Summer party food ideas
The long, hot summer evenings are just perfect for parties. Whether you’re hosting a kids’ party, a corporate event or an anniversary bash, summer dos always go with a swing.…
Plan a sizzling summer party
Rumour has it that the sunny weather is hanging around for another month. So if your child has a birthday coming up in the next few weeks, why not have…
Seven Super Ways to mark the End of Term
It’s that time of year again! The kids are bouncing around full of beans and you’re completely exhausted after a long, tiring school year. Whether you're a teacher, a PTA…
Fun end of term project ideas
The end of the school year is fast approaching! Both you and your children are exhausted. You’ve both had end of year tests to contend with and now you are…
10 ways to improve your child’s confidence
A lack of confidence can impact on your child in a variety of ways. They may find it difficult to make friends, find social situations tough or they could struggle…
Meet June’s Entertainer of the Month
This month's entertainer Sarah has been with Captain Fantastic for 18 months. When she's not entertaining at children's parties she teaches musical theatre classes for kids and teens.SarahHobbies? I like…
How to get more out of your party
Organising your child's party can seem like a mammoth task. With the venue, catering, entertainment and party bags to organise, all too often parents feel well and truly frazzled by…
Meet May’s Entertainer of the Month
This months entertainer Kris has been a children's entertainer since he was a teenager! He helped out the entertainer at a family party and they were so impressed they offered…
Fabulous Fundraising Ideas
With school budgets stretched, most schools have a PTA or a fundraising team to help raise money for extracurricular activities or equipment that may not otherwise be bought. PTAs up and…
Emoji parties
From toddlers to teenagers, everyone loves an emoji. Even though the emoji movie was a bit of a let-down (sad face), kids – and parents – of all ages still…
Meet April’s Entertainer of the Month
Louis moved to London 5 years ago from Northampton where he was a member of the Royal and Derngate Theatre. In 2016 he spotted that Captain Fantastic was advertising for…
Top Tips for Planning a School Disco
School discos are a brilliant way to mark the end of term and make some memories. Whether it's to congratulate them on some super SATs results, or just celebrate the…