Birthday Parties at the Y!
Host your child's next birthday party at the Y! We offer Swim Parties, Gym Parties, and Playground & Pavilion Parties
All Birthday Parties are provided a room with chairs, tables, and party supply storage. Bring a cake and food to celebrate with your friends and family!
STEPS TO BOOKING A BIRTHDAY PARTY
BOOK YOUR RESERVATION
Click the button to view available party types, times and dates. Select your party and submit a $50 deposit to hold your reservation.
WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION
After you hold your reservation, sit back and relax! A YMCA staff member will connect with you via phone or email for payment completion and final details!
WEEK-OF REMINDER
You will receive a "week-of" email as a reminder of your confirmation and party details. If you have any questions leading up to your event, reach out and ask so we can best prepare for your celebration together!
PARTY PACKAGES
BASIC PARTY PACKAGE - 2 HOUR PARTY
Gym or Swim
Participants will spend 1 hour engaged in an activity, and the remaining time will be spent in the Party Room/ Pavilion (parent/host-directed activities). Choose from either 1 hour in the Aquatics Center or 1 hour in the Gymnasium.
COST: $200 for Members. $225 for Non-Members.
Package Includes:
- Up to 20 children (adults not included in count)
- Party Room or Outdoor Pavilion
- Party Host
- Gym/Clubhouse access or Pool access
- Eight six-foot tables
- Chairs
ULTRA PARTY PACKAGE - 2 HOUR PARTY
Gym or Swim
Let us help make your party as seamless as possible with the Ultra Party Package! We provide the decorations so you can focus on celebrating.Participants will spend 1 hour engaged in an activity, and the remaining time will be spent in the Party Room/ Pavilion (parent/host-directed activities). Choose from either 1 hour in the Aquatics Center or 1 hour in the Gymnasium.
COST: $250 for Members. $275 for Non-Members.
Package Includes:
- Up to 20 children (adults not included in count)
- Party Room or Outdoor Pavilion
- Party Host
- Gym/Clubhouse access or Pool access
- Party decorations (choose from four options)
- Eight six-foot tables
- Chairs
ULTRA DELUXE PARTY PACKAGE - 2 HOUR PARTY
Gym or Swim
Take your party to the next level! With this package, we provide the decorations, six medium cheese pizzas, ice cream and a birthday shirt so you can focus on celebrating. Participants will spend 1 hour engaged in an activity, and the remaining time will be spent in the Party Room/ Pavilion (parent/host-directed activities). Choose from either 1 hour in the Aquatics Center or 1 hour in the Gymnasium. (Not available on Sundays.)
COST: $300 for Members. $325 for Non-Members.
Package Includes:
- Up to 20 children (adults not included in count)
- Party Room or Outdoor Pavilion
- Party Host
- Gym/Clubhouse access or Pool access
- Five medium cheese pizzas from Goodfellos Pizza
- 20 bottles of water
- 20 ice cream cups
- A birthday shirt for the birthday boy/girl!
- Party decorations (choose from four options)
- Eight six-foot tables
- Chairs
CELEBRATION INFORMATION
PARTY TYPES:
Below are popular examples of party types we offer. If you have other party type ideas, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate!
BASKETBALL:
Participants will be able to use our age-appropriate basketballs and participate in a half-court game using one of the basketball hoops. Participants can choose to play an organized game of basketball or other games like HORSE or Knockout.
GYM JAMBOREE (1-5 years old):
This activity is made for our youngest birthday participants and will include different movement games and activities. A full gym court will be set up for them to explore and play, including our popular parachute and obstacle courses. Many of our gym jamboree favorite activities will be offered for all participants to try! Best paired with our Kids Clubhouse!
KIDS CLUBHOUSE (12 years and younger):
Participants can climb, slide, and much more! No shoes are allowed; socks are required. Best paired with Gym Jamboree for younger participants!
SOCCER:
Participants will be able to use our age-appropriate soccer balls and soccer nets. Depending on the age and desires of the participants, this activity can be organized soccer games with children split into teams or various other activities such as shooting, passing, etc.
