Kroc Center Salem

08/26/2026

Rest in peace and love to the one and only Dolly Parton. A fierce advocate for The Salvation Army and our mission to do good, she was an ally to countless communities and an educator who brought the joy of reading into homes across the country through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. We are deeply grateful for her generosity, compassion, and the lasting impact she made on so many lives. Her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come.

08/24/2026

Join us for the FREE Kroc Family Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Salem Kroc Center (1865 Bill Frey Dr., Salem, OR 97301)! Come experience one of our biggest community celebrations of the year filled with fun for the whole family.

Enjoy:
FREE Family Fair admission and swimming (12 PM to 5:55PM)
Pony rides (ages 8 and under)
Bouncy houses and face painting
Crafts and activities
Rock wall climbing
Local vendors and more!

We're also excited to announce that vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available for local resources, organizations, and community partners who want to connect with thousands of families while supporting the Kroc Scholarship Program.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a day of fun, community, and connection!

Únete a nosotros para la Feria Familiar Kroc GRATIS el sábado 19 de septiembre, de 11:00 AM a 3:00 PM en el Salem Kroc Center (1865 Bill Frey Dr., Salem, OR 97301)! Ven a vivir una de nuestras celebraciones comunitarias más grandes del año, llena de diversión para toda la familia.

Disfruta:
Entrada GRATUITA a la feria familiar y natación (de 12 PM a 5:55PM)
Paseos en pony (menores de 8 años)
Brincolin y pintura facial
Artesanías y actividades
Escalada en roca
Comida disponible para comprar
¡Vendedores locales y mucho más!

También nos complace anunciar que las oportunidades de proveedores y patrocinio siguen disponibles para recursos locales, organizaciones y socios comunitarios que quieran conectar con miles de familias mientras apoyan el Programa de Becas Kroc.

¡Trae a tu familia, invita a tus amigos y únete a nosotros para un día de diversión, comunidad y conexión!

Learn more and apply today | Aprende más y aplica hoy Salem Kroc Family Fair https://salem.kroccenter.org/kroc-salem/familyfair

08/22/2026

What a beautiful evening of worship and community.

We were blessed to welcome friends and families from Salem, Albany, and surrounding communities as our Worship Team led a special night of praise through hymns and gospel music. With songs in both English and Spanish, our congregation came together to sing, worship, and celebrate God’s love as one community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in this joyful time of fellowship and worship.

All are always welcomed at Kroc Church.
Join us every Sunday:
• English Worship Service & Sunday School | 10:00 a.m.
• Servicio de Adoración en Español | 12:00 p.m.

We’d love to worship with you. ❤️

08/20/2026

Find your flow in the water with Kevin's Aqua Yoga (KAY).

This low-impact aquatic fitness class is designed for all experience levels and delivers benefits that go beyond exercise. Improve flexibility and circulation, reduce stress, boost mental clarity, and strengthen your mind-body connection in a safe, soothing, and fun environment.

Join us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and discover why KAY has become a favorite among our members. Free for Kroc Members and Day-Pass guests ages 14+. Visit KrocSalem.org for class schedules and membership information.

08/18/2026

RJ had a wonderful time at Stuff The Bus event! Thank you to everyone that donated and supported our students. The fun continues, donation barrels are present at both Walmarts till Friday. Let's see which Walmart will win with the most school supply donated!

08/17/2026

The Kroc Center will be closed August 31 through September 4 for annual maintenance, deep cleaning, facility improvements, and staff training. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on September 5 as we transition into our Fall season hours.

Our Gymnasium and Group Ex Room will be closed September 5-10. For group ex classes during this time, please visit the fitness desk or contact our info desk.

El Centro Kroc estará cerrado del 31 de agosto al 4 de septiembre para mantenimiento anual, limpieza profunda, mejoras en las instalaciones y capacitación del personal. Esperamos dar la bienvenida a todos de nuevo el 5 de septiembre mientras hacemos la transición a nuestro horario de temporada de otoño.

5-10 sepiembre: gimnasio y sala de ejercicios en grupo cerrados para mantenimiento.
Para las clases de ejercicio en grupo, por favor consulta con el departamento de fitness.

