Are your youngsters tired of the same old birthday parties? Are you tired of the hassle? If you want a party package that’s affordable, well-run, and fun, let the Monmouth County Park System help you plan a celebration that will delight everyone. Select the location and package that’s best for you; then call for available dates and times. Note: All refreshments and party goods are supplied by the party-giver.
Parties at
Dorbrook Recreation Area Route 537, Colts Neck
For scheduling or more details, call number listed.
MORNING SONG
(Ages 1-3, with parents)
45 minutes of Morning Song activities (fingerplay, equipment use, exercise and songs) followed by 45 minutes of refreshments.
Fee: $75 * Maximum 16 children
(732) 542-1642, ext 25 or email jtroisi@monmouthcountyparks.com
SPORTS FUN (September –May)
(Ages 6-12)
Children will have an hour of sports and games led by one of our experienced instructors, followed by ½ hour of party time when refreshments (parent-provided) may be served. Activities held outdoors, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held inside the Activity Center.
Fee: $90 * Maximum 20 children
(732) 542-1642, ext 26 or email cdavino@monmouthcountyparks.com
OUTDOOR FUN (June-August)
(Ages 6-12)
An hour of pool time followed by ½ hour of refreshments.
Fee: $125 * Maximum 25 children
(732) 542-1642, ext 26 or email cdavino@monmouthcountyparks.com
KRAFTY KIDS
Pre-school (Birthday Child age 3-5): Puppets
School-age (Birthday Child age 6-10): Paper Dolls, Sandpainting, Stencil Art, Masks.
Includes a 45-minute craft project and 45 minutes of party time. Please reserve at least 3 weeks in advance.
Fee: $120 * Maximum Pre-school: 12 Children, Maximum School-age: 15 Children
(732) 542-1642, ext 30 or email asage@monmouthcountyparks.com
LET’S EXPLORE
(Ages 3-5)
Children will have 45 minutes of exploration using sand, water or paint, as well as circle and story times and 45 minutes of party time. At least 3 adults must accompany and chaperone the children at all times. Please reserve at least 3 weeks in advance.
Fee: $120 * Maximum: 12 children
(732) 542-1642, ext 30 or email asage@monmouthcountyparks.com
COOKIE FUN
(Ages 3-4)
A 45-minute hands-on project and storytime and 45 minutes of party time. Two or three adults must accompany/chaperone children at all times. Please reserve at least 3 weeks in advance and from June thru August, this party is offered on Sundays only.
Fee: $120 * Maximum 12 children
(732) 542-1642, ext 30 or email asage@monmouthcountyparks.com
KIDS COOKING
(Ages 3-10)
A hands-on cooking project followed by refreshments. Includes 1-hour cooking activity and 30 minutes of refreshments. Refreshments, invitations, decorations and paper goods supplied by parent. Two or three adults must accompany/chaperone children at all times. This party is not offered June thru August.
Fee: $125 * Maximum 12 children
(732) 542-1642, ext. 29 or email rcohen@monmouthcountyparks.com
CREATIVE GAMES
(Ages 5-10)
Creativity, imagination and senses are stimulated through a variety of games such as role-playing, charades and guessing games. Includes 45 minutes of activities and 45 minutes of refreshments. Two or three adults must accompany/chaperone children at all times. Fee: $110 * Maximum 20 children
(732) 542-1642, ext. 29 or email rcohen@monmouthcountyparks.com
Parties at Tatum Park Red Hill Road, Middletown
“Sunday Smilers” (October – March)
Live Professional Entertainment for Children
(most performances suitable for ages 4-12)
Includes tickets to performance and party time before or after the show (45 minutes), according to availability. Parties must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Minimum: 15 party-goers including adult chaperones and children. Maximum: 20 party-goers including adult chaperones and children. Call (732) 842-4000, ext 1 M-F, 8am-4:30pm, for fees and to register.
Parties at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
For scheduling and more details, call (732) 842-4000, ext 4253.
CERAMICS
(Ages 6-16)
Birthday youngster will pre-select an item from our array of bisque-fired party pieces. Includes 45 minutes to 1 hour of supervised instruction to paint items that will be glazed and fired for pick-up approximately one week later. One hour of party room time also included.
Fee: $140 * Maximum 12 children
YOUNG ARTISTS
(Ages 6-12)
Includes 2 hours of fine art impressionistic painting instruction by certified “Aspiring Artist” teacher Debra Stasiak. Children study and paint their choice of several impressionistic paintings, creating an original work that resembles the masterpiece. Also includes 45 minutes of party time.
Fee: $180 * Maximum 12 children
A ROYAL PARTY
(Ages 4-6)
From princesses to pirate kings, children’s imaginations will soar! King of the jungle or queen of the castle chooses from a variety of children’s stories and party-goers create a craft project to go with it. Party includes 45 minutes of craft and story and 30 minutes of party room time. Fee: $110 * Maximum 12 children
NATURE BIRTHDAYS
(Ages 4-10)
For youngsters with an interest in animals, plants, and the world around them, this party at Huber Woods Environmental Center is a “natural.” Includes 1-hour program and 1 hour of party time. Please schedule at least 6 weeks in advance.
Fee: $125 (in-county) * $160 (out-of-county)
Maximum: 15 party-goers including adult chaperones and children.
Call (732) 872-7369 for scheduling and more information.
Parties at Historic Longstreet Farm
Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Call (732) 946-3758 for information about birthday parties at Longstreet Farm.
Prices accurate as of January 2010.