The Morrison YMCA is a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday for all ages. Whether you are a party master and just need some space to organize your own activities, or you want to leave the program up to the professionals and enjoy one of the YMCA's signature programs, our well trained staff will ensure that your child and guests have a great time in a safe and exciting environment. Each party is based on 12 guests and will inculde 12 invitations, table covering, paper products, cups of water and a Party Host to welcome guests and manage the details for a smooth party Additional guests may be invited for an extra $5/child.
Date/Time: Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM or 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
(call to check available dates)
Location: Morrison YMCA, onsite location dependent on theme of party
Party Themes:
Theme |
Description |
Cost |
Create Your Own Party (all ages) |
What better place to have a party than in the Kid's Head Quarters? We will provide a party host and paper products in a great space for you to design your own theme party. The host will be there to assist with set up and breakdown as well as offer a helping hand during your activities to ensure safety and fun. Limit 25 children. |
$100/facility members $125/program members |
Gym Party (all ages) |
To add a little extra room to a Create Your Own Party, you can have the gym reserved for your activities and games. The host will assist and supervise for safety and service. If supplies or equipment will be needed, please request in advance. Limit 25 children. |
$150/facility members $175/program members |
Moon Bounce Party (all ages) |
Your guests will love to take turns jumping in the Moon Bounce along with games in the gym. Hosts will set up, monitor and break down the moon bounce while you run your games on the other half of the gym. Eight children at a time will be allowed in the moon bounce. Limit 25 children. |
$200/facility members $225/program members |
Sports Party (ages 4-13) |
This party is great for All Stars of all ages. This party is lead by some of our Youth Sports Staff and will include a series of skills and drills capped off by some friendly competitions and games. These parties can be sport specific--football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, street hockey or dodgeball. Minimum 10 children and limited to 25. |
$200/facilty members $225/program members |
Kid Fit Party (ages 4-7) |
Enjoy one of the YMCA's most popular programs. Party specialists will lead parties through a circuit of activities and exercises. Everyone will start with a group stretch and then get a chance to try their skills in balance, flexibility, tumbling and more. The new Kid Fit Center will be the perfect setting for your future gymnasts and athletes at the same time. Minimum is 8 children, limit 16. |
$225/facility members $250/program members |
| Art Party |
Party will be held in the art studio in the Bojangles' Park Pavilion. Parties will give kids a chance to explore their artistic abilities and have something to remember the great time they have. Limit 20 children. Choices include: Wet Clay (ages 5 & up) - Children will work on a wheel and assemble prefabricated birdhouse, teapots, cars or spaceships that will be fired and can be picked up the following week. Clay Molds (ages 6 & up) - Children wil pour wet clay into molds, learn the process for creating ceramic art from molds and paint clay pieces to take home. Jewelry Party (ages 6 & up) - Children will paint necklaces and earrings (alternative projects available for boy guests). Paint Your Own Pottery (ages 5 & up) - Children will create their very own masterpieces. Art instructors will guide participants through the steps of creating a work-of-art, which they will be able to keep. |
$225/facility members $250/program members |
Dinosaur Party (ages 5 & up) |
Soon to be archeologists will love this party. The Party Specialist will lead the group through several activities like an egg hunt, fossil making and more. Kids will love to explore the different types of dinosaurs and work with their friends as they enjoy these activities. Limit 25 children. |
$225/facility members $250/program members |
Science Party (ages 5 & up) |
Does your child want to be a mad scientist? The Party Specialist will lead a series of age appropriate activities and experiments for the entire group. Limit 25 children. |
$225/facility members $250/program members |
| Pool Party |
Pool parties are available for Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 16th-August 30th, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. They will also be available on Fridays starting in July. Guest of the pool parties are welcome to stay at the pool until it closes at 8:00 PM. 1 1/2 hour pool play followed by 1/2 hour party on the pool deck. |
$225/facility members $250/program members |
Party specifics:
After your party is reserved, a $50 non-refundable deposit for themed parties is required within 48 hours of scheduling your party. Invitations can be picked up at time of deposit at our member services desk. The party host will greet your guests at the main entrance of the YMCA, provide name tags and direct them to the party location. Parents are required to complete a waiver for children. You may provide any type of food at the YMCA except items containing peanut products. Pizza and juice is available for all parties. We can order pizza for your party, just let us know how many cheese or pepperoni pizzas you would like, and we will take care of the logistics. $10 per pizza, each pizza has 8 slices. Recommended 2 slices per child 5 and up. Each child will also get a juice box and water. All parties are 1 1/2 hours, EXCEPT pool parties are 2 hours. The first hour is dedicated to the theme of the party and the last half hour is dedicated to cake/food, opening gifts and free play if time allows. Ceramic Clay parties include: paper products, decorations, 15 invitations, juice/water bottles, two hosts and a party shirt for the birthday child. Cancellations: You must cancel at least one week prior to scheduled birthday party to receive refunds.
For additional information, contact:
Birthday Party Hotline
(704)716-4636
morrisonbirthdayparty@ymcacharlotte.org