The last time the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club held an overnighter, many of the attendees’ parents were the ones enjoying the fun and staying up all evening. On Friday, November 19th smiling faces filled the lobby of the Club during registration, and not just from those of the parents dropping off their teens for the evening. More than 85 teens currently in grades seven through twelve from Orrville City Schools, Canton McKinley Schools and Wooster City Schools participated in the Operation Night Hawk Overnighter.

After the doors closed at 10pm and throughout the evening, teens enjoyed pizza from Gionino’s, pickup basketball games, volleyball, video games, pool, ping-pong, movies, music and dancing.

Orrville City Councilman Darrell Mosley, II, who helped launch the new Teen Program, challenged anyone interested in a game of ping-pong- if they beat him they won $1.

After very little sleep, the event ended Saturday morning with breakfast prepared by Teen Director KeOntae Owens. Owens is responsible for implementing teen programs and developing local resources for Club teens ages 13-18. Programs will foster positive self-Identity, promote education and learning, develop career readiness, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health (mind, body and soul) and life skills.

The Mission of the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club is “To support, enable, and develop youth and teens to reach their full potential as responsible citizens.” In addition to providing a caring environment, we offer daily access to a broad range of programs that promote the education, health, social character, service and leadership to all youth and teens currently enrolled in the Dalton City Schools, Green Local Schools, & Orrville City School Districts.