How to Plan a Kid's Beach Party
Having a party at the beach can be a lot of fun. The wavy water is great for boarding and the sandy beaches are perfect for building sand castles. Kids especially love the beach because there is so much for them to do. It's a great place to have a party. If you are planning a kids beach party, ask for family members to help out. The more people you have involved, the better the idea's get and the less stressful the party planning becomes.
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Come up with a guest list. Invite kids and parents alike for the best turn out. Think of family members, friends from school, church and extracurricular activities.
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Choose a date and location on the beach. You will want a hot, sunny day to throw a beach party. Also, visit the spot on the beach you plan on throwing the party. Become familiar with any hazards that may be near. You will also want to see if there are volleyball nets, picnic tables or grills available for use.
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Come up with a party menu. Finger foods, a grilled meal or catered hors d'oeuvres are your main choices when it comes to party food. If you want to create your own finger foods, try getting creative and use an ocean theme. Birthdaypartyideas.com has some interesting food idea's. Foods such as octopus hotdogs, smoothies and ocean cake recipes can be found here. Grilling out with kabobs and shrimp is also a great way to incorporate an ocean theme.
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Find games for the party. Popular games for the beach include: limbo, sand castle contests, a scavenger hunt or volleyball. Play upbeat music at the party to create an exciting atmosphere.
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Create party favors. Ocean themed favors are cute for a beach party. Some favor idea's include beach balls, sunglasses, beach towels, bubbles, seashells, gold fish or colored sand. Your guests are sure to remember all the fun they had at the beach party.
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Tips & Warnings
Bring extra sunscreen for those who forgot to bring some.
References
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