From dodgeball to obstacle courses to Ga-ga, classic childhood games are making a comeback at kids’ birthday party venues across Long Island. Here’s where to find them.
200 Robins Lane, Jericho
(516) 621-6600
Activities include Cannonball Blast (this dodgeball-on-steroids game involves running through obstacles while dodging and retrieving Nerf balls shot from 8 cannons), $7; and Lazer Frenzy (kids navige an obstacle course of laser beams to get from one side to another), $4. They also do birthday parties.
114 Parkway Drive South, Hauppauge
(631) 813-1599
Birthday party sports options include kickball, dodgeball, ga-ga, wiffleball, and more. Call for pricing packages.
41 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
(631) 888-1010
“Retro”-themed birthday parties for kids, including sports like dodgeball, are available upon request.
2127 Lakeland Avenue, Ste. 5, Ronkonkoma
(631) 676-4412
Parent and child programs offer kickball and a 38-foot obstacle course, $90 for 10-week session. Vacation and camp programs offer Wiffleball, dodgeball, obstacle course, kickball, and more; prices vary. They also do birthday parties.
54A Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Commack
(631) 543-8300
Friday and Saturday dodgeball (includes complimentary game of laser tag): 7:30pm-11pm, $20; 9pm-11pm, $15. Open play: $10 per half hour, $20 per hour. They also do birthday parties.
Matt Guiliano’s Play Like A Pro
1745 Express Drive, North Hauppauge
(631) 342-9033
Call for dodgeball pricing and scheduling information. They also do birthday parties.
2200 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park
(516) 775-5545
Jump rope classes are offered on Wednesdays at 5:30pm for kids 5 and up. Jump rope, relay race, obstacle course, and other “retro” activities can also be included in birthday parties and in various other programs.
620 Middle Country Road, St. James
(631) 361-9288
Friday and Saturday dodgeball/gaga: grades 3-5, 5:30pm-7pm, $10; grades 6-8, 7:30pm-9pm, $10; pre-registration preferred. They also do birthday parties.
575 Underhill Boulevard, Syosset
(516) 921-GAGA (4242)
Gaga for ages 5-6 years through adult, $15 for children during Open Play sessions; adults must either rent the pit or throw an adult party to play. They also do birthday parties.
Also see: Retro Sports for Kids
