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The games below are popular children’s games adapted to play on the GymBus and are designed to make your child’s birthday party, the best day ever. Most can be easily modified to play at home as well. 1. NINJA PLAY With its two levels connected by tunnels, ladders and a fireman’s pole, FREE PLAY is the most adventurous time on the GymBus. 2. FOLLOW THE NINJA The tunnels, ladders, monkey bars, foam pits and miniaturised Olympic gymnastics equipment on the GymBus makes for a challenging obstacle course for the most adventurous kids, or the course can be easily simplified if need be. For more details, please visit -  https://gymbus.com.au/childrens-birthday-party-games-on-the-gymbus-for-3-5-year-olds/

Start with a Plan Select a committee with like-minded people, discuss dates, themes, objectives, a budget, atimeline, marketing and write up a plan . Delegate tasks, to either individuals or small groups of 2 or 3 committee members, monitor the plan and record the details for future reference. Having a common goal like refurbishing the playground, will keep the school community motivated. What’s in a Name? Although the event might be the annual ‘school fete’ with usual content like food stalls, bric a brac, and amusement rides, the name of your event should reflect the theme and suggest fun and excitement. For example, seasonal names like Spring Fair, in the evening, Twilight Fair or Sundowner. Other suggestions – Funfair, Funfest, Carnival. Just be sure it lives up to its name and be wary of using terms like Monster or Mega Fair unless that’s what it is going to be! For more details, please visit -  https://gymbus.com.au/a-guide-to-planning-a-fete-in-melbour...

1. The Committee – choose your committee carefully with one chief, 3 sub chiefs and at least 6 Indians. The chief overseas the entire event from start to finish, the sub chiefs head-up various sub-committees for example, one sub-committee takes care of finding and booking the amusements, one for advertising, one for food and so on. The Indians do all the legwork. Delegate tasks with a completion date and following up to make sure they have be done on time. 2. The Theme – decide on a theme in the early stages, as this will determine the direction of many other decisions, like the season, time of day, type of amusements etc. 3. The Date – Get the Indians to thoroughly research other events in your area that may conflict and compete. If your school is on the same property as a church for example, make sure there isn’t a wedding or mass on at the same time as the fete. You could find amusements are hard to get, or it could impact on attendance and therefore profits if there is...

Forget the pony rides, bouncy castles, centerpieces and tiered cakes, here are 10 tips to help plan a successful children party without the stress. 1. RSVP – 1. Consider sending a “save the date” message prior to sending the actual invitation. 2.    Make your RSVP date with ample time for late replies. Perhaps word it “please reply” instead of “RSVP”. 2. BIRTHDAY CAKE – 1. Buy a cake from the supermarket freezer section. 2. Make a simple cake or cupcakes decorate with icing and smarties. Read more.....  10 Tips to Hosting a No Fuss Children’s Birthday Party

An Internet search will provide you with a number of amusement rides available for hire for a child’s birthday party. However exciting they might look, there a number of factors to consider before making a decision. For example, the number of children attending, their ages, their physical ability, how many children can be entertained at one time, of course the cost, and value for money. Choose something that is not suitable and you could risk injuries, boredom and disappointment. Children’s Rides are one possibility. Merry go-rounds, cup and saucer, swinging rides are all good fun for the first ride or two, but sitting and going round in circles won’t entertain them for long. You will need space and someone to supervise and operate the ride, and the rides are very age-specific. For more details, please visit -  https://gymbus.com.au/choosing-the-right-amusement-for-a-childs-birthday-party/

I’ve listed decorations as No 5 of the “5 Essential Ingredients for a Kids Party in Melbourne because after the birthday cake, the entertainment, the food and the presents it’s the last thing to be considered and probably the only thing that is not absolutely essential. If you’re a time-poor working Mum the decorations are the one thing you can do without. Party Supply Shops The quickest and easiest way of decorating your home for your child’s birthday party is to go to a party supply shop. I like to visit in person because I can browse the isles for exactly what I want and perhaps see things that I would not have thought of. Disposable plates, serviettes, drinking cups, table clothes all add to the ambience as well as enhance your chosen theme. Take it a step further by adding balloons, tissue balls, streamers and disco balls, The trap is getting carried away and buying more than you had budgeted for.  Read more about........ Decorations – 5 Essential Ingredients . ...

