What do I do with tweenagers?

[littlesista06]

I'm planning dd's surprise party and am wondering what I'm going to do with 12 tween girls?

They are to get here by 8:20 and she'll be home around 8:40. I'm not worried 'bout that 20 mins. but more the rest of the party.

We'll do the gift scavenger hunt like I usually do and I can make it time consuming if I have to, lol, but do I just turn on the stereo, TV and just let them hang out in the den? I don't necessarily want real constructed activites, like beading or anything... but I don't want them to be bored. (they're going home by 10pm)

I think they'd think any kind of game would be lame so suddenly I'm at a loss!

[Diane]

IMO, all they'll need are some good tunes, lots and lots of good food to munch on, good friends/company... and they'll be fine.

[AnnW]

yep, just dance music. maybe have makeup, hair stuff, manicure stuff for them to give each other a makeover. take their pics when they are finished.

[RCT]

I agree, good tunes, good munchies :munch: and each other....I like the camera idea...with or with out the makeover stuff....

[Diane]

yep, just dance music. maybe have makeup, hair stuff, manicure stuff for them to give each other a makeover. take their pics when they are finished.

yeah... definitely makeup and hair stuff. I love the idea of the camera and taking their pictures.

[littlesista06]

I planned on doing pics of dd with each friend - I do that every year and either send the pics home at the end of the party, or include them with thank you notes.

Thanks for the advice - sounds like I'll have it pretty easy and low key this year. LOL

[Leigh]

I think everyone had a great idea... good luck, let us know how it goes.

[littlesista06]

Thanks everyone and I will! :)