How to Pull Off the Perfect Christmas Surprise with a Kahuna Trampoline

Planning to surprise the gang with a Kahuna trampoline this Christmas? We’ve listed down a few ideas for you that’ll help make this special event even more special!

Think of the perfect gift you can give this holiday season. Oh, you bought a Kahuna trampoline? Great minds do think alike! Well, I’m afraid, simply handing it over just isn't good enough. You have to turn gift-giving into an absolutely fun experience.

The fun in gift-giving is not limited to just receiving gifts. Planning and giving add anticipation and excitement too! I know, I know, you probably think that not everybody like surprises. While that is true, we’re willing to bet that everyone likes a surprise gift! Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

1. Treasure Hunt

If you think your recipient enjoys playing detective, then why not plan a treasure hunt? A treasure hunt is definitely a bona fide classic option. Make a day out of it! Here are a few tips and ideas on how to pull the perfect treasure hunt for you and your kids:

• Instead of just showing them the trampoline, present the kids with an envelope containing the first clue.
• Use fun and meaningful clues paired with their favourite items around the house to make it more personal.
• Give them cryptic clues that only you guys know the answer to! Think of inside jokes and memories that you and your family share.
• If you plan on making this one the question-and-answer type, be sure to have a few extra clues to each question as well. You can hand in an additional clue if the player is not able to figure out the right answer.
• Have your clues relate to the gift. In this case, you got them a trampoline — so you can write nifty little trampoline puns in your clues.
• Use cute cards to make the hunt seem much more legit!
• You can have just a few clues or go crazy with a lengthy adventure all over the house — or even all over the neighbourhood.
• Want to get your friends or neighbours involved? They can become clue-givers! Make it a neighbourhood event by placing hints along their typical route.
• The final clue, of course, will reveal the location of your actual gift, so you should make it a tough one as it'll lead them to the gift they worked so hard to find.

It is completely up to you to make this treasure hunt for the surprise trampoline as long or as short as you like. Whatever vibe you’re going for, find a way to record their treasure hunt. If you know other friends who want to join in, make it an event and laugh together as everyone tries to solve the clues.

2. The Trojan Horse

Are you a fan of Greek myths? If yes, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one! The trick here is to plant seeds of disappointment (maybe even outrage!) that quickly turns to giggles and joy.

• Surprise your kids by repurposing an empty box from something you know they'll be disappointed by — a box of vegetables, a screwdriver, a cleaning product, etc.
• Basically, you want a reaction like, ‘Mom, I don’t want a bag of broccoli from Santa’.
• When they open your gift expecting something ordinary and mundane, they'll be left in a state of shock. Just encourage them to keep digging! You'll soon see their look of disappointment turn into pure delight.
• Because little do they know, nestled deep within that Trojan-horse packaging will be the real gift — a photo of the trampoline they’ll be getting for Christmas! You can also use a pair of trampoline socks to hint that they’ll be getting something even more awesome.
• You may have to gently prompt your kids to keep digging to find their gift. After, you can lead them to your backyard with their eyes closed to add more fun and excitement!

3. Expect the unexpected

Sort of like the Trojan Horse, instead of giving a gift, you can let the kids just happen to stumble upon the trampoline.

• Whether wrapped or not, put the clues leading up to the trampoline somewhere out of place where you know they can see every day.
• Perhaps put a torn-up receipt inside a cereal box, medicine cabinet or bicycle helmet. This works best when the surprise location fits into a regular routine that doesn’t vary from day to day.
• This is so your kid is completely surprised when an out-of-the-norm object appears. Imagine their surprise when a Kahuna trampoline appears in the middle of your backyard with a huge ribbon and their name on it!
• Remember that someone's reaction is magnified when they see something unexpected (for example, a ghost)! … We’re sure your gift will not shock them to that degree, but hey, it depends on how you pack it!
• Try to be there when it happens, so you can celebrate the moment together. You can film this too. Have your camera rolling as they’re going about their day. This is so you can capture the exact moment they notice the trampoline. We’re sure you’ll treasure and love looking back on the footage of their eyes going wide — a combo of confusion and pleasant surprise once understanding dawns on their face.

4. A day of gifts

Why not plan a memorable day full of surprise gifts? You can keep small gifts throughout your house. Fret not! We’re not suggesting that you go buy a bulk of expensive gifts. Even if it’s a lot of gifts, this does not need to be too expensive. You don’t even need to spend a dime!

• A lot of gifts only means that you can give them a lot of big and small things they like that would hint into your final gift, which is the Kahuna Trampoline.
• Why not bake their favourite cookies shaped into a trampoline?
• Buy a chocolate candy and leave a cute note or a pun about trampolines.
• Maybe leave the jumping mat around the house where they can easily find it? Give them time to be excited and anticipate what they’re getting for the holidays.
• The goal is for all the little gifts to lead to our ultimate gift—the Kahuna Trampoline!

Planning a gift, keeping it a secret, looking for a place to hide it, and revealing it may be challenging, but once you pull these off I’m sure it’ll feel rewarding. Truly a combination of mini victories for that much-awaited moment where you’ll see their faces and eyes light up once they see your gift.

Shop for the perfect Christmas present at Kahuna

With just a bit of creativity, you can make the giving of the gift almost as rewarding as the gift itself. So what are you waiting for? Go to Kahuna and get that trampoline you know your kids will love!

Suggested Read: 12 Reasons Why a Trampoline is the Best Christmas Present