City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 8, 2013

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 874-7465, [email protected]create new email

Parks and Recreation Offering Spring Lock-In

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning the next in a series of K.E.Y. (Keep Embracing Youth) overnight lock-in events for teens between the ages of 13 and 17.

The next lock-in for boys will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 19. The next girls lock-in will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. the night of Friday, April 26. Lock-ins take place at the Armory Sports Center (701 E. Ash) and cost $5 per teen.

The purpose of this program is to provide a supervised, learning and mature experience for youth. The lock-ins include group challenges, board and party games, video games, sports, game tournaments, and food. Youth also participate in important, structured discussions that involve topics such as respect, making smart choices, career paths, online safety, relationships, and much more.

Please contact Mary Dewey at 817-5077 or email [email protected]create new email for more information. Pre-register by calling Parks and Recreation at 874-7460.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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