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Don’t forget about crowd-pleasing standbys such as kickball, Frisbee and tag football. Chances are you’ve already got the supplies for those — or you can find them at a dollar store!
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Nicole Pauling, and her business partner Katie Smock, own and operate Atomic Bounce, which sets up and rents portable children’s bounce houses and play centers. The local ladies do all the work for a backyard party, which means parents can sit back and enjoy the day.
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More backyard fun
A lawn game can be the highlight of your summer soiree. Consider the ages and total number of guests, the size of your yard and the cash you’re willing to shell out. Then, use this guide to help you find the perfect lawn game for your next backyard bash.
321 N. Star Road, Strasburg, PA
717-687-8743
BOCCE Ages: 10 and older Number of players: Two to four (unless you have additional bocce balls) Space required: 10 feet wide by 76 feet long Cost: $15-$49.99
BADMINTON Ages: 10 and older Number of players: Two to four (unless you have additional racquets) Space required: 20 feet wide by 44 feet long Cost: $37-$385
Sources: Target.com, Walmart.com, ehow.com
HORSESHOES Ages: 8 and older Number of players: Two to four (unless you have additional horseshoes) Space required: 6 feet wide by at least 46 feet long Cost: $10-$65
CROQUET Ages: 8 and older Number of players: Two to six (unless you have additional mallets) Space required: 84 feet wide by 105 feet long Cost: $20-$80
Monday thru Wednesday: 9:30 to 5:00 Thursday: 9:30 to 8:00 Friday & Saturday: 9:00 to 6:00 Closed Sunday
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