Encounter scary movie characters at this year’s mini haunted house hosted by The Youth Center at the Seal Beach Centennial Celebration on Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Seal Beach. With the theme “Movies Come Alive,” they offer this year’s event for free or for a donation of any amount.
“It’s going to be a tiny haunted house but we are going to make it cool,” said The Youth Center Executive Director Lina Lumme. “We are inviting all our traditional haunted house lovers to come to the Centennial Carnival and enjoy it with us. Those who are brave enough will meet scary movie characters from the Living Dead, Clownhouse, Chucky Child’s Play, Nightmare On Elm Street and Saw.”
Volunteers are still needed to scare guests, but it promises not to be too frightening. As in years past, a secret word is given out which can be used at any point of the adventure, and the notorious monsters will turn into the sweetest volunteers, according to Lumme. The booth is recommended for children 5 years old and up. Their traditional larger haunted house was cancelled this year due to not enough volunteers.
“We want to continue to bring this fun, spooky tradition to the community again,” said Lumme. “People should come to the haunted house, as it’s become a holiday tradition within the community. We want them to come and be a part of this year’s event.”
In past, The Youth Center brought their haunted house to the community for a nominal fee compared with local amusement park’s Halloween experiences. But this year, The Youth Center is offering the experience for free. Families are welcome to make donations of any amount to support local kids’ scholarships for their summer camps.
“Every penny counts and goes towards helping a child have a bright summer,” said Lumme. “Last year, we were able to send 34 children on scholarships to our summer camps. We are right here in the local community helping local children.”
If somebody doesn’t wish to go through the mini haunted house, but would still like to support local children going to camp on scholarship, they can contact The Youth Center to make donations in any amount online at www.theyouthcenter.org or call Program and Operations Manager Julie Rubin at 562-493-4043.
