Keeping kids busy is the key to a great sleepover, and these six activity ideas are sure to be a hit with your Baby-Sitters Club fans.
Obstacle Course Blindfold: Guests will need to step up and be a leader, just like BSC President Kristy Thomas, to win this fun challenge! Have guests pair off, with one person in each pair wearing a blindfold. Their partner must navigate their blindfolded teammate across the room (the more obstacles the better!) using only verbal instructions. Time each team — the fastest pair to navigate the obstacle course is the winner.
Tell stories: While we know Mary Anne Spier is super responsible and wouldn’t want to mislead her friends with a lie, we also know she loves a great story! With a game of Two Truths and a Lie (instructions for play here) you can discover which of the party guests is the best storyteller in your group.
DIY pillowcases: Make like Claudia Kishi with this fun creative activity — each party guest decorates a plain pillowcase using fabric markers and paints. The completed pillowcase makes a great take home party favor. (Another great party favor idea: A Baby-Sitters Club book, of course!)
Makeovers: Raid the dollar store for face masks, cute hair accessories, and makeup. Your guests can channel their inner Stacey McGill as they give each other makeovers.
Kristy was eating pepperoni pizza when the idea for the BSC came to her, so serving pizza is a no-brainer — but the party will be extra fun by skipping delivery and creating a make-your-own pizza station. For dessert, keep the DIY fun going with an ice cream sundae bar.
For breakfast the following morning, serve waffles with fresh fruit and maple syrup, and a side of bacon.
When the fun and games are over and your guests have headed home, be sure to schedule a nap for you and your family and rest assured that this will be one birthday party your BSC-lover will never forget.