My kids were invited to a birthday party at the Oregon Gymnastics Academy last weekend. My daughter was beyond excited – running around the house saying she was going to do gymnastics and tumble herself silly. My son was a little nervous. “Is this going to be a big girl party?” he kept asking. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d never been there. I hadn’t even heard of this place before. I was no help in trying to relieve his “girl party” gitters.
We got there and instantly he was relieved (and very excited.) Sure there were all the girl party goers in there gymnastics outfits. But what he saw were trampolines and a bouncy “house” and lots of other great things to play on.
The party was an hour and a half. My son informed me it “wasn’t enough time to get totally sweaty”. But it was a great place for a birthday party.
Two “coaches” were assigned to the party as guides. They split the party goers into two groups so the groups weren’t very big. This was nice to have smaller groups. The kids weren’t jumping on top of one another this way.
But then the fun started! They had the kids do three different activities. The first one was the foam pit.
It was a giant pit filled with foam blocks. The kids jumped on a small trampoline and plunged into the foam. They were instantly buried and loving every minute of it!
The next activity was the bounce structure. What child doesn’t like to bounce?
Then came the trampoline. The kids lined up and bounced their way down the trampoline and onto a huge, thickly padded mat.
When all the activities were done it was time to have cake and ice cream. There was a nice room set up for the party so kids could eat, relax and have fun.
It was a great facility! I think if I asked both my kids if they wanted to go back they would scream “YES!” So if you are in Beaverton, check them out.
What a great place to have a kid’s party! And it looks like there were other little boys for Cody to play with. Where do they get all that energy?
Perfect place for a birthday party…something for everyone! Your Mom mentioned your blog on hers..you are doing a very valuable service for the people in your area! Like having a personal party planner and tour guide wrapped all in one!
You have a proud mom..This is a great idea..Bravo~
I found your blog via your mom’s blog, Wives with Knives! What a great blog you’ve put together! You’ve really captured some diverse activities, and your kids look so happy in the photos. Regarding your last post, my youngest daughter used to take gymnastics at OGA, and she used to do these hand over hand exercises above that foam pit. Good luck with your blog!
Popping over from you mom’s blog. Your children are so adorable. I wish I lived closer so I could enjoy all your great tips for your area. I would love to visit Oregon someday. It looks so beautiful.
Erin, this Nana has been to quite a few events like this..Gyms, Baseball ranges, Build a Bear, etc.
I have 4 gkids under 8! It amazes me how elaborate all these parties have become, and expensive! What happened to musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey at home and cake and ice cream??
The kids love it, that’s for sure…but it gets very expensive!
Now I know that sounded very geezer ish, LOL!
My son would love this place, especially the foam pit! Thanks for the great info!