Unleash The Adventure With Kids Paintball!
Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate your child’s birthday?
Look no further than PPK, the ultimate destination for an unforgettable paintball birthday party experience! Our thrilling paintball centre will guarantee a day filled with excitement, laughter and memories that will last a lifetime. PPK offers an exhilarating and unique way to celebrate your special day.
We understand that birthday parties should be a time of fun and celebration, and that, of course, no party is complete without those essential celebratory touches.
Paintball Park Kidderminster strives to provide a really enjoyable day out for your child. We understand how important it is for you to organise your visit in the finest detail so that it is a fun, successful visit.
Let’s face it, taking a group of children to shoot at each other can be quite daunting. With that in mind, we have provided you with all the information you need to plan your day out including all the important information relevant to your risk assessment.
Paintballing is a brilliant way for your child to have a great time with their friends, improve on their teamwork and get outside. Children in the past have been blown away by our amazing game zones and have returned many times.
The 0.5c paintball equipment has been designed to be a low impact version of paintball because it uses smaller paintballs (0.50c rather than 0.68c) fired at a lower velocity. This version of the game has been designed for lower ages although it's still just as fun for kids of all ages!
The equipment has been engineered so kids (and adults!) ages 8+ can easily cock, load, and fire the markers ensuring your child will enjoy hours and hours of safe, outdoor fun.
On arrival, you will be greeted by our friendly staff who will check you in, you won’t need to accompany the groups the paintball fields, unless you want to and tea and coffee is available at base camp.
Your children will be kitted out with all the gear needed for the day and then have the compulsory safety talk, you need to be at this. Then the action begins!
There will be 4-6 games during a 3 hour period with short refreshment breaks in between to reload paintballs and discuss tactics.
The day can be personalised to suit your needs and can be a half day experience if required.
It’s important that the children wear comfortable clothes and may also want to bring a change of clothes. We strongly recommend boots with ankle support and deep tread/ rubber soles - it can be muddy, wet and slippery in the woodlands. Paintball gloves are available to buy at the centre, but we would advise you to bring their own.
Visiting groups are responsible for the first aid needs of their group. Should a serious incident occur we have staff that are first aid trained.
When the safety talk is given by our marshals - your will need to manage behaviour so that the children are listening to the really important rules of safety such as not removing their goggles during game play etc.
Please note that our risk assessments are for guidance only and visit organisers are advised to complete their own risk assessment prior to a visit.
We take care of everything
At PPK, we've got you covered. We can arrange everything from delicious birthday cakes that will satisfy your taste buds to festive bunting and balloons that will create a lively ambience and get everyone in the party mood. Our dedicated staff will ensure that every detail is taken care of, so your child, their friends and family can focus on enjoying their special paintball party day to the fullest.
We will provide you with all the information you need to plan the day out for your kid’s paintballing party – including everything you need to know including risk assessments.
So why choose PPK as your kid’s birthday party venue? Because we offer an experience like no other. Our paintball centre combines thrilling activities, tons to do outdoors and a festive atmosphere, making it the perfect destination for lively kids who want to celebrate in a unique and unforgettable way. Get ready to make a splash, create memories and have an absolute blast with a PPK's kid’s paintball birthday party!
Our facilities & Game Zones
We have some of the best facilities in the country, which start with our spacious and secure car park when you arrive. While your team are out and about, we have secure lockers where you can store your belongings and a base camp area which is fitted with covered seating to take breaks between games as well as refresh yourself and your group with hot and cold food and drinks that can be purchased there. You won’t need to worry about heading off for cash as we have on-site card payment facilities and if you don’t want the game to end, you can always purchase more paintballs to keep the fun rolling, and weapon upgrades are also offered for a small fee.
Hot & cold food and drinks
Secure lockers for personal belongings
Seated base camp area for breaks between games
Large car park
Card payments accepted on site
Clean toilets and washrooms
To guarantee the best experience for all of our kid’s paintball birthday parties, we have the best range of paintballing zones available onsite. Each zone features a unique set of maps, goals and victory conditions as well as life-sized barriers and other props that encourage your youngsters to work together as teams, using strategy to defeat their rivals. Your kid’s paintball party can take place in the Wild West, on the Battlefield, Over the Bridge or behind the wrecked cars of Junk in the Trunk. They can find cover behind roadblocks, tyre stacks, the shacks of the Wild West or battle it out from the barricades, sniper towers and death slide of the Player’s Playground. No kid’s paintball birthday party group is going to get bored with the number of game zones on offer at PPK, there’s something for every soldier and cadet in your crew.
