Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM
Weekends, Family Days & Holidays Closed
Bldg. 9497 20th St, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506.
Inside Arctic Oasis Community Center.
Easy to Execute on JBER
JBER Arts & Crafts Center Bldg 755 ● 384-3717 is one of the most versatile options on JBER! Mini Classes: $15/pp (6 min/12 max; after hours 8 min) Choose from clay hand-building, alcohol inks, glass fusion suncatchers/ornaments, or wood painting. Pick & Paint: $15/pp (after hours with deposit, 15 min) NOTE: Contact Arts & Crafts for more artistic ideas! Including “UNITE SPECIAL PRICING” $10-15 items. (contact Arts & Crafts for specifics). Up to 42 participants; no minimum for ceramics. “Take Out” Options available.
They have many options for small to large groups. Great for units or family members! They will even help you do “to go” options if you need to bring back to your work center!
Most events are done during their regular operating hours, but they do offer “after hours” options and can even include (self funded) beer/wine options!
Participant feedback: “JBER arts and crafts is always such a great event place, very personable and helpful in activities.”
“This was a great event that allowed our members to bring their families and have a creative outlet.”
ARCTIC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER Bldg 9497 ● 552-8529 Looking for a fun outing with the team? Gather a group of 10 or more and enjoy! Activity Package for just $15 per person! Experience two hours of excitement, featuring access to arcade room and golf/sports simulator experience. Plus, challenge your friends to a round of blacklight mini golf—it’s a blast! Perfect for team-building. Great for families and large groups.
Participant feedback: “I love these kinds of events and I appreciate the ability to execute them for the unit. Also, Arctic Oasis is amazing and I loved using them. Members had a ton of fun, loved the closeness of the event/location to their primary duty location so they didn’t have to drive far. There were a lot of family members who also joined.”
“Arctic Oasis is a fantastic venue for units with a lot of families. The indoor playground is a lifesaver during the winter months.”
“I would recommend renting one of the party rooms to have a designated spot for your group to eat and store their things.”
“It can get very crowded. Plan your event for a weekday if possible to have a little more space.”
POLAR BOWL Bldg 7176 ● 753.PINS
Get ready for a blast at Polar Bowl! One of the most popular event on base & easy for small or large groups. $15 per person, gather your crew of up to four bowlers per lane and enjoy two hours of non-stop fun. With a maximum of 152 bowlers, the excitement never ends! Don’t forget your stylish bowling shoes—they’re included! Plus, tasty food options are available to keep
your energy up.
Participant feedback: “JBER Polar Bowl was amazing with how polite and professional their staff treated us. Costco had such perfect timing, they pulled out the very last pizza from their oven as I walked up to their counter.”
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“Some of the 90th FS Enlisted team said this was the best pizza they’ve had at any morale/unit event.”
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“As a first time UNITE POC for a squadron event, I learned that it’s important to communicate the request as early as possible.”
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“Good fun, good pizza!”
Elmendorf Fitness Center’s WATER WARRIOR WIPEOUT Bldg 9510 ● 552-3624
On your mark, get set…have fun! Members will dive into fun and resilience at the obstacle course pool event! Running, climbing, jumping and sliding require different skills, making this a diversified obstacle course for everyone. $400 flat fee for two hours. Groups of 25 to 50 people.
(Volleyball option also available)
HILLBERG SKI AREA Bldg 23400 ● 552-4276
Gather your crew for an exhilarating day at Hillberg Ski Area! Embrace the
challenge of tubing, skiing, and snowboarding as you conquer the slopes
together. Call for availability and pricing—let’s build resilience and unforgettable
memories on the snow! Great for large groups and family fun!
Feedback:
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“PLAN EARLY! Hillberg is a very popular location, especially on the weekends.”
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“Great event for families. The tubing hill is safe for kids, and it gives everyone a chance to get outside in the winter.”
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“Make sure you communicate clearly where to meet. Some of our folks went to the ski lodge instead of the tubing hill at first.”
INFORMATION TICKET & TRAVEL Bldg 9497 ● 753.2378
Get Ready for Adventure! Grab Your Tickets and Go! UNITE can cover up to $15 on approved events! Explore Alaska and beyond with exciting options like: Alyeska Ski Resort – Hit the slopes and embrace the winter wonderland Movie Tickets – Catch the latest blockbuster! Alaska Zoo – Discover the wonders of wildlife right in your backyard!
Feedback:
“For the AK State Fair, the squadron morale boosters bought the tickets and handed them out to members to use at their leisure. This was much easier than trying to get a big group to go on the same day.”
“This was a great event, but the tickets were very expensive for our budget, so we had to limit how many we could purchase.”
“Ensure you purchase parking passes along with the admission tickets. It saved our members a lot of hassle.”
Movie Ticket
“The process for movie tickets was so simple”
“This is a very flexible and low-stress UNITE event.”
“We will for sure do this again. It was a huge morale booster, and everyone appreciated the gesture.”
MOOSE RUN GOLF COURSE Bldg 27000 ● 384-4653
Swing into action at Moose Run Golf Course!
Feedback:
“Program is great for events like this, gets members out of the office for a bit and enjoy what Alaska has to offer. The folks at Moose Run were very helpful with getting our group situated.”
“Playing a scramble format is best to keep a good pace of play and make it enjoyable for all skill levels.”
“It was a great event, but we learned that we should have started earlier in the day to finish all 18 holes before the sun started going down.”
