Youth Activities

Beyond the Bell Day Camp

Fun for days that school is out! It includes a variety of sports and activities for your children to enjoy. We also provide crafts and go swimming in the afternoon in our indoor pool. This is a great opportunity for kids to have fun on their days out of school. Bring a sack lunch, swim suit and towel.

Dates: January 16, February 23 & 24, April 24

Registration closes: 5 business days prior

Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Age: Kindergarten - 5th grade

Location: ERC

Fee: $25/day (Includes snacks and drinks)

Min/Max: 10/20

Click here to register for Beyond the Bell January 16
Click here to register for Beyond the Bell February 23
Click here to register for Beyond the Bell February 24
Click here to register for Beyond the Bell April 24

The Cosmosphere

Don’t have anything to do with the kids on this non-school day? No worries! The ERC is planning a trip to the Cosmosphere and want to invite you along. This out-of-this-world field trip will be a blast as we walk around the Cosmosphere and learn all about space. Everyone must bring a sack lunch for the day. 

Date: Friday, February 17 

Registration Closes: Friday, February 3

Departure Time: 8:00am (From ERC) - Drop-off@7:30am

Estimated Return Time: 5:30pm

Location: Hutchinson, KS

Age: All ages (Children 9 yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Fee: Children $45, Adults $60 (Includes transportation, ticket and snacks)

Min/Max:  15/20

Click here to register for the Cosmosphere

JAC Kid’s Bicycle Safety Rodeo

Check out this fun, interactive, non-competitive skills course designed for kids to improve their bike handling and traffic safety skills. The rodeo consists of stations and courses where children can learn about bicycle safety and practice safe bicycle skills. All registered participants will be entered to win a free JAC Summer Swim Pass to be given away at the event. (Must be present to win.) Partnering with Emporia Police Department and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

Date: Wednesday, April 26

Registration Closes: Tuesday, April 25

Time: 5:30pm

Location: Jones Aquatic Center

Age: All ages (Children 9 yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Fee: Free (Registration required for bike riders)

Min/Max: 20/No max

Click here to register for the Kid's Bicycle Safety Rodeo

Parents Night Out - Valentine’s Day

It’s exactly what it sounds like, a night for parents to go on a date for Valentine’s Day! The hustle and bustle of everyday can be stressful sometimes and to top it off… no babysitter. Let us show your children a terrific time with a night full of activities while you spend time together as a couple. Please make sure your child is fed before dropping off. 

Dates: Tuesday, February 14 

Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 8

Time: 6:30-9:00pm

Age: Kindergarten - 5th grade

Location: ERC Community Room

Fee: $25 per child (Includes snacks and drinks)

Min/Max: 10/15

Click here to register for Parent's Night Out

Spring Break Escape Room