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Gryphon Birthday Parties and group bonding programs

Celebrate with us by hosting your next birthday party or group bonding event with the Gryphons!  Our staff bring everyone together for laughter & fun with engaging activities based on your desired outcomes.  Our goal is to ensure a memorable experience for everyone! Scroll down for details.  

Birthday Party activity styles:

  • Gryphon Camp Style Party (Ages 6-11)
  • Indoor Climbing Wall Party (Ages 8-14)
  • Nerf Action Party (Ages 8-11)

Group Bonding programs can be selected from the birthday party styles. We will design them to be age appropriate and work specifically with the group to achieve outcomes.

Currently we have dates available for the month of May (see red accordion bars below) .  WE DO NOT OFFER PARTIES IN June, July, and August as we operate our summer camp program.

Birthday parties and Group Bonding programs are available from October - May

GRYPHON PARTIES & BONDING PROGRAMS

Join the Gryphons as we host a memorable birthday party or group bonding program for you and your group.  Our facilitators will bring everyone together with laughter, fun, active games and specific activities based on your desired outcomes that will make this memorable!

GRYPHON PARTIES & BONDING PRO...

Join the Gryphons as we host a memorable birthday party or group bonding program for you and your group.  Our facilitators will bring everyone together with laughter, fun, active games and specific activities based on your desired outcomes that will make this memorable!

CAMP STYLE BIRTHDAY PARTY

A Gryphon Camp Style birthday party will bring everyone together for fun active games and challenges that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. The party will have a specific theme and creative craft that will bring everyone together for a fun birthday event. Designed for anyone ages 6-11

INDOOR CLIMBING WALL PARTY

Take your birthday party to new heights at our Indoor Climbing Wall. Guests will have the opportunity to go bouldering, climb on our Auto-Belays or do top rope climbing belayed by our climbing staff. All climbing harnesses and climbing shoes (based on size) are provided for all participants at the party. Designed for ages 8-14

NERF ACTION BIRTHDAY PARTY

This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle.  We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. All game materials will be supplied by the Gryphons. Designed for ages 8-11

GRYPHON VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY...

Our parties are designed specifically for you and your friends! The activities are focused on your interests as each party is created with a specific purpose and ensure that it connects everyone attending the party.  We have crafts, games, challenges, swag and other special surprises for every party.  Designed for ages 6-15

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Gryphon Party Host is live and engaging throughout the whole party.  They will create an environment that connects everyone and brings together the group, as though you were all together in one room.  Our host is full of energy and participates in the activities with you and the group.  They will create and facilitate a memorable experience for everyone and ensure that the party is inclusive and exciting for everyone!

GRYPHON PARTIES & BONDING PRO...
CAMP STYLE BIRTHDAY PARTY
INDOOR CLIMBING WALL PARTY
NERF ACTION BIRTHDAY PARTY
GRYPHON VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY...
BEHIND THE SCENES

Group Bonding Programs

Are you looking for a fun way to bring your group together to celebrate or bond? We can host your group!  Choose from the below birthday party styles that will be customized to fit your group needs. All programs are 2.5hrs in length. Please contact Kevin directly about date availability and pricing at lindner@uoguelph.ca


Gryphon Birthday Party Celebrations

Parties must be booked at least ten days in advance of party date. Learn more about birthday party options below.  Once you've decided on a Birthday Party style, scroll down to Red Accordions for date options.

 Any questions about birthday party celebrations can be directed to Kevin Lindner (Active Kids Coordinator) at lindner@uoguelph.ca  

 


General Birthday Party Details

  • Parties are 2hrs.30min. in length (2 hours of planned programming and 30 minutes in the birthday-themed party room. Note that the programming time may be divided into sessions to allow a mid-party break)
  • All parties have a maximum capacity of 12 participants (including the birthday guest of honour).
  • Every party participant must compete the University of Guelph waiver form. This will be emailed to all of those attending the party and required to be submitted when they arrive for the party.
  • The birthday party guest of honour adults (hosts) must stay for the duration of the party. Others may stay if they wish, but we encourage people to allow the children to have this opportunity for themselves and enjoy the party.
  • All guests will meet within the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre lobby (inside the Larry B. Pearson sliding door entrance across from the hockey arena).  Our Gryphon staff will greet everyone and bring them to the party room.  This will also be the location for pick up at the end of the party.
  • The family hosting the birthday party and guest of honour are allowed to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled party time to set up and connect with the Gryphon Party staff.
  • A $75 non-refundable fee must be paid at the time of booking the party, and the rest is due prior to attending the party
  • The Birthday Guest of Honour will receive a small Gryphon birthday gift. You may purchase any additional items for the Guest of Honour or those attending the party via our Camp Tuck Shop.  

Gryphon Camp Style Party (Ages 6-11) 

Cost of Party: $335.00 + HST

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. All supplies will be provided for all activities and includes general birthday decorations in the party room.


Gryphon Indoor Climbing Wall Party (Ages 8-14) -- not available during May

Cost of Party: $380.00 + HST

Take your birthday party to new heights at our Indoor Climbing Wall. The party will have 2hrs. at the climbing wall, where they will be led and belayed by our climbing wall staff. Guests will have the opportunity to go bouldering, climb on our Auto-Belays and experience top rope climbing belayed by our climbing staff. Our Gryphon Climbing Staff will ensure that the participants are safe and having fun on this new adventure. Staff will facilitate different challenges and games for the guests to play on the climbing wall, along with climbers having their own selections to climb. All climbing harnesses and climbing shoes (based on size) are provided for all participants at the party. We will have three Gryphon Climbing staff supervising the climbing wall at a ratio of 1:4. The party room will have general birthday themed decorations.


