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March 27, 2024
Contact:
Office of Violence Prevention
India Duke
ijduke@columbus.gov
614.512.4784
City Offices Join Forces to Host Fun, Safe Spring Break Activities
COLUMBUS – The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) has partnered with Columbus Public Health (CPH) and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to bring Columbus youth a week of events at area community centers during Spring Break, starting March 29 at Barnett Community Center.
“It’s important that youth have fun and safe outlets during idle time such as school breaks,” said OVP Director Rena Shak. “By creating a supportive environment, youth have an alternative to activities that could have negative consequences.”
The events include a video game truck, basketball tournament, face painting, a bounce house, canvas painting with a Columbus artist, and more, with food and snacks available. Youth of all ages are welcome.
Registration is not required, simply stop by the community center.
Who: Columbus youth of all ages are welcome to attend
What: OVP, CPH, and Columbus Recreation and Parks host events to give youth safe outlets during Spring Break
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where:
- March 29: Barnett Community Center, 1184 Barnett Road, Columbus, OH 43227
- April 1: Beatty Community Center, 247 N. Ohio Ave., Columbus, OH 43203
- April 3: Barack Community Center, 580 E. Woodrow Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
- April 4: Douglas Community Center, 1250 Windsor Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
- April 5: Glenwood Community Center, 1888 Fairmont Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
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