Swim with the Grinch returns with mischievous merriment

“It’s crazy that a lot of people think the Grinch is a scary kind of guy, but I think a lot of kids have watched enough of the Grinch that they know he grows some hearts,” Admin. Division Director of Cherokee Recreation and Parks Kim Whatley said.

“Usually our lifeguard staff argues over who gets to play the Grinch each year,” she said. “They all want to be able to be the mischief maker.”

After checking in with the elves at the front desk, guests will go down to the pool deck where water games, lighting the tree, crafts and opportunities for picture taking with the Grinch await.

Every participant receives glow sticks that they shape and hang on the Christmas tree.

“A little bit of the tree is above the water for the smaller kids who maybe don’t want to go underwater. It allows for different age ranges,” said Whatley. “Our older kids are usually the ones who help swim the ornaments down to the bottom of the tree.”

Outside of the pool time are craft options. One is making a frame that the kids can stick their Polaroid photo taken with the Grinch. “My kids actually still have theirs and put them on our Christmas tree,” she added.

Cost: Adults $7 to jump in the water and join their kids in play (highly encouraged) and $10 per child. Normal pool rules apply.

Address: Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton (678-880-4760)

For more information or to register, visit: https://www.playcherokee.org/256/Swim-With-The-Grinch

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