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Q: What to do with two brothers who love Superheroes and Science?

A: Superhero training camp! Birthday party

We had a blast this weekend with a 7th birthday party. With inspiration from Pink and Green Mama’s Dr birthday bash for all the science and some imagination. The BG really likes Science experiments and totally loves all things superhero and his little brother the MO is right behind him. Well most Superheros seem to come about by some science disasters so the two ideas seem to fit together. Also I loved the fact we didn’t need to buy lots of things but we could use vegetable oil, paper, reuse and re purpose things we have around the home, sequins, our bodies etc in the true Play Activities style.

We had superhero sayings on the door. Things like ” I have the power!” Anyone remember that one? Along with a sign welcoming our new visitors to our superhero training camp. I wish I had more photographs but things were a little too crazy and taking pictures was the last thing on my mind with 7 seven-year old boys and two girls who once they realised it was a superhero party were well….excited 🙂

Mr Playactivities and I were in role as the instructors and Mr Playactivities gave the formal briefing to the training facility. I gave the pep talk about expecting the best as they had been chosen to save the world! We both loved role-playing and the kids were totally there with us playing along.

We split into two groups and did a round robin of activities. They followed a booklet and had 5 steps to becoming a superhero.

Decorate your mask.
Make a superhero power bracelet

Design a superhero
Make your own superhero stance
Test your abilities
Jump across tall buildings
Save the baby from a burning building
Catch the villain from far away
Fight the big villains with your mighty strength
Can you use your wits?
Kung fu training

We ran out of time so didn’t complete everything but while we ate pizza, and melon ( You know mum is trying with the fruit right!) They each got given their superhero name. I wrote them in their booklets.

In totally British style, they went home with ( Superhero)cake. We didn’t give out goody bags but instead they took home their superhero booklet, mask, bracelet and a special cape that Mr Playactivities made for them out of felt. After watching this how to make a cape video.