Teen Night 1 at the Vernon Rec Centre in May (Photo credit: VWC)

By Pete McIntyre

free games, snacks

Teen Night set for Vernon Rec Centre

Sep 20, 2023 | 7:00 AM

Vernon Winter Carnival is planning a fun night for teens next month.

The carnival society is presenting its second Teen Night at the Vernon Recreation Centre Friday, Oct. 6.

The first one was held in May with about 100 teens on hand.

(Image credit: Vernon Winter Carnival)

The Oct. 6 event will be for youth aged 13 to 18 and will feature free games, snacks and prizes in the auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m.

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There will also be free basketball in the Dogwood Gym, along with a toonie skate at the Priest Valley Arena and a youth swim 2-for-1.

“We are very excited about this continued partnership with the Vernon Recreation Centre,” VWC executive director Kris Fuller said. “This is our second event for teens and we expect it to continue to grow.’

Tima Coad is the program director with the Vernon Recreation Centre, which is a co-host for the event.

“‘There’s a need for activities for this age group and we are thrilled to have the Vernon Winter Carnival join us for our second event. We are also going to host a teen during during Carnival on Monday, Feb 5 so watch for details on that, too.”