Story and Photos by: Hope Davis
Every year Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari hosts an event called Play Day for those with special needs who get to spend the day at the park. With Covid-19 still very much a problem, Holiday World has postponed their opening until June; therefore Play Day could not happen.Â
Caleb Hoffman prepares to be sprayed by Mr. Knies 
Caleb Hoffman laughs as he gets sprayed a second time by Tammy Brown 
Hannah Schaus stands prepared to be sprayed by Tammy brown and Davette Smith 
Eli Johnson sits with her family as they take in the sight of Adam Knies dressed like santa 
Eli Johnsons dad Dan Johnson gets sprayed with water squirters since she didn’t want to be sprayed. 
With play day canceled due to the safety of all concerned, the Heritage Hills Special Education Department brought Play Day to the students. Department members brought flowers for the students to present to their moms for Mothers Day, activities for them to enjoy, and also popcorn and a bag of their favorite flavor of cotton candy.Â
A few were surprised when staff members shot them with a water squirter to give them a hint of that Raging Rapids ride rush.Â
