Plan Your Visit
Childcare and Early Learning
What families can find:
Early learning opportunities
Childcare services
A caring environment for young children
Connection to LCC family resources
Library Programs
What families can find:
Storytimes
Children’s activities
Reading programs
Family events
Creative learning opportunities
Library card access
Youth Sports and Recreation
What families can find:
Open gym
Youth fitness
Sports clinics
Tumbling or movement classes
Swimming
Youth strength certification, when available
Family day passes
Adventure Camp
What families can find:
Summer camp options
Weekly themes
Games and activities
Swimming opportunities
Creative projects
Safe, structured fun for kids
Love to Play Haven
What families can find:
Indoor sensory-friendly play
A space designed for young children
Opportunities to play, explore, and grow
A welcoming environment for caregivers
Support for children with different sensory needs
Learn About Love to Play Haven
Family Events
Family Fun Day
Holiday events
Markets
Library events
Festival activities
Community celebrations
Free community days
See Upcoming Events
Food Pantry Resources
Every family goes through seasons where extra support matters. The food pantry is here to help individuals and families access food and connect with care in a respectful, community-centered way.
Find Food Pantry Information
Community Support Services
Not sure where to start? LCC brings multiple partners together so families can ask questions, find support, and get connected without having to search all over town.
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For Seniors
Stay active. Stay connected. Stay part of the community.
Love Community Center is a welcoming place for older adults to move, meet others, enjoy programs, access resources, volunteer, and stay connected to what is happening in Rush County. You can visit the building, walk the halls, stop by partner organizations, attend public events, or ask questions without needing a membership.
Senior Center
What seniors can find:
Activities
Social connection
Programs
Community gatherings
Information and support
A familiar place to belong
Indoor Walking Space
When the weather is too hot, too cold, rainy, icy, or just not cooperating, LCC offers indoor space where community members can walk, move, and stay connected.
Water Fitness
What seniors can find:
Senior water fitness
Water walking
Low-impact movement
Pool-based wellness
Social connection through class participation
Chair Fitness and Group Classes
What seniors can find:
Chair fitness
Balance and strength classes
Cardio drumming
Gentle movement
Beginner-friendly options
Supportive instructors
Community Meals and Gatherings
From special events to partner programs, LCC offers spaces where seniors can gather, share conversation, and stay connected to the community.
Library Access
What seniors can find:
Books
Large-print materials if available
Technology support
Quiet reading space
Programs and activities
Community information
Social Services
What seniors can find:
Resource navigation
Partner support
Senior services
Community assistance
Caregiver connection
Volunteer Opportunities
Many seniors are not just service recipients. They are community builders.
Have time, skills, stories, or a heart for helping? LCC offers volunteer opportunities that allow seniors to stay involved and make a real difference.
Ask About Volunteering
For Teens & Young Adults
Need somewhere to move, hang out, help out, or try something new? Start here.
Love Community Center is open to teens and young adults looking for fitness, open gym time, pool access, volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, events, and ways to connect with the community. You do not need a membership to enter the building, visit public spaces, ask questions, attend many community-facing events, or explore what is available.
Open Gym
What teens and young adults can find:
Basketball
Volleyball
Nine Square-style games
Pick-up play
Open recreation time
Family and friend activities
Pool Access
What they can find:
Open swim
Lap swim
Pool activities
Swim lessons
Lifeguard-related opportunities if available
Pool party rentals
Fitness Center
What they can find:
Strength equipment
Cardio equipment
Fitness classes
Student membership specials
Youth fitness certification if applicable
A place to build confidence
Volunteer Opportunities
Need volunteer hours, work experience, or a way to do something that actually matters? LCC and our partner organizations offer opportunities to serve, learn, and build real-world skills.
Examples:
Food pantry support
Event help
Youth program support
Community drives
Festival assistance
Library or partner events
Youth Leadership
Teen advisory group
Youth ambassador program
Event planning volunteers
Leadership through service
Peer-to-peer community projects
Student-led drives
Where We Belong Podcast
Where We Belong shares real conversations with local people, leaders, creators, volunteers, and community members. It is a way to hear the stories behind the people shaping Rush County.
Events
Open gym nights
Family Fun Day
Markets
Festivals
Volunteer days
Special classes
Community celebrations
Student Memberships
When student specials are available, this is your spot to find affordable access to the fitness center, gym, pool, and more.
Teen-Friendly Programs
Volleyball clinics
Adult and youth sports clinics
Snorkeling class
Fitness challenges
Volunteer events
Summer programs
Leadership opportunities
See What’s Coming Up
For Families
A place where families can play, learn, grow, and get support.
At Love Community Center, families can find childcare, library programs, youth activities, recreation, food assistance, family-friendly events, and community resources all in one building. Whether you are planning a busy summer, looking for something fun after school, needing support, or just trying to get everyone out of the house, LCC is here for you.
You do not need a membership to walk into the building, visit partner organizations, attend public events, or learn more about what is available.