08/11/2026

Our Summer Camp Car Show was a huge hit!
Campers had the opportunity to explore an incredible collection of cars and trucks, meet community partners, and learn more about the vehicles that help serve our community every day. To top it all off, everyone enjoyed a sweet treat from the ice cream truck.

A special thank you to Team Break the Chain, Gary's Car Collection, B.C. Towing Inc, and Walmart Salem - Commercial St SE helping make this experience memorable for our campers. Your partnership and support helped bring excitement, learning, and plenty of smiles to Camp Kroc.

We're grateful for the amazing organizations and community members who continue to invest in our youth and make Camp Kroc a place where kids can learn, explore, and have fun all summer long.

08/10/2026

Media Day August 13-14, 2026
Our Marketing Team will be capturing photos and videos throughout the Kroc Center on August 13th-14th, 2026 to help showcase our programs and community. Team members will be easily identifiable with red name tags and Media Uniform. Media Day will take place throughout the Kroc Center facility.

No photography, videography, and recording of any kind will be conducted in locker rooms, cabana areas and restrooms.

As a thank you, complimentary day passes will be gifted to lucky participants at random throughout both days. Thank you for helping us share the Kroc story!

For more information: Krocsalem.org/media-day

Nuestro equipo de marketing capturará fotos y videos en todo el Kroc Center del 13 al 14 de agosto de 2026 para ayudar a mostrar nuestros programas y comunidad. Los miembros del equipo serán fácilmente identificables usando su uniforme de medios con una placa roja con su nombre.El Día de los Medios se llevará a cabo en toda la instalación del Centro Kroc.

¡No se realizarán fotografías, videografías ni grabaciones de ningún tipo en vestidores, áreas de cabañas y baños!

Como agradecimiento, se regalarán pases de día cortesía a los participantes afortunados al azar durante ambos días. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a compartir la historia de Kroc!

para más información: Krocsalem.org/media-day

08/05/2026

Join our Family Services team and RJ at the Stuff The Bus event! We will be at both Walmart Salem - Lancaster Dr NE and Walmart Salem - Commercial St SE locations on Saturday August 15th from 11am-4pm. Come say hi, get a photo with RJ and help us STUFF THOSE BUSSES!

In partnership with Salem Walmart locations, we're bringing back our annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive!

Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 11am-4pm

Help SKPS K-12 students start the school year prepared by donating school supplies at either of Walmart collection locations:
3025 Lancaster Dr. NE and 5250 Commercial St. SE

SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Book Bags and Backpacks, Scientific Calculators (TI-30Xa), Athletic shoes for sports, Rulers (standard and metric measurements), Pens (quality ball-point, blue or black ink), 3-ring notebooks and binders, Wide-Ruled notebook papers, #2 pencils and Pencil Pouch, Boxes of Crayons (16, 24 or 48 stick), and so much more!

Thank you to Salem Walmart!

En colaboración con las sucursales de Salem Walmart, estamos trayendo de vuelta nuestra colecta anual de útiles escolares Stuff the Bus!

Sábado 15 de agosto de 2026 | 11am-4pm

Ayuda a los estudiantes de SKPS K-12 a comenzar el ciclo escolar preparados donando útiles escolares en cualquiera de nuestras ubicaciones de colecta:
3025 Lancaster Dr. NE y 5250 Commercial St. SE

¡Gracias a Salem Walmart!

08/02/2026

Kroc Basketball Team Places Third at Oregon Hoopla
Congratulations to The Blues, our Salem Kroc basketball team!
The team competed in the 2026 Oregon Hoopla Tournament in the EEE Men's Division 6, finishing with an impressive 4-1 record and earning 3rd place out of 20 teams.
Congratulations to team captain Javier and teammates Enrique, Manuel, Nolan, and Margarito for representing the Kroc with excellence both on and off the court.

¡Felicidades a The Blues, nuestro equipo de baloncesto de Salem Kroc!
El equipo compitió en el Torneo Hoopla de Oregón 2026 en la EEE Men's Division 6, terminando con un impresionante récord de 4-1 y obteniendo el tercer lugar de 20 equipos.
Felicidades al capitán Javier y a sus compañeros Enrique, Manuel, Nolan y Margarito por representar al Kroc con excelencia tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha.