Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday with a fun-filled party at the Y. Let our staff do the work while you enjoy the day with your birthday kid!
Where Happy Memories Are Made!
Celebrate your birthday with us by hosting a memorable, fun-filled party at the Y! Just choose a theme, and our party hosts will take it from there. The kids will have a blast playing non-stop games, and when it is time for treats in the party room, our hosts will keep the fun rolling. Best of all, the mess is ours when the fun is done and your house is still intact!
Parties typically include 45 minutes of activity and 45 minutes in the party room for gifts, food, and dessert. All celebrations include using the party room with tables and chairs, streamers or banners, colored tablecloths, note-taking sheet for gifts, a Party Host, and a t-shirt for the birthday child. Not all party types are offered at every location.
Big Splash
Celebrate your child's birthday with a splash! Kids will have a blast playing water games, testing handstand skills at the bottom of the pool, or just playing around.
Ages: 5-13 years
We also offer birthday parties at the Cottage Lake Pool in the summer months.
Zany Zone
This birthday party offers your kids and their friends a chance to tumble, climb, and explore in our play area while being led in games and activities by our super fun host.
Ages: 3-12 years
Jump Around
Most kids have never met an inflatable they didn't like. We're the same! At this birthday party, kids bounce and play the day away.
Ages: Vary by location
Game On!
Birthday party games and sports galore! From basketball to foosball and more, kids play their game of choice under the coaching of our skilled hosts.
Ages: 3-15 years
Climb New Heights
Kids will challenge themselves on our climbing structures and compete in Gaga Ball. Indoor climbing parties are offered year-round, and outdoor climbing parties are offered from May to September.
Ages: 6-12 years
Camp Fun
Kids will experience all things camp, including archery and working together on our low ropes course. This party is offered at Camp Terry in Preston only.
Ages: 6-12 years
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about our birthday parties! If there is something we have missed, please don't hesitate to contact the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location below.
How do I book a birthday party?
You may book your birthday party online, in person at the front desk, by contacting the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location, or by calling (833) 732-9622.
I cannot afford the full cost of the program. Is financial assistance available?
Yes! The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to quality and enriching youth programs. If the fee for this program presents a challenge for your family, financial assistance is available.
For Y members, your program assistance is already attached to your Y account and available upon registration. For community members, please drop by your local Y or call us at (206) 382-5022 to learn more.
Do Y members receive a discount on birthday parties?
Yes! To see your Y member discount, please click the 'book your party' button and then click the activity to see pricing for both Y members and Community members. To receive Y Member pricing, the guest of honor must have a Y membership.
How early can we arrive for the party?
The guest of honor and parents may arrive 15 minutes early to begin the check-in procedure, sign waivers, and set up the party room with additional decorations if not being used by another party. Guests will be welcomed by the Party Host beginning five minutes before the party time.
What should we bring to decorate?
We provide a banner or streamers and tablecloths. You may provide any additional decorations, excluding confetti. Please bring blue painter’s tape if you plan to attach decorations to the wall.
The guest of honor and parents may arrive 15 minutes early to decorate if not used by another party.
Where is the party room?
Your party room will depend on the time and type of party booked and will vary by location. Tables and chairs will be provided for kid guests at the party. Please contact the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location for more information.
Can I bring food and drinks?
Yes! You are welcome to bring pre-made food and drinks. We have some refrigerator and freezer space should you need it but are unable to heat up any food items. Alcohol is not permitted.
What is the party timeline?
Birthday parties typically include 45 minutes of activity and 45 minutes in the party room for gifts, food, and dessert. Big Splash parties include an additional 30 minutes for transition to and from the pool. If you would like to propose a different schedule for your party, please get in touch with the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location.
Can the Party Host coordinate games?
Of course! Our Party Host is willing and ready to coordinate games during most parties.
How many guests can we invite?
Birthday parties include up to 15 kids, including the guest of honor. Additional kids are $10 per child. Parents and siblings under age one are not included in the guest count. All adults, ages 16 and older, must bring their Y membership card or physical photo identification.
Cottage Lake Pool Parties have a maximum capacity of 30 total guests (adults and kids).
Please email the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen Y to see if we can accommodate additional guests.
Should parents of party guests stay for the party?
Parents or guardians of children attending the party are not required to stay. The Party Host is available to guide children from each area of the facility, but they are not responsible for direct supervision. Additional adults may be needed in the pool to meet Big Splash party requirements. All adults, ages 16 and older, must bring their Y membership card or physical photo identification.
Can I add extra time to the birthday party?
Yes, for some parties you may add extra time for an additional charge of $50 for 30 minutes. Please email the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location to see if we are able to accommodate your request.
What if the date and/or time I’d like is not available?
Please email the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location. We may be able to accommodate your request, though no guarantees are made.
I'm interested in a different style party, what's available?
Please email the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location. We may be able to accommodate your request for building your unique experience.
Do Y staff watch over kids in the pool?
The Party Host will walk you and your guests to the pool area, where Y lifeguards will be present.
Guests must adhere to all rules and guidelines of the pool area. Please review a complete list of pool rules before booking your party. No street shoes are allowed in the pool area. Please be prepared to go barefoot if needed. Swimmers who cannot pass a swim test must have a parent or guardian in the water within arms' reach. Please review the aquatic center age guidelines here.
What is your cancellation policy?
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due along with payment at the time of booking. The deposit can be transferred to another day/time (party) but is non-refundable with a party cancellation. You will receive a refund minus the deposit if the party is canceled 14 days prior. If the party is canceled within 14 days of the party, they will receive a credit minus the deposit. No credit or refund will be given if the party is canceled within 48 hours.
Do we need to sign a waiver form?
All parents or guardians must fill out a waiver form for their child(ren) prior to participating in the birthday party.
Are there any age or height restrictions?
Yes. Per the manufacturer's guidelines, our bounce houses and play structures have specific minimum and maximum height and weight restrictions. Please get in touch with the Birthday Party Coordinator at your chosen location before booking your party.
I have additional questions, who should I contact?
Contact our friendly Birthday Party Coordinators at your chosen Y location!
Auburn Valley Y: auburnbirthdays@seattleymca.org
Bellevue Family Y: bellevuebirthdays@seattleymca.org
Coal Creek Family Y in Newcastle: coalcreekbirthday@seattleymca.org
Dale Turner Family Y in Shoreline: dtfybirthdays@seattleymca.org
Kent Y: kentbirthdays@seattleymca.org
Matt Griffin Y in SeaTac: mgbirthdays@seattleymca.org
Meredith Mathews East Madison Y in central Seattle: MMEMBirthdays@seattleymca.org
Northshore Y in Bothell: northshorebirthdays@seattleymca.org
Sammamish Community Y: sammamishparties@seattleymca.org
Snoqualmie Valley Y: snoqualmieparties@seattleymca.org
West Seattle & Fauntleroy Y: wsbirthdays@seattleymca.org
Birthday parties are currently not offered at the Downtown YMCA or University Family YMCA
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