12 Interesting Things to Do at a Sleepover for Teens & Young Kids

There are few things more exciting in a teenager's life than a sleepover with friends! Back-to-back classes in school, never-ending tests, and assignments hardly give them any time to have fun together and catch up on each other's lives. Slumber parties are an exciting way to spend plenty of time together, eating, talking, laughing, and having loads of fun all night long.

If your teen is looking for things to do at a sleepover, you're on the right page. Read this post, and you'll find 12 exciting things that will make it the best sleepover your kids will have ever had!

12 Interesting Things To Do At A Sleepover

Wondering what to do at a sleepover? Make your sleepover more exciting with these 12 interesting things to do at a sleepover:

1. Makeovers

There's probably nothing more exciting for girls than dressing up. Try different styles on each other's hair, put on makeup, and try out some fancy dresses. Take pictures of some unique poses that you'll enjoy remembering in later years.

2. Blindfolded Makeovers

Here's another game that girls will love. Give the classic makeover party a silly twist with blindfolds! Each player puts on a blindfold and puts on makeup on someone. In the end, the winner is the one who does it the least messy.

3. Board Games

Don’t forget to arrange some classic board games beforehand. It gives the kids a chance to sit back with some snacks and stay involved for a pretty long while. Monopoly, Scrabble, Sorry!, and Trouble are some of them they’ll especially love!

4. Hula Blockers

Kids love games, and this is an exciting one! To play, you’ll need some hula hoops and a bean bag. Each kid will stand in a hula hoop and tries to toss the bean bag into the other player's hoop. The opponent will try to defend it from landing into their hoop. As they go, they chant “Hu-la Block-ers, Hu-la Block-ers," and enjoy!

5. Truth-Or-Dare

A sleepover isn't complete without the classic truth-or-dare round. It's super fun and gives the kids a chance to know each other on a more personal level. Players take turns answering a personal question or completing a daring task.

6. Water Balloon Fight

Balloon Fight is a classic game for summer sleepovers. Make teams, fill up tiny balloons with water, and charge! Enjoy tossing water balloons at each other but always play it outdoors, or your mum won't allow any more sleepovers after this.

7. Flashlight Tag

Here’s a fun outdoor game the kids can play after dark. The rules are simple. All the kids will hide around in the backyard while the player who's "it" will find them with a flashlight. The first person he finds becomes "it," and the game starts over.

8. Wrecking Ball

This is an entertaining activity for kids of all ages because - let’s face it - kids love wrecking stuff! Create a tower of paper cups. Hang a long strong from the ceiling and tie a light ball at the end. Now they can take turns swinging it to knock the tower over!

9. Yummy Food

Still wondering what to do at a sleepover? A party isn't complete without yummy food - and loads of it! Have tons of snacks and food ready to make your kid's party a blast. Order a pizza, bake homemade cookies, get snacks, drinks, and more! You can also involve the kids with homemade cookies or cupcakes. Kids and teens will love experimenting with toppings.

10. Talent Show

Teens love showing off their talents; not to mention, their friends love watching! If a friend plays guitar, ask them to bring the guitar along on the sleepover. Singing, dancing, acting, mimicry, and any other special talents can be performed in front of a cheerful audience.

11. Camping

Depending on the weather, a classic bonfire can be arranged outside or set up pretend blanket forts indoors. Outdoor camping can be loads of fun with roasted marshmallows, hotdogs, burgers, steaks, and some scary stories to enjoy with a hearty meal!

12. Movie Night

Once they're all out of activities, the kids can relax with a big bowl of chips or popcorns and a good movie or two. Young kids will probably doze off before the movie ends.

Now that you have loads of things to do at a sleepover, roll up your sleeves, and get working. Help your kids get everything in place before the big day and make it a blast!

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What Can Parents Do To Make Sleepovers Perfect For Their Children?

Your kid might need some help in figuring out things to do at a sleepover. While you wouldn't want to take complete control, even if they're having the party at their house, they'll appreciate some ideas, and help prepare activities and food. Here’s how you can get involved:

● Sleepover At Home

If your kid is going to be the host, there are a lot of things you’ll need to do. Set out a game plan and get working!

If you’re wondering what to do at a sleepover to make it more fun for your kids and their friends, here are some things to get you started:

1. Set up DIY indoor camps with blanket forts and sleeping bags in your kid’s room so the kids can enjoy a summer camping vibe from the comforts of their friend’s room! If the weather is favorable, go ahead and set up camp in the backyard - do make sure mosquitoes won’t bother them.
2. Have a DIY pizza party! Dinner doesn't have to be served preprepared. Bring the kids along in the kitchen, let them get creative with the dough, and add toppings of their choice.

3. Make sure to ask your kids what they'll do about the movie because there isn't a sleepover without a good movie! Will a friend be getting it, or do they want you to download one. Choose a good family movie (maybe a scary one!) and have it ready before the kids start coming.
4. Make sure you have some snacks in the house. They might need popcorns or chips to go with the movie.
5. Get some board games so the kids won’t get bored even when they’re all out of activities they’ve planned.
6. Round off a successful sleepover with a hearty breakfast before they head back home.

● Sleepover At Friend’s Home

You can also pool in if the sleepover is at a friend’s place. Here are a few ideas:

1. If this is your child's first sleepover, they might need some mental preparation. If the kid is uneasy about spending the night away from home, let them know that it will be fun, and they can call anytime they feel uncomfortable. Tell them that you’ll come to pick them anytime they want, even if they don’t want to stay through the night.

2. Younger kids often have “special” pillows, blankets, or stuffed animals that they’re used to sleeping with. Make sure you pack these things so they can feel safe in the new environment.
3. Send them with a chocolaty dessert or an old-fashioned pie that your child can enjoy with their friends after dinner. The host friend’s parents will also appreciate the gesture.
4. All the while that the kid is away be prepared for different situations. For example, you might get a call to come to pick them up or talk them through a problem over the phone.
5. Make sure your kids are where they are supposed to be.

FamiSafe - So You Always Know Your Kids Are Safe

Don’t hold your kids back from spending some time away from family, especially when you have FamiSafe to rely on. Among bundles of parental control features, FamiSafe offers location tracking for the peace of mind of parents even when their kids aren’t with them.

• Real-Time Location

This feature keeps you assured by giving you your kid's real-time location. You won't feel the urge to call them every 5 minutes to know if they're safe.

• Geofences

Geofences features allow you to create zones around specific locations. You'll be notified if your kid tries to break the zone rules or attempts to enter unsafe zones.

• Location History

You can review your kid's location history to make sure he/she stay or go to the place that they are supposed to. If you found any suspicious location on the location history, you can talk to them later to find out the truth.