Summer Camps in Palo Alto, 2020

Microsoft will be holding summer camps at various Microsoft retail stores around the country. The free SUMMER CAMPS in Palo Alto, CA in 2020  has a fantastic program for children. PALO ALTO  EVENT CALENDAR The summer camps will be held under the Microsoft Youth Spark banner, which aims to create opportunities for 300 million youth with opportunities for education, employment, and entrepreneurship. There is an awesome variety of fun camps available: Youth Spark Hub Microsoft Youth Spark seeks to empower all young people, especially those most at risk to being left behind, by providing access to computer science education and digital skills needed to participate in a world transformed by technology. Youth Spark Stars           Read the stories of incredible young people making a difference in their communities. Teals           Teals pairs tech professionals with educators to team-teach computer science in U.S. high schools. The SUMMER CAMPS in Palo Alto in 2020 will be held in the Microsoft retail store at Stanford Shopping Center. Please note that the parent, legal guardian or authorized adult caregiver of camp participants are required to remain in the Microsoft store for the duration of each event. Please visit the Microsoft Store website for more details. To add even more summer fun for the kids, please contact Denise at 650-740-7798. As a children’s party entertainer she can offer her services such as a magic comedy show and balloon twisting. Denise would be delighted to help plan the activities for your special celebration. … [Read more...]

How to Decorate Parties with Balloons

Balloons come in various colors, shapes and sizes and they can also be easily made to resemble animals, food, and various other things. They are always present in parties and all kinds of celebrations, especially where children are around. Balloons can be found almost anywhere. They are easy to work with and can be used to decorate the party place to give it more color and life. Here are some brilliant ideas on how to decorate parties with balloons. Balloons around the entrance If you would like to make the party place’s entrance more welcoming and more alive, you need to make a balloon arch.  They look lovely on the entrance but if you think that they are very difficult to make, you are wrong.  The first thing you need to do is buy an arch, this will be the base for your balloons. There are ready-made arches sold in all shapes and sizes at rental shops and garden supply stores.  An arch made of thin wire would suffice. Inflate your balloons of choice and fasten using adhesive tapes or strings.  Start at one end and work towards the other and make sure to avoid any missing spots. Balloons on the table Balloon table decorations are easy and an inexpensive way of dressing up your dinner table. Whatever the occasion is, be a birthday, anniversary, graduation or just a simple get together, with some air from your lungs and some string, you can make your party place look a lot nicer. Maintain a theme color so that your balloons match nicely. You can choose to blow up some balloons in half so that you can make small table decorations.  You can also put them inside the vase and add a little ribbon to the vase, tie them to the chairs and tables or just make them the centerpiece of the table. Balloons hanging from ceiling Have you ever thought of a balloon chandelier? … [Read more...]

Educational Entertainment for Children

As we are living in the digital age, parents continuously are thinking about which educational entertainment for children is best for their youngsters.  Right now, just about everyone, adults, teenagers, and children, love to use high-tech devices. People are clamoring for the latest models of televisions, cameras, and other gadgets and most kids are passionate about playing games on their mobile devices. Although certain mobile games can help kids learn, they still can’t compare to the benefits of physically active educational games. Four Reasons to Teach Your Kids about Being More Active Compared to mobile games and apps, physically active games like hide-and-seek and tag offer more benefits: They develop interpersonal skills—perhaps the biggest problem with mobile and video games is that they isolate children. Sure, video games at home can be played by two people and some online games are actually played by thousands and even millions at a time. However, meeting and talking online is different from interacting face to face. Kids who persistently play video games can be shy, timid, and may not be able to express themselves easily. Contrary, kids who more frequently play physical games can be more vocal, confident, and generally more outgoing. They improve bonds—active play can make children competitive and they also cultivate bonds between the players. When participating in activities with your kids, as well as when they interact with each other, their connection deepens. They improve health—active play is not only great for teaching youth good behavior and values; it is also a great form of exercise, which undoubtedly helps improve health. They are absolutely free—the best thing about active games is that they are free. They can be played anywhere and … [Read more...]

How to Entertain Children at Weddings

Weddings are solemn, once-in-a-lifetime events that bring two people’s hearts and lives closer together. A time of pure bliss, weddings are also the perfect time for both adults and kids to get together and share the happiness the couple experience. Though weddings can be fun, it can also be difficult when the little ones are out of control. That is unless you keep them in check and happy by learning how to entertain children at weddings. Three Tips for a Child-Friendly Wedding Weddings are generally prepared with only the adult guests in mind. This often results to children feeling left out or bored.To allow the kids at weddings to feel more at ease and happy, the following tips ought to be kept in mind: Consider the Time—if you’re expecting a great number of children at your wedding and the reception, consider holding your event during the afternoon. This ensures that the reception will end before the kids’ bedtime, helping you avoid potential outbursts of energy and cries from tired and sleepy youngsters. Think about the Food—aside from more formal dishes, consider including treats that kids love such as French fries, chicken, lollipops, and fruit cups. Be sure to ask and warn parents about possible allergy-inducers, though, to make sure your wedding and reception will be a blast for all. Hire a Children’s Entertainer—having someone to tend to the little ones is the best way to enjoy a wedding. An entertainer will not only make sure that kids are having fun but also ensure that they’re not getting in the way of the adults. The best thing about hiring an experienced children’s entertainer like me is that I offer activities that can be enjoyed by all the children. Top Five Activities to Entertain Children at Weddings There are a lot of activities that can … [Read more...]