If you plan to cater yourself for your child’s birthday party, keep the food simple and wholesome, fresh fruit in the form of fruit kebabs, vege sticks and dip, homemade pizza, maybe some cupcakes, a few potato crisps and cheezles, a birthday cake and you are done. Prepare and freeze as much as possible beforehand and have some extra help on the day to prepare and serve. If your a working Mum with a family, you’ll have enough to do the planning and organising invitations, decorations, presents, and the entertainment, so you could do with some help with the catering. One option is to order in from a fast food store like Dominoes Pizza, Kentucky Fried, Macca’s or Chicken Treat. It is simple and cost effective. Pre-order, arrange a collection time, get hubby to go pick the food up, easy! And what kid doesn’t love fast food!! For more details, please visit -  https://gymbus.com.au/the-food/

Timing – the younger the children are the shorter the duration of the party. Even though 3-5 year olds take longer to organise at a party their concentration span is shorter so 1 -3/4 hour party is usually long enough. Broken down into 15 minutes meet and greet, 45 minutes play or entertainment, 20 minutes for food, 15 minutes for the cake because almost all the kids will want a turn at blowing out the candles, and 10 minutes for round up and collection. For older children, 2 hours is good, allowing 1 hour for play or perhaps formal entertainment like a magician or the GymBus. Party Day – have a backup plan for rain if you’re having an outdoor party at home or at a park. Be sure to have all your guests contact details for last minute changes like if the birthday child wakes up with gastro! In the days leading up to the party, make up a contact list for parents in case of emergencies like injuries or allergic reaction to you party food!  For more details, please visi...

If you son or daughter is a keen AFL fan and their birthday coincides with the September footy finals frenzy, why not capitalize and have an AFL footy themed birthday party. At the end of the home and away season, AFL team merchandise is usually on sale so check out your team store at Subiaco Oval, at specialty merchandise stores and keep an eye open for online sales on the club websites as well. In Perth, don’t take it for granted that guests will be either Dockers or Eagles supporters. Be sure that all clubs are represented if you are going to use club merchandise as prizes. K Mart, Target, Big W and discount stores like The Reject Shop, Red Dot and Best and Less have a huge range of Dockers and Eagles paraphernalia at reasonable prices as well as a token range from other clubs. Read more about  AFL Boys or Girls Birthday Party in Perth .

If you son or daughter is a keen AFL fan and their birthday coincides with the September footy finals frenzy, why not capitalize and have an AFL footy themed birthday party. At the end of the home and away season, AFL team merchandise is usually on sale to clear out current stock. So check out your team store, and keep an eye open for online sales on the club websites as well. Best and Less, Big W, Target and discount stores like The Reject Shop and Red Dot have a range of football paraphernalia at reasonable prices.  You will have to be mindful that you have ALL clubs represented if you are going to use club merchandise as prizes.  Read more about   AFL Boys or Girls Birthday Party .

Everybody loves a good party. Whether your children’s birthday party is a spur of the moment decision or one you’ve spent months preparing for, it’s always handy to know where you can source your party needs. Things you may need to create a spectacular party atmosphere are: balloons, normal and helium, streamers, banners disposable tableware, plates, cutlery, glasses decorations, wrapping paper, party games, lolly bags, party favours, fancy dress, costumes, jukeboxes, slushy machines, bubble machines and disco balls. It often comes down to how much you want to spend. Apart from the cost, planning a party also takes lots of time and effort. If you have a tight budget but time to shop around, you can get all your party requirements from local or budget stores, like Big W, K-Mart and Spotlight who has a separate department, called Party Supplies and Accessories with a great range of balloons, streamers, banners and all manner of decorations. Read more about birthday par...

A birthday cake, the entertainment, the food, the presents and the decorations are The 5 essential ingredients for a children's birthday party. Once you have addressed these key components, there are 5 less obvious, but equally important considerations. Help - my first thought when planning a children's party is, whom I can get to help with the preparations on the day. Grandmothers are usually great cooks and can help prepare and freeze food in the weeks before. On the day, they can help prepare and serve, and assist with the cleaning up afterwards. If you're lucky (or unlucky) enough to have both grandmothers, all the better. If not, ask a friend, relative, or neighbour. Contact Details - Another often-overlooked task is to get contact details for each of the children attending the party. A mobile phone number is the best means of contacting a parent if there is an accident or if a child takes ill. Be sure to put your address and phone number on the invitatio...

Do we really need to take a gift to a children’s birthday party that will be thrown into the toy box with all the other useless gifts. Or worse, thrown into the rubbish bin after the party or when it breaks the next day. Then there are the piles of packaging and gift-wrapping to dispose of. The short answer is – yes! Firstly taking a gift is showing appreciation for being invited and secondly, acknowledging that a lot of time, effort and expense has gone into organising the party. The rule is “I will feed and entertain your child for a couple of hours – you bring a present. While we know the type of gifts our own children want, coming up with gift ideas for someone else’s child is another story. Often we don’t know the family that well and perhaps don’t feel comfortable asking what the birthday child might like. There’s always the possibility the parent might suggest something out of your price range. Read more  https://gymbus.com.au/the-presents/

