Children's party
Enschede
Not the usual bowling alley or trampoline park, but a scavenger hunt or team game built around the birthday child and their friends. From €15 per child.
A party built around this child, this year
Every child has different interests: animals, knights, space travel, football. We build the theme of the party around what the birthday child likes, rather than a fixed programme that is the same for every child.
- Scavenger hunts with codes and tasks to fit the theme
- Team games for small groups of friends
- At home, in the park, or at a venue of your choice
- Suitable from about 6 years old
What works at which age
The age of the children determines more about a party than the theme you choose. The same scavenger hunt that keeps a group of eleven-year-olds going is too long for six-year-olds, and a task a six-year-old enjoys is dismissed as childish by a group of twelve-year-olds within two minutes.
With six to eight-year-olds we keep tasks short and immediately clear. Lots of movement, little explanation, and a story that can be summed up in one sentence. From around nine, a storyline can run longer and a task is allowed to be properly difficult, because then solving it is the fun part. At ten to twelve, a team competition works best, with standings that can flip until the last moment.
If there is a wide age range in the group, for example because brothers and sisters join in, we build in roles of different difficulty. Everyone then takes part in the same game, but not in the same task.
How a children's party works with us
A children's party with us starts with three questions: how old is the birthday child, how many children are coming, and where are you holding it. Then we ask what the birthday child is into at the moment. That last answer decides the theme, and it is also why no two parties with us are the same.
On that basis we send a proposal with a concrete price. If you agree, we write the tasks and make the materials. On the day itself we are ready well before the start to set up, and that time does not count towards the length of the party.
During the party we take care of the hosting. Parents do not have to help steer and can sit and watch. Who provides the treats and when they come to the table we agree in advance, because that determines where the break in the programme falls.
Children's party or family day: which suits you
A children's party is for the birthday child and their friends, with the children as participants and the parents as an audience. If adults, grandparents or younger siblings are coming who all want to join in, you are more likely looking at a family day. There we build one programme in which all ages have a role at the same time.
If you are still unsure about the format, look at the individual concepts. For a party indoors, life-size board games and indoor activities work well. For outdoors, traditional Dutch games, an obstacle course or a Crazy 88 are suitable. From about ten years old, archery tag is another option.
Where do you hold the children's party?
We come to the place you already have, so you do not need to hire a hall. The place does determine what is possible. Below is where a party usually takes place and what to watch for with each option.
At home and in the garden
By far the most common. An ordinary back garden is enough for a group of up to about ten children, even if it is not big. What you need is a stretch where they can run and a table for the tasks. If the garden is narrow and deep, as is often the case with a terraced house, we set the game up lengthways rather than in rounds. If it rains, we move indoors and the activities that need space drop out. We agree that in advance, so you do not have to decide anything on the morning itself.
A park or playing field
In a park or on a playing field you have all the space for a scavenger hunt, and that is exactly why it is also harder with younger children. You cannot cordon anything off, other people are about, and a group of six-year-olds gets out of sight more quickly in an open field. From around nine it actually works well, because the children can then head off independently in small teams. Agree a clear starting point, because a park has no front door.
A hall, community centre or clubhouse
Handy for a large group or in autumn. If you have a canteen or hall available through a sports club, school or association, we come there. Watch the acoustics: in a sports hall or a room with a hard floor it quickly gets so loud that children can no longer hear the explanation. Also ask whether anything can go on the wall, because that determines whether we can hang the decor or have to stand it up.
At school or at after-school care
If it is for a whole class or an end-of-year celebration, we run it on the playground or in the sports hall. We work with fixed teams and a tight schedule, because with thirty children you do not want queues. That is a different set-up from a birthday with eight friends, so mention in your enquiry that it is for a class.
Frequently asked questions
From what age is a custom children's party suitable?
From about 6 years old. The concept, the tasks and the intensity are adapted to the age of the birthday child and their friends.
Where does the children's party take place?
Usually at home, in the garden or neighbourhood, or at a venue of your choice in Enschede and the surrounding area. A scavenger hunt through a park or the neighbourhood is also an option.
How many children can take part?
From a small group of 5 friends to a whole class. The programme is adapted to the group size.
What does a custom children's party cost?
A custom children's party starts at €15 per child. What it ends up being depends on the age, the group size and the duration. After a short conversation we send a concrete proposal with a fixed price.
How long does a children's party last?
Most children's parties last 1.5 to 2.5 hours, long enough to keep the children active without their attention fading.
How much space is needed in the house or garden?
An average living room and a garden are enough for most parties. We choose the tasks based on what is available, so tell us in advance how much space there is and whether there is outdoor space. If it is really tight, we say so and arrange a community centre or small hall nearby.
What happens if it rains?
We agree an indoor version in advance, so you do not have to decide anything on the morning itself. We say straight away which activities would then drop out. For a party in a park that matters more than at home, because there is nowhere to retreat to.
Do parents have to help during the party?
No. We take care of the hosting and the set-up. Parents can sit and watch or have a coffee. What we do agree in advance is who provides the treats and when they come to the table, because that determines where the break in the programme falls.
How far in advance should we book a children's party?
Two to four weeks in advance is a good lead time, especially for a Saturday. In busy periods around summer and the holidays the diary fills up sooner. If you have shorter notice, just ask, because there is more that can be arranged than people think.
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.
Prefer to tell us everything straight away?
The form above gives you a quick price estimate. Want to tell us more about the age, the interests and the number of friends? Then use the detailed enquiry form.