Host a Successful Parents Night Out at Your Martial Arts School

Parents Night Out

This is NOT a sleepover. It’s a parents' night out. Sleepovers have too much liability for the risk. Drop-off is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and pickup is by 9 the next morning.

Parents pay as little as $25 and make sure their kids bring a sleeping bag, toothbrush, pillow, and any games they might want to play. We average 70–80 kids for a revenue total of $1,700–$2,000.

Expenses include staffing, pizza, prizes, and the rental of a TV and VCR if your school doesn’t have them. You will need a big screen to accommodate that many kids.

One of the most popular activities is Karaoke. The kids love to sing and dance and generally be silly while crooning Hound Dog like Elvis.

Your leadership team is very important to the success of this since you want to keep about a 5:1 ratio of kids to leaders. With good preparation and strong leadership, you should be able to pull it off without many hitches.

This article details how to organize a successful Parents Night Out event at your martial arts school. With drop-off at 7:30 p.m. and pick-up by 9 the next morning, students can enjoy a night of games, karaoke, and fun, while parents get a much-needed break.

The event, priced as low as $25 per student, can generate substantial revenue and provide a fantastic experience for kids and parents alike. Key elements include preparation, staffing, and ensuring a low leader-to-child ratio.