Party List

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ACC Recreation Services
Description: Outdoor Laser Tag. Laser tag is a game similar to paint ball but without the mess or pain. Taggers shoot a harmless beam of infrared light similar to that of your TV remote.
Cost: see website
Ages: 7 and up
Website: http://www.wix.com/theswamp/outdoor-laser-tag
Additional Info: We are available for birthday parties, youth groups, and fund raisers.  We are a summer youth camp and retreat center located just 30 mins south of Athens.

Active Climbing
Description: Birthday parties in a separate and private room with plenty of spaces for parents and grandparents to sit and watch. The kids get the safety harnesses and climbing shoes, and one staff member for every five kids. We set up the table, plates and stuff, one Gatorade for each climber, and the birthday climber gets a free T-shirt. We have tunnels behind walls, a super slide and a friendly giant that helps the kids climb!
Cost: 2 hours
Ages: 5 and up
Phone: (706) 354-0038
Website: www.activeclimbing.com
Note: The party room has been voted one of the best in the Southeast! Check out the pictures or stop by to see it for yourself.

Alice DePass Studio of Dance
Description: Celebrate your birthday with a wonderful dance party! When you schedule your party, you may choose one of our themes or make a special request. You bring the food, and we provide the fun! Each party includes a dance class and crafts, and the opportunity to enjoy an energetic and creative time.
Cost: Call for details
Ages: 3 and up
Location: Alice DePass Studio of Dance, 1041 Park Drive, Watkinsville, very convenient to Clarke, Oconee and surrounding counties
Phone: (706) 769-1177
Website: www.depassstudioofdance.com

Ann Peden Jewelry
Description: Celebrate with friends making beautiful handcrafted jewelry. Choose your colors and theme from the large supply of custom Ann Peden charms and materials. Includes instruction, games, cake and drinks. Everything you need for a wonderfully fun party!
Cost: $12/participant minimum 8, maximum 12. 90 minutes.
Ages: 6 and up
Phone: (706) 310-1357
Website: www.annpedenjewelry.com

Athens Little Playhouse
Description: We let your child run the show! Children choose from our array of costumes to dress up and perform theatre games and small skits on the real stage! Multi-purpose room is available for food and drinks. Everyone helps clean up, and we all walk away happy!
Cost: $100
Contact: Gloria Sams
Phone: (706) 208-1036
Website: www.athenslittleplayhouse.org

Athens Tae Kwon Do
Description: Children learn martial arts, play games and cut their cake with a real sword.
Cost: $150
Contact: Kathy Carter
Phone: (706) 353-0857
Website: www.athenstkdcenter.com

Bird Brain Designs
Description: We are a custom design company specializing in T-shirts. Make a shirt to match your party’s theme and give as favors!
Cost: Very affordable
Ages: All ages
Phone: (706) 202-1724
Website: www.yourbirdbrain.com
Additional Information: Pricing is based on quantity and can be as low as $8/shirt!

Canopy
Description: Non-profit flying aerial dance trapeze, movement arts and performance center. Parties may include lesson and time on the trapeze. Trapeze incorporates elements of dance, yoga, play and circus arts. 
Cost: 90 minute party includes 1 hour with Canopy trained trapeze instructor(s)/$160. Add a short performance at the end of your party for an additional $15. Performance gratuity is greatly appreciated.
Ages: 3 and up
Phone: Contact Melissa Roberts, Director: (706) 549-8501
Website: canopystudio.com
Directions: Located between Chase & Barber Streets in the Chase Street Park Warehouse District, at 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA

Cherokee Stables
Description: Pony Parties
Cost: call for pricing
Ages: all ages
Phone: (706) 401-3905
Additional Information: Cherokee Stables is offering pony parties for birthdays or any special occasion. Come visit our farm or we will come to you. References avaliable upon request. Call for more information.

Classic Martial Arts Club
Description: Give girls and boys lots of space to learn karate, be active and have fun. Basic Package includes karate activities/games, decorations and invitations. Deluxe Package includes favors. We do everything from set up to clean up.
Cost: 90 minutes/$155 (ask about Member Discount) 1-15 kids, add $5 per additional child
Ages: 3 and up
Contact: Heidi or Michael Ehrenreich
Phone: (706) 353-3616
Website: www.classic-mac.com/birthdays.html

Creative Cookies & Creamery
Description: Party includes use of kiddie korral for one hour, cookie decorating kits, 12" custom cookie cake, drinks, paper products, balloon for the b-day child, & a visit from Bessie the Cow!  Balloons, ice cream & favors available for purchase.
Cost: $ 8.99 per child (min. of 8)/ use of kiddie korral for one hour
Ages: all ages
Location: 1880 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 105 behind the Chick-fil-A
Phone: 706-548-5888
Website: www.creativecookiesandcreamery.com
Additional Information: The kiddie korral is available for a rental fee of $ 25.00 for one hour.  Check out pictures of our parties on Facebook!