Party Costume Ideas for Children

Costume characters at children’s parties are very popular. They make the get-together more interesting and certainly kids are ecstatic about dressing up as their favorite character. With party costumes, you can be sure everyone will have a fun time. Youngsters enjoy acting as their favorite character. They certainly want to be transported to places where they can be whoever they would like to be, whether it is a fairy who can grant different wishes or a superhero that competes and rescues damsels in distress. There is a variety of party costume ideas for children available now.  Most of these party characters are from well-known mainstream media such as television shows and movies. Choosing a party character need not be a challenging task with all the options available. You already know your child’s likes and dislikes which you can use to your advantage when choosing a party costume. Listed below are some of the most popular party characters for children today. Party Character Ideas for Boys Harry Potter. Lots of young boys want to be the foretold boy wizard who will conquer the evil Lord Voldemort. Harry Potter is a character which has come alive from the books of British author J.K. Rowling to the big screen. There are various Harry Potter costumes available, complete with the wand and the broom.                    Superheroes. There are several superheroes from comic books to the big screen which children love and the renewed interest in superhero movies has brought them back to popularity. It is usually the boys who love these superhero costumes and some of the most popular are Spiderman, Thor, Superman, Batman, Ironman and Captain America.   Ben 10. Ben 10 is a character on television which has been famous for many years. There are various Ben 10 … [Read more...]

Benefits of Hiring a Children’s Entertainer

Children’s entertainers have become such a hit in the past few years. They are called upon not only for birthday parties but also other special occasions where kids are. Some people think entertainers are just there for the children to focus on, but they do more than that.  They can help make the party smoother and unforgettable. They give the parents and party planners more breathing room so they are relaxed when the party ends. If you are about to plan an event where children are invited, consider hiring a children’s entertainer. There are many benefits of hiring a professional entertainer for kids. A skilled entertainer has the ability to enter a room full of kids with music, stories, magic tricks, games and jokes. Children can be the most critical audience in the world and a professional entertainer can give them just what they are asking for, a fun time. Professional entertainers today employ various kinds of tricks to make sure that the audience of youngsters is riveted. This means fewer tantrums and less crying and more laughter and happy faces. Hiring a children's entertainer can give the party organizers more time to think about other aspects of the event. They need not worry about things they should do to keep the kids interested in the party. They need not provide the entertainment themselves. There is also more time to arrange the food and talk with other adults and catch up with their friends. Children will get the attention they deserve while adults are happily socializing. Everyone will go home satisfied after a fun filled party.  A children’s entertainer can make a lot of difference when it comes to how the party is organized. Just ask parents who have hired the services of talented performers. Party planners need not waste time and energy doing all … [Read more...]

Balloon Twisting Tips

Balloon twisting is an activity that arouses curiosity among the audience the most.  However, a lot of people are either afraid of twisting balloons, fearing they will just pop out of the blue, or are not sure how to handle, twist, and turn the long, skinny balloons used for this activity. Regardless which of the circumstances you are in, the balloon twisting tips below will certainly help! Perfect Balloon Twisting Materials   Balloons used for balloon twisting are generally stronger than ordinary balloons and, therefore, safer to work with. You can twist and turn them, and they will not pop so easily. That is unless you put excessive force on it or prick it with a sharp object. Today, there are specific brands known to produce high-quality balloons for twisting. Nonetheless, it is still important to ask balloon sellers what brand is stronger and less likely to pop when twisted. A great thing about balloons is that they come in an assortment of colors and sizes. The most common size of balloon used for twisting is called a “260.” This means that when the balloon is fully blown up, it will be around two inches in diameter and 60 inches in length. Basically, a “260” represents 2×60 inches when completely inflated. Aside from “260,” the “160” is available, which is 1×60 inches when completely inflated. These two are the most common balloon sizes used for twisting. Balloons for twisting come in many other shapes as well. You can try all of them once you get used to twisting the most common“260” size balloon. How to Get Started: Inflating and Twisting Tips Even though the long, skinny balloons used for balloon twisting are flexible, they are difficult to blow up with the mouth. Using a hand pump to inflate them is more convenient since they are much … [Read more...]