You invite the guests and let us help you throw a spectacular party! The Birthday Party Staff will plan and implement your party from start to finish. With six different themes to choose from, you will be able to find the one that fits your child’s fancy! We have party packages available for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years of age and on either Saturday or Sunday, and we can accommodate up to 20 children depending on the theme chosen and facility available. For further information, call the contact person listed below for each theme or look for the Birthday Party Brochure at the Recreation Center.

PARTY NOTES:
The party fee includes facility rental, appropriate leaders, set-up and clean up. Parents must provide their own cake, candles, paper products, utensils and party favors. These parties have become very popular, so make your arrangements in advance. Parties are limited by the availability of the facility and staff. To check if your intended date is open. For fee information, call the contact person listed under each party theme below. You will need to fill out a request form and leave a non-refundable deposit of $75 to reserve your date.

Birthday Party Brochure 

ARTY PARTY
Half of the day’s activities will be spent in the casting studio, learning about slip casting and decorating the ceramics piece chosen by the birthday child allowing each party guest to create their own masterpiece. The second half of the party is spent celebrating in the beautiful gallery enjoying cake and ice cream and opening gifts. Our studio technicians will seal the projects while the birthday group is in the gallery and all projects will be ready to go home that day. These parties are held at Stirling Hall, 60 East Old Mill Road. Please contact Debbie Lerman at 847-810-4688 for more information.

CLAY CREATIONS
Prior to the party the birthday child selects from one of our four specialty birthday projects: Animals, Plates, Treasure Chests or Mugs. The first half of the party is spent in the hand-building room where all guests make the chosen project out of clay and paint it with underglazes. The second half of the party is spent celebrating in our beautiful gallery eating cake and ice cream and opening gifts. Artwork made at the Clay Creations party is not ready for pickup for two weeks. Projects need be fired in the kiln once, clear glazed and fired again. These parties are held at Stirling Hall, 60 East Old Mill Road. Please contact Debbie Lerman at 847-810-4688 for availability and fees.

COURT SPORTS PARTY (Racquetball, Squash or Wallyball)
Enjoy batting the ball around the court. What ball chosen is up to you. Racquetball, squash or wallyball are the court sports to be offered. Mix them up if you want. At your party you can learn the fundamentals to get you going, or, we can just provide supervision and reinforcement on rules, strategy and sportsmanship. These parties are held at the Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Rd. Contact our Fitness Staff at 847-615-3187 for more information.

GAMES GALORE
At your party, we will lead and supervise a variety of active birthday party games, such as relay races, musical chairs, and parachute games. We can also take suggestions from the special birthday person. After the games we celebrate with cake and end the party with present opening. These parties are for children age 4-10 and are held at the Everett Park Room, 1111 Everett School Road. Please contact Christine Faudel at 847-810-3955 for availability and fees.

DANCE PARTIES!
Let your birthday child and friends experience the magic of dance! The party will be filled with music, theater, dance, movement games and stories all pertaining to the theme of your choice. Themes include but are not limited to, Ballets such as The Nutcracker (a favorite in December!), Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Coppelia, or The Magic Toy Shop, Disney themes such as Little Mermaid, Aladdin, or 101 Dalmatians, books such as The Wizard of Oz, even Broadway shows like High School Musical, Hanna Montana, and Indiana Jones! The simple favorite Dancing Fun and Games is always a hit and for children 8 years and up, we have a Hip Hop Happening party!. We are always open to your ideas as well. You invite the guests and we will provide the fun! Contact Sandy Ragsdale at 847-810-3948 for more information, availability and fees.

Wallyball
What’s Wallyball? It’s a fun and easy volleyball game played inside the racquetball court using a soft volleyball or a larger softer “play-ball” for kids and family play. A volleyball net is attached between the court side walls. The side walls are in play and the back wall and ceiling in play for “team passing”. The net can be placed at 5 feet or 8 feet, depending on the ability and age of the participants. Adult, family or youth private parties may be scheduled in advance. Adjacent glass court lobby, tables and chairs are available. Contact Kim Tunney at 847-615-3187 for details. Gym shoes required.

WILDLIFE PARTIES
Have your next birthday party at the Wildlife Discovery Center! We now have five different types to offer. During the party you will see, touch, and hold a variety of beautiful and unusual animals including snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators, and birds of prey! A variety of bio-artifacts, games and activities are included. Please contact Lindy Van Vlissingen at lindvan@comcast.net or at 847-810-3956 for more information.

PARTIES PLUS
Let us help you throw a spectacular party and you can even forego the party favors. Your special birthday person and guests can paint a T-shirt, bake a special treat, make a jewelry accessory piece, and more! We will provide all the supplies needed for your special party. These parties are designed for children age 5-10 and have a maximum of 15. Parties Plus are held at the Everett Park Room, 1111 Everett School Road. Please contact Christine Faudel at 847-810-3955 for availability and fees.

ALL SORTS OF SPORTS
At your party we will lead and supervise a variety of lead-up games and actual competitive play centered on the specific sport chosen. Sport ideas include, but are not limited to, Soccer, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Volleyball and Baseball/Softball. After the games we celebrate with cake and end the party with present opening. These parties are for children age 6-10 and are held at the Everett Park Room, 1111 Everett School Road. Please contact Christine Faudel at 847-810-3955 for availability and fees.

If you have any questions please contact the Recreation Department at 847-234-6700.