Let the Games Begin!

Let the Games Begin!

We kicked off the Olympic Games with a “Let the Games Begin” event at the EpiCentre on July 28, 2012. We had our own set of games including archery, lacrosse, and basketball. The Hounds provided the huge inflatable lacrosse game for everyone to play. It was a big hit!  Flags decorated the EpiCentre to give it an international feel to represent the London games. 

Radio Disney created a scavenger hunt to add some competition to the event. The kids had to stop by every station and game to recieve a stamp. Once your card was complete they could return it and get an awesome prize! 

Children’s Party Plus helped make all the kids winners at this event by making a gold medal craft. The kids decorated them with colorful pasta and beads in all different shapes. And if they weren’t busy playing or crafting, they were getting glitter tattoos. Children’s Party Plus gave the kids colorful and sparkling tattoos in all different sports shapes. There were tattoos ranging from ballet dancers to soccer balls. 

To finish the event we had a huge cupid shuffle in the middle of the EpiCentre to celebrate National Dance Day. Cheerleaders from Queens University brought their pom-poms and danced along with us. So did the Checkmates, the cheerleaders from the Checkers! They showed off their awesome dance moves!

But that’s not all! Big Stuff, the eagle mascot from Winthrop, Blue, the Hounds mascot, and Chubby, from the Checkers, joined us! They danced with us, posed for pictures with the kids, and even joined in on the games!

Here are the kids hanging out with some of their favorite cheer leaders from Queens University.

This was definitely a fun and memorable event for us and hopefully everyone who joined us!