Those who don’t have air conditioning this scorching summer need not fear, there are plenty of ways to stay cool during the summer in Mount Pleasant.

Tubing down the Chippewa River is one way residents can enjoy the summer heat. Mike Anderson, manager of Chippewa River Outfitters, said the company offers single tubes for $11 and double tubes for $20. Canoes and kayaks are also available.

Anderson said they drop students off at Meridian Park, 3995 Meridian Road, and four miles later, the ride ends at 3763 S. Lincoln Road, where the outfitters main hub is located.

“Students are our main business and everybody always comes back having a good time,” Anderson said.

Students can also cool off this summer by taking a swim in the Student Activity Center pool. The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday thru Friday for laps and Monday thru Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for open swim. Weekend hours are from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Zach Raymer, a Caro senior and URec lifeguard said the pool does not see many students attend, but the ones they do get come regularly.

“I came here today and yesterday because I was bored and hot. I got a box fan in my window and it keeps me cool at night but barely gets the job done during the day, so I came here,” said Darrin Livengood, a Chelsea senior.

Raymer also said the pool offers toy boats for children to play with and a basketball hoop on the side of the pool.

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