Challenge Family Fun Center - Hummelstown, Pennsylvania - recreation center for families in central Pennsylvania

Located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, the Challenge Family Fun Center is a recreational location that's open daily during the summer and can be booked for picnics, parties and other special events. The recreational center has activities for all ages, ranging from miniature golf and batting cages to a large arcade.

The miniature golf at the Challenge Family Fun Center is larger than a typical course, with 22 separate holes (as opposed to the typically 18). The golf course is landscaped with flowers, and has water features like a brook and a fountain. Many people enjoy walking through the golf course just for the scenery, even if they don't play the game. Admission for one game of golf costs $6.50 for adults and $5.25 for children aged 12 and under. They also have a "Family Fun'' package, which includes one round of miniature golf for four people, along with an extra large pizza and 10 tokens for the arcade. This package costs $27.50.

The arcade is a large area that has dozens of video game machines, such as Guitar Hero. There are also claw machines, skeeball, air hockey tables, and other fun ways to spend time. Many of the games are redemption machines, so patrons receive tickets for playing and achieving high scores. The tickets can then be redeemed for prizes.

Outside, the batting cages area is a popular part of the Challenge Family Fun Center. These batting cages are covered, so they're cool on hot summer days and dry when it is raining. There are five speeds available for batters: 35, 40, 50, 60, and 70 miles per hour. There is also a slow-pitch softball setting, and staff members are on hand for group or private batting lessons to help guests improve their game. The batting cages cost $2.25 per round.

Visitors to the Challenge Family Fun Center can also participate in miniature bowling, which is otherwise known as Duck Pins. This game uses very small pins and balls, and guests don't have to rent special shoes to play. The lanes have gutter bumpers for small children or beginners, and the scoring is done automatically. Miniature bowling costs just $3 per game.

There are both indoor and outdoor eating areas at this recreation center. They're known for their pizza, which is made from scratch on-site and served either by the pie or by the slice. They also sell hot dogs, sausages, pulled pork, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and sweet treats. They also have party packages available to accommodate up to 12 people, which include make-your-own packages. Guests have use of the party room for two hours, and can purchase a package that includes miniature golf, miniature bowling, or batting cage rounds for each guest, along with tokens for the arcade. In addition, each party comes with pizza, soda, ice cream cake, and all of the paper supplies needed for the meal. Patio rental is available for parties as well, and there is also a new banquet room for larger parties and other special events.

The Challenge Family Fun Center is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM between Memorial Day and Labor Day. They also have reduced hours during the rest of the year. Call 717-566-6322 for more information.