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1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
P: 908-889-8800
F: 908-889-4070

Birthday Parties at the J

Come celebrate at the J!
We are the perfect "home away from home" venue for your children's parties.
Lots of great activity choices!  And we do all the work!

Open to the community! 

Choose from the following parties!

Music Box Birthday Bash for ages 2+

Celebrate your child’s special day with a joyful musical adventure full of singing, dancing, imagination, and hands-on instrument play! At the Music Box Birthday Bash, children become part of the music as they explore a variety of instruments, create rhythms together, and experience the excitement of making music as a group. Through interactive songs, movement activities, and collaborative music-making, birthday guests will laugh, play, and create unforgettable memories while celebrating the birthday star.

Price: $500 for up to 15 children. Add up to 5 additional guests for just $12 per child.

Pool Party for ages 3+

Enjoy one hour of free swim filled with games, laughter, splishing and splashing with friends in the JCC pools. Guests can enjoy both our indoor and outdoor pools, plus the outdoor splash pad (weather permitting). The outdoor pool is available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Price: $500 for up to 15 children. Add up to 5 additional guests for just $12 per child. 

Martial Arts with Martial Arts America for ages 4+

Your child will become a Black Belt for the day and help the Black Belt Instructors teach the basics of Taekwondo to their friends in the Martial Arts Dojo at the JCC. 

You will play fun martial arts games and exciting relay races. At the conclusion of the party, we will break a board and have every attendee sign it and it will become the "wooden birthday keepsake." Every attendee will go home with a free week of martial art classes as a party favor. 

One hour of martial arts activities in the martial arts studio on the lower level
Price: $600 for 15 children. Add up to 5 additional guests for just $12 per child.

Sports Party for ages 3+

Jump into action with a high-energy sports party! Enjoy fun, friendly competition in a controlled environment with sports games and activities that are designed to your child’s preferences. Enjoy one hour of organized games and activities led by a sports specialist in the gymnasium. Whether your child loves basketball, soccer, relay races, or capture the flag, each party is customized to their interests and tailored to the age and skill level of the group. 

For an extra game-day experience, the gym scoreboard is available upon request.

Price: $500 for up to 15 children. Add up to 5 additional guests for just $12 per child.

Ultimate Sleep Under for ages 4+

Get ready for the coziest party ever! Transform your celebration into the ultimate sleep under with your child’s favorite movie playing on the big screen, fresh popcorn popping, delicious pizza, and plenty of fun lounging. Invite everyone to arrive in their favorite pajamas for unforgettable memories without the overnight stay! 

Price: $500 for up to 15 children. Add up to 5 additional guests for just $12 per child. 

Birthday Party Interest Form

For questions contact [email protected]

All Birthday Parties at the J include:

  • A 90-minute party scheduled between 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays 
  • Activity room
  • Party room (if different from activity room)
  • Four large pizzas
  • Party goods (plates, cups, tablecloth)
  • Party specialist (serves as coordinator for food, add-ons, etc. and troubleshooter day-of the party)  

Birthday Parties at the J Extras

  • Each additional child: $13 (up to 5 additional children where allowed)
  • Dairy Queen ice cream cake: we will take care of ordering and picking up anything you’d like from Dairy Queen, including customization
  • Extra pizzas: $17.50 each

Birthday Parties at the J Details and Policies

  • Parties may be scheduled on Saturdays only at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. on Saturdays 
  • Parties must be booked no later than three weeks prior to party date
  • Party deposit of $100 is required to reserve party and will be charged automatically to the credit card on file in your JCC account.  
  • Deposits are fully refundable up to one week prior to party
  • Any requests for party date changes must be made no less than one week prior to original booked date
  • Final attendance count is needed one week prior to the party date
  • Add-one are needed one week prior to the party date.
  • Final party balance is automatically charged to your credit card on file (in your JCC account) 48 hours prior to the booked party date.
  • Birthday Parties at the J are open to the community

 

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