Quaint Corner It is an interactive, hands-on children’s museum and discovery center for families to enjoy together. In a beautiful Victorian mansion, each room has become a hands-on environment for learning through play.
The Wright Place for Kids is a dream for a collaborative effort that will provide programs and services to area children and teens. The following are just some of our goals for the facility:
After School Programs Arts Programs Computer Learning Graphic Arts Job Training Performing Arts Sports Clinics Sports Leagues Virtual Reality Learning Center
All of these programs need specific sponsorship’s financially and if interested in financially sponsoring a program to please contact us at (814) 201-2096. Also, if you are interested in participating or occupying space for like minded programs, please contact us as well.
A sensory-friendly room for children with autism, is now open in Altoona as part of the Wright Place for Kids Program. It includes a gym, zip line, tumble mats and a light table and a whiteboard for visual stimulation.
Nehemiah Track Club
NTC is a sanctioned track club with USA Track and Field. Our focus is to develop life skills in youth athletes from ages 7 to 18. Our goal is communicate and coach our passion for the sport of Track and Field to young people who may never have considered it. NTC is a vehicle for young adults to build and develop their athletic abilities in conjunction with their character via the most ancient of sports, Track and Field. We intend to have lots of fun while doing the hard work of improving times and distances.
The ArtsAltoona Center consists of two buildings, an Education Center and a Performance Center. The Education Center houses the Blank Canvas, to be used for art classes, meetings, events, parties, intimate performances, and more! It is also home to a fully equipped licensed commercial kitchen.
In the Performance Center is the Sanctuary, a 450-seat space. In the basement of the Performance Center is the Grotto, a more intimate venue to be used for smaller performances, cocktail hours, and events. Outside on the lawn, the Mural Green will be used for outdoor concerts, festivals, and outdoor events.
The goal of ArtsAltoona is to connect people with the arts.
We have many programs and events at the center, including…
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Altoona area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kid’s birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why Urban Air Adventure Park is the best place for jumping, climbing, riding, playing, and fun for all ages.
Slinky Action Zone, Something Fun For Everyone! We have Central PA’s largest Soft Play Area, complete with seating for adults, a two-tier Laser Tag Arena, Arcade, Duckpin Bowling, Brewery, and a Full Kitchen.
Opened in June 2000, Galactic Ice brought the Altoona/Blair County area its very first ice rink facility. Featuring an NHL regulation ice sheet, Galactic Ice plays home to the Altoona Area Youth Ice Hockey Association which fields teams under the Altoona Trackers and Mid-State Mustangs for ages 5-18. In addition, three high school hockey programs, Penn State-Altoona hockey and the Sitting Bulls Sled hockey call Galactic Ice home. Other ice sports offered in our facility include Learn To Skate programs, figure skating and curling!!
However, the facility is more than just ice sports as it hosts public skating, birthday parties, private outings, corporate events, and more!! Our facilities include a spacious lobby, party rooms and an off-ice training center used by our athletes. Check out one of the premier sports and recreation facilities in Blair County!!!
An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objective of exiting the room before running out of time. Players are given a time limit to unveil the secret plot which is hidden within the rooms. The game is usually played in groups of 2 – 8 people. Escape rooms are not only an opportunity to have fun with your friends and family, but they are also popular as team building exercises for coworkers & colleagues.