Surfer Party

Surf party
How to have a cool pool party for your little surfer girl or boy

So your little Kahuna is having a birthday? Get ready for the ride of your life as you
throw an outrageously cool beach bash or pool party that will have him California
Dreaming. Surf's up with a retro cool surfer party whether it's at the pool or on the
lawn. Your little surfer girl will be just as stoked with this unusual theme.

Here's how to give that little wave rider a party he won't soon forget:

Get tubular for this party idea: Think ocean waves, long-boards, boogie boards,
valley girl, and retro beach party water fun. Throw in a few sunglasses, flip-flops,
a touch of Tiki, a shark or two and you're set for a memorable day. Dude, you've
got to see our Shark Party ideas and Tiki Party ideas, too.

Surf the web for surfer tattoos.

Make a gnarly surf party invitation: Get out the computer and craft an invitation
size "Surf at Your Own Risk" sign to print on bright yellow paper. You may have
to print a square, then cut and paste it into a diamond and outline a silhouette
of a shark with waves. But your efforts will be rewarded with smiles and
admiration for your ingenuity.

Surfer party invitation and wording ideas:

Surf's up! And whoa, Brian's turning seven!
Hang ten with us Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 -5.00 p.m.
Meet us at the surf shack: 123 main street
RSVP: Lifeguard Pam or Big Kahuna Bob at 867-5309
(Dude, it's going to be rippin' good, so bring your swimsuit.)

Better surf than sorry! The venue doesn't need to be set at the pool. This party
idea is equally fun on a beach, lake or even a lawn. And you don't need a good
swell to go surfing when you have a Slip 'n' Slide or a Banzai Skimboard surfer,
pictured right

Setting the scene:

Make him an instant surfer dude. Access to an old surf board or borrow one, place
it on the grass and let kids catch an imaginary wave or two. It makes a great
photo prop as well, which you can use for the thank you cards. Even without a
surfboard you can have fun. The surfer dude photo prop, right also makes a fun
photo opportunity. It's under six bucks. The beach boys and girls will love the
surf duo, left.

Make your garden a surf zone. Secure a large appliance box and cut them into life
size long boards. Spray paint both sides of the cardboard with a lighter color,
such as yellow and let dry overnight. Then highlight with orange and blue paints
you brush on with a sponge brush. The Then mount them to bamboo canes
(which you'll find at a craft store), so that they will pop out from your flower beds
or sandbox. Take inspiration for the designs from such things as the plates, left.

Buy your surfer dude a mini surfer as an early gift. The birthday kid gets to design
his own mini surf board. But don't be fooled by the cuteness. This little guy
actually rides waves (small ones)! You'll attract attention at the beach with this
fun activity. The remote control surfer at the bottom of this page is just as fun,
but that little dude is unsinkable! Take him to the lake, or let him surf alone in
the pool (he rips it).

Layout the surfboard beach towels. You'll find a fun array online as well as surf
board rugs:

Surfer Party Games and Activities

Rip it up in a pool, lake, or pond with the remote control surfer. Control the
direction and speed of this remote control surfer from up to 200 feet. He's
unsinkable, self-correcting and self-propelled and features special "automatic
return" technology. Makes a fun birthday gift and party activity in one.

Try SubSkate underwater surfing. Have the surfer guys and girls test their
underwater skills of balance with SubSkate. See if they can twist and trick the
rid. Get a stop watch and clock how long they can maneuver the board and
award prizes to the one who can stay on the longest and do the fanciest trick.

Have a surf board coloring contest. Younger kids will appreciate the opportunity to
design their own long board. You'll appreciate the free coloring pages.

Resources:

You'll flip in your flops for the beachy-keen dessert idea from Kaboose.

Hang ten in the cupcake with personalized photo cupcake picks from Bug&Boo
on Etsy.

Surf Board Postcard on VistaPrint.

Surf Board Cookie Stencils.

Get more ideas with this real Retro Surf Party for kids.

Subskate Underwater Surfing Board activity

Amazon.com Widgets

Surf Party Foods
Your surf shack is sure to be a hit when you incorporate these ideas:

This ice cream sandcastle cake with surf board candles looks like it was made
with crushed cookies to look like sand. Yum!
Spare the expense of a surf and turf meal. Kids will be content with "hot dogging"
it and everyone will admire your creativity when you insert the comical shark
attack food picks, right, into the buns.
A dab of icing is all you need to decorate cookies with the surf board sugars,
pictured left.
Surf board cupcake toppers
Gummy candy flip flops
Flip Flop Cookies

Surfer party favors

Puka shell necklace
Lifesavers, tropical flavor of course
Surfer rubber duckies
Mini Flip Flop Notepad Favors (12 count)

Surf decorations
Sure, this birthday is a challenge, but you won't suffer from a wipe out with these
party ideas and surfer novelties to get you started: