Fishing/Camping Party
Theme
I have this theme divided 2 different ways. This could be either a fishing/camping type party or an ocean fish type party.
Fish and chips are great for a fishing party. Gummy fish and gold fish also.
If you opt for the fishing party then you will need some assistance from dad for some of the ideas.
Menu Ideas
Smores are great for this. You can lie all the ingredients out - graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows - and the kids can make their own.
Decorations
Games
Set up a bucket with little trinkets in it. The type that you get in the gumball machine. Little rings, necklaces, etc. You can usually get these in a party favor pack. There is a bunch
in a package and it is pretty cheap. Put up a blanket wall in front of the bucket and get a "fishing pole". You can either purchase a little plastic one from the
store or make one out of string and stick with some kind of a hook. Remember that the kids will have this pole and you don't want to have a sharp hook on it. Some
children tend to be a little aggressive when they have a sharp object in their possession! They "cast" the hook over the blanket and see what they can catch.
Have dad take the boys fishing at a near by pond or lake. Tell all the boys on their invitations to bring their poles with them. This might not be a good idea if this will be a LARGE party.
Get a large bucket and several large zip lock bags. You will also need to have a fish catcher (the type you use on aquarium fish) and let the kids go fishing. Make sure there are enough
fish for all the guests. When a child catches a fish he gets to put it in his bag to take home. This is best done when the kids are on the way out - and don't forget to
put some water in the bags before the fish go in them!
