FOR RELEASE: March 14, 2011

SPRING BREAK TROY STYLE APRIL 4-9

Troy Students Grades 6-12 Can Take Advantage of Great Deals and Fun

(TROY, MI) – Teens staying in Troy for Spring Break won’t have a chance to get bored with Spring Break Troy Style activities to keep them entertained.

“Our businesses, churches and community groups are once again coming together to make sure teens spending ‘Spring Break’ in Troy have a chance to take advantage of great activities, deals and discounts,” Nancy Morrison, Youth Director with the Troy Community Coalition, said. “Flyers with details about the numerous activities offered throughout the week are available at the schools, at www.troymi.gov/SpringBreak or by calling 248.823.5088.”

Highlights include discounts at local restaurants, the 6^th Annual Laser Quest Overnighter, Day of Tournaments at Zion Christian Church, and special Rock Wall, Open Swim and Spa events at Life Time Fitness,

One of the week’s highlights is the 6^th Annual Laser Quest Overnighter on Saturday, April 9 from 11:30 pm-6 am. This overnight excursion with six hours of heart-pounding laser quest action includes snacks and a continental breakfast. The cost is $30. Register at Laser Quest, 31401 John R or call 248.616.9292. Larry Hills, the Laser Quest General Manager, explains that laser tag, a futuristic game combining hide-and-seek and tag, is perfectly suited for this type of event.

“Laser Quest is perfect for groups of friends, and we know this will be a total blast for everyone who comes,” Hills said. “We do this type of lock-in all the time and have the experience to make it really fun and safe for everyone involved.”

Other available activities during the week include:

· Open Dodgeball at the Troy Community Center: Monday, April 4 and Friday, April 8; from 1-4 pm; $3 payable at the Control Desk.

· Golf Camp at the Sanctuary Lake Golf Course: Monday, April 4 & Tuesday, April 5, from 1-4 pm; register by calling 248.524.3484; $60/resident & $70/NR (Clubs & balls provided).

· Bowling at Troy Lanes and Bowl One (1950 E. Square Lake & 1639 E. 14 Mile): Tuesday, April 5, 5pm – midnight, Two games & shoes $5.95.

· Life Time Fitness (4700 Investment Dr.): April 4-8, 12-4 pm; $10 admission fee. Rock Wall, 12-2 pm; Wallyball, 1-3 pm; Open Swim, 2-4 pm.

· Community Center (3179 Livernois): April 4-8, 5:30 am-10:30 pm and April 9, 8 am-9 pm; $10 Spring Break Pass. Check times for open gym, open swimming, and fitness room.

· Day of Tournaments at Zion Christian Church (3668 Livernois): 4on4 Volleyball, Dodgeball, 3on3 Basketball, Euchre. Cash prizes, 248.524.2400.

· Movie Night at St. Anastasia Catholic Church (4571 John R): April 7, 6:30-9:30 pm. Enjoy a free movie, food & contests with your friends. Go to http://stabasic.com to vote on the movie (deadline to vote 3/31).

Teens can also take advantage of discount opportunities using their school ID at:

· Laser Quest, 31401 John R in Madison Heights, 248.616.9292 – show Troy School ID and get $2 off a regular game of Laser Quest

· Troy Sports Center, 1819 East Big Beaver ($1 open skate pass, call 248.689.6600 for open skate times)

· Golf at Sylvan Glen & Sanctuary Lake, junior rates apply all week. Call for tee times and rate information, 248.619.7600

· Boys & Girls Club of Troy, 3670 John R (One Day Free Pass, 2-6 pm, Monday-Friday). Computers, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, video games, movies and gym time.

· Troy Lanes and Bowl One, Student Fun-Pack and Discounts (1950 East Square Lake Road and 1639 East 14 Mile Road), 12-5 pm, Monday-Friday.

· Skate World, 2825 E. Maple, 1-4 pm Monday-Friday: special afternoon skating for $5, plus skate rental. (Go to www.skateworldtroy.com and print out a $1 off coupon good towards admission.

· Pro Car Wash (3785 Rochester Road) half off car wash

• Food Discounts at: Kalamata Greek Café, 3149 Crooks; Noodles & Company, two locations: 3199 Crooks and 6836 Rochester; Subway, 5082 Rochester; 7-Eleven, 2891 Crooks Rd.; McDonald’s; two locations: 4819 Rochester and 1200 Livernois; Papa Romano’s, two locations: 3065 Crooks & 5399 Crooks at Corporate Dr.; TCBY, 2848 W. Maple; Carvel Ice Cream, 5903 John R; and Enjoy a number of great discounts at Somerset Collection Sweet Factory, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and at the Peacock Cafe Food Court, including Stage Deli, Haagen Dazs, Sabarro, Salad Sensation, Gourmet Grille, Mrs. Field’s Cookies, Honey Tree, and Chinatown.

Spring Break Troy Style is sponsored by: Troy Community Coalition, Troy Parks and Recreation, Troy School District, Troy Police Department, Troy Youth Assistance, City of Troy, Troy Families for Safe Homes, Laser Quest, Life Time Fitness, Troy Lanes, Zion Christian Church, and St. Anastasia Catholic Church.

Contributing Supporters: Troy Sports Center, Pro Car Wash, Subway, McDonald’s, Skate World, My Craft Room, Laser Quest, Papa Romano’s, TCBY, Carvel Ice Cream, Boys & Girls Club of Troy, Noodles & Company, 7-Eleven, Somerset Collection, Painted Pot, Kalamata Greek Cafe and Bowl One.

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