Indoor Fun Day Ideas for Rhode Island Schools and Gyms

Cold, wet days don't have to cancel a school celebration. Inflatable obstacle courses, interactive games, and bounce houses can move into a gym, cafeteria, or church hall for a winter fun day, a reward day, or a PTO family night. Here's how to plan an indoor event that fits your space.

Indoor event ideas that work

• Obstacle course relay: two students race side by side, then the next pair goes. Obstacle courses keep lines moving, which makes them a good fit for whole-grade events. See our obstacle course rentals.
• Game stations: interactive inflatables like the Powerline 3-in-1 ($160) and Big Sports Player ($160) give short, competitive turns. Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4 work as quieter stations. Browse all games and activities.
• Bounce houses for younger grades: a classic bounce house or a bounce house with a slide for Pre-K through grade 2.
• Treat station: a cotton candy machine ($70) or snow cone machine ($105), run by adults.

Measure before you book

1. Ceiling height: measure the lowest point, including lights, beams, and basketball hoops. Tell us the number so we can suggest units that fit.
2. Floor space and doors: measure the open floor area and the narrowest door or hallway the equipment has to pass through.
3. Floor surface: tell us ahead of time if setup is on a gym floor.
4. Power: each inflatable needs a standard outlet within about 75–80 ft, and a dedicated 20-amp circuit works best.

Plan the flow

Use the same rotation math as a field day: one station for every class in the room at once, 10–15 minutes per station, and a couple of minutes to switch. Put the inflatables on opposite sides of the gym so groups don't bunch up. Our field day station planner has a table of stations by grade.

Keep foam outside. Our foam party machine is for outdoor use only.

Staffing the stations

Adult supervision is required during inflatable use. If you'd like help, add Wavy Bounce event attendants: $45 per hour per attendant, with a 3-hour minimum ($135 per attendant).

Paperwork and booking

We provide a certificate of insurance on request and can list your school or district as certificate holder. Schools can pay by school check or pay online to reserve the date. Book an obstacle course valued at $450 or more and we'll include a free bounce house or inflatable game when inventory allows.

Ready to check a date? Call or text Ed at 401-999-9599, or see our Schools & Organizations page.

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