Tropical Luau
Backyard Beach Bar-B-Q
Limousine Scavenger Hunt
Western: Horsin' Around or Wild, Wild West
Backward Party
Tacky Times
Amateur Night – Karaoke Party
Retro Mania
Rockin' those Summer Nights Away – 50's style
Midsummer Masquerade Ball
Pajama Jam
Night of a Thousand Stars
Mexican Fiesta
A Night on the Orient Express
Toga Party
Splish-Splash Pool Bash
Asian Fantasy – Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
Millennial Magic
Millennial Madness – (for those with leftover stockpiled goods!)
Star Light, Star Bright
Titanic Times
It's a Jungle Out There!
Rainforest Revue
Walk Like an Egyptian
Movie Mania
Hollywood Nights
Pamper Party
Slammin' Sun Jam
Green Thumb Gathering
Garden Party
Shipwrecked
Casino Night
Summer Sky Stargazing Party
Gone Fishin'
Camp In
Teddy Bears Picnic or Bear Bash
Silly Summer Circus
Calypso Caper
Glow in the Dark Gathering
Pig Out Party
Should you decide to go for it, and host the first summer blowout of the New Millennium, the party planners at
Ring or Bean Bag Toss
Face Painting
Duck Pond
Gum Ball Guess
Photo Booth
Moon Bounce
Snow Cones, cotton candy, popcorn, fresh squeezed lemonade
Balloon Animals made by a Clown
This summer day will certainly end with mile-wide smiles and good feelings…fun for everyone involved and a terrific deed performed on behalf of someone in need!
Have a big "Welcome Home" Party for a child or good friend who has been away at summer camp. Let them know just how much they were missed with larger-than-life banners and balloons posted in front of their home. Celebrate all things tennis, swimming, nature, golf or football if that matches the camp they are returning from!
Plan a "This is your life" or "Spotlight" party for your family. This one would have to be a surprise, and involves a little bit of secret work, but is well worth the effort. Gather old family videos, photo albums, school pictures, report cards, artwork, trophies, etc., and take the time to "chronicle" the life of each person in your family. The only thing that you may want to share with family members is that they will need to be prepared to share a talent. Decorate a special chair for the guest of honor. Start with the youngest, and work your way up…ending with yourself. Share parts of your own childhood with your children, and let them know that as a teen you also felt awkward, tell them about your first crush, favorite toys, etc., then share your dreams with them. After your presentation, ask the "spotlighted" person to perform his/her talent. (Remember that this doesn't have to be a "traditional" talent. If Rachel can cross one eye, or scratch her ears with her toes-that works!) Lots of clapping, cheering and praise should follow. Why go to the trouble this summer? More and more studies show that low self-esteem is a leading cause of problems among children and adults. Start the New Millennium off with a huge boost of confidence building for your family!
Spend a day with your family lying in the grass sipping lemonade. Gaze up at the clouds and see a fantasy parade of all things wonderful float by.
Plan time to do absolutely nothing but savor the simple joys of a lazy summer day!
