Dakota's hosts family fun event

Adrian Alcantara, son of Tech. Sgt. Manual Alcantara, 28th Maintenance Squadron team leader, takes a break from running in an inflatable jumping castle at the Dakota’s Club at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 29. The castle was one of the attractions that made up the club-sponsored Family Fun Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton)

Dakota’s hosts family fun event

Published May 2, 2011
By Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The Dakota's Club hosted an indoor family fun event open to Ellsworth children and their parents, April 29.

The event was designed to celebrate the coming of summer vacation for school-age children.

"We wanted to give families a fun place to come and kick off the summer," said LaTisha Ealy, 28th Force Support Squadron Black Hills Community Center program director. "It's a day where parents can relax and bond with their children, while having fun."

The event featured an inflatable jumping castle, a ping pong table, arts and crafts geared toward children and food provided by the club. The parents were even able to participate in all the attractions with their children.

"It's a lot of fun," said Kristylee Benner, wife of Senior Airman Dave Benner, 28th Munitions Squadron control technician. "Dakota's has gone out of its way to provide a safe environment for kids to play in. It's been a great opportunity for my children and I to meet new friends and have a great time."