sheryl Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 We went to one of her friend's b'day parties (boy/11). Most of the kids in attendance are in a Bible study group together. It was great fun and on a budget: 1. cupcakes 2. chips 3. fruit 4. drinks That's it! It was held at a park (no fee). And, the Mom did not give goodie bags....good for her. They played kickball, took pictures, ate. The big play was playing in an open field dodging the spray string. Each can is $2 I think. So, for $20 - $25 she threw a party. Since I wouldn't want to repeat the spray string stuff do you have any other ideaa for those of us on a budget. Thanks. Sheryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Water balloons. Fill up a few hundred ahead of time and turn the kids loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Water balloons. Fill up a few hundred ahead of time and turn the kids loose. Yes, thanks for the reminder. I forgot to mention they did water balloons and egg relay. Any other ideas if I don't want to "copy"???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 How about putting them in teams for a scavenger hunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 How about putting them in teams for a scavenger hunt? OK, that's good too. But, they won't be finding a pot of gold at my party. ;) Any suggestions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Marshmallow shooters! We did this one time and the kids had a blast. The cost is the shooters and bags of small marshmallows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Marshmallow shooters! We did this one time and the kids had a blast. The cost is the shooters and bags of small marshmallows. Tell me more, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Tell me more, please! We had a coop group that met at a local park and the leader had put together kits that had all the parts, glue etc. The children built their shooters and then they were able to take them right out and play. They used plumber glue (it was a blue color) and it dried real quick. It was great fun! The children spray painted their shooters to personalize them too. You can make your own very inexpensively or I had seen that Oriental Trading has a shooter for $5.99. Here is the link: http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?Ntt=marshmallow+shooter&x=0&y=0&requestURI=searchMain&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0 Marshmallow Gun Assembly Videos: http://www.instructables.com/id/variation-on-the-marshmallow-gun/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Marshmallow-gun/ http://hubpages.com/hub/HomemadeToys_Perfect_For_Christmas_or_Anytime Detailed Written instructions and list: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-and-Shoot-a-Marshmallow-Gun&id=150942 Hope this helps! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 We had a coop group that met at a local park and the leader had put together kits that had all the parts, glue etc. The children built their shooters and then they were able to take them right out and play. They used plumber glue (it was a blue color) and it dried real quick. It was great fun! The children spray painted their shooters to personalize them too. You can make your own very inexpensively or I had seen that Oriental Trading has a shooter for $5.99. Here is the link: http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?Ntt=marshmallow+shooter&x=0&y=0&requestURI=searchMain&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0 Marshmallow Gun Assembly Videos: http://www.instructables.com/id/variation-on-the-marshmallow-gun/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Marshmallow-gun/ http://hubpages.com/hub/HomemadeToys_Perfect_For_Christmas_or_Anytime Detailed Written instructions and list: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-and-Shoot-a-Marshmallow-Gun&id=150942 Hope this helps! :) Yes, it's appreciated more than you know. I googled after we last spoke and found the homemade and automatic shooters. They automatic are a little pricey. Is it hard for the kids to muster enough lung power to dislodge the marshmellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 We had the pieces of pvc pipe and fittings on a table and the kids made their shooters. Give them a bag of small marshmallows and away they go. They had a blast. Cake and presents at the end and everyone went home happy. A permanent marker works fine for names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Yes, it's appreciated more than you know. I googled after we last spoke and found the homemade and automatic shooters. They automatic are a little pricey. Is it hard for the kids to muster enough lung power to dislodge the marshmellow? Not at all. Just a regular strength blow and that marshmallow really zooms! Fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Not at all. Just a regular strength blow and that marshmallow really zooms! Fun! One last question.....do you think girls would do this? It seems more like a boy toy. What do ya think for 11 year old girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 We did this for my son's 12th birthday and several sisters were along. I must say they were in the thick of it! Other ideas that are fun are relays, the sponge in the bucket of water, the suitcase and you have to put the clothes on, run, take them off, pack and on to the next one, there are many more. There is some mummy thing where you wrap someone up in toilet paper. It's getting late. :) Check out a game book at the library. Then just let them run and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 We did this for my son's 12th birthday and several sisters were along. I must say they were in the thick of it! Other ideas that are fun are relays, the sponge in the bucket of water, the suitcase and you have to put the clothes on, run, take them off, pack and on to the next one, there are many more. There is some mummy thing where you wrap someone up in toilet paper. It's getting late. :) Check out a game book at the library. Then just let them run and have fun. Thanks for those ideas! I've got some good ones, so now off to decide!