2024 Carnival
Friday, May 17th
4:00-8:00pm
BCE Upper Campus
BCE most beloved 32nd Annual Spring Carnival tradition is back!!!
Everyone in the community, along with friends, is invited! Admission is absolutely FREE. However, kids who want to enjoy the game booths, prize room, and jump houses will need to purchase a kids wristband. Parents/guardians must be present to monitor their children - this is not a drop-off event!
Wristband Information
💲🌅🐦Early Bird Special $25/Kids Wristband (ages 4 & up) until THURSDAY,May 16th at 9pm
💲Families purchasing 3 or more wristbands receive $5 off each Wristband
💲At door $30/Kids Wristband (ages 4 & up)
Wristbands Include:
🎪Inflatables - unlimited with wristband
🎪Carnival Games & Prize Room - unlimited with wristband
🎪🎈Children 3 and under have their own special fun with dedicated games and a bounce house just for them FOR FREE
What will be at carnival?
Carnival Festivities
FREE Toddler Zone with Bounce Houses & Games for ages 3 & under donated by BCRPD
Arts & Craft
DJ Downward & Bubbles
Silent Auction items (to be won that night!)
Wristband Unlimited Experiences:
15+ Game Booths and Prize Room
Obstacle Course Bounce Houses
Giant Inflatable Slide
Vendors Giving Back to Parents Club:
Food Vendors: SC Eatery, El Rey Leon and Kona Ice of Santa Cruz
Face Painting & Ballon Twists by Sunflower Face Painting
Hair Chalking by Fair Hair
Henna by Mahanahula
BCE Parents Club Tickets
Parents Club Snack Shack serving Pizza, Snacks, Cold Drinks, Popcorn, and Cotton Candy by Woodland Floral & Creations (Varies 2-10 Tickets)
Cake Walk (5 Tickets)
Donut String Challenge (2 Tickets)
Dunk Tank (5 Tickets)
Pie in the Face (5 Tickets)
Rock Climing Wall (15 Tickets)
Volunteers needed
Join us in making the BCE Carnival a huge success! We owe a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers - YOU make it all happen!
Food
Parents Club Snack Shack
5-10 Tickets
Cotton Candy
3 Tickets
Cheese or Pepperoni Slice from BC Pizza & Pub
Desserts
2 Tickets
Soda or Sparkling Water
Assorted Snacks
Popcorn
There will be local food vendors there too! They will be accepting their own payment methods (credit card or cash). They will be donating proceeds of their sales that night to the BCE Parents Club!
SC Eatery
Kona Ice of Santa Cruz
🎟️ What are Circus tickets?
Circus Tickets will be required for the BCE Parents Club snack shack and experiences such as;
Dunk Tank • Pie in the Face • Cake Walk • Donut String Challenge • Rock Climbing (Children 5 &up)
Tickets can be purchased in advanced online until May 16th or at the registration booth.
1 Circus Ticket = $1 and they are non-refundable.
Remember anything you purchase goes directly to the BCE Parents Club to help fund well-loved enrichment programs such as Learning Garden, 5th Grade Scholarships, Drumming for all Grades, and much, much, MORE! It also helps us continue to host our beloved Carnival annually.
Cake Walk
Love to bake? We need your help in donating; cake, cupcakes, cake pops, pies, cookies, brownies, and more!
All baked good must be dropped off to Room 25 by May 17th between 2:30-3:30pm
Questions?
Laura Spillman lspilman85@gmail.com
Prize room donations
🌟 Help Make Carnival Eco-Friendly!
♻️ Drop off leftover party favors, kids' books, games, toys, etc. at the office by May 16th 🎉
Questions?
bcecarnival@bceparentsclub.org
FAQ
Can I buy tickets to only do games instead of a wristband?
Unfortunately, not. We are offering a Family Value $5 discount off each wristband to anyone purchasing more than 3 kids wristbands.
Do adults have to purchase wristbands?
No. Wristbands are only for children ages 4 & up. Entry to Carnival is FREE.
Do I need a wristband to enter?
No. Wristbands are required for unlimited game booths, prize room, and bounce house. You are welcome to walk in and only buy food. Carnival is a FREE ENTRY.
Will there be food?
YES! BCE Parents Club Snack Shack will be open serving pizza, snacks, cookies/dessert, and cold drinks. We only accept tickets for purchases. These tickets can also be used for experiences (i.e. cake walk, pie in the face, or dunk tank).
We will also have local food vendors there such as SC Eatery, El Rey Leon, and Kona Ice of Santa Cruz!
Will there be other vendors there?
YES! Facepainting & Ballon Creations by Sunflower Face Painting, Hair Chalking by Fair Hair, Henna by Mahanahula. These local vendors will be donating 20% of their proceeds to the BCE Parents Club. They will also be accepting their own form of payment. No BCE Parents Club tickets can be applied.
What if I accidentally bought a ticket for myself?
Reach out to bcecarnival@bceparentsclub.org and we can refund. Or, let us know and we can donate your extra wristband to a BCE Student. They would be very appreciative.
What does it mean to Sponsor BCE Student Wristband?
We never want a family to miss out on a BCE Parents Club Kid's event due to financial reasons. If your a BCE family and can benefit from this support. Please reach out to the BCE office. Thank you in advance for sponsoring a student at BCE!
Can I drop off my kid at Carnival and leave?
No. Parents/Guardians must be present to monitor their children - this is not a drop-off event!
SPonsors
(Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, & Aptos)
DJ Downward
