Birthday Parties

Birthday parties here at HAC cost $500. They include a birthday host(ess), a two-hour pool party for up to 15 children and up to 2 adults per child, a private party room with table and chairs, digital invitations sent to party guests, three large cheese pizzas, pitchers of water, plates, napkins, cups, and setup and cleanup. The party parent is responsible for providing a store-bought cake or cupcakes as well as any utensils and plates needed for dessert.

Party bookings are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 -  4:00pm. The party parents may arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled birthday so that they may meet the party host(ess) and greet their guests. Parties must be requested with at least 3 weeks’ notice.

Once your party is confirmed and your date is reserved, you will receive a digital RSVP form. Simply enter the party details, RSVP instructions, and email addresses of anyone you wish to invite, and the RSVP cards will be sent out digitally. Be sure to get a guest count for both children and adults; HAC birthdays allow a maximum of 15 children and up to 2 adults per child guest. You will be contacted the Monday prior to the parties that are booked for the coming weekend. Please make sure that your RSVP date allows you enough time to make those last minute calls to confirm any guests that do not respond by the date that you indicated. 

The birthday party parents should bring the birthday cake plus utensils and plates for dessert. The birthday child and all guests should come prepared with a bathing suit and towel as well as socks and shoes. In the event of a thunderstorm, the party and guests will be escorted into either the gymnasium or the acro area as available for indoor play. Children without proper attire may not be permitted to participate. Although Hockessin Athletic Club provides skilled and highly capable lifeguards for each party, parents of pool party guests should come prepared to enter the water in case your child is in need. We understand the parental instinct to enter the water in the event your child needs you, but Hockessin Athletic Club will not be responsible for any items damaged upon your voluntary entry.

Currently, birthday parties are only bookable by active HAC members. Members may invite both member and non-member party guests. As guests of the club, non-members are welcome during the time of the party they are attending; they are expected to respect the rules of the club as any member would.

HAC provides (3) large cheese pizzas with additional pizzas available for purchase with 5 business day’s notice. Parents are asked to bring a store-bought birthday cake. Aside from these items, we do not allow for outside food or drink to be brought into the club. Exceptions may be made to accommodate children with allergies; please contact our Family Activities Director for details.

The birthday child must be at least 5 years old (or must be celebrating a 5th birthday) to host a birthday party at HAC. Younger guests such as sibblings are welcome to attend; all children under 18 years old count toward the maximum party size of 15 children.

Patrons must be at least 42” tall to use the waterslide. While we want your child to have the best experience at HAC, we need to remain safe. The height requirement of 42” for the pool slide is set for the safety of children and is required by our insurance carrier.

In the event of a pool closure, the party and guests will be escorted into either the gymnasium or the acro area where children will be able to play indoors. Please remember that all guests and participants will need socks and shoes in case this happens. There are several situations that may necessitate a pool closure. In the event of bodily fluid contamination, the pool must be cleared until sanitation procedures are complete. Furthermore, it is Delaware law that all pools (including indoors pools) are closed when there is lightening or thunder outside.

Gratuity for the host(ess) can be included in the total amount due, to be paid by the end of the event.