If you have a kid who’s always running, jumping, or climbing and who happens to be born in summer, you’ve got a chance to create a birthday celebration they’ll talk about for months. In this article, we’ll discuss the best summer birthday party ideas for active kids, including active games for kids, gift ideas, and both outdoor and indoor venue options. 

Backyard Olympics Summer Birthday Party Ideas 

If you have access to a yard or local park, consider hosting a backyard Olympics. Divide kids into teams and have them run through obstacle courses, compete in relay races, and have simple challenges like “longest hula hoop spin” or “fastest crab walk.” To make the event extra fun, you can order medals or make your own out of canning lids and ribbon for the winners.

Pool Party with Gifts for Active Kids

Pool parties are a summer classic. To make the party extra special, try adding a theme along with active games for kids. For example, you can have a “pirate treasure hunt” theme where kids dive into the pool for coins or trinkets, or host an “under the sea olympics” that includes floating relay races and noodle jousting. You can also tie in some gifts for active kids like swim goggles, pool dive toys, water blasters, or giant pool floats. 

Scavenger Hunt Summer Party Ideas 

If you’re looking for summer birthday party ideas, a scavenger hunt is a great place to start. Give the kids a list of tasks to complete in teams. Some options include things like “find a leaf bigger than your hand” or “snap a silly photo at the playground slide.” Host the scavenger hunt in your neighborhood, at your house, or at a park where older kids can run around and burn off some energy. If your kids are younger, you can group them into teams with an adult supervisor, which will still let them lead the way and have fun. You can also include some scavenger hunt-themed gifts for active kids, like binoculars, compass sets, or nature journals.

Sports Birthday Party Ideas

If your kid loves sports, make that the party theme. You can set up mini games of soccer or basketball, or host a mini track meet. Design custom team jerseys and assign “coaches” (aka: adults) to help keep score. If weather is an issue, you can also host an indoor sports birthday, since active indoor games for kids can be just as exciting! Set up zones around a rental space for games like balloon volleyball, indoor bowling, hopscotch, or freeze dance.

Looking for active indoor games for a kid’s sports birthday? Wintrust Sports Complex offers Sports Birthday Packages for up to 10 participating children. The package includes a two-hour private room rental along with two large pizzas (cheese or pepperoni) and unlimited fountain soda and water. It also includes a one-hour court rental and arcade game cards for each kid. It’s a great alternative to outdoor activities and is still a blast for a birthday party! 

Trampoline Park Summer Birthday Party Ideas

For a summer birthday idea that includes active indoor games for kids, head to a trampoline park. It’s a great way to let kids go wild and burn some energy, and many trampoline parks offer birthday packages with food, games, and private jump zones. If you want to include some themed gifts, ideas include grip socks, trick mats, or mini trampolines for when you’re back at home.

Active Indoor Games for Kids 

On the hunt for additional summer birthday party ideas that keep everyone indoors yet still cater to active kids? Wintrust Sport Complex’s Gaming Birthday Package is designed for up to 10 children and includes a two-hour private room rental, two large pizzas, and unlimited fountain soda and water. Each kid will receive two games of laser tag and an arcade game card. When you book through us, you’ll also have a dedicated Birthday Party Concierge who will be responsible for making sure your event runs smoothly. 

Dance Birthday Party 

Who doesn’t love a dance party? Create a playlist of your kid’s favorite songs, set up a speaker, and let them dance! Dance parties can be hosted either at your home or outside in a backyard or park, depending on the number of people you expect to attend. If you’re hosting outside, think about adding picnic food, bubbles, and a limbo stick. For rainy day backups, you can move the party to your garage or living room and call it a “glow dance party” with LED lights and glow sticks.

Ninja Warrior Challenge Ideas

One of our favorite summer birthday ideas is a ninja warrior challenge. You can create your own DIY version of a ninja course using things like cones, ropes, hula hoops, and ladders. Let kids take turns racing through the course and time them to see who can be the fastest. Assign silly “ninja names,” hand out headbands, and add a fog machine or background music to make it even more exciting.

Laser Tag Summer Birthday Party Ideas

Laser tag is a favorite among active kids, and Wintrust Sports Complex’s state-of-the-art, 2,000 square-foot laser tag arena is the perfect place for your next birthday party. With two levels of challenging obstacles, our arena is designed to test kids’ reflexes and even provide some educational benefits as they move through the different levels. We offer customizable birthday party packages that include laser tag, along with other activities and catering options. Whether you want to focus on just laser tag or add it as part of a larger event, we can tailor the experience to fit your needs. 

Learn More About Summer Birthday Ideas at Wintrust Sports Complex 

Celebrate your active child’s special day with an unforgettable birthday party at Wintrust Sports Complex! We offer a range of birthday party packages that include activities like laser tag, arcade games, and more. Our goal is to make it easy for you to host a celebration, and each package can be customized to include add-ons like catering, decorations, and special requests. To learn more, contact our team today.