How to throw a good party at the park?

As for things to do:

Botchee Ball

Water Balloons

Horseshoes

**Dodgeball- you can buy some cheap balls at walmart

Scavenger Hunt

Baseball

These are just some classics that I thought of not sure if it's their thing:

Tug-o-War

3 legged Race

Toss the egg

As far as music goes it depends on his taste of himself and friends I would just go with the hit music of the summer I think the most popular genre is r&b and hip hop

Sean Kingston- 911

T-pain and Chris Brown- Freeze

Kayne West- Love Lockdown

Lady Gaga- Poker Face

The Dream- Walking on the Moon

Taylor Swift

Trey Songz

Rihanna

Nelly Furtado

Ciara

Neyo

Make sure you have some snacks too kids love to eat:

Veggie Tray- yes some kids do like them : )

Chips- Cheese Puffs, Doritios, Cheddar Popcorn, Chex Mix...

Assorted Candy.. jolly ranchers.. skittles.. starburst.. mini chocolate bars

I assume you may have a cake.. but smores might be a good and fun idea gives them something to do for a little bit.. (assuming the have a grill) just don't forget something to start it with : )

I would ask your 8th grader to make a list of songs that he likes, or look at his music list on his mp3 player. If all else fails tune into the local top 40 pop channel.

I would recommend taking frisbee or some sports equipment such as a baseball and bat. At 13-14 you don't really want games so much.

You guys should play sports and just chill and stuff.