Funopolis
Description: A variety of fun-filled packages are available to make your child’s big day special.
Cost: Varied, depending on the package
Ages: All ages
Location: 40155 Hwy. 441, Commerce, GA
Phone: (706) 335-3866
Website: www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com

Georgia Elite Gymnastics
Description: An obstacle course, games, tumble track, rings and pit activities. The birthday child will get to fly high in the bungee! You provide the snacks, drinks, cake and paper goods; they do all the rest from set up to clean up.
Cost: 1 hour of gym activities and half hour for cake and gifts for $180 for up to 12 children, $5 for each additional child up to 18.
Ages: All ages
Location: 1235 Cedar Shoals Drive
Phone: (706) 549-0160
Website: www.georgiaelitegymnastics.com

Good Dirt
Description: Our two-hour clay party is the perfect opportunity for your child to have fun with friends and to make a unique, colorful earthenware creation. Instructors will demonstrate a variety of techniques for creating functional or sculptural hand-built projects, and partygoers will make their very own creation and decorate it with colored clay slips. All projects will be finished with a glossy food-safe glaze and fired in our kilns to make a lasting keepsake from your celebration.
Cost: $15/child; $150 group minimum, $75 deposit to reserve your time.
Ages: All ages
Location: 510 B N. Thomas St., downtown Athens
Phone: (706) 355-3161
Website: www.gooddirt.net
Note: Parents, come have your party with us - Adult Birthday Parties are $20/adult; $160 minimum

Junior Jazzercise Birthday Parties
Description: Jazzercise routines, games and creative movement with props (parachute, pom-poms, streamers) for 15-20 children. 50-60 minutes of instruction with 30 minutes for cake and presents.
Cost: 1 1/2 hours/$150 for 15-20 children, additional children $5 each
Ages: 4-12
Location: Watkinsville
Contact: Kim Ruark
Phone: (706) 310-9878

Keith's Magic and Ventriloquism
Descriptoin: Mr. Keith and Vern (the talking and singing bird) will entertain the birthday child and guests with hilarious magical routines. The birthday child is always the star. Each child receives a coloring picture of Mr. Keith and Vern as well as a Jumbo dollar bill with easy to learn magic tricks on the back.
Cost : Call for details - each show is approx. 45 minutes long
Ages: 3-10
Phone: 706-769-5184
Website: www.keithmagicman.com
Additional Information: Keith Karnok is a frequent performer for libraries, elementary schools and preschools in the area. He also performs at festivals, churches (gospel magic) and other family-type functions. Satisfaction is guaranteed!

Mulberry Too Creativity & Party Center
Description: Let Mulberry Too host your next birthday party. We consult with you and your child to learn about favorite themes, activities and colors. After the consultation, our team works to develop a customized party that’s sure to please. You don’t have to do a thing! Just pick a date, select a theme, tell us who to invite and show up on the day of the party. It’s really that easy! Choose from our themes or create your own. Mulberry takes care of all the invitations, decorations, games, crafts and even the cake! Visit our website to check out our list of great classes for preschool, home school families and evenings!  We offer preschool music, preschool art, preschool movement, piano for all ages (yes, adults too), drawing and painting for all ages, game days and much more!
Cost: Call for details
Ages: 2 and up
Contact: Vanessa Carter or Michelle Robinette
Phone: (706) 342-7011
Location: We are located behind the Morgan County Citizen Newspaper building at 235 S. Main Street, Madison, GA 30650.
Website: www.MulberryToo.com

Mulberry Toys
Description:  Go ahead, play with the train, bounce a ball, add to the painting or finish the puzzle. Really, it’s OK. Is that cookies you smell or maybe cotton candy? Believe it or not, it’s our signature scent that’s piped in just for our customers.
Cost: Call for details and more specific information on classes and customized parties.
Ages: Birth -12
Location: We are located on the square in historic Madison at 137 S. Main Street, Madison, GA 30650.
Contact: Vanessa Carter or Michelle Robinette
Phone: (706) 342-7011
Website: www.MulberryToys.com

Pump It Up
Description: Bouncing. Sliding. Climbing. Tumbling. Private party facility filled with interactive inflatables that engage and challenge children. Pump It Up takes care of the organization, child supervision, party set up and clean up so that parents can relax and enjoy the party, too!
Cost: Check website or call (706) 613-5675 for party plans
Ages: 2 and up
Contact: John Begnaud
Phone: (706) 613-5676
Website: www.pumpitupparty.com

School Street Gym
Description: Lets have fun! Parties include creative games, gymnastics, tumble track, zip line, uneven bars and more!  All parties include invitations, all paper goods, plastic ware, two party instructors and the entire facility to yourself for 1 1/2 to 2 hours! Dress up, face painting, bounce house, balloons and all themes available. Cost: $199
Ages: Anyone can rent the facility for any type of party (birthday, team, holiday . . .)
Location: Located in Historic Downtown Watkinsville. 6 School Street
Contact: Katina Buffa
Phone: (706) 769-1239
Website: www.schoolstreetgym.com

Southern Belles & Beaus
Description: Two party packages to choose from: Tea Party for up to six children begins in the dress-up room, and guests are served finger sandwiches, fruit, lemonade “tea” and cupcakes on our china. Package includes party favors, decorations and small cake for birthday child. Space provided for cake, presents, etc.
Cost: 1.5-2 hours. Tea party $125 for up to 6 children, $8 each additional child. Visit from “Belle” is additional $50
Ages: All ages
Location: 40 N. Main St., Watkinsville
Contact: Marjorie or Leslie
Phone: (706) 769-5375

Up ‘N Away Balloons/Mr. Clown
Description: Mr. Clown’s parties include a bouquet of balloons attached to a sweet candy-filled anchor, six balloon animals, birthday song and a Polaroid snapshot with the birthday child. The hour-long visit includes the bouquet, song, snapshot, balloon animals and face paints for all the kids! We do offer extra entertainment by The Classic Chicken, Stilla Gorilla or The Grim Reaper for older kids and the young at heart.
Cost: $75/20 minutes; $120/hour 
Ages: All ages
Phone: (706) 543-8622
Website: www.upnawayballoons.com
Note: In December only, Mr. Clown becomes Santa Clown!