It's often hard to come up with themed party ideas for the boys between the ages of ten and fourteen. I suggest asking the child what type of party he would like. Between these ages, the boys are forging closer guy friendships and may or may not be into having girls around. Speak with your son and ask him who he'd like to have at his party. Most young men of this age will choose a smaller party with close guy friends.
A few close friends works really well with a basketball themed party. Some suggestions I can offer would be to rent out the local community center, and let the kids play basketball till they drop. If you go this route, I wouldn't do a lot of decorating. Instead, buy some t-shirts and have your son come up with a name for his and the opposing team. Also, buy basketballs for each party guest (you can get Jr. basket balls for under $15.00) as a fun party favor they'll be able to take home. Use a sharpie and on each ball write:
Timmy's 10th birthday
9/23/10
Give the boys some sharpie markers and have them sign each ball. These balls are now commemorative balls, of your son's birthday party.
If you can't rent out the Community center, you can make a court in your own yard for the kids to play on. If you don't have a basket ball goal, you can rent buy or borrow one. You can buy tiny basketballs at the party stores and decorate your home with these.
For party food, you can serve them hot dogs, pizza, sodas, chips or whatever the birthday boy likes. Keep the theme going with a basketball cake or basketball cup cakes.
As I stated before, at this age they are trying to be all grown up and still be boys. Choosing to go with their favorite sport is great way to have grown up party for tween boys
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