So, get in touch today or call us on 0800 043 3858 to book your youngster’s paintballing birthday party extravaganza and let the adrenaline begin!
The importance of investing in corporate days out
Corporate days out, or team building days are hugely valuable for many reasons. Firstly team building days provide an opportunity for employees to engage in activities outside of the regular work environment and encourage teamwork, collaboration and communication whilst building relationships and bonding in a way that can lead to improved productivity back in the workplace. Engaging in fun activities outside of the office can boost morale and help employees feel valued and appreciated. They will see that the company values its employees’ well-being and is willing to invest in their happiness. The break from the routine of daily work provided by a corporate day out is also a great way to reduce stress and prevent burnout as employees are able to unwind, relax and recharge.
A paintball team building activity encourages communication, leadership skills, strategic thinking and problem-solving, as well as decision-making. All of these skills learned on a corporate day out can be transferred back into collaboration and efficiency in the work environment. Investing in corporate team building activities brings a great return by creating a positive work culture that is more likely to retain the talent in the team and the increased teamwork and collaboration will feed into greater productivity, which outweighs the initial investment.
What Are The Benefits of Kid’s Paintball?
Collaboration and communication
Paintballing requires teams to work together strategically to achieve a common objective and so it encourages participants to rely on each other, which promotes teamwork and camaraderie.
Paintball presents unpredictable situations which require quick thinking and fast decisions and teams have to adapt their strategies on the fly, making tactical choices to achieve their goals, which will develop the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Fun, Lasting memories
Ultimately, the main benefit of kids’ paintball is that it’s enormously great fun! Creating lasting memories with family and friends, what better way to let your youngster celebrate their birthday than with a paintballing party? Fresh air, exercise, strategy, competition, friendship, memory-building and happy, tired kids at the end of the day.
Encourage strategic and creative thinking
There are also massive mental benefits in playing kids paintball, as the games encourage strategic and creative thinking, improved reflexes and help them to develop social skills as they interact with their teammates.
Playing paintball also can develop leadership skills in your youngsters as they work together as teams, you’ll start to see your kids developing skills you didn’t know they had!
Safe & Pain Free
Kid’s paintball parties are safe, with low-impact paintballs giving around a third of the impact energy of a regular paintball, and the guns are lighter and more compact – meaning less weight to carry. The lower impact paintballs are also better for the gun’s gas efficiency which means the kids are less held up having to fill up gas tanks, meaning more time playing. The smaller paintballs also mean less paint, which keeps the mess to a minimum and also drastically reduces the likelihood that a hit will hurt, so keeping the games pain-free.
Physical challenge
Another benefit of kids’ paintballing is the physical exercise it brings. By playing paintball, they’re getting physical exercise outside which is where natural sunlight gives them vitamin D, and the lowered anxiety and sensory overload are side benefits of physical exercise.
It’s a great workout – they have to keep moving and the physicality of the game will increase endurance and strength as well as burn calories – they’ll finish their games hungry and tired, ready for a great night’s sleep.
Emotional regulation and resilience
They learn emotional regulation and resilience as they have to learn to handle adrenaline, excitement and how to handle emotions during games as well as how to face challenges and setbacks to build emotional strength.
Kid’s Paintball Party Day Itinerary
You'll start your kid’s paintball party when you get into the parking area. Your youngsters get checked in, geared up with weapons and protective gear, and given a safety briefing during the first 30 minutes. You can go with them, and join in the fun if you want to, or can relax at base camp for some peace and quiet while they’re entertained. There will be four to six games for three hours, with refreshment breaks in between when your team can reload and discuss tactics.
