An Escape Woods paintball party is an unforgettable experience, where children as young as 9 can dress up in camouflage kit and act out their favourite computer games, running around the woods storming vehicles and hides with their mates - quite simply they are in heaven!

With over 20 years' experience, we are aware of the safety concerns associated with paintballing, particularly when responsible for other peoples' children. Rest assured that the safety and well-being of all our little, and not so little, paintballers is a high priority and all safety practices are in place to ensure the children leave us with only a smile on their face (and possibly some paint!).

 

We have designed some fun party invitations to send to friends which you are more than welcome to use. If you would like the template, let us know and we can provide the file!

Kit we provide:

• Camouflage overalls
• Full head helmet with goggles
• Paintball guns and balls
• Team colour armbands

Children must bring:

• Comfortable clothing
• Sensible shoes, preferably with ankle support and deep tread/rubber soles
• Waterproofs if wet
• Suncream and water bottles if hot
• Snacks to refuel in breaks

Price and Timings:

• £25 per person
• 200 paintballs
• 2hr session

Extra paintballs can be purchased for £5 per 100 balls.

Sessions run at 10am or 1pm.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Minimum group size - 10 people
• Minimum age - 9 years old

Below is an example itinerary:

10:00/13:30	Arrive
10:05-10:20/13:35-13:50	Kit up, split into teams
10:20-10:30/13:50-14:00	Safety brief and game instructions
10:30 – 12:30/14:00-16:00	Game 1 & 2
	Game 3 & 4
	Game 5 & 6
12:30- 12:40/16:00-16:10	De-brief and de-kit
12:40/16:10	Depart

Information for parents:

1.    Minimum age: Paintball is suitable for most children aged 8+ years. Timid children may not enjoy the activity as much as outgoing children. Please use your discretion when deciding whether or not it would appeal to a particular individual.

2.    Supervision: Children will receive full instruction and supervision during the paintball games from trained marshals. Where the party comprises children under 14 years of age, we recommend a responsible adult remains at the centre throughout the event. Their role is to supervise the children whilst they are in the base camp and car park areas, to ensure shoelaces are tied, goggles are cleaned and safely adjusted and that the children in their charge behave sensibly and safely.

3.    Safety: Paintballs can sometimes bruise or break the skin. Our low impact paintball guns reduce the severity of bruising. The activity is far safer than football and rugby, for example. The paintballs are gelatine skinned and designed to burst harmlessly on impact. They contain a vegetable based “food colourant” which is water soluble and will wash out.

4.    Goggles: Players are issued with a full head helmet that provides full protection of the face and head. All goggles feature a chin strap to ensure they remain on at all times, and marshalling staff perform a “touch-test” to confirm goggles are worn correctly before players head out to battle.

5.    Rules: The most important safety rule is for players to keep their goggles on and tightly adjusted at all times when in the game zones. If anyone breaches this rule, for any reason whatsoever, they will be excluded from participating in the event – this rule is strictly enforced and exists to protect all players.

6.    Clothing: Children should wear comfortable clothing. Most players wear boots with ankle support and deep tread/rubber soles as it can be muddy, wet and slippery in the woodlands. Some players may choose to wear wellington boots in the winter months or if it is muddy – but it is up to each individual to decide if they want to choose a waterproof option rather than the safety of ankle support. In wet weather you may also like to wear a thin waterproof layer of clothing under the overalls we issue you for the day.

7.    Teams: When playing paintball games all players are equal; the game does not depend on physical prowess, strength or stature. It remains at the discretion of the activity leader to devise teams.