Looking to celebrate a Spring or Summer birthday?
Wishing you could organize a successful playdate during social distancing?
Want to offer your child the chance to party with their friends?
Consider hosting a...
Wishing you could organize a successful playdate during social distancing?
Want to offer your child the chance to party with their friends?
Consider hosting a...
Kidstock! PARTY PLAYDATE
an online party experience for birthdays, get togethers, playdates, & more!
Our online party package is a 45 minute creative & character focused experience where up to 24 friends gather together online. Online parties can function as either a celebration to honor a special event or a playdate amongst friends. Led by a Kidstock! Party Director, we successfully bridge the gap between homes during social distancing so that students still have an opportunity to celebrate their time together!
Each party features access to our online party room, theater games with a Kidstock! Party Director who narrates an interactive storytelling experience performed by attendees, & a full video recording of the event for you as a keepsake for years to come!
Each party features access to our online party room, theater games with a Kidstock! Party Director who narrates an interactive storytelling experience performed by attendees, & a full video recording of the event for you as a keepsake for years to come!
What is the structure of an online party?
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Booking
All parties begin when the host family completes a Party Request form. Please read through all the details on this page before clicking here to fill out a party request form. |
Invitations
We provide you with a colorful email invitation providing your guests with an explanation of the online celebration you are hosting and gives them access to our password protected online party room. Guests have the option to wear any fun costume items from home if they wish. |
Arrival
Participants arrive to an exciting dance party environment complete with music and visuals at our online party room (powered by Zoom) to greet their friends and meet the Party Director. |
Games
The Kidstock! Party Director leads a series of interactive theater games. These games help break the ice, get guests moving, and encourage imaginations. |
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Onstage Stories
Utilizing the curriculum that has driven our award winning theater programming, the Kidstock! party director leads a story telling exercise which thrives on children's natural imaginary skills. |
Performance
With everyone's creative juices warmed up, the Kidstock! Party Director sets up scenes with participating students and narrates an interactive performance. |
Treat Time
While kids enjoy their treats in the safety of their home, the Kidstock! Party Director facilitates a conversation of social connection. If there is a birthday guest, we sing "Happy Birthday" as well. |
Video Keepsake
You will be emailed a link to a video keepsake of the party within one week of your party date. This is yours to keep and share with other guests if you wish! |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the possible dates, times, & prices for a party?
A Kidstock! online party is a 45 minute interactive event led by a Kidstock! Party Director for up to 12 participants at $125. Party availability is on a first come, first serve basis. We are currently booking parties on Thursdays between 1pm and 6pm and Saturdays between 10am and 4pm.
What if I need to invite additional guests?
Adding participants may affect the timing and length of your party. You may have up to 18 child participants for $175 and 24 child participants for $225.
What about the other adults that are important to my child? What about grandparents and family friends?
We will provide you with a link so that all participants can register beforehand for your child's event. We have a system which allows you to clearly identify your invited guests, both children and adults. Adult guests there to observe the fun are asked to keep their cameras off and their mics muted until invited by the Party Director to do otherwise.
Does an adult have to be present to supervise an online party?
Much like any online class, it's helpful for parents and adults to get their child situated in front of a laptop/computer/iPad and logged into the Zoom platform. From that point on, there is no adult supervision required. Kidstock! staff have been successfully leading online experiences over the past month. While parents are welcome to be observing in the background, this interactive experience is truly meant to hold the attention and focus of each individual child. A second Kidstock! staff member serves as an online technical moderator so that the Party Director can stay focused on engaging your guests and the host child in the celebration.
Do I have to choose a party theme?
Nope! Our online theater parties actually function best when the theme is simply creative theater and storytelling. There is nothing more fun than a surprise cast of characters showing up to an online theater party! We think our online theater parties run best when you encourage your guests to show up in a costume of their own choice! Our Kidstock! Party Directors are trained in creative improvisation skills, pulling together an original improvised storyline on the spot by incorporating the most creative of attendees from dragons and aliens to princesses and pirates!
What if I really want a party theme?
If a theme is central to your celebration, the host family may choose from one of the following themes. The Kidstock! Party Director will then utilize story and performance elements centralized around the theme of your choice.
A Kidstock! online party is a 45 minute interactive event led by a Kidstock! Party Director for up to 12 participants at $125. Party availability is on a first come, first serve basis. We are currently booking parties on Thursdays between 1pm and 6pm and Saturdays between 10am and 4pm.
What if I need to invite additional guests?
Adding participants may affect the timing and length of your party. You may have up to 18 child participants for $175 and 24 child participants for $225.
What about the other adults that are important to my child? What about grandparents and family friends?
We will provide you with a link so that all participants can register beforehand for your child's event. We have a system which allows you to clearly identify your invited guests, both children and adults. Adult guests there to observe the fun are asked to keep their cameras off and their mics muted until invited by the Party Director to do otherwise.
Does an adult have to be present to supervise an online party?
Much like any online class, it's helpful for parents and adults to get their child situated in front of a laptop/computer/iPad and logged into the Zoom platform. From that point on, there is no adult supervision required. Kidstock! staff have been successfully leading online experiences over the past month. While parents are welcome to be observing in the background, this interactive experience is truly meant to hold the attention and focus of each individual child. A second Kidstock! staff member serves as an online technical moderator so that the Party Director can stay focused on engaging your guests and the host child in the celebration.
Do I have to choose a party theme?
Nope! Our online theater parties actually function best when the theme is simply creative theater and storytelling. There is nothing more fun than a surprise cast of characters showing up to an online theater party! We think our online theater parties run best when you encourage your guests to show up in a costume of their own choice! Our Kidstock! Party Directors are trained in creative improvisation skills, pulling together an original improvised storyline on the spot by incorporating the most creative of attendees from dragons and aliens to princesses and pirates!
What if I really want a party theme?
If a theme is central to your celebration, the host family may choose from one of the following themes. The Kidstock! Party Director will then utilize story and performance elements centralized around the theme of your choice.
- Castles & Crowns
- Wizards & Fairies
- Enchanted Forest
- Under the Sea
- Jungle Safari
- Pirate Adventure
- Outer Space
- Super Heroes
After you submit your request, one of our staff will be in contact with you to confirm details and complete the booking for your party.