Bear Birthday

Bear Birthday

Kids Birthday Party Places

Is it time to plan your kid's birthday party again? Every year around that time you're wondering - has it been a year already? What are we going to do THIS year? I don't think I want 20 kids at my house again... so, what other options do we have?

If you're that mom (or dad), here are some suggestions:

Build-A-Bear Workshop

For the kids who love Teddy Bears - this is the ultimate Teddy Bear birthday party. Kids get to choose a Teddy Bear (or any other animal within the price range selected) and give it a personality by stuffing it, fluffing it, giving it a voice, dressing it up, accessorizing it, and giving it a name. There is also a "Heart Ceremony" where each kid gets to choose a "heart" and make a wish, before placing it inside his animal.

Each kid gets a "Birth Certificate" with his Teddy Bear's name, and a little cardboard house to take the Teddy Bear home as a goodie bag. Teddy bears, voices, clothes and accessories all vary in prices. You can designate a price range (starting at $10) for each one of the categories that suits your budget. Parties are for 6 kids or more and include a "party leader" who manages the party process and entertains the kids.

Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is a chain of family entertainment centers and has been a kids' favorite for many years. It offers indoor fun activities and games for kids of all ages. From play structures, tubes, slides and small rides to Air Hockey tables and arcade games.

Birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese are fun and affordable. Parties are scheduled throughout the day, every day, and combine playtime with party time. Party tables are decorated and set up by the Chuck E. Cheese staff (as well as clean up) and are reserved for 90 minuets.

Every party gets a birthday performance featuring "Chuck E. Cheese and his musical friends" who entertain the kids with a little song and dance show. In a typical party each kid gets Pizza, soft drink, cake and game tokens (number of tokens depends on the package you choose).

The birthday kid gets a collector's cup, cotton candy, a crown, and a helium balloon. Additional party options such as extra cake, goodie bag, or collector's cup are available for purchase. You can also bring your own cake and/or ice cream.

Golfland Entertainment Centers

There are currently 9 Golfland Entertainment Centers throughout California and Arizona. Each Golfland has a unique theme and many combine different kinds of attractions. Birthday party packages at Golfland and SunSplash entertainment centers vary for each location. Golfland Birthday Party package ranges between $8.50 - $12.99 per kid (depending on the location) and requires 10 kids minimum.

Basic package may include One round (18 holes) of miniature golf, pizza and soft drinks, arcade tokens, party supplies, and complimentary round of golf for the birthday kid.

The Sunsplash Birthday Party package is for kids 14 years old or younger, and require 10 kids minimum. Each package costs $23.00 per kid Monday - Thursday, and $24.00 per kid Friday - Sunday, and may include all day admission to Sunsplash Waterpark, Hamburger & fries or Pizza and a soft drink, party supplies, and complimentary Waterpark Pass for the Birthday Kid.

There are also add-ons and upgrades that can be purchased for each package (where available): Miniature Golf, Laser Tag, Race Cars, Bumper Boats, Golfland Waterslide, Golfland Arcade, Birthday cakes, Goodie bags, and Ice Cream.

LEGO

For kids 6 and older who love LEGO - this is a dream come true. This ultimate LEGO party offers 1 - 1.5 hours of creative play activity in the LEGO store. Each party is customized for the birthday kid and is led by LEGO party host.

There are different themes for boys and for girls to select from:

BIONICLE
LEGO Star Wars
Mosaics & Creator
LEGO Racers
LEGO CITY

Party package starts at $10 per child, and the minimum number of kids is 5. Each kid get to take home a goodie bag with a set of LEGO, and the birthday kid also gets a LEGO Birthday Brick.

My Gym Children's Fitness Center

Each birthday party at My Gym is age appropriate and tailored to the birthday kid's favorite activities and games. Birthday party packages vary from one location to another and may run for 1.5 - 2 hours.

Cost for each party also varies depending on the location and the number of kids, which can be from 15 - 25. Each package may include exclusive play in the gym and is facilitated by My Gym trained teachers.

