The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will offer a free Spring Teen Retreat for children ages 13-17. The Spring Teen Retreat will be held April 15-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant. St, Columbia, SC 29203. The retreat will include field trips, guest speakers and teen talks. Meals will be provided. Space is limited. To register or for more information, visit the KMB Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center or call 803-255-8161.

 The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for children ages 5-17 that are designed to be meaningful and fun, at little to no cost. These programs are held at various times throughout the year and present opportunities for youth to learn something new, serve their communities, refine their skills or network with their peers.