Journey to the Center of the Earth Kid’s Birthday Party

Go to the global extreme for your child’s birthday party with a Journey to the Center of the Earth theme based on the new movie in theaters July 11th!

Bring in the cool element with an Icelandic Frozen Treats Station and pump up the heat by making an Erupting Volcano Cake.

Rock out with cave decor and thrill guests with adventurous activities for the ultimate birthday party.

Journey to the Center of the Earth Story

A classic science fiction novel written in 1864 by Jules Verne, Journey to the Center of the Earth is the story of a scientist, his nephew and their guide on an expedition in Iceland. They stumble upon a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a journey into the earth’s core where a world of prehistoric creatures and perilous adventure awaits. Check out the movie trailer!

Cool Cave Decor

Rock Out

Create a cave environment by decorating with:

• Artificial rock wall panels or rock wallpaper

• Hanging ferns, potted plants, green vines

• Venus flytrap plants and exotic flowers

• Geodes, minerals and rocks

Dino Might

Give the dinosaurs their due with these décor items:

• T-Rex Skull

• Dinosaur road signs

• Inflatable dinosaurs

• T. Rex in the window poster

Journey to the Center of the Earth Hunt

Inspired by the official movie website's online games, we created a scavenger hunt where guests form 2 teams and use a compass and clues to find a list of items related to the movie.

Game Prep:

• The party host creates 2 separate hunts for each team.

• The teams will be searching for the same list of items hidden in different locations.

• Clue example: Head Northwest and you will find something shiny from a mine.

• Clue answer: Diamond.

How To Create Each Team’s Hunt:

1. Grab a compass, paper, pen and the items for the hunt.
2. Start from a central location in your yard.
3. Walk to the first place where you want to hide an item.
4. Note the direction on the compass and write it down.
5. Hide an item and note the item.
6. Walk to another area, note the direction, hide an item and note the item.
7. Continue until all items are hidden.
8. Repeat the process for the other team’s hunt.
9. Go back and write clever clues on a sheet of parchment paper for each team.

How To Play:

1. Guests form 2 teams.
2. Each team gets a compass and their clue sheet.
3. Teams assemble at the starting point and begin.
4. The team that finds all items first, wins the game.

More summer blockbuster parties:

Birthday Parties

Summer Parties

Barbeque & Outdoor Entertaining

Rock Climbing Wall

Inspire guests to take their own journey by hiring a company to set up and supervise a Rock Climbing Wall.

Rock Wall Tips:

• Check with local vendors for Rock Climbing Wall Pros in your area.

• Make sure that the equipment is age appropriate and safe for your party.

• Go with a Dinosaur Bouncy House for a younger crowd.

Icelandic Frozen Treats Station

Get into the “art of ice” with cool party food and presentation ideas like:

• Fun Ice Cream Sandwich Molds

• Party ice luge for juice

• Ice glasses made from a mold to hold fruit, veggies, or juice

• Snow cone machine

Erupting Volcano Cake

A synthesis of science smarts and baking know-how, Erupting Volcano Cakes are quite spectacular, yet challenging.

Fortunately, those who have mastered the task have documented it on line.

Check out these methods for making an Erupting Volcano Cake:

• Finkbuilt.com – clear instructions with diagrams, photos and party video.

• Instructables - step-by-step guide with photos and party video.

• Wilton – easy non-erupting volcano cake with instructions and special cake pan.

We have some awesome birthday party and summer party ideas. If you need more suggestions, post a question in my Forum.

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