Now that our boys are a little older, we are finding different types of adventures. One spot that we recently enjoyed was at RC Arena in Sandy where you can drive remote control, or RC cars. RC Arena is inexpensive, fun, and has a lot of choices for the casual remote controller, but also for the serious RC driver. It is also on the Get Out Pass, so it’s a fun way to use your pass. We tried several of the events RC Arena has to offer, and we enjoyed each one. You can use our code “ADVENTURE20” to save 20% on your visit, too!
Laser Tag
Our favorite activity at RC Arena is driving the tanks. They are easy to control, and we like the competitive nature of the game. If you’re old enough to remember the Atari game called Combat, that’s essentially what the RC tanks are. There is a large room with barracks type barriers. You drive your tank through around the area, locate other tanks, rotate your turret, and fire. Each tank driver has 5 lives. This was simple and fun, and everyone was able to feel successful. Tanks are provided in the cost of this activity.
Crawling
Our second favorite event was RC crawling. Most RC enthusiasts take this activity quite seriously. The idea is to drive your vehicle slowly and safely, navigating difficult terrain. There are close to 10 “arenas,” or small models with various themes and obstacles. Most of these arenas have mountainous or rocky terrain, but there was a good variety of choices for many interests and skill levels. We spent a lot of time with the crawlers and could easily have spent more. You can bring your own car to crawl here, or you can rent one for $5, and RC Arena is kind and let’s you try a few different vehicles with that rental.
Soccer
We also enjoyed an RC soccer game. This was a simple soccer field with a ball about the size of the cars. Just drive the car into the ball, and try to score a goal (If you’re into video games, this one is like Rocket League.) This one was easy to learn, but surprisingly challenging to play. We all took quite some time trying to control our cars well enough to push the ball. After getting used to the motion of the cars, though, we got pretty good at directing the ball into the goal. This one is for best for 4 players, but can be played with a few less, since it is a team game.
Race Track
Finally, we did a traditional race track. At first, we were all over the road, crashing and rolling, and repeatedly righting our cars. But the learning curve quickly leveled out, and we really enjoyed getting a feel for where on the track we need to slow down, and where we could go full throttle. This was easily the most challenging, but the most repetitive activity. For our younger boys, they tired of it quickly as it was a bit challenging to learn, but for adults and older teens, we relished the challenge of learning to control the RC cars and stay on the track.
Information
RC Arena in Sandy is a great place to spend an afternoon. They have great packages that allow you to combine activities. If you are an experienced driver you can bring your own car. If not, you can rent one for the crawling activities. All of the other activities include the RC cars. They also offer birthday parties and have a room where you can gather for cake and treats. Use our code “ADVENTURE20” to save 20%.
