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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
Bread Camp
When life gets challenging, it’s often the simple things that can help us manage and boost our happiness level. The ERC invites you to Bread Camp, a relaxing and educational class for the pro or the newbie where we learn how to make all different types of bread together. In each class, we will bake something different and reap the rewards at the end.
Dates: Thursday, January 26, Wednesday, February 22, Wednesday, March 22, Wednesday, April 19
Registration Closes: Monday before class
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Age: All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Location: ERC Community Room
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
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
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
Can you crack the code? The ERC is proud to offer an escape room challenge for you, your family and friends. Gather your group to see if you have what it takes to escape in an hour or less. You’ll be given a list of clues and a time limit to see if you can figure out how to escape. Do you accept our challenge?
The ERC will offer escape room challenges over Spring Break. We recommend at least 3-4 people minimum. Call and reserve your time slot today! 620-340-6300
Dates: Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17
Times: 11:00am - 2:45pm (reserve one hour time slots)
Location: ERC Community Room
Fee: $40 per time slot
Ask us about renting our escape room! We can set it up here or take it to another location. Contact tmiller@emporiarec.org for more information.