where are some good places to throw a birthday party for teens?
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Not a common place, but I took my daughter and her friends to see a new release at the movie theater and afterward to pizza.  In the invitation I mentioned that the movie and pizza was provided but if they wanted snacks at the movie they should bring some pocket money. Ask your local theater manager if they would cut you a deal if you brought in more than 10 people. We received the deal of the matinee price in the evening (about a $2.50 per child savings) and the pizza package at pizza hut for ten girls was about $30.00 that included drinks.  So we spent less than $100.00 on\nthe whole thing and the girls had a great time!
1145744
if there were.. i would have been there when i was 13... lol.. What you can do is....... Find a friend who's parents dont give a shit about nything that they do.. and chip in for a party with non-alcoholic drinks.. =))
877113
Bowling is fun for her age.  Many of the places that host birthday parties cost less than you might spend on a party at home.  What does your daughter WANT?  10-11 year olds love the idea of slumber parties. It is whether YOU are up to the challenge. If you do a slumber party, I recommend inviting no more than 12 and hoping 1/2 show up.  6-7 girls are manageable.  More than that; the FUN starts to get overplayed by possible conflicts. Talk to you daughter.  Make sure she only invites girls who listen to rules.  Once the idea or theme of the party is decided and, how many and who is invited then the rest is much easier. Discuss it all with her.
62827
Well, instead of asking your friends to give a party, you ask them to hand out your card or catalog.  Some grocery stores and community centers have bulletin boards where you can post a flyer or your card.  I've seen "at home party" consultants place very small adds in the classefieds of their local newspaper.  You could ask the owner of a small, local business if you could place you business card on their counter and, in turn, give them something you sell that could make their business easier, nicer, et cetera.  Try leaving one of your catalogs or flyers in clinic waiting rooms.  Just a few ideas...
994210
At home!  Call some of her friends and ask them to help you plan a surprise bday party for her.  Ask them what is her favorite "whatever"  (sometimes friends often know more than the parents on what their child really likes.)  is, and get the party favors and the matching cake.  If ya have a camper or a tent set it up outside (with walkie-talkies) and load all the party stuff in there.  Make smores and order pizza and have it delivered to them in the backyard (with your supervision).  It makes them feel alittle more grown up and scared at the same time.  You won't get much sleep that night,  but your daughter and her friends will have a blast.  Oh, make sure you get permission from her friends parents to stay the night outside.  Have a happy and safe birthday!!!
325771
babysitting, lawn mowing, camp counselor, if your city has a youth bureau or someplace that will hire teens that would be a good place to do it through
689741
I know in Boise there is a couple places, it's kinda pricey, but just look up party supplies in the phone book!
527655
Watch "My Sweet 16" on MTV for tips on how NOT to do it. It will give you an idea. But I think that you should talk to your daughter about what she "expects" from the party. IMO, sweet 16's are way overdone these days. A nice party with friends, music, food, and cake should be plenty.
503506
Why not throw your own bday party you cant always rely on someone doing it for you also its not just about presents its about getting all your friends together in 1 place at 1 time friends who make negative comments like you described arent really friends and would be invited. That would teach them theyll miss out not you.
1021646
You could rent out a big conference room at a nice hotel, hire a dj and a caterer. And if you want, you could compile a video of our closest friends and family members telling funniest moments in his life and telling him happy birthday.
112194
try yahoo! chat for the teens.
555571
A beach party is a fine idea.\nAre you getting your license?  Maybe you can get your parents to let you have a car scavenger hunt and you can have a car-themed party.  Guests can break into teams and search for items on a scavenger hunt list.  Give each hunt party a polaroid camera to catch their items on film.  You can also have a treasure hunt where you hide something (or bury it, if at the beach) and the team that finds it gets to keep the prize.  If your parents are giving you a car, suggest your friends bring you car items for presents:  a gas card, organizers for the backs of your seats, special floor mats, something to hang from your rearview mirror, seat covers, keychains, and a CD organizer.  Hit a relative up for a cellphone (like a Tracfone) and minutes, if you don't happen to have one.  Have a great birthday!
267747
Call up all your friends and invite them over for a party!
373277
You are brave indeed!\n\nI'm the mother of four teenagers and former teenagers and have had three others live with me and have had lots of them just kind of hanging around, eating me out of house and home.\n\nWhat I would offer you is the knowledge that teenagers love being together.  What they do while they are together is usually second to the experience of just being able to spend time together.\n\nThings that the very varied group here have enjoyed are:\n\nmusic--this is key!  I'd suggest playing a variety and giving the music-makers among them a chance to play for the others.  A dance is a nearly universally enjoyed experience and they can dance in the outback, dressed in shorts and tee shirts as well as they can in prom gowns and tuxes.  If you slap a theme on the thing, they'usually like to talk about what they'll wear for weeks--you'll get a lot of mileage out of that.  I guess I wouldn't suggest the theme my daughter's Homecoming Committee had for their dance--Survivor--since you'll be living it all of the time, but something like a luau theme or a club theme will give the girls something to primp for.\n\nContests are good, too.  One son was in a group in high school that went on long scavenger hunts.  You might have them find things native to the area you'll be in which will help them to learn about the place they are living.  Or you could make it a treasure hunt, with clues to follow and something good to find.  \nRelay races, the kinds of games they like playing when at home (frisbees seem to be used a lot around here), even board game night can be successful.  I think I'd try to come up with some tournaments, too, where people play something and progress or are eliminated, but can still root for others.  I seem to have Frisbees on the brain today, but Frisbee golf might work for this or even a card game that isn't too complicated.  I think I'd try to organize some things as team efforts and some as individual efforts.  And it's really important to include kids whose talents aren't in the area of physical might.  Checkers, chess, a talent show;  there are plenty of activities that tap different abilities.\n\nYou didn't say if you would have access to equipment to show DVD's, but if you do, Movie Night would be good, or maybe the chance for kids to check somethings out of a movie library.  Oh!  And don't forget reading material, crossword puzzles (another contest/race perhaps?), Sudoku puzzles...\n\nYes, I am really getting enthusiastic here!  Can I come along?\n\n(You could also form a committe drawn from the kids or their parents to help come up with ideas.  They know what they like to do, right?  And don't forget--teenagers eat A LOT, especially kids who are working hard.)
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Post what their ages are in your additional details and i'll be able to give better advice. BLESS YOU WOMAN. You are one brave soul! My children are 9 and 10 so I'll have to go with what I would want to do. BOWLING. Both sexes like it and you don't have to do much entertaining. Start making our a guest list now. The party is going to be in February but start organizing the details now. I'd make sure to buy canned pop. It's less of a mess and it will save you time. Ask your child what they want as far as cake and ice cream is concerned. Also, I always recruit a mother to help me out. It's usually my sister and my aunt.
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http://kenoshamagic.com/\n\nThey are really  nice people, and I know they do kid's birthday parties - so how expensive could that be?
417394
Your backyard, park, friends house or community center is a great place and free, most of the time. Assign different dishes to different family members and ask someone to wed you guys. A DJ or band can be booked easily by going to a local high school and finding some kids who play for some cash. Also, go to a college and get a photographer to shoot the wedding pictures--still shots and video. Invitations, party favors, table center pieces and place cards can all be done yourself by visiting your local craft shop like Michael's or fabric stores like Jo Ann Fabrics. Good luck! Remember, stress ruins everything so try to relax at the end of each busy day!