Activities include games, gymnastics, Space Flight, puppets, rides, songs and other birthday festivities, where the birthday kid is at the heart of the celebration. All kids get to participate in all activities.

My Gym staff will setup and decorate the place, serve the refreshments and even clean up after the party. Party goodie bags can be added to the package at additional cost.

Pump It Up

Pump It Up offers indoor birthday party packages for kids ages 2 and up and features huge inflatable play structures in different shapes and sizes for climbing, sliding, jumping and playing. There are two birthday party packages to choose from:

"Classic party" is for up to 25 kids and "Mini-Classic Party" is for up to 14 kids. The kids get to spend some time in one play area, then move to another play area, and then at the party room.

Both Party packages include Color invitations, party supplies, supervision by trained staff during play time, and Party set up and clean up. Pump It Up goodie bags and inflated helium balloons can be added to each package for additional charge.

The Little Gym

Each birthday party at The Little Gym is tailored for the birthday kid and is facilitated by friendly staff. All parties feature fun activities with movement, and exclusive use of the gym for the duration of the party.

Birthday parties are 90 minutes long and can be scheduled for Saturday or Sunday. Birthday party packages vary for each location.

The cost for each party depends on the location and the number of kids, and may include Two staff members to facilitate the party, setup and cleanup, "The Little Gym" invitations, party supplies, and "The Little Gym" T-shirt for the birthday kid.

YMCA

The "YMCA" is a world-wide not-for-profit community service organization with a special emphasis on community development and
young people. The YMCA's mission is building a healthy spirit, mind, and body and its motto is "We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities".

Birthday party packages at the YMCA vary from one location to another. Depending on the facility, some parties may include swimming, games, and sports activities. Cost varies for each location.

For more details about each party place and photo gallery please visit the Birthday Party Places section of our website: http://www.cool-kids-places.com/birthday-party-places.html.

About the Author

Dee Adams is a mom to a 7 year old boy and the owner of
Cool Kids Places
, a website for parents looking for fun and interesting places to go with their kids.

How much should I budget for a build-a-bear birthday for 6 people?

I haven't gotten a price yet but wondering if anyone else has done it and how much did it end up costing?

okay, so it's at least 6 people, and a minimum of 10 dollars per person.

For 10 dollars you get:
-A ten dollar about, which is a choice of 2-3 bears depending on store avalibility.

For 12 dollars, you can open it up to any bear up to 12, which will give you about 5-6 choices.

If you are interested in clothes, it starts at 15 dollars per person which gets you:
-A ten dollar bear, and a five dollar t-shirt or accessory
or
-Any animal up to 15, what ever is left you can get a 3 dollar sound or whatever etc.

For 20 dollars:
-10 dollar bear, 10 dollar outfit (makes it more equal)
-Any animal up to 20, whatever you have left is clothes.

And so on. Be sure to tell your party leader at BABW if you want it to be specific, like a certain amount for animals, and a certain amount for clothes, or if you want to set the budget and have it be any way. .

Minimum you will pay is 60 dollars plus tax, and that's 10 dollars per person.

It's a lot of fun, and highly recommended. The people at BABW do EVERYTHING for you, so you just get to enjoy the party. Keep in mind there is no food allowed to be served in the store, but many stores have partnerships with restuarants in the mall that will offer discounts for BABW party guests.

Presents being opened are not part of the party, but can be held upon request by the associates during the party.

You will get with every party:
-1 party leader to assist you and run the party
-each guest gets an animal
-bows and ribbons to dress it up
-a birthcertificate
-a cub condo carrying case (house)
-a party favor (virtual gift/coupon)
-autograph bear for everyone to sign
-picture taken of the whole group on a nice digital camera.
-MEMORIES AND FUN!
=)

When you book the party, save the confirmation code they give you, and you can use it to join the virtual world and recieve a cool virtual party room for buildabearville, the online world. You can also bring your friends to life online, similar to webkins.

Have fun! Hope I helped.

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