- Hang stuffed monkeys from the backs of chairs as party favors.plush monkey image by Ziggy Smolinski from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
Monkeys appeal to several different age groups. Young children may be familiar with Curious George, the mischievous character from the book and TV series of the same name. A monkey-themed birthday party is just as appropriate for preteens and even adults. Pour plastic monkeys from "Barrel of Monkeys" games on the dinner table and watch all ages try to hook them together. - An inflatable ball helps protect kids from getting injured.beach items for fun and relax, focus point on ball image by Alexey Klementiev from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
Play Monkey in the Middle with a beach ball or playground ball. Ask the party guests to form a circle. A simple way is to have all the guests hold hands, then step back and drop hands. The birthday child stands in the middle of the circle as the "monkey."
The circled guests have to pass the ball over the monkey's head without the monkey intercepting it. If the monkey does get the ball, the person who last touched the ball is the new monkey and goes to the center of the circle. - Dodge the Cocounts should be played outdoors or in a gymnasium.coconut image by AGphotographer from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
Play this form of dodgeball with beach balls serving as coconuts. Split guests into two teams on opposite sides of the game area. Place several beach balls in the center of the field of play. On "Go," the players from both teams race to the center to gather balls. Guests have to pay attention. If they're hit with a beach ball, they are out and have to sit down. Unlike traditional dodgeball, the game is played by tossing the beach balls into the air over the opposing team. The object is for the players to dodge the "coconuts" as they fall from above. The team with a player left standing wins. - Monkeys compete to fill their team baskets with loot.Straw basket image by Tasha from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
Set up two equal teams on opposite sides of the yard. Each team of monkeys stands in front of a basket. Place a prize at the center of the playing field. Choose something small for the prize, such as a pack of gum or a candy bar. Assign a number to each person by having each team's members count off. Call out a number; players with that number race each other to grab the loot. Players on the same team can work together to protect their player as she hurries back to drop the loot in the team basket. Until the loot is placed in a basket, it is still fair game. The team with the highest number of prizes at the end of the game wins. Divide the captured loot among team members. - Let little monkeys dance to the "Jungle Book" soundtrack or other lively music.cute little monkey on the tree image by MAXFX from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
This game involves dancing and music, so set up a player and speakers near the game area. Gather party guests and select one person to be "it," who must then leave the room. While she is out of earshot, guests choose a leader. Call the guest who is "it" back into the room and turn on dance music. Everyone has to imitate the leader without the "it" guest figuring out who's leading the dance.
If you are playing this game with younger children, select one child to be the "monkey." Everyone has to follow his moves. Switch leaders frequently until every guest has had a turn. - Use peeled bananas in banana splits or freeze them for smoothies.banana heap image by Martin Wiesheu from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
Challenge guests with a banana peeling contest. You will need a timer and plenty of bananas. Try one of several different versions: A child can race to peel a banana behind his back, or without using his hands. Another contest could involve pairing kids up into teams. On "Go," the pairs have to peel a banana using only one hand per person.
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