Climbing Wall Portland - Climbing Wall Seattle

Rock Climbing Wall Portland and Seattle. We have a fleet of Rock Climbing Walls and Mobile Climbing Systems which is available for all types of parties and special events. Kids, Adults, and people of all ages love climbing on our amazing 24ft vertical climbing walls. Each wall features four climbing stations and an auto belay system which offers a safe and fun adventure.

People love to get harnessed in and dawn a safety helmet for their climbing wall experience. For the best rock wall rentals and the best service in the Portland, Seattle and entire Pacific Northwest, you can count on us!

If you are looking to rent a climbing wall in the Portland or Seattle area, then you have found the right place!

Are you looking for reliable tips on choosing great party games for kid’s parties? So are a lot of parents, but finding tips that actually work is difficult. Here are a few parent-tested tips to help you get started.

Consider the Age of Your Guests
Nothing flattens a kid’s party faster than games that are too old or too young for the party-goers. Keep your party games age appropriate. This is easily accomplished by letting your child select a few games they like. Be sure to include a few games appropriate for both girls and boys or create different versions for boys and girls separately, and then pit the two teams against each other for a special prize.

Always Include Prizes
Playing games for the sake of entertainment is great, but playing for special prizes is much more fun for children! Game prizes can include edible treats, paper crowns for princes and princesses, noisemakers, coloring books and crayons, stickers, costume jewelry, candy, or even pocket change. Include your child in the planning process here as well and ask him or her what types of prizes they would like to receive.

Keep It Short
Keep the scheduled time for each party game short. Little minds have shorter attention spans. A game of musical chairs with 25 children is likely to become boring before a winner is announced. You can split larger groups of children up into small groups to play simultaneous version of the same game to reduce the playtime. Enlist a few willing parents to help you during the games if possible.

Provide Some Free Time
While having an action packed schedule looks good on paper, you do not want to wear out your guest of honor. It is a good idea to provide a few minutes of free time during the party schedule to allow your child to play with his guests. This equates into mingling at a child’s party. It is a good idea to allow some free playtime right after the cake and ice cream to help little ones run off excess energy.

Do Not Forget Manners
Make sure to cover party etiquette and manners with your guest of honor before the party begins. Make sure your child thanks each guest for coming and says thank you for each gift, even if the gift was an unwanted item. Review how your children should behave if they lose a game or do not get a prize they had hoped to receive.

Choosing great party games for kids parties is easy as long as you remember the goal is to have fun!

Rock Walls and Mobile Climbing systems rental for parties, festivals, and special events.

We have a fleet of trailered 24ft rock walls, all which feature an auto belay system. Each wall is inspected and approved for use annually, as well as before each rental. The climbing surfaces feature 4 different climbing routes varying in difficulty, offering varied experiences for all ages of participant.

If you are interested in learning more about our rock wall rentals, and would like to have us at your event, do not hesitate to ask us!

We have rented our rock walls all over the Pacific Northwest for many different types of parties, festivals, corporate events, and more! Our professional event planning and management services are also available to help with any tent rentals, entertainers, or other event services you need.

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Tent Rental Portland - Portland Tent Rental

We specialize in providing tents, tables, chairs and special event resources for all kinds of local area parties and events. We also have a full line of event entertainment options.

If you are planning any type of special event or party, you may find yourself in need of many event rental items: temporary shelter, tents, tables, chairs, sound systems, and more. At Clowns Unlimited we provide all kinds of rental services for special events and parties. There are a huge amount of options which we can provide to your party or special event.

We are a full service rental company, we deliver, set up, tear down all rentals in order to provide a first class experience to our customers. Customers who need our help planning an event should call us so we can asses you situation and figure what items and services we can best help you with.

Working with all types of events has given us a lot of experience planning, executing, and providing great customer service.

The company picnic is a very important aspect to many companies and firms. It is a great chance for co-workers to get together and see what and whom each other are working for. Taking the person out of the normal job duties, and putting them in a place where they are encouraged to have fun, encouraged to relax, and encouraged to enjoy the company and great food provided.

Many corporations have reported great results in both sales, happy customers, and a better working environment immediately following a successful company picnic event.

Picnic Games and Activities
There are all kinds of great games and activities which are available for company picnics. These days inflatable games are proving to be huge successes at all kinds of activities, and for an even longer period of time- classic picnic games like the tug-o-war, potato sack races, and other fun activities have been huge successes at all kinds of Portland Company Picnic events.

Picnic Food - Barbecue time!
Old fashioned picnic fare has been hugely popular at all kinds of special events and parties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are talking about hamburgers, hot dogs, and potato or macaroni salad. But lately in our region people have been ordering ribs, chicken, and more notably- salmon has found it’s way onto many corporate picnic menus in the past several years.

Locations, Rental and Event Services
Finding the right place for your picnic can not only make a big determination on the attendance, but a nice area to host the event will also determine how long people will stick around, what kinds of activities and amenities are available to the group, and what kinds of rental services are required to pull off the event you are planning.