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 One last question.....do you think girls would do this? It seems more like a boy toy. What do ya think for 11 year old girls? Definately! Most of the children at the event we attended were girls and they were right in there with the boys having a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 My dd's party is a week from tomorrow. Arrive Game 1 Game 2 Maybe game 3 Eat, pictures Presents Free play Water break Marshmallow shooter Go home Depending on length of the games, I need ideas for games 1, 2 and maybe 3. Water balloons and scavenger hunt were mentioned. I like those ideas, but my dh said balloons will not transport well. Scavenger hunt: need ideas here. Need more game ideas. What about 3 legged race? Others? Sure could use your help on this asap. Thanks. Sheryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris in VA Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Relay races 1. Egg on a spoon, pass to the next person 2. suitcase race--run up, dress in funky clothes (Hawaiian shirt, hat, big shorts, tie that's already tied), say a funny phrase, undress, run back 3. Sponge relay--2 buckets for each team, two big car-type sponges. Fill first bucket with water and add sponge. Pick up sponge, run to empty bucket, squeeze out, run back. First team to fill the empty bucket up to the line (whatever line you want to make on the bucket) wins. There are lots of scavenger hunts online--do a nature oriented one if you are outside. You could set up a nature craft on a picnic table--we got birdhouses from the dollar store and craft paint--very cheap, and gives you a favor to send home. ETA: Oh, shoot! I see Star already gave you those relay ideas! lol Must be popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Relay races1. Egg on a spoon, pass to the next person 2. suitcase race--run up, dress in funky clothes (Hawaiian shirt, hat, big shorts, tie that's already tied), say a funny phrase, undress, run back 3. Sponge relay--2 buckets for each team, two big car-type sponges. Fill first bucket with water and add sponge. Pick up sponge, run to empty bucket, squeeze out, run back. First team to fill the empty bucket up to the line (whatever line you want to make on the bucket) wins. There are lots of scavenger hunts online--do a nature oriented one if you are outside. You could set up a nature craft on a picnic table--we got birdhouses from the dollar store and craft paint--very cheap, and gives you a favor to send home. ETA: Oh, shoot! I see Star already gave you those relay ideas! lol Must be popular. Thanks Chris. I do like the spoon/egg idea, but not wanting to copy from the party we attended recently, the bucket idea sounds fun too! Suitcase is good too, but we'll be outside where it's already HOT here. I'm planning on the shooters being their favor home....will keep the birdhouse idea for next year!!! Thanks. SHeryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I'm planning on the shooters being their favor home That's a great idea! Would a shooter knock over an empty soda can? You could do a shooting gallery of sorts, if you don't want them *only* shooting each other! lol Sounds like a lot of fun. One other ice-breaker type of game-- You make a grid like a bingo card and put a characteristic or experience in each square. Things like, "Has 3 brothers" or "Has been to Canada" or "Has a birthday in August"-- Then you give everyone 4 or 5 minutes to ask around and see who fits each catagory. Works best in a large group, so you could involve the adults, too. First to fill in the whole card gets a "fabulous mystery prize" as my husband always says (we do this at our parish retreat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 I'm planning on the shooters being their favor homeThat's a great idea! Would a shooter knock over an empty soda can? You could do a shooting gallery of sorts, if you don't want them *only* shooting each other! lol Sounds like a lot of fun. One other ice-breaker type of game-- You make a grid like a bingo card and put a characteristic or experience in each square. Things like, "Has 3 brothers" or "Has been to Canada" or "Has a birthday in August"-- Then you give everyone 4 or 5 minutes to ask around and see who fits each catagory. Works best in a large group, so you could involve the adults, too. First to fill in the whole card gets a "fabulous mystery prize" as my husband always says (we do this at our parish retreat). LOVE, LOVE your ideas here! That's exactly the types of games I looking for. Yes, shooters are their favor home. It works on our budget....about $3 each...not bad huh?!! Could spray paint, but my friend and I were discussing the pros and cons to it...mostly cons from her point of view. That's OK, it's an added expense that may not be appreciated. :D Love the soda can ideas....my neighbor down the street is a coke-aholic as in the soda....:D I'll get them from her. My dh "tested" a shooter out and it flew about 20 ft....!!!! A nice variation will be the soda can...can't tell you how great that is. Bingo GREAT! Will do this. Glad I have a week to work on it. Do I make one master board for me or only the questions? Then, do I give each participant a game board, right? Honestly Chris, you get the star for today!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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