Children's party
in Deventer
At a birthday there is always someone extra hanging around. We build the programme so that nobody gets in the way. From €15 per child.
What to do about younger siblings and parents who stay
At a children's party there are almost always more people than the guests on the invitation. A brother of four who is too young for the challenges, a sister of eleven who finds it a bit childish, and two or three parents who stay because they have to wait anyway. If nothing is planned for them, those people stand at the side and draw the group's attention away. We solve that by giving them a role instead of ignoring them.
A younger child gets a task of their own within a team, for example passing equipment or keeping count, so they take part without slowing down the challenge. An older child we more often use as referee or team leader, because that is usually more fun than playing at a level that is too easy. Parents who stay don't have to do anything. If they do want to help, there is always something, but we take care of the hosting so nobody has to lead things.
For those who weren't on the invitation
- Younger children get a task within a team
- Older children become referee or team leader
- Parents can join in, but don't have to do anything
What we take on
- The hosting and the pace of the programme
- The team allocation, so nobody is picked last
- Materials, set-up and tidying up afterwards
Frequently asked questions
Can parents stay and watch during the party?
Parents are welcome to stay and that happens often. We take on the hosting, so they can sit with the group without anything being expected of them. Joining in is of course welcome too, and at a few elements that is actually fun.
Can a younger brother or sister join in?
A younger child can join in with a task of their own within a team. We then choose something where the child belongs to the group but doesn't slow down the challenge. Tell us beforehand which ages will be there, and we'll take that into account.
What if there is a child who would rather not take part?
We never force a child who doesn't want to take part. Usually we give them a role on the side, such as keeping score or watching the time, and in practice they then drift back in by themselves.
How do you put the teams together?
We put the teams together, not the children. That stops the same children picking each other every time and someone being picked last. We'd like to hear beforehand who should or shouldn't be in the same team.
When will we know exactly what it will come to?
The price is fixed as soon as we know how long it lasts, how many children are taking part and where it takes place. That's usually a ten-minute conversation. After that you get a proposal with a fixed price, not a ballpark figure with extras added later.
Tell us about your children's party
Just fill in the short form. As soon as we have a picture of the group and the occasion, we'll send a price estimate within 1 working day.
Planning a children's party in Deventer?
Tell us what kind of group it is and when it needs to happen. We'll think along with no obligation.