For more information on planning a company picnic contact us today!

Inflatable games have come a long way from that brightly colored beach ball that showed up at family picnics at vacations at the beach. Today, the large selection of inflatable games available for family picnics, birthday parties and corporate events is nearly endless!

Inflatable Games for Kids

Bounce Houses

Inflatable games for children include the ever-popular bounce houses. These air filled vinyl rooms allow kids to romp and jump to their heart’s content without fear of hitting any solid objects. As long as the kids do not bounce into each other, these bounce houses provide hours of safe bouncing entertainment. The original bounce house was called the moonwalk, because the bouncy steps taken inside were similar to the astronauts’ low-gravity walk on the moon.

Bounce houses come in many different themed characters. Children can bounce on the belly of a dragon or a Dalmatian firefighter. Tigers, castles, and even cartoon characters like Sponge Bob, Cinderella, and Winnie Pooh all adorn the exteriors of bounce houses.

Giant Slides

Giant inflatable slides are popular inflatable games because they are suitable for even the most timid toddlers all the way up to the kid-at-heart. Giant slides come in various sizes and colors. Some slides offer the option to add water to the sliding surface for added fun in hot weather.

Inflatable Games for Adults and Older Children

Obstacle Courses

Inflatable games suitable for all ages include the inflatable obstacle course. These courses vary in type, but they all bring a healthy amount of fun and competition to any gathering. Variations on the obstacle course include water tag, jousting, bungee runs, Velcro walls, sumo wrestling, and inflatable mazes.

Inflatable Sports Games

Inflatable sports games are a popular choice for any type of get together. Inflatable baseball, fast pitch, basketball, and even inflatable dunk tanks all offer hours of wholesome enjoyment for every member of your party.

Inflatable Games

Some inflatable games bring new life to old favorites, such as giant inflatable Twister, the inflatable kid wash, the slip-n-slide, and the racecar speed track race.

Inflatable Games for Adults

Inflatable games for adults include inflatable over-sized slot machines, inflatable boxing rings, and rock walls combined with trust-building activities like rope courses and inflatable obstacles.

Inflatable games add instant fun to any gathering, party, or corporate event. Inflatable games are suitable for all ages and provide hours of fun and entertainment. Specially designed inflatable games for adults are used as team-building activities. Other types of inflatable games supply enjoyment for company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties, and celebrations.

The history of clowns can be traced back to antiquity. Records of clowns, jesters and royal fools have been found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and England. During the Middle Ages, clowns and jesters were a regular part of the royal court, providing comedic entertainment for the royal family and their guests.

Traditional Clowns and Jesters

Traditional royal clowns wore a standard uniform of green and saffron coat, colored hose, and a hooded cloak tipped with tiny bells that jangled as the performer moved about. These royal performers were renowned for performing great acts of skill while entertaining crowds in a comical manner.

The Spread of Clowning

Merchants and citizens outside of the royal court soon copied the mannerisms of royal jesters. During this period, a merchant may dress as a clown and perform a comic routine to draw business to his fruit stand. The popularity of clowns spread across England until 1642. The Puritan movement became popular in 1642 and the theaters were closed until 1660.

When theaters reopened, a new sedate form of entertainment took the place of clowning. The banned clowns resorted to peddling their entertainment wares on crudely fashioned stages, and at traveling carnivals. These juggling, tightrope walking, comedic performers were used to draw attention to fairgrounds. Clowns world often comically drag a spectator to the fairground gates to pay the admission fare.

The First Circus

In 1768, Philip Astley combined his love of acrobatic clowning with military trained horses in London to present the first circus, referring to the circular riding ring that the mounted clowns rode around during the performance. In 1782, one of Mr. Astley’s performers, Charles Hughes, founded the Royal Circus.

The Premier of the White Clown Face

In the early 1800’s, Joseph Grimaldi created a comedic clown character that included white face paint and over exaggerated facial expressions. This was the beginning of clowning greasepaint, still used today.

Clowning Comes to America

Clowning came to the United States in 1840 in a big way with the debut of Dan Rice’s comedic performance. He entertained crowds in his unique goatee, extra-tall top hat, blue leotard, and red and white tights. His clowning character was known as Yankee Dan and may have been the model for Uncle Sam. Mr. Rice’s performance is said to have been the inspiration for the inception of the Ringling Brothers Circus.

Clown College Begins

In response to the rapidly diminishing popularity of clowning as a profession in America, Irvin Feld founded Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College in 1968. Clown College has grown in popularity since 1968 and over a thousand professional clowns have graduated from the program.

The encyclopedia Britannica defines a clown as “a familiar comic character of pantomime and circus, known by his distinctive makeup and costume, ludicrous antics, and buffoonery, whose purpose is to induce hearty laughter. The clown, unlike the traditional fool or court jester, usually performs a set routine characterized by broad, graphic humor, absurd situations, and vigorous physical action”. Professional and amateur clowns have been gleefully fulfilling this definition for centuries.

