Deflated Dreams

My friend works for a non-profit organization that offers after-school programs for little kids led by local college students. Before spring break, they like to throw a party for the children at the local public pool. The kids always enjoyed playing in the water, but my friend’s group wanted to do something different last year. They looked into a bounce house rental for the party. 

The day of the event, the rental company came and set up the bounce house without a hitch. The after-school program volunteers (college students) were so excited about the large toy that they unfortunately did not pay attention to the rental company’s safety instructions, which included a weight limit. The volunteers decided to try out the house before the kids got there. Three large football players began jumping at the same time. The inflatable house, which was meant to be used by a few small children, could not withstand the pressure and popped.

When my friend, the director of the program, arrived, she found the volunteers huddled around the deflated bounce house, trying to find the hole and fix it. But it was no use. They had ignored the rules and now had to pay for the damage. The only thing they could do now was get the bounce house out of sight so that the children wouldn’t be upset by it. The kids ended up having a great day in the pool as usual, without any idea of the extra fun activity that was supposed to be awaiting them.

If you’re considering bounce house rental, make sure you familiarize yourself with the rules to save yourself disappointment and extra charges. Proper use of an inflatable house will ensure that everyone has a good time at your party.