Bedford Schools early release on Wednesday 2/29/12 – After School Program Transportation and Drop In coverage provided. Call (781) 270-4800 or visit www.guardup.net for more information.
The Winter That Wasn’t - February 2/20 thru 2/24 : Full day sword and story adventures for young heroes during the February school vacation. King’s Watch is experiencing an unusual heat wave…in the middle of winter! No one seems to be concerned with the fact that they don’t have to bundle up this winter, but Elder Bat has called the Heroes of Sidleterra forth to investigate.
Who could be heating up the world of King’s Watch? How are they doing it? And should they even be stopped? Rumors abound that there may be a Phoenix loose in the lands…could this be true?! Come investigate a mystery and bring your friends, your foam swords (or use ours) and your Nerf blasters – because something is up to mischief and we need YOU to set things right in this week-long full day adventure.
Extended Day option available from 8am-6pm. Pre-registration required.
This event is intended for ages 5-15.
New to Guard Up events? Try a free Friday night event first and make sure you like it before signing up.
Call (781) 270-4800 for pricing and options or visit www.guardup.net.
Dragon Slayers – February 17 at 7pm-9pm: The heroes have been recruited on a massive dragon hunt. Evil dragons have been working together despite their normal selfish ways. Every hero in the countryside has been called to help fight off these ferocious beasts.
Teams will be made to fight off these threats. Black, blue, green, red, and white dragons. Which will you choose to fight? Who will survive? And why are they attacking in the first place?! Come join us for a night of dice rolling and dragon slaying. Bring your dice and your friends to this adventure.
This event is intended for ages 8 and up. $20/person.
First event is free – call for details. Pre-registration required.
More information at www.guardup.net or call (781) 270-4800.
Blaster Ball at 7pm-9pm: Why should the swords get all the fun? Imagine this: What would a sports competition look like if all the participants were given blasters? Help us find out. Dodge, duck, and dart as you accomplish your goals and take down your rivals. Who will come out on top and who will be left empty-handed. Join us for some friendly NERF blasting. Bring your blasters (or use ours) and your friends!
This event is intended for ages 8 and up. $20/person.
First event is free – call for details. Pre-registration required.
More information at www.guardup.net or call (781) 270-4800.
Bedford Schools early release on Wednesday 2/15/12 and Lexington Schools early release day on Thursday 2/16/12 – After School Program Transportation and Drop In coverage provided. Call (781) 270-4800 or visit www.guardup.net for more information.
The Elemental Stone at 7pm-9pm: The heroes have discovered the secret of the Beast of Winter’s Touch. But the person responsible has escaped, and they may still have the Elemental Stone. The heroes must track down the person who is responsible and bring them to justice! Everywhere the Stone travels weather patterns change. Nature itself will be challenging the brave heroes tracking down this villain. Will you be a part of the legend of saving Siddleterra from the world’s first renegade meteorologist? Come join us and save the world! Bring your friends and your foam sword (or use ours) to this winter adventure.
This event is intended for ages 6 and up. $20/person.
First event is free – call for details. Pre-registration required.
More information at www.guardup.net or call (781) 270-4800.
Bedford Schools early release on Wednesday 2/8/12 and Lexington Schools early release day on Thursday 2/9/12 – After School Program Transportation and Drop In coverage provided. Call (781) 270-4800 or visit www.guardup.net for more information.
Sword-ball Super Bowl at 7pm-9pm: It’s the playoff season for sword fighting! It’s the newest game to have been invented in the last few seconds. Join us for a friendly competition where you can swordfight as you try to score points. This game is for those who love sports and for those who have never played a game themselves. The game may change but the fun won’t. Bring your friends and your foam swords (or use ours).
This event is intended for ages 6 and up. $20/person.
First event is free – call for details. Pre-registration required.
More information at www.guardup.net or call (781) 270-4800.
Do we offer a “Star Wars Birthday Party”?
We have foam swords (light sabers), NERF Blasters, costumes and stories to fit the world of George Lucas. But the truth of the matter is that only a company that owns the rights to use the term can run an actual Star Wars Birthday Party.
We do our best to accommodate you or your child’s passion for the realm of Lucas – and the party boy or party girl can refer to our characters and world in any manner they wish. We just can’t promote the party as something that is endorsed by Lucas Arts.
We hope you will consider our events and parties and join us for an adventure from long, long ago and far, far away.
For more information on our own version of a Star Wars Birthday Party:
In my last article, I started an overview of the Dr. Stuart Brown’s book Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. I consider this book to be one of my top picks for parents, educators and any adult who plays a mentoring role in the life of a child.
What do you do now that can be considered “play”? It doesn’t have to fit the common notion of play… serious hobbies and competitive sports can be play time for adults. If you are fortunate, some part of your work can also be considered play. At Guard Up, the majority of our business involves dressing up in costumes, playing characters or monsters, and making up stories. Yes, there is still the business part of it… but every person who wants to has a chance to play.
Watch a child play… get down on the floor, at their level, and immerse yourself within their story. You may learn more about who this child is… and who they will be… than any school report card can tell you.
Meghan Gardner
Guard Up! After School Program
www.MassachusettsAfterSchool.com
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