Celebration Central at Campus Recreation
Let Campus Recreation help make your next party one to remember. Whether you want to glide on the ice at the Ice Arena, splash in the water at the Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) indoor pool, or dangle in the air at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) rock climbing wall — there's bound to be a party to meet your needs. Plus, with flexible party packages available you can customize a plan that fits your event perfectly.
Past gatherings have included birthday parties, post-graduation celebrations, scouting events, and community and church socials, but we?re open to other occasions as well.
Party Packages
CRCE Aquatic Center
Want to throw a pool party regardless of the weather outside? Then celebrate your special occasion with a party at CRCE?s Aquatic Center complete with a heated leisure pool, waterslide, bubble benches and a volcano fountain. Each two-hour party package includes access to the pool area as well as a private party room.
Availability
- Fridays: 6-8 pm
- Saturdays/Sundays: 1-3 pm or 4-6 pm
Pricing
- Members: $86 for up to 8 participants ($5/person after initial 8)
- Non-Members: $110 for up to 8 participants ($5/person after initial 8)
For more information on either the Aquatic Center, please contact (217) 244-7032 or look over the Party Agreement (pdf).
ARC Climbing Wall
Throw a party (ages 5-13) that?s anything but ordinary at the ARC?s state-of-the-art Climbing Wall. The brand new structure was designed to offer a fun challenge and the various routes offer excitement. Our packages include 2 hours of climbing with 2 licensed belayers and exclusive access to a private party area. Additionally, all equipment is provided and included in the price.
Availability
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10 am-Noon or 12:30-2:30 pm
Pricing
- Members: $150 for up to 10 participants ($10/person after initial 10)
- Non-Members: $180 for up to 10 participants ($10/person after initial 10)
For more information on the Climbing Wall, please contact (217) 244-7032 or look over the Party Agreement (pdf).
ARC Instructional Kitchen
Host your next party in the Kitchen! Baking together is a great way to celebrate or just spend time with friends. This party combines food, fun and wellness for all ages. During this party, participants will utilize the ARC Instructional Kitchen to make their own personal pizzas, decorate their own cupcakes, try out a variety of healthy snack options, and learn how nutrition is fun and tasty! Parties are 2 hours and all food is included.
Availability
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10 am-Noon or 1-3 pm
Pricing
- $135 Members / $160 Non-Members
(up to 8 participants, ages 6 and up)
For more information on the Instructional Kitchen, please contact (217) 244-7032.
Ice Arena
Celebrate your party the COOL way with a skating party at the Ice Arena. Parties are available during all open skating times and a skating instructor is available for $20/ hour. The facility offers three separate party package options in order to offer a plan that fits your budget. Each package includes admission, skate rentals, and a private skating area and some also include refreshments.
For more information, call (217) 333-2212.
All parties require a $50 deposit and children must be escorted by their guardians to the party location.
These packages not fitting your needs? Check out our Facility Rental page to see what else is available for groups.