Jaden Smith comes to screen this summer with an The Karate Kid movie being released this June.  It should be a huge hit with school-aged children and, of course, karate lends itself to be of great interest to kids who often love to take karate classes and learn all about the world of karate. This summer with the movie release it will be a great time to plan a Karate Party.  What’s more?  This is a very easy party to plan as it can be held at a karate studio or,if you decide to have it at your home, hiring a karate instructor will make planning the activities a breeze.

One thing to keep in mind is safety.  Some kids whom you invite may not be familiar with karate or this type of sport.  So, having a licensed instructor and holding the party at a venue that is prepared in terms of safety considerations for all of your guests is definitely a must.

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When I was in middle school I so looked forward to our bi-monthly school roller skating party at the local rink. None of us actually owned skates, but all of us rented our pair and took to the rink showing off our moves, holding hands with the boys during the couple skate, and doing the limbo together.  Good times. During the winter, a roller rink is a perfect party venue, especially if your child and her friends love to roller skate.  What’s great about this party?  There is very little to plan after you secure your venue!

Some tips to keep in mind when you contact the local roller rink.  Ask about the pricing plan, as most rinks will require you pay a per person fee which will include skate rentals and entrance fees for all of the guests. Make sure to ask if it covers anything further like invitations and food.  Also ask if the roller rink will play a set of music that is the birthday child’s favorite and/or if they can make music requests.

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Tailgating is typically a “food sport” for the big kids, but plenty of little kids enjoy hanging around before the game chatting it up with fellow fans.

Make your kid’s tailgating experience a fun one with these tips from Celebrations’ Jeanne Benedict.

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It’s Little League season! Time for baseballs, bats, gloves, and action on the field! Perhaps your child loves the game and would like a Little League birthday party. If so, this party will be easy to organize and hold, given that it will, most likely, take place outside of your home at a local baseball field, and the main activity will be playing the game! It’s a perfect spring/summer party.

For your Little League party invitation, build on the theme by hand-delivering inexpensive baseballs to your guests with all of the party details written on them. Ask the kids to bring the balls with them to the party.

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Basketball is an excellent theme for a party, especially if your kid plays on the school team and/or loves to watch the sport during March Madness and beyond! Basketball is such a fast-paced, team-orientated game it is sure to bring tons of fun to a party.

This party can be done in your own driveway if you have a basketball hoop and enough room, at a park with multiple courts available, or at a local gym, which may be the best choice if the weather is poor and you are looking for an indoor venue. The YMCA may be an excellent choice as an example.

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If your next party is taking place at the local bowling alley, the kids will have a blast bowling the day away with their friends! FamilyFun.com has a good bowling party plan, and Birthday in a Box also offers a planning guide for this party.

Familyfun.com – Bowling cake

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Football season (both Pee Wee and High School) is well and truly under way, and, of course, that means cheerleading is also in full swing.  Perhaps your kid is or aspires to be a cheerleader someday and would love to have a cheery, cheerful, cheerleading type of party.

You may be able to host this party at the local football stadium … this would give you plenty of space and an authentic feel.  You may want to call your local schools and see what’s involved with securing such a venue.

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