At first sight, a bug-themed party appears very weird- but bug themed birthday parties can be great fun for kids, and serve to condition them about science and nature. Since several kids are afraid of insects, giving these insects a personality will help relieve the children’s concerns, and help put them at ease when outside, or around bugs. Watching your kids running around dressed like a dragon fly, or grasshopper, or in ladybug decorations can be a great memory for lots of parents. Once kids get into character, they tend to really enjoy scaring each other and getting a response out of everyone there. Including them in the decorating will also help them get more involved. There are plenty of spring themed cups and plates accessible, without having to go to a high priced specialty store. You don’t have to spend a lot to have fun. Games like ‘pin the spider on the web’ will help children be more comfortable around these creepy things, and as soon as they get the chance to put the spider in the center of the web; they are ready to come back for more. Another fun event is the game ‘run, ants, run!’ This is played by choosing one partygoer to be the leader, and getting all the other ants run around behind him, no matter what direction he turns. Putting up obstacles along the way will make it more interesting and fun for all those involved. When the leader yells ‘Run!’ all the other ants have to race back to base before getting tagged. Only the last ant standing wins the prize ~ Surfing the internet for themed foods is very simple, and will give you lots of ideas such as ‘ants on a log’. This party favorite is nothing more than a celery stalk filled with peanut butter and a few raisins on top. Bug candy like gummy worms and jelly spiders can be scattered over foods to give them an added measure of ambiance. These parties seem to work well for little boys, rather than little girls for some reason… but no matter who is invited, or what the occasion is, a bug themed party will go a long way to filling up these summer days.