Hosted “Parties” are social fundraising events hosted by a Crocker family or, most often than not, a group of families who share in the cost of putting together their event. Paid admission is open to the school community and all proceeds go towards our school. Oh, and they tend to be lots of fun! Read on for tons of “party” ideas— family friendly and adults ones as well. We encourage you to think outside the box— experiences, workshops & excursions are all great “party” ideas. If it brings people together, builds community and raises funds for our school we want to hear about it! Copy them freely, or use them as inspiration for your own social creation! Party Ideas – Kids and Family Host a party for your child’s grade level, or an age-range… or something where parents and kids can both participate! ▪ Pump It Up party for kindergartners ▪ Mani-pedi or “spa” party for 3rd or 4th grade girls ▪ Art party for any age ▪ Parents vs. kids Basketball throw-down ▪ Pool Party!!! ▪ Family Kickball tournament ▪ Family trip to an A’s/Giants game ▪ Neighborhood scavenger hunt ▪ Local picnic and Frisbee tournament ▪ Campfire cookout (i.e. s’mores over the backyard firepit) Party Ideas – Adults Read on for lots of ideas –copy them freely, or use them as inspiration for your own social creation! Ideas for Kid/Family parties are below. Competitions: (These are insanely popular – it turns out that lots of Crocker people are uber-competitive – who’d have thought?) ▪ Cooking Competitions ▪ “Amazing Race” scavenger hunt or photo safari (oh – the possibilities!) ▪ Karaoke or Air Guitar, with or without judges ▪ Game Night (Poker, Scrabble, Pictionary, Mafia, Scene-it…) ▪ Tournaments – Basketball? Broomball? Curling??? Intimate Evenings: ▪ A Culinary Feast for 6-12 ▪ Ladies Spa Night ▪ A Book Club Evening– Propose the book in advance and discuss over dinner. Excursions: ▪ Wine Tasting somewhere wonderful ▪ S.F. or Oakland Foodie Tour ▪ “Glamping” – with one or two other families ▪ A classic Golf Outing ▪ Fly Fishing ▪ Sky-Diving(?!) Activities: Are you into sports/fitness? There’s always interest in a group workout followed by treats (and wine…) ▪ Yoga or other exercise followed by snacks ▪ Moms’ morning hike and brunch/lunch ▪ Dads’ Cycling “Tour” ▪ Broomball!! ▪ Curling!! ▪ Kayaking or Paddle-Boarding ▪ Archery Workshops: Do you have a special skill, interest or hobby? Combine a “workshop” for a small group with drinks and appetizers – et voila! Super-cool party. ▪ Knitting, crochet, embroidery ▪ Baking ▪ Wood-working ▪ Flower-arranging ▪ Succulent pots & terrariums Theme parties: Plan a party for adults around a theme with music, costumes, themed cocktails. ▪ Roaring 20’s ▪ Cinco de Mayo ▪ 70’s Disco ▪ Jersey Shore ▪ Hollywood ▪ Bollywood!