The popular TV series Australian Ninja Warrior is inspiring Perth kids to get moving.  And the fitness industry is responding by jumping on the fitness bandwagon and including Ninja Warrior-type obstacle courses in Rock Climbing Centres, Martial Arts Academy and Gymnastics Club. It hasn’t gone unnoticed that many of the competitors have a gymnastic background, particularly amongst the female competitors. Training for the sport of Gymnastics has assisted in developing the upper body and grip strength to stand them in good stead for the various obstacles.  What better theme for your  child’s birthday party  than a Ninja Warrior Party. If you’re very creative, you could spend hours setting up an obstacle course in your back yard, if you have a yard, or you could call the GymBus. The GymBus is a double decker bus outfitted with all sorts of swinging, hanging and climbing equipment designed specifically to encourage primary school-aged children to get moving and tes...

5 Party Essentials for Children’s Birthday Parties in Perth FOOD –   Party food for a children’s party does not have to be elaborate. In fact, I believe many party planners are more concerned with impressing the parents, rather than the children. Try shopping online with Coles or Woolworths https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/Browse/freezer/frozen-party-food/frozen-finger-food and having the party food delivered. You can fancy it up with some personal touches if you have time. An even easier option is to contact a business that specialises in providing children’s party food like http://www.hungrylittlemonsters.com.au THE BIRTHDAY CAKE –   Kids of all ages love blowing out the candles on a birthday cake. There is something magical about the process. Make your own with lashings of sugary icing and covered in smarties, or order something more sophisticated from somewhere like www.michels.com.au in Leederville or  avanticakes.com   in Inglewoo...

Are you looking for a professional experienced company to assist you to organise your kids birthday party in Sutherland Shire? Need help with ideas? Is your party only a few weeks away? Then you have come to the right place. Gymbus has over 24 years experience in helping organise and entertain at kids birthday parties. Gymbus has a wonderful history of celebrating  birthday parties for children  as young as 4, through to 11 years. The unique design of the Gymbus can cater for both girls and boys birthday parties, and for those with different ability levels. Our experienced entertainers will adapt each individual birthday party to allow for different age ranges and different personalities. If your child is quiet and shy or loud and boisterous, the Gymbus can make it an unforgettable occasion for you and your child. Read full blog here on childrens parties sutherland shire

At 3 & 4 years old, children reach a number of developmental milestones. They become interested in new experiences learn to co operate with other children start finding solutions to problems. They understand the concept of counting can follow 3 part instructions can usually throw, kick and catch move forward, backward and hop on one leg. Reaching these developmental stages makes planning  Children’s Birthday Parties  so much easier, particularly if you’re looking for House Party Games. Make sure you have someone to help you with welcoming guests, preparing and serving food and organising the party games. Read More  https://gymbus.com.au/house-party-games-for-childrens-birthday-parties-in-melbourne/

Kids have always found hiccups and burps funny, but nothing is funnier than a fart! In fact, people of all ages seem to be amused by this natural bodily function. Whether it’s accidental, or deliberate kids and adults alike are likely to be annoyed or embarrassed but most will laugh out loud. However, how much do you actually know about farting other than they smell, they make a noise, and they come from your bum? So here are some facts you can surprise your family and friends with next time the subject comes up or should I say – comes out! Males fart more than females The word fart was first coined in 1962 The average person farts 14 times a day which is enough to fill a balloon Farting is not something to be embarrassed about, it means your digestive tract is healthy. If you or your kids are not farting go to the doctor. Read more facts about fart

When planning a kids birthday party, the first thought is “oh well it only comes around once a year”, then head to the supermarket to stock up on lollies, cakes, chips, and little red sausages. However, your kids birthday party might only come around once a year, but multiply that by 25-30 kids in the class, plus family and friends kids birthday parties, and theoretically your child could easily go to 2 or more birthday parties in a weekend!! That equates to a lot of sugar and wall climbing! By honest now, how many of us limit our child’s intake of junk food to birthday parties only. So let’s explore the possibility of providing a choice of healthy, nutritious and interesting food for your child’s next birthday party. It could be a good idea to ask on the invites if there are any guests coming with food allergies or intolerances, to let you know a week before the party to allow you time to plan, shop and cook. The most common types of food related conditions are: Coelia...

Coming up with new and exciting ideas for  boys birthday parties Melbourne  is tough. You want to make it a special day they will remember forever, but at the same time it has to be easy enough for you to manage. You worry about the boys having a good time and it being enough fun for them. You worry about what the other Mums will think. Here are some questions you should ask yourself… Would you like your party to include only your invited guests? It can be hard keeping track of all the kids when you’re sharing a venue with families and other parties. Would you like your child to be able to play with ALL their friends and not just a few at a time? Would you like to sit back and relax with the other Mums while an experienced entertainer looks after the kids? Read more  https://gymbus.com.au/boys-birthday-parties-melbourne/