Gryphon Nerf Action Party (Ages 8-11)

Cost of Party: $360.00 + HST

Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles. We ask for no personal Nerf equipment to be brought to the party. The party includes a general birthday themed decorated party room.


Gryphon Virtual Birthday Party (Ages 6-14) 

Contact us directly to receive more details.

 

May 13th| 10:30am-1:00pm | Saturday | Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

May 13th| 3:00pm-5:30pm | Saturday | Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

May 27th| 10:30am-1:00pm| Saturday | Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

May 27th| 3:00pm-5:30pm| Saturday | Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

May 28th|1:00pm-3:30pm | Sunday | Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

May 6th| 3:00pm-5:30pm | Saturday| Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

May 7th| 1:00pm-3:30pm | Sunday | Gryphon Camp Style or Nerf Action Birthday Party

Time to experience a little bit of Gryphon Camps for a special birthday party. We will have fun being active through games and activities that will have everyone laughing, playing and enjoying time together. Activities will be based on a theme after you connect with our Gryphon staff. This enables the staff to know what the birthday guest enjoys and would like to do for the party. We will also have a creative and fun craft that will connect to the theme of the party. It’s a great time for everyone to have fun, laugh and enjoy celebrating this special birthday. OR Is your birthday party looking for some fun and adventure? Love Nerf? This party will allow for lots of creativity as the party guests will have their own Nerf Action Battle. We will have Nerf Shooting Challenges, different action games amongst team members and some other fun camp style games. Participants will be active and need to strategize as a group to successfully complete the challenges and games that will be facilitated by our Gryphon Party Staff. We will supply the guests with our own Nerf guns and darts for the guns and goggles.

Activity Details

Currently not offered

Today was awesome!! So much fun had by all and very well organized. Elizabeth and Brooklyn did a fantastic job. Emma was disappointed not to get to see you Kevin. She kept asking when you were coming :) Have a great rest of the weekend. Please remind me when winter camp will be open for registration. Kathleen

— Charles’ Birthday – Nov 12th

Johnny had a great time today – thanks so much to you and the team for organizing and running an awesome birthday party for him! Elizabeth and Tanner did a fantastic job and he’s looking forward to seeing them again in a future camp! He loved the Gryphons gifts and card as well! Thanks again, Mike (Also sent a photo of Johnny at home with the water bottle filled with candy)

— Johnny’s Birthday – Nov 19th

Thanks very much for the wonderful party! Finley and his friends had a lot of fun, and Brooklyn and Tanner did a great job running it. One of Finley's friends said it was the best birthday party ever.
Have a good day, Jana

— Finley’s Birthday – Nov 19th

The party was so fantastic!! Extremely organized and enjoyed by all! Thanks so much :) Michelle

 

— Naomi’s Birthday – Nov 20th

Thank you so much for everything! That was a blast!!!  We will be booking for next year and all the parents have been asking me about it. I’ll be spreading the word about your awesome parties! Thank you again!!! Karla, Jason and Max

— Max’s Birthday – Nov 27th

It was a blast! Everyone had a great time. Thanks again, Susan

— Thomas’ Birthday – Dec.11th

Violet definitely enjoyed the party and so did her friends! A huge thank you to both you and Emma for making sure the day was fun filled and so well organized. Arran

— Violet’s Birthday – Dec.18th

Alex and his friends had a great time. Thank you again for organizing it Kevin!

— Alex’s Birthday – Jan 14th

Kevin, just a quick note of thanks to you, Tanner and Brooklyn. Landon and his friends had a fantastic time at his party on Saturday. Tanner and Brooklyn did a fantastic job keeping the kids engaged and active. They were very organized, and I was really impressed. We’ll definitely look into the other programs you provide. What a great service you offer the children in our community! With Thanks, Sandra

— Landon’s Birthday – Jan.28th

Dale had THE BEST time at his party on Saturday. We all had the best time. Everything felt so well planned and was beautifully executed. Ali and Colin were fantastic with the kids (not only Dale and his friends but Dale's younger siblings as well) and were terrific hosts for the facility. We were so happy with the flow of the party, with the location, with the decorations, with the equipment, and with the overall experience. I've already shared the link to your website with friends in town and have highly recommended this as a birthday party option. Colin also gave us a run-down on your summer camps and I have the sign-up date marked on the calendar.  Thank you all for giving Dale such a wonderful birthday party experience. I truly mean it when I say that I think he'll remember this party for the rest of his life.  Kate

— Dale’s Birthday – Feb. 4th

Thank you so much Kevin. All the kids had a great time, even me and my husband. The coaches let us try it out. It was something. I love it. The helpers you organized for Jayden’s birthday party were great. So well organized and well done.  Thanks a lot again for your help to organize the party. Very well done.  Cheers Kevin, Berna

— Jayden’s Birthday – Feb.12th

The kids all had a great time! Taylor and Elizabeth were effective leaders who kept the kids engaged.
Take care, Kathleen

— Andie’s Birthday – Feb.11th

Thank you so much, our daughter had so much fun and it was really well done 

— Participant Parent

Thanks, Kevin the party was great! Burke is great at managing the group and adapting and you added such great energy to it getting girls pumped up and engaged. Love the gratitude closing for the birthday girl 

— Host Parent 

This party was amazing! I give it a 10/10. Every kid should have one like this now  - Birthday Guest of Honour 

We just wrapped up our Nerf birthday party at UofG for our son, James.
I just wanted to reach out and highlight what an amazing job both Colin and Brooklyn did as hosts and facilitators. They were friendly, polite, cheerful, and great with the kids. They kept everyone entertained and handled any of the few incidents where kids weren't perfectly happy. The party was a great success, in no small part thanks to their efforts.
Cheers,Owen

— James Birthday – Feb. 25th
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