You can make the experience a half day one, between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm until 5:30 pm if you prefer, as the day can be personalised for you and your youngsters. It’s free entry including the safety gear and overalls, a gun, unlimited air refills and either £25 per child for a 300 paintball game or £30 for a 500 paintball game, for those who don’t want their paintball party to end after only half a day, and to keep your crew fired up all day long.
morning
09:00-09.15
arrival time
09:15-09.45
kit issue / Check-in
09:45-10:00
safety briefing
10:00-12:30
games 1 & 2
games 3 & 4
games 5 & 6
12:30-13:15
lunch break
Afternoon
12:30-12:45
arrival time
12:45-13:00
kit issue / Check-in
13:00-13:15
safety briefing
13:15-15:45
games 7 & 8
games 9 & 10
games 11 & 12
Safety Measures: Ensuring a Secure Paintball Experience for Kids
PPK can offer an exhilarating and thrilling kid’s paintballing experience for your birthday event. With a focus on fun, safety and unforgettable adventures, our kid’s paintball birthday parties ensure that all our young players have the best time possible. Let us take care of your young soldiers as our highly trained marshals guide them throughout the day, allowing you to relax at the base camp.
Our base camp area provides a comfortable space with covered seating and facilities to purchase hot and cold food and drinks while your kids are running around letting off steam. Parents and older siblings are, of course, welcome to join in the excitement and fun in an epic paintball game alongside their kids if they choose.
Junior paintball parties are specifically tailored to players between the ages of 8 and 13 to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. The equipment is age-appropriate with paintball guns that are lighter, easier to operate and safer – providing young players with a comfortable and fun shooting experience.
The 0.5c paintball equipment has been designed to be a low-impact version of the game as it uses smaller paintballs fired at a lower velocity. You might be asking, doesn’t it hurt? Why would I want to choose something painful for my kid’s birthday party? But it wouldn’t be allowed if it hurt, and there are clothing choices you can help to make sure that the games are just pure fun and no pain.
The games are typically shorter ranging from thirty minutes to an hour and they include elements of strategy and excitement. It encourages kids and young teens to engage in friendly competition, enhance their critical thinking skills and promote teamwork in a controlled environment. For more information, and to help prepare your youngsters for their party, see our blog.
Kid’s paintball parties for juniors are held as private events separate from adult games, providing parents with peace of mind while the kids immerse themselves in the games.
What better way for your youngster to celebrate their birthday than in a fun, competitive and high-octane energy game with all their friends?
Kid's Paintball Party FAQs
There are a wide range of reasons that paintballing is great for kids, such as:
- Physical activity – running and dodging is an excellent source of physical activity and helps them to stay active while having a blast.
- Teamwork and communication – they learn to strategise and work together which helps them to learn important social skills and cooperation.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving – as a strategic game that requires quick decisions under pressure, it helps them learn mental agility and improves decision-making abilities.
- Sportsmanship and fair play – it helps them to learn how to follow rules and play with integrity – with marshals to help enforce the rules.
- Outdoor adventure – helps them to benefit from fresh air and engage with the natural world away from screens.
- Emotional regulation and resilience – they learn to handle adrenaline, excitement and manage their emotions during games as well as develop resilience when dealing with challenges and setbacks.
- Fun – it’s incredibly fun and helps to develop lasting memories with family and friends.
Your paintballing party participants need to wear suitable clothing for the day as choosing the wrong clothing will make your youngsters uncomfortable. They should wear loose and comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. Long sleeves and trousers are recommended to help protect arms and legs from bumps and scrapes and layers are ideal as you can remove or add them to regulate temperature during the day.
Fully enclosed footwear is essential to protect the feet from injuries, such as trainers or hiking shoes, and shoes that support the ankles are ideal. Older clothing that you don’t mind getting paint on is ideal, and darker colours will help your team to blend into the background – making it harder for the opposition to hit you!
When you arrive, protective clothing will be supplied, such as overalls, chest protectors, masks and goggles and all players must follow the instructions given - to wear these properly - as they will help to prevent any injuries. Your group should be encouraged to bring a change of clothing for the end of the games (and a plastic bag!), as it will prevent getting paint stains and other dirt inside your vehicle on the way home at the end of the day. For more information, see our blog.
The paintball birthday party can last as long as you want it to! If you’ve got a very active bunch of livewires, you might want to book for a whole day, although some youngsters – especially younger teams – may find that a half-day is enough and they’re flagging after a few hours of intense adrenaline.
You need to be the judge of how long your crew will cope and book for the relevant time slot. Our expert team can help you judge whether to book a half or a full day’s activity for your youngster’s paintballing party.
You’ll need 300 paintballs for a three-hour period for your kids to really make the most of their paintballing party experience. Chat with our team about how many paintballs to purchase for the length of time that your kid’s birthday party will last.
There will be safety equipment provided such as masks, goggles and chest protectors. You can upgrade these when you arrive if you wish, although it will entail an additional charge.