Friday night was full of activities and the kids were lively all night long. Our 8th grade and High School Lock-in attracted 25 youth who spent the night from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. competing in tournaments, watching videos, catching a few winks of sleep, and enjoying hordes of snacks.Basketball and volleyball dominated the night. Kids formed teams and played to see who would be tournament champion. Unfortunately the team of volunteers/staff took the top spot in the volleyball tournament, though they did have a bit of a height and age advantage.
Some volunteers spent the evening in the kitchen preparing tacos, salsa, and rice from scratch for the kids to enjoy. It was a nice late-night snack before we dipped into the ice cream for a bit of a sugar rush. While some enjoyed video games, others took some time to nap or watch Transformers 2 during the early morning hours. Four square and hide-and-go-seek were favorites to finish off the night, or at that point the morning.
Thanks to all the participants for participating and making the event a success. Also, thanks to the volunteers who made the night possible. We look forward to future overnights.
