SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury based recreation center is teaching important lessons through interactive events. “Street Therapy”, the learning and recreation center which focuses on youth mentorship, hosted a scavenger hunt at The Centre at Salisbury.

Street Therapy Founder Byron Coulbourn, planned the fun event, but what the young participants don’t know is that while they search for clues, they are actually being tested on social awareness.

“You got to be aware of your surroundings.” Said Coulbourn. “You got to make sure that you know you are safe. And most importantly, that’s what we want to model today, is safety and being aware.”

Founder Nikkia Coulbourn explains the activity hopes to promote safety and alertness, especially in a growing digital era.

“Whatever it is, technology wise, they’re in it, so their head is always down.” Said Coulbourn. “So our job tonight is to see how well they operate with their head up, and checking their surroundings and being aware of who’s around, what’s around, what they have access to.”

For more information on the center and their programs, visit their website.