NERF:
Participants will have the opportunity to experience our Nerf challenge course. Participants will be split into two teams and battle it out through a game of Nerf war. This activity will use a full gym court and will simulate a Nerf battle. This activity is recommended for children aged 13 years old and up. The gym will be filled with inflatable barrios and obstacles for participants to participate through
Days & Times to Celebrate
- *NEW* Select Fridays: 6:00PM-8:00PM
- Saturdays: 12:00PM-2:00PM or 3:00PM-5:00PM
- Sundays: 12:00PM-2:00PM
Reserving your Celebration
- Complete the Birthday Party Request form below to begin the reservation process.
- If the requested date is available, Youth and Family staff will email a link to the parent to reserve and pay for the party. Full payment is due then; cost includes a non-refundable $50 deposit. Payment receipt will serve as your party confirmation.
- If a party must be canceled after completing the reservation, the amount will be refunded minus the $50 non-refundable deposit.
Once a party date and time is confirmed, the party cannot be canceled or changed due to a YMCA event. The YMCA can cancel or rearrange a party date due to failure to pay on time, weather conditions, or other instances where the YMCA feels it is an extreme emergency.
To begin the reservation process, complete the Birthday Party Request form below. Email RESYBirthday@bcfymca.org with any questions.
Aquatics Center Rules
- Swimming will be during open swim time, therefore other people may be in the pool.
- All children ages 12 years and younger will be provided a colored wristband based on their swimming ability. To receive a yellow or green band, youth must pass a swimming skills assessment. Guests may opt out of the assessment and will receive a red band. Plan to have at least one adult in the pool, within arm’s reach, for every 3 children under the age of 12. Please refer to our Test, Mark & Protect Policy for complete program details.
- If a party guest already has a band color notated on their account, please ask the parents to stop at the Membership Desk before the party to get the child’s band.
- ONLY US Coast Guard approved Life Jackets are permitted. Children needing assistance must be accompanied in the pool by an adult.
- Only goggles covering the eyes will be permitted. No snorkel masks or pool toys.
- Children not yet toilet trained need to wear a swimming diaper. Regular diapers are not permitted. Swim diapers can be purchased at the Membership Services Desk for $2.00.
- If the pool your party is using would need to be closed, you will be asked to move your party to one of the other pools. If the whole Aquatics Center is closed for any reason the Facilitator will suggest other activities in the Gymnasium. A refund will not be given.
- The use of still/video cameras in the Aquatics Center is prohibited, including cell phones.
- No outdoor footwear on deck. (Water shoes & flip flops are permitted).
Gymnasium Information
- Basketball: Participants will have the opportunity to use our age appropriate sized
basketballs and participate in a half-court basketball game using one of the basketball hoops. Participants can choose to play an organized game of basketball, or other games like HORSE or KnockOut. - Gym Jamboree: (1-5 years old) This activity is made for our youngest birthday participants and will include different movement games and activities. A full gym court will be set up for them to explore and play including our popular parachute and obstacle course. Many of our gym jamboree favorite activities will be offered for all the participants to try! Best paired with Kids Clubhouse!
- Kids Clubhouse: (12 years and younger). Participants can climb, slide and much more! No shoes allowed; socks required. Best paired with Gym Jamboree for younger participants!
- Soccer: Participants will have the opportunity to use our age appropriate sized soccer balls along with soccer net. Depending on the age and desires of the participants, this activity can be an organized soccer game with children split into teams, or can be various other activities such as shooting, passing, etc.
- Scooter Hockey: (Limited to 12 participants at a time.) Participants will use our square floor scooters along with small hockey sticks and a plastic disc to participate in a hockey game.
- Scooters: (Limited to 12 participants at a time.) Participants will use our square floor scooters to participate in races or their own free play activity.
Outdoor Playground Information
- There is no electricity at the pavilion.
- The Playground will remain available to the community, the Pavilion will be closed off to non-party guests.
- Alcohol and pets are not permitted on the property.