Youngstown parks department hosts Thursday event for summer campers

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an end-of-season celebration Thursday for its registered camp attendees at Eugenia Atkinson Recreational Center, 903 Otis St.

The event, which is weather permitting, will include a game truck, DJ, book-bag giveaway, a visit from Scrappy the mascot for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a picnic lunch and more.