Portland Games Rental - Seattle Games Rental

There are all kinds of fun games and activities available for rental from Clowns Unlimited… We offer a full selection of games for just about any special event you can dream up. Our games and gaming options have no ends. We offer all kinds of games for rent.

Inflatable Games - Rental of Inflatable games is where our games and amusement division started. At Clowns Unlimited we offer the largest selection of inflatable games, bounce houses, interactive inflatables, obstacle courses, and inflatable slides in the Pacific Northwest. Our massive selection of inflatable games is sure to offer the perfect game rental to meet your planning needs.

Carnival Games - Our carnival games selection contains some great options for your rental needs. We offer everything from the classic ring toss games, to hi strikers, dunk tanks, and classic carnival game attractions. Every type of game you might find on the midway can be found in our carnival games inventory.

Table Games - We offer rental of table games, such as pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, foosball, and so much more. Our gaming table inventory is huge- we offer a giant selection of these activities large enough to fill just about any space.

Video Games - Video games selection, ranging from classic arcade games to linked driving games and more. We rent X-Box, Wii, with flat panel televisions and full scale game linked systems. There is literally no end to the options we have when it comes to video games and game rental.

This is just a small selection of the games we offer for rental. We are the regions top provider of rental games and activities!

Team building exercises are a terrific tool to foster increased communication, cooperation and creativity among employees. A cohesive team is productive. A group of employees happily working for the common goals for the team is the dream of every manager and business owner.

Why Team Building Is Important

Teambuilding provides relational glue that holds your team together. The team that has bonded fares better when difficulties and change occur. Team building encourages open communication, flushes out hidden agendas, and builds rapport and trust. Teamwork, motivation and creativity all increase after successful teambuilding exercises.

Tips Planning Your Team Building Day

Planning a successful team-building day requires a great deal of preparation and planning. These tips for creating a successful team building experience are the basis for an enjoyable and productive day.

Always provide a safe environment for your team. Physical safety should be a priority during all activities. Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for team members to share ideas and voice concerns is crucial as well.

Incorporate fun activities with carefully structured learning sessions. Vary the pace to keep everyone’s attention.

If your team consists of more than six members, break up into smaller groups to encourage full participation. Change partners frequently to foster new relationships.

Plan a time schedule with frequent breaks and stick to it throughout the day.

Study the four main personality styles of people, and provide something in your presentation for each type.

Schedule your team-building day off campus.

Be flexible during the sessions and plan for unexpected interruptions and problems.

Come prepared.

Start on time and end the day on time.

Be very clear about the goals for the day and provide a time for reflection, evaluation and recapping of the day’s events.

Include powerful examples of teamwork at its best.

Treat each team member as a significant individual.

Ideas for Team Building Activities

Some fun ideas for team building activities are rope courses, office Olympics, ATV courses, casino games, beach volleyball, cooking classes, inflatable games, and wilderness survival training. Any event that requires cooperation and provides a fun interesting environment for your group can be adapted for team building.

Your team-building day can be a success with these tips and ideas. Remember to keep it fun, vary the pace, and provide a safe environment for a day of bonding and teamwork!

Teambuilding Ideas - Ideas for Team Building

For the best results when planning a Team Building event, it is sometimes wise to look beyond the typical trust exercises we have all seen countless times. Today’s work force has seen all those tricks, and all those games before. What you need when planning a team building event is fresh ideas, new games, and activities that will keep your team members engaged, active, and involved.

Why Team Building?
This is valid question, and one you should ask yourself before planning a team building event. There are many reasons why companies choose to hold these types of events for their staff and employees. The reason you would like to hold this event can vary:

To Get the Staff to work better together - To Increase Sales - To increase productivity - To reward the group - Employee Appreciation - To provide a physical release after long training - To Teach your leaders how to lead - To offer a new approach at learning.

There are all kinds of reasons to host a Teambuilding event. Each team, each company, and each group has its own needs, wants, and requests- at Clowns Unlimited we can work with anyone to provide the perfect solution to your team building needs.

Below are a few ideas for Team Building Programs which we have provided-

1) Gladiator Games – Inflatable Joust, Obstacle Course, Bungee Run, & Sumo Wrestling type activities.

2) Game Show/Table Games – We can run several rounds of game show for them in a room with several table games and other ancillary activities going on.

3) Team Building Ropes Course – This is the type of thing thats sets us apart from the rest- we have a mobile ropes course which is the perfect attraction for any teambuilding event. It is 100% portable!

4) Field Trip to the Inflatable Kingdom! Brendan will send an email with info- we can do any of these packages here. It looks like timing will be an issue.

5) Game Room - A simple game room would work great. With pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, double shoot hoops, X-Box, mini golf, etc…

6) Trivia Night – Divide group into 8-20 teams, seat them at rounds, and have a series of trivia questions/ group challenges for each table to overcome.

7) Survivor Challenge – The ultimate challenge for your group- we put them through various tests and challenges, physical, mental, and even a gross out!

For more information on our Team Building Ideas contact us today or visit the links below!

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