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Frequently Asked Questions
What Age is Appropriate for the Tumblebus?
We offer parties for children ages 2 thru 7 years old. We have done some one year old parties and some 8 year old
parties, but the majority of them have been between 2 and 7. We are more than happy to have children between 1
and 9 years old on the bus for the celebration; however, we recommend that the birthday child be between 2 and
7 years old.
How many children can you accommodate on the Tumblebus?
Our base party package is for up to 15 children. We charge an
additional $6 for each child over that limit. Our recommended party sizes based upon age are as follows:
- 2 to 3 years old - up to 10 children
- 4 years old - up to 12 children
- 5 years old - up to 15 children
- 6 to 7 years old - up to 17 children
If you are having a larger party don't worry, we can still accommodate
your group. We would just require that the party be broken up into two groups that are either ½ hour long,
or we can do two groups of 45 minutes long for an additional fee. You just may want to come up with another activity
to entertain the children while they are waiting for their turn on the Tumblebus. If we break up the party into
two smaller groups, we do not charge the additional $6 per child. A set fee will apply.
Are there any special requirements for parking the Tumblebus?
We just ask that you have a relatively flat place for us to park and if at all possible reserve a place for us
so it is easier when we arrive and we can start the party on time. We are a full-size school bus, which means we
are 35 feet long so we do need quite a bit of space.
What days and times do you offer parties?
We currently offer parties only on All Days, but with limited
times and availability due to our regularly scheduled “Tumblebus in Schools” schedule. Saturdays and Sundays are
our busiest birthday requests. The way we schedule the times for our parties is around the first reservation of
the day. If you are the first one to make your reservation you may choose any time during the day. The following
party time slots are then filled in around it depending upon the location. We typically like to arrive 15 minutes
after the start of a party to help insure all your guests have arrived before we begin. When we pull up with the
big yellow Tumblebus we're ready to start right away. So typical party reservations are at 11:00 am, 1:00pm, and
3:00pm, and there are three parties available on each Saturday and Sunday.
Are there organized activities on the bus or do the parents have
to supervise?
One of the best parts of a Tumblebus Jungle birthday party is
that we provide two instructors on the Tumblebus to lead the party through a number of games and tumbling activities.
Everything is very well organized, we have a lot of fun and energetic music so we can keep the kids moving and
entertained the whole time. Parents are welcome to watch the children from the front of the bus or come in the
back if their child is feeling a little bit shy. We have also found that a lot of parents really enjoy going back
inside to visit with each other while the children are being entertained outside.
What exactly do you do on the Tumblebus?
We vary our parties depending upon the ages of the guests. When it is for a young group of 2 to 3 year olds we
anticipate that some of the parents will stay on the Tumblebus to help their child with the obstacle course and
games. We have a less structured party for this age group because we just want the kids to explore and try new
things. We will try some games with bean bags, or lummi sticks, play with balls, and even a parachute game. We'll
have them crawl through a tunnel, climb our mountain and slide down the other side, walk along a balance beam and
more. With the older children we'll get them warming up with some fun games, then we'll set up our obstacle course
and then make changes to it throughout to keep them entertained. We have mats for forward and backward rolls, a
balance beam, climbing structure, monkey bars, trampoline, parallel bars, rings, and a jungle rope. And at the
end of the party, it wouldn't be complete without our Olympic Awards Ceremony where each child receives a medal
and their own picture of the Tumblebus Jungle.
Can we have our cake and open presents on the Tumblebus?
We're sorry, but we do not have the cake and presents on the
Tumblebus. This part of your party needs to occur inside your home, or other party location. We find that after
an hour of busy activity on the Tumblebus the kids are worn out and they're ready to go inside for something to
drink and eat.
What if I don't want to have the party at my house? Are there
other places where the Tumblebus can go?
Absolutely!! We have done a number of parties at Community Centers,
Parks, and Restaurants. Give us a call or e-mail us if you'd like some suggestions near you.
How do I make a reservation?
We are happy to take reservations over the phone or you can fill
out our on-line party reservation form. When you complete the on-line party reservation form you will be able to
request days and times that would work best for you. However, your exact party time is not confirmed until you
hear back from us via phone or e-mail. Once the party reservation time has been finalized we will require a $100
deposit. The balance is then due on the day of the party. To make it more convenient for you we accept cash, Visa,
and MasterCard.
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Tumblebus Jungle & Amusements is
all about fun!
Call to schedule an appointment to bring this awesome program to you!
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We serve the following Maryland counties:
Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Calvert
If your county is not listed, email or call for pricing.
Our home base is in Lanham, MD.
A travel surcharge applies for any party over 20 miles from home base.
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