Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Survivor Party - Success & Halloween Planning Begins

Our Survivor Theme Party was a huge success! The best activity according to the youngsters was the worm dig challenge(real worms-yuck). Though we had a constant drizzle of rain it did not hold us from doing some activities outside - it is survivor - right.  Did not complete all of the planned activities.
 The invitations were computer designed utilizing the survivor emblem. We altered it and added my son's name and party details. Everybody who was invited said yes and more kids wanted to come that heard about the party.
The kids were divided into 2 tribes and competed in various challenges. Each tribe member received a bandana and water bottle. The first activity was to design a team banner with their tribe name. Next was to find supplies to make a fire and boil rice, hidden outside on the playground were sticks, rocks, pots, gallons of water and bags of rice. They had to build a fake fire and put on their pot with rice. We played for bragging rights. Next we had a water relay with small cups with a hole, where they had to race to fill a bigger container. Due to our own rain delay we moved inside for a How well do you know Survivor Parker(my son). Each team received questions and a booklet to complete. Outside again for the worm dig challenge, real worms were key. First time I was ever in a bait shop and I just bought the least expensive worms(honestly who knew there were varieties). Next we did a tricycle race to a clue stand. Each tribe member had to remember something and put a puzzle piece where it belonged. Onto cake and snacks, we had lots of gummy worms. For the final event and double as a favor, we played the auction game. On Survivor they play for food, we changed it to be wrapped gifts. Each child was given play money to use. At the end all tribe members were very happy. Two hours went be very quickly but I would do it again and plan another 1/2 hour or hour.

Next up Halloween Party - many many ideas flowing thru my crazy brain - I am definitely addicted to this strange holiday. I have started searching the local thrift shops for the perfect additions at the right price but much to my shock and udder disbelief - some stores do not even have their displays started. I have stopped by one shop at least 3x and nothing halloween though I will be using some black spray paint on a couple of items to turn them to the dark side:) For those in the Bucks County area, here are the shops I frequent;

  • Association for the Blind in Newtown - does not have halloween decor yet (and they will be expanding soon, thank goodness because there were way too many bulls in the china shop today)
  • St Mary Thrift Shop in Langhorne - has a very small display near the register. Has more christmas decor available than halloween, so did not make me a happy shopper but I managed to pick up a few items and prices were excellent.
  • Goodwill in Penndel - has a small display on tables in housewares, not much but prices here are cheap.
  • Salvation Army in Fairless Hills - does not have halloween decor yet and not much of anything to convert.
On my shopping list black frames, owls, spider webs, scary mask, bell jars & tiny mini halloween items.

New Season of Survivor airs this Thursday 9/17 - Yeah!

Some of our Survivor Party photos


1 comment:

Victoria said...

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blessings