What is The Great Escape?                                                                             
The Great Escape is an enlisted recreation center and the  “Home Away From Home” for all active duty and reservist enlisted service members stationed and visiting MCAS Miramar.  The Great Escape is a non-alcohol and non-tobacco recreation center created as an alternative to the enlisted club.  The facility is located in the middle of the barracks in The Hub, Bldg. 5305.  The Great Escape not only provides an alternative to alcohol and substance abuse, it creates an environment which improves morale, encourages retention, and assists in developing life long leisure skills at a little or no cost to the service member.  The Great Escape is open 365 days a year, over 95 hours a week. 
             
Where is The Great Escape located?                                                                 
The Great Escape is located in The Hub at MCAS Miramar, Bldg 5305 on the west side.
                               
Who is eligible to use The Great Escape?
The Great Escape is an enlisted recreation center. The facility is open to ALL active duty and reservist enlisted personnel and their sponsored guests over the age of 18 years old.  All service members and guests must have valid forms of ID in order to gain entrance in to the facility.

What are The Great Escape’s Hours Of Operation?
The Great Escape is open 365 days a year.  Sunday & Monday – 1100 – 2300, Tuesday – Thursday 1100 – 2400 and Friday and Saturday 1100 – 0100.  During the football season we open at 0945 on Sunday.  On Thanksgiving and Christmas Day we open at 0930 for our Home For The holiday Program.

Is it free to use The Great Escape?
Everything in The Great Escape is free with the exception of the vending machines.

Will I need to sign in when I enter the facility?
Whether you are in uniform or not, you will need to scan your military ID card (CAC) in order to enter the facility.

As an active duty enlisted person can I sponsor a guest into The Great Escape?
Yes, as an eligible patron of The Great Escape you are permitted to sponsor up to four guests.  Each guest must have a valid form of ID in order to be sponsored in.

Can I bring food into The Great Escape or is there a place to purchase food in the facility?
Yes you can bring in outside food and non-alcoholic beverages in The Great Escape.  There are tables, microwaves, and a mini fridge for you to use.  We do not sell food in the facility, however, there are vending machines and Legends Sports Bar & Grill is located next door (858-693-1543).  You are welcome to bring in food purchased from Legends.  Be sure to clean up after yourself. :)  
Can you smoke and/or drink alcoholic beverages in the facility?
The Great Escape is a non-smoking, non-alcohol facility. The facility was created as an alternative to the enlisted club and is a place for service members to relax and unwind.
                                                                                                                                                          What’s an Off Base Adventure?
An Off Base Adventure (OBA) is another name for the trips the facility organizes. We offer trips that take our service members everywhere, from Southern Californian amusement parks to sporting events, the beach and even TV tapings. (Ask about our Price is Right winners!) Off Base Adventures range in price from free to $40.

Is The Great Escape part of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)?
Yes, The Great Escape falls under the Semper Fit division of MCCS (along with Sports and Athletics, Fitness, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Single Marine Program).

Does The Great Escape have computers?
The facility does not have computer, however the Cyber Center is located right next door.  There is a minimal cost to use the Cyber Center.  There are FREE computers in the library.   We are in the process of getting FREE WiFi in the facility.

Why does it cost to use the Cyber Center?
The Cyber Zone is a contracted computer room run by the services division of MCX. The Cyber Center allows you to go to any Web site, except pornographic ones, including MySpace, Facebook, and eBay.  There is a minimal cost to use the computers.

Is The Great Escape open on holidays?
Yes, the facility is open 365 days of the year; we also offer extended hours during holidays throughout the year. For the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, The Great Escape hosts a program called Home for the Holidays.

What is the Home for the Holidays Program?
The Home for the Holidays Program is a program that started over 15 years ago as a way to bring the service members and San Diego community together for the holidays. Many of our service members are unable to go home to their families so we have host families adopt them for a day or two. Though we don’t advertise to the San Diego community, we always have families that call on their own who are interested in how they can make the holiday happier for our troops. We do advertise to service members in order to make them aware of the generous offers from numerous families.