![group photo of lion's den participants](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion10-1024x682.jpg)
June 6, 2009
![crowd enjoying a performance](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion2-300x200.jpg)
The Lion’s Den Youth Outreach Center is a sanctuary for youth in Indian Orchard, MA. Their mission statement is:
The event provided the community with a weekend event for the family and helped neighborhood children learn more about the Lion’s Den, a youth center that is a safe place for youth to connect with other youth in a safe manner and learn about Jesus Christ.
See the article about the event in the Republican here
![plants and mini bird houses in the ground](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion3-300x200.jpg)
![participants shares a message with the crowd](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion4-300x200.jpg)
![particpants walking along old train tracks](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion6-300x200.jpg)
![participant's final artwork](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion7-300x200.jpg)
![performance in witch costume](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion9-300x200.jpg)
![participants pointing into the sky](https://test.celebrateurbanbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lion8-300x200.jpg)