will be closed on Sunday, April 9, except for our Easter Service.

Learn more and join us!

Party Room Renovation!

The Kroc Center is excited to announce that Silver Creek Construction is renovating the two Kroc Center party rooms located across from the customer service desk. Renovation will convert the two small party rooms in to one large multipurpose space hosting an art studio, birthday parties, Camp Kroc, and rentals. The new space* will provide storage, streamlining the workload of the maintenance and operations team.

The Kroc Center is also offering a sponsor opportunity for this remodel. The sponsor’s name will be prominently displayed in the lobby next to the room. If you know a business, family or individual who may be interested in learning more about this sponsorship opportunity, please contact Amy Voeller, The Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center Director of Development, at 208-763-0592. 

*Note: Funds for the renovation of the party rooms were provided by The Kroc Center Endowment, not membership fees.

Good News!

While the party rooms may be under construction, there are still a ton of great activities going on at The Kroc.
Here is what is happening now, and upcoming events and activities scheduled on the Spring Calendar:

All Ages Cove Swim
Where the Cove Pool is open to all ages for leisure or instructional swimming, opened on Feb. 1, and has been very popular and will continue to operate as a part of the weekly Cove Pool schedule.

Learn More! 

3rd Grade Swim
A week of classes that teach water safety, proper swimming techniques and how to be safe and have fun in and around the water. 3GS begins on April 10 and finishes up on June 9. Over 1800 third graders from Kootenai County will participate. Please stay up to date on website calendar for adjustments to pool schedule.

Learn More!

Spring Break School’s Out Day Camp
Beginning on March 27, a week of happy children playing and learning as they explore The Kroc Center. Listen for laughter in the hallways!

Sign up today!

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
We've searched for Easter eggs out in the backyard or at a park, but have you ever heard of an Underwater Easter Egg Hunt?! We are going to have a bunch of heats for the kiddos to come in and do their own underwater hunt in the Cove pool on Saturday, April 8. Not only will we have the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt going on, there will also be free climb time on the wall, games in the gym, and a fun photo booth set up in the main lobby to help capture the fun day! Stay tuned for more news to come out soon as we begin building out this event for our community!
 

Happy Easter!
You are cordially invited to spend Easter Sunday with The Kroc Church. Join us in remembrance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
The Kroc Center will host our annual Nail Your Pain to the Cross Good Friday service on April 7. Join us this Good Friday and physically nail your written prayer requests, pain, and or other burdens to the cross.  

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30

Learn about all things Kroc Ministry

Leadership Scholarships!

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Advisory Board is pleased to offer education scholarships to our local community. Please help us spread the word and share with anyone who might qualify.

Dr. Riggs Leadership Scholarship (10) $1,000 Awards
Application Deadline April 7

CRITERIA
• Plans to further their formal education beyond high school
• Examples of leadership at school, at work, at church, in the community, or within the home
• Home address in Idaho’s five northern counties

Major Ben Markham Continuing Education Scholarship (2) $2,500 Awards
Application Deadline April 7

CRITERIA
• Applicants may be previous Kroc scholarship recipients and must fulfill all these qualifications:
• Must be a current or previous Kroc employee or volunteer
• Current student enrolled or student re-enrolling in a higher education or technical program
• Demonstrate a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Identify plans to continue higher education

Click here to learn more and apply!

Happy New Year!

We hope that you've been able to enjoy your holiday season filled with lots of joy, time with loved ones and a bunch of Christmas cookies! It's been a busy few weeks lately with the cold temps and school breaks happening, but we are ready to roll right into the Winter Season here at The Kroc!

Aquatics

We've got some exciting new offerings this season in aquatics you're going to want to hear about. Parent/Child Swim & All Ages Cove Swim! 

Parent/Child Swim will be happening on Fridays from 4–5pm and it will follow the same rules as Toddler Swim, but with a wider age range, 6 months–11 years!
The rules during this time are very simple, adults must remain within arms reach of their children when they venture out past the splash play area. As with toddler time, the slide will not be used during this time.

All Ages Cove Swim will run six days a week and is a time where families can bring their kiddos in to swim in The Cove Pool! We will not have the slide open during this programmed time but will have the entire pool open for all ages. However, there are age guidelines that we ask that you follow, please read them below to understand what is expected when you come in.
• Ages 0–6: Parents must be within arms reach of child
• Ages 7–14: Parents must be on the deck when child is in the water

In addition, The Cove Pool will no longer close at Noon Monday & Tuesday! This means more Open River & Lap as well as Indoor Hot Tub time for you! 
The Cove Pool will continue to close from 3–4pm, Monday–Friday.

Learn about all things Aquatics

Homeschool Programming

Homeschool classes are back and selling out fast, be sure to get your kiddo signed up soon!
This season we continue to bring you all the things you love about the program, dance classes, gym games, art classes and rock climbing here at The Kroc.

Learn more and sign up today!

Dance Dance Dance!

Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop and even Ballroom, there is something for everyone this season!
From beginner classes to advanced, youth to adult, there are tons of dance offerings this winter season. 

Learn more and sign up today!

Adult Fine Art Workshops

There are still openings for our two art workshop classes this season!
You'll get a chance to hand craft your own set of plates and prep them for the firing process in our Clay Heart Plates class, and yes, you will be takin them home to show your love ones.
In our Crochet class you'll learn new techniques to add to your yarn weaving skills.

Learn more and sign up today!