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COLUMN: Many involved in Halloween Haunt

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Summerland Aquatic Centre will be transformed for the Halloween Haunt.
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On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Summerland Aquatic Centre will be transformed for the Halloween Haunt.

This event, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is run by aquatic staff and over 70 volunteers.  Yes more than 70 volunteers!

A special thank you to these volunteers who make one of the largest community events in Summerland such a Spook-tacle!

Stations of fun games and challenges line the circumference of the pool.

Favourite games return: Pumpkin Toss, Feed the Spider, Slide of Doom and Graveyard Bowling.  New challenging games have been created: Angry Birds, Mind Scramble, Balloon Burst and Poke-a-Pumpkin.

Children, parents, volunteers and staff are decked out in Halloween costumes — it’s a sight to be seen.

A Haunted House station is set up for those older children who enjoy being spooked!

My children ages three, seven and nine, all have a blast going from activity station to station.

When children complete the activities, they are awarded with tokens that they can redeem for their prize — an assortment of candy and treats.

The community comes together to put on this unforgettable evening for the youth of Summerland.

Thank you to sponsors: Nesters, McDonalds, A&W, Dairy Queen, Summerland Sweets, Murray’s Pizza, Nautilus Diving, All You Need Is One, BC Fruit Packers and Prima Pizza.

Any child under 10 who cannot swim a width of the pool must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited.

This event sells out.

Joanne Malar is the program coordinator for Summerland Recreation, three-time Olympic swimmer, 2012 Olympic Commentator, kinesiologist and holistic nutritionist.