Before my daughter's fourth birthday a couple of weeks ago we started talking about what kind of party she wanted to have and she declared that she wanted the exact same party she had last year – An hour of play at the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre followed by time in their party room. I booked it immediately, because it's a great place to have a party. The kids get an hour with an instructor in a completely padded room jumping on trampolines, swinging on rings and ropes, climbing and getting worn out by all the activities.

Both years we had a couple of kids who were a bit nervous and wanted a parent with them and the instructor didn't have any problem with having them out on the floor.

Then an hour in the party room to have snacks and cake, with plates, cups and cutlery provided.

If she asks for the same thing next year, I will have no hesitation to do it again!