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KROC CENTER
AT A GLANCE
JOAN KROC’S
VISION
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THE
SALVATION ARMY’S
MISSION
The Salvation Army, an
international movement, is
an evangelical part of the
universal Christian church.
Its message is based on
the Bible. Its ministry is
motivated by the love
of God. Its mission is to
preach the gospel of Jesus
Christ and to meet human
needs in His name without
discrimination.
THE
SALVATION ARMY
KROC CENTER’S
PURPOSE
In keeping with the mission
and holistic approach
of The Salvation Army,
The Salvation Army
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps
Community Center provides
opportunities that facilitate
positive, life-changing
experiences through:
art, athletics, personal
development, spiritual
discovery and community
service. The Salvation Army
Kroc Center’s facilities,
programs and services
bridge the gap between
potential and opportunity
for children and adults,
strengthen individuals and
families, and enrich the lives
of seniors.
After touring San
Diego, Joan Kroc, wife
of McDonald’s owner
Ray Kroc, recognized
a community that was
in desperate need of
a safe gathering place
with facilities and trained
professionals to nurture
children’s social skills,
arts appreciation and
athletic potential. Mrs.
Kroc donated $87 million
to The Salvation Army to
build the first Kroc Center
in San Diego. She was so
pleased with what was
accomplished here that
she left $1.6 billion to The
Salvation Army to build
centers like this across the
country. Today, there are
27 in different stages of
development.
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F | INDOOR SKATEPARK
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Indoor Skatepark was added
to the Kroc Center building plans at the request of a community
youth committee. The Skatepark is filled with several elements
to challenge both beginning and advanced skaters.
F | ADMINISTRATION OFFICES &
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT LAB
The Community Enrichment Lab offers laptop computers,
tablets, and space for education and enrichment classes.
F | RJ’S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
A Christian Preschool dedicated to providing quality early
childhood education to prepare children for Kindergarten and
beyond. Infant and Waddler care are also available, as well as
extended care hours.
F | FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides emergency
assistance, services and referrals for families and
individuals in need in this community. Social Workers are
available to meet with clients and to provide services
including: emergency food assistance, case management,
referrals, assessments, and scholarships. The FRC also
hosts educational courses including Parenting, Nutrition
and ESL. For a full list of services and to determine
eligibility, visit kroccenter.org.
E | DAY CAMP OFFICE, RECREATION FIELD,
CHALLENGE COURSE & ROCKWALL
Suitable for soccer, flag football and other outdoor sports,
the 55,000 square-foot field is bordered on the south by
a challenge course consisting of several low and high rope
course elements, and a 30-foot tall rock-climbing tower.
E | AQUATICS CENTER
Water exercise, therapy, lessons and aquatics sports programs
are available in three areas: 25 meter x 25 yard short course
Competition Pool (80-82 degrees); Recreation Pool (84-86
degrees); indoor warm water Therapy Pool (92-96 degrees).
E | GYMNASIUM & FITNESS CENTER
A multi-use center, this 56,000 square-foot building contains a
fitness area with weight and cardiovascular exercise equipment,
a group exercise class area, and an NBA regulation basketball
court. The gymnasium is ideally suited for volleyball, basketball,
gymnastics, and badminton. There is also a family gameroom
with foosball, Pool, and table tennis.
OCT 1998 Joan Kroc
writes a check to The
Salvation Army for $87
million for the first Kroc
Center
SEPT 2000
Groundbreaking begins
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KROC CENTER
HISTORY
JUNE 2002 Grand
Opening with Mr. Rogers
JUNE 2002 Tony Bennett
plays at the grand opening
of the Joan B. Kroc
Theatre
D | MISSION BREW COFFEE
Mission Brew Coffee opened at the Kroc Center in May
2014 and serves fresh coffee, smoothies, paninis, and
snacks. The shop, located in the Center’s tower, sources
its coffee from San Diego roasters and ensures that all
customers are greeted with a smile. For more information,
visit missionbrewcoffee.com.
C | ICE ARENA
The Kroc Center Ice Arena is the only ice arena centrally
located in the heart of San Diego! A year round, NHL regulation
sized ice surface, Kroc Center Ice offers public ice skating, learn
to skate classes, learn to play hockey classes, drop-in hockey,
youth in-house hockey, and adult hockey leagues. Host your
next Birthday Party at the Kroc Center Ice Arena.
B | PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The fully-equipped 33,000-square foot Performing Arts Center
is home to the Joan B. Kroc Theatre. The theatre houses the
Kroc Kids Junior Theatre and Broadway-quality shows. It
features seating for 600, a motorized orchestra pit, scene shop,
and dressing room.
OCT 2003 Joan Kroc
passes away
A | EDUCATION CENTER
Adjacent to the Performing Arts Center, the Arts &
Education Center features a youth library, visual arts
studio, computer lab, study hall, classrooms, and tutoring
rooms. The space also houses a dance studio, band and
orchestra rooms, vocal and instrumental practice rooms
and a large multipurpose conference room, where weekly
Kroc Church worship services are held.
A | KROC CHURCH
Kroc Church meets in the Multipurpose Room every
Sunday at 10AM. All are welcome..
JAN 2004 Joan Kroc
leaves $1.6 billion to the
The Salvation Army to
build Kroc Centers across
the country
SEPT 2005 First Family
Literacy Fair
AUG 2008 The first Fork
it Over for Kids with Sam
the Cooking Guy
JAN 2009 Family
Resource Center opens
APRIL 2009 First Heroes
with a Heart Campaign
JUNE 2012 The Kroc
Center celebrates 10
years
MAY 2014 First Family
Read and Play Day
JULY 2014 Nickelodeon
visits day camp