Birthday Parties
Basic Information
Recreation and Wellness has taken the worry and hassle out of planning a child's birthday party, leaving the fun and enjoyment to you! Birthday parties can be held at the Student Recreation Center and are hosted by a RecWell Birthday Party Coordinator. All party packages are set for 12 participants, with the option to add more as needed.
For More Information:
jthatch@bgsu.edu | 419.372.7485
"This is one of the best parties my daughter has had. The staff was great! It was a great day! I will be telling everyone about this party!"
- Past Party Participant
Party reservation requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the desired date, and are tentative until formally confirmed by a member of the Student Recreation Center staff.
Minimalist Party
Cost: $165 | Each Additional: $10
- Decorations not included
- Party Favors: Day Pass for participants on a future date
- Party room for 2 hours
- Activity of choice for 1 hour
Roll Along Party
Cost: $220 | Each Additional: $14
- Decorations: napkins, cups, forks, plates, round and rectangle table covers
- Party Favors: Day Pass for participants on a future date
- Party room for 2 hours
- Activity of choice for 1 hour
- 3 large, 1 topping pizzas - Extra pizza can be added for a $12 additional charge per pizza
Falcon Exclusive Party
Cost: $299 | Each Additional: $18
- Decorations: napkins, cups, forks, plates, round and rectangle table covers
- Party Favors: Day Pass for participants on a future date
- Party room for 3 hours
- Activity(s) of choice for 2 hours
- 3 large, 1 topping pizzas - Extra pizza can be added for a $12 additional charge each
For all party options, add $15 per hour for staff including Climbing Wall attendant or lifeguard.
Basic Information
Some activities require an extra charge as they require additional staffing. Activity fee for each hour of selected activity:
- Multi-Activity Court: $0
- Andrews Pool Lifeguard: $15
- Climbing Wall Belay Certified Attendant: $15
Party Guidelines
- Final payment is due at least one day prior to the party.
- The minimum charge is for the number of guests confirmed 72 hours prior to the party.
- The minimum party booking is 12 children. The maximum party booking varies by facility.
- The pizza included in selected packages is divided by 2 slices per child. Additional pizza may be purchased independently by the customer.
- Recreation and Wellness does NOT provide birthday cake.
- The Recreation and Wellness staff provides setup, tear down, facility liaison services, and general assistance.
- No charge for parents, grandparents, etc. not participating in party activities.
- Recreation and Wellness is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
Processing Payments for Birthday Parties
- All Recreation and Wellness payments are processed in in person at Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk, using the BGSU RecWell app for iPhone or android, or online through the MyRec portal: https://myrec.bgsu.edu/
- BGSU Students, Faculty & Staff: When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password.
- Community Members:
- Select 'Community Members' and login using your assigned username and password.
- If you have not yet been assigned a password, please complete the MyRec Account Request Form. Allow two business days for a personal response with account set up instructions.
Updated: 11/16/2022 12:13PM