It's Your Big Day!
Birthday parties are fun and easy when you have them at the Y! Here at the Monroe County YMCA located in Bloomington, Indiana, we have a perfect birthday experience for everyone. All parties include trained staff supervision, a party room, and a t-shirt for the birthday child.
All birthday parties are held at our Northwest Y branch in Bloomington, Indiana. We have a range of different party options based on age (3-14) and interest (swimming, sports, and more.) Let us help plan your child's special day!
Choose a party type below for details and registration:
Basic Party
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Join Us for a Basic Party!
Basic Parties include a room and party supplies for up to 35 attendees (including children and adults) with 2 hours of party time at the Y. Your party room will be in our Annex and will include up to one hour of activity time from 12:00-1:00 pm or 2:00-3:00 pm (unless you selected Standard Party).
Included with your birthday party reservation:
- Use of Y party room
- table for food and drinks
- 3 tables with 8 chairs each for sitting
- 11 chairs along back wall for extra sitting
- 1 birthday child chair by presents table
- A party specialist who takes care of set up and clean up
- Solid-colored tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, and forks
- A birthday-themed Y T-shirt and coloring page for the birthday child
- A banner displaying the birthday child’s name
Days/Times:
- Saturdays: 11:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00-4:00 pm
- Sundays: 2:00-4:00 pm
Party Options:
- Standard Party:
- 2 hours in our party room
- Your choice of activities provided and facilitated by you in the room
- $150 for members | $180 for non-members
- Swim Party:
- 1 hour of swim time in our pool's splash pad and teaching well area from 12:00-1:00 pm or 2:00-3:00 pm depending on time of party.
- We strongly encourage adults to swim as well if there are more than 10 children in the pool.
- Your party swim time will take place during our regular open swim hours. Pool will be shared with other Y participants.
- 2 hours access to our party room
- $185 for members | $215 for non-members
- Sports Party:
- 1 hour of customized games/activities based on your child’s interests facilitated by your party specialist in one half of our gym from 12:00-1:00 pm or 2:00-3:00 pm depending on time of party.
- Games and activities include basketball, dodgeball, flag football, volleyball, tag-type games, soccer, baseball or whiffle ball, free play or stations
- 2 hours access to our party room
- $185 for members | $215 for non-members
- Preschool Play and Party: (ages 3-7 only)
- 1 hour in our Play and Learn Big Kid Room which includes access to all toys and supplies already in the space from 12:00-1:00 pm or 2:00-3:00 pm depending on time of party.
- 2 hours access to our party room
- $185 for members | $215 for non-members
Parents/Guardians can arrive for set up 30 minutes before the start of the party. There is an additional $25 fee (per child) if there is more than one birthday child. As a reminder, basic parties accommodate up to 35 total attendees. If attendance goes over this amount of guests, extra guests will be asked to leave. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel your party without a refund if more than 35 people show up and refuse to leave.
Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Youth & Family Program Coordinator - Northwest Y
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org
(812) 961-2359
Plus Party
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The More the Merrier!
Plus Parties include a room and party supplies for 36-60 attendees (including children and adults) with 2 hours of party time at the Y. Your party room will be in our Annex Barre Studio and will include up to one hour of activity time from 3:00-4:00 pm (unless you selected Standard Party).
Included with your birthday party reservation:
- Use of Y party room
- table for food and drinks
- 6 tables with 8 chairs each for sitting
- 11 chairs along back wall for extra sitting
- 1 birthday child chair by presents table
- A party specialist who takes care of set up and clean up
- Solid-colored tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, and forks
- A birthday-themed Y T-shirt and coloring page for the birthday child
- A banner displaying the birthday child’s name
Days/Times:
- Saturdays: 2:00-4:00 pm
Party Options:
- Standard Party:
- 2 hours in the party room
- Your choice of activities provided and facilitated by you in the room
- $235 for members | $265 for non-members
- Swim Party:
- 1 hour of swim time from 3:00-4:00 pm in our pool's splash pad and teaching well area
- We strongly encourage adults to swim as well if there are more than 10 children in the pool.
- Your party swim time will take place during our regular open swim hours. Pool will be shared with other Y participants.
- Access to party room from 2:00-4:00 pm
- $235 for members | $265 for non-members
- Sports Party:
- 1 hour of customized games/activities based on your child’s interests facilitated by your party specialist in one half of our gym from 3:00-4:00 pm
- Games and activities include basketball, dodgeball, flag football, volleyball, tag-type games, soccer, baseball or whiffle ball, free play or stations
- Access to party room from 2:00-4:00 pm
- $235 for members | $265 for non-members
- Preschool Play and Party: (ages 3-7 only)
- 1 hour in our Play and Learn Big Kid Room from 3:00-4:00 pm. This includes access to all toys and supplies already in this space.
- Access to party room from 2:00-4:00 pm
- $235 for members | $265 for non-members
Parents/Guardians may arrive for set up 30 minutes before the start of the party. There is an additional $25 fee (per child) if there is more than one birthday child. As a reminder, plus parties accommodate up to 60 total attendees. If attendance goes over this amount of guests, extra guests will be asked to leave. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel your party without a refund if more than 60 people show up and refuse to leave.
Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Youth & Family Program Coordinator - Northwest Y
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org
(812) 961-2359
Grand Swim Party
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Make a Splash for Their Birthday!
Grand Swim Parties include a room and party supplies for up to 35 attendees (including children and adults) with 2 hours of party time at the Y. Your party room will be in our Annex and will include up to one hour of swim time on our obstacle float.
Included with your birthday party reservation:
- Use of Y party room
- table for food and drinks
- 3 tables with 8 chairs each for sitting
- 11 chairs along back wall for extra sitting
- 1 birthday child chair by presents table
- A party specialist who takes care of set up and clean up
- Solid-colored tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, and forks
- A birthday-themed Y T-shirt and coloring page for the birthday child
- A banner displaying the birthday child’s name
Days/Times:
- COMING SOON!
Details:
- Grand Swim Party: (ages 8-14 only)
- 1 hour of swim time on our inflatable obstacle float
- All participants must pass a swim test and be 8 years of age to use the obstacle float.
- For children under 8 and those not using the obstacle float, the splash pad and teaching well area are available for play.
- Access to party room from 4:00-6:00 pm
- Registration is on hold until further notice. Please stay tuned!
- 1 hour of swim time on our inflatable obstacle float
Parents/Guardians may arrive for set up 30 minutes before the start of the party. There is an additional $25 fee (per child) if there is more than one birthday child. As a reminder, plus parties accommodate up to 35 total attendees. If attendance goes over this amount of guests, extra guests will be asked to leave. The YMCA reserves the right to cancel your party without a refund if more than 35 people show up and refuse to leave.
Questions?
Briana Honeycutt
Youth & Family Program Coordinator - Northwest Y
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org
(812) 961-2359