It's Your Big Day!
Birthday parties are fun and easy when you have them at the YMCA! Here at the Monroe County Y, we have a perfect birthday experience for everyone. All birthday parties are held at our Northwest Y branch in Bloomington, Indiana and include trained staff supervision and a party room. 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 two 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 select a two-hour Standard Party).
Included with your birthday party reservation:
- Use of Y party room
- Table for food and drinks
- 3 tables with 8 chairs each
- 11 chairs along back wall for extra seating
- 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 banner displaying the birthday child’s name
Days/Times:
- Saturdays from 11:00 am-1:00 pm or 2:00-4:00 pm
- Sundays from 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
(812) 961-2359
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org
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 two 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 select a two-hour Standard Party).
Included with your birthday party reservation:
- Use of Y party room
- Table for food and drinks
- 6 tables with 8 chairs each
- 11 chairs along back wall for extra seating
- 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 banner displaying the birthday child’s name
Days/Times:
- Saturdays from 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
- 1 hour of swim time from 3:00-4:00 pm in our pool's splash pad and teaching well area
- 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
- 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
- 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 3:00-4:00 pm
- 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
(812) 961-2359
info@MonroeCountyYMCA.org