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Kids Pirate Party

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Written by Cheryl Pierce

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

by CherylPierce

Pirates have amazed children for all ages. And a kids pirate party especially with a treasure hunt can be one of the most successful parties you could ever have, especially if you spend a little time looking for some great pirate birthday party ideas.

There are some special items you will need to plan your party, and a few organization skills will really help a lot when it comes to the big day. Of course any time that you're working with kids you need to remember to plan for the unexpected. If follow these rules, you'll find that a pirates life really can be for you.

Get the party started with the right invitations. A great invitation should start with a pirate's map. You can let "x" mark the spot for the party. Give the date and the time and make sure to let everyone know they should dress in their best pirate outfit. Knowing the pirate theme well ahead of time gives everyone a chance to pick out their best pirate garb. A neat rhyme can finish off the invitation something like "ho hum, a bottle of rum, Tim turns nine and we'll have a fine time".

Theme decorations can be easy for a pirate birthday party. You'll want to make the area look as much like a pirate ship or lair as possible. A pirate party is easiest when held outdoors. This way you can find some great places to bury the pirate treasure for your hunt. If you can't do your party outdoors, you'll just have to be a little more creative indoors.

There are all kinds of games for pirate parties. The best game, of course, is the treasure hunt. You can start by handing out clues explaining that there is a treasure map that you have divided into 4 pieces. Your first clue should point to the first piece, and that will have a clue to the next piece and so on. While the kids are doing the treasure hunt, you'll have time to put together your refreshments.

Once the kids have all the pieces to their map, they can go on the actual treasure hunt and find the buried treasure. You can do an individual treasure hunt or you can divide the kids into teams. Don't forget "pin the peg-leg on the pirate" and "walk the plank" for the younger kids, assuming, of course, that you have a pool and the kids can swim.

These are just a few pirate theme party ideas. Just take some time to think about it and you'll think of loads more. Just make sure your little "pirate" has a day to remember.

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Before you plan your kids party, be sure and check out all our other great theme party ideas. You can get more pirate ideas and treasure hunt information at pirate treasure hunt ideas

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