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{{toplink|url=https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/|name=easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc}}'''Salvation Army Kroc Community Center - 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia'''
{{toplink|url=https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/|name=easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc}}The '''Salvation Army Kroc Community Center''' in Philadelphia is one of 26 State-of-the-Art Community Centers across the country largely underwritten by sizable donations by Ray and Joan Kroc.  Joan Kroc saw there were communities that were in desperate need of '''a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture children’s social skills, arts appreciation and athletic potential'''. She described The Kroc Center as being a beacon of light and hope in the community.   
 
The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center in Philadelphia is one of 26 State-of-the-Art Community Centers across the country largely underwritten by sizable donations by Ray and Joan Kroc.  Joan Kroc saw there were communities that were in desperate need of a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture children’s social skills, arts appreciation and athletic potential. She described The Kroc Center as being a beacon of light and hope in the community.   


The Kroc Community Centers provide children and families with opportunities to discover and develop their passions and talents within their own neighborhood.  
The Kroc Community Centers provide children and families with opportunities to discover and develop their passions and talents within their own neighborhood.  
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The Philadelphia Kroc Community Center offers many fitness and recreation opportunities through its sizable facility that includes:
The Philadelphia Kroc Community Center offers many fitness and recreation opportunities through its sizable facility that includes:


* Ten Lane 25 meter x 25 yard competitive pool
* Ten Lane 25 meter x 25 yard competitive pool.
* Water Park with slide, hot tub, and play area.  
* Water Park with slide, hot tub, and play area.  
* Various aquatics programs (swim classes, water aerobics)
* Various aquatics programs (swim classes, water aerobics).
* Fully equipped fitness center
* Fully equipped fitness center.
* Outdoor track, soccer fields, barbeque facility
* Outdoor track, soccer fields, barbecue facility.
* Community Garden , Horicultural Center  
* Community Garden, Horticultural Center.
* Gyms, including two basketball courts
* Gyms, including two basketball courts.
* Dance Studio
* Dance Studio.
* After School Programs
* After School Programs.
* Early Childhood Education Center
* Early Childhood Education Center.
* Technology Lab  
* Technology Lab.
* Performing Arts Center  
* Performing Arts Center.
* Conference and Training Center  
* Conference and Training Center.
* Poolside Party Room
* Poolside Party Room.


Bottomline, there are many opportunities to have fun while becoming fit and healthy in so many ways.   
Bottom-line, there are many opportunities to have fun while becoming fit and healthy in so many ways.   


Best way to check it out is to visit and tour the facility.
''Note:''  The above description was written for Wikidelphia by Ted Hewson.


==Info==
==Info==
*Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyKrocCenter @SalvationArmyKrocCenter]
*Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyKrocCenter @SalvationArmyKrocCenter]
*Facility Rentals: [https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/rentals/ Unforgettable events on a state-of-the-art campus]
*Facility Rentals: [https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/rentals/ Unforgettable events on a state-of-the-art campus]

Revision as of 14:16, 20 July 2023

easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc

The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center in Philadelphia is one of 26 State-of-the-Art Community Centers across the country largely underwritten by sizable donations by Ray and Joan Kroc. Joan Kroc saw there were communities that were in desperate need of a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture children’s social skills, arts appreciation and athletic potential. She described The Kroc Center as being a beacon of light and hope in the community.

The Kroc Community Centers provide children and families with opportunities to discover and develop their passions and talents within their own neighborhood.

The Philadelphia Kroc Community Center offers many fitness and recreation opportunities through its sizable facility that includes:

  • Ten Lane 25 meter x 25 yard competitive pool.
  • Water Park with slide, hot tub, and play area.
  • Various aquatics programs (swim classes, water aerobics).
  • Fully equipped fitness center.
  • Outdoor track, soccer fields, barbecue facility.
  • Community Garden, Horticultural Center.
  • Gyms, including two basketball courts.
  • Dance Studio.
  • After School Programs.
  • Early Childhood Education Center.
  • Technology Lab.
  • Performing Arts Center.
  • Conference and Training Center.
  • Poolside Party Room.

Bottom-line, there are many opportunities to have fun while becoming fit and healthy in so many ways.

Note:  The above description was written for Wikidelphia by Ted Hewson.

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