Age characteristics
Children at this age relate well to other children and are very enthusiastic. They understand the idea of a birthday party, and can anticipate it months in advance. They tend to latch on to their closest friends so make sure to invite them. Kids at this age also tend to like helping with the planning so give them the opportunity to help throw their favorite birthday party.
Guest list
Many children at this age are in school or pre-school so your guest list can be made up of your child’s schoolmates. Although many children are in school and used to being away from their parents, some children may need to be accompanied by an adult.
Length of party
1-1 1/2 hours
Entertainment for age
This age group has short attention spans, so the entertainment program for the party should consist of a few different activities- around five. A mixture of hands-on and learning is always a great combo. Children at this age can participate in the Bake-a-Cake party, our best selling party.
Games
BINGO
Simon Says
Duck-Duck-Goose
Candy hunt
Relay Races
Shoe Mix Up
Wheelbarrow Race
I Spy
Safety for age
Make sure the party area is childproof and have a couple of adults on hand to help keep children together and the party organized.
Camp Out Party
Let’s Go Camping Deluxe Party Pack
What fun it is to spend a weekend away in the middle of nature, sleeping in a tent and cooking food over an open fire just like the cavemen. Many children love this feeling of self sufficiency and freedom that comes with camping so why not turn that excitement into a birthday party? You don’t have to go away necessarily to have a successful camp out party, all you need is an outdoor area that is wide enough and safe for a pack of children.
Party Settings
Choose an outdoor setting like a park, or even your backyard for this adventurous party. Set up a portable grill so that your food can be served warm and the kids can watch as the flames turn that raw meat into something delectable and irresistible.
If your party location is a little more adventurous than your back yard, have a first aid kit as well as a snake bite kit handy, just in case! Spray all your guests with non deet bug repellent and sunscreen as soon as they arrive. As much as we all like lobsters, we don’t want our kids to look like them at the end of the day. Stock up on
Let’s Go Camping Deluxe Party Pack
Read ghost stories, roast marshmallows, make s’mores,
make an obstacle course, have a scavenger hunt, and teach kids the essentials of surviving out in the
wild. If you know any fancy knot tricks, give the kids a piece of rope and let them practice. They will be so excited to show their parents their newly learned handy trick.
Kids can be really entertained by the outdoors, especially when they are so used to a virtual world. Do a mini expedition and analyze different leaves, trees, rocks, and any other curious and interesting things you see outdoors.
Tip: Use this s’more kit for s’mores and roasting marshmallows if you want to keep your kids away from a larger fire.
Party Menu
Ants on a log, grilled hot dogs, burgers, gummy worms and s’mores what more could a camper ask for?
Set out a buffet of toppings and fixings for your hot dogs and hamburgers. Challenge the guests to make the most creative and delicious combo. Award your little chefs with awards such as best tasting, wackiest combo, stickiest, etc..
Keep your little campers hydrated with some icy cold lemonade and juice.
Party Favors
Use a brown paper bag with the guests’ name stamped on it for a favor bag. Pack all the camping essentials a mini lantern, whistle, and the favorite a S’more kit: hershey’s chocolate bar, graham crackers, marshmallows.
Or how about a book on insects?
