Scavenger Hunts are a fun activity for the family
A scavenger hunt is an activity every member of the family can enjoy. On those rare or odd days when everyone is bored it's a great way to pass the time while providing loads of entertainment. Enjoyed by people of all ages it's easy to understand its popularity so what are some popular scavenger hunts for a family? A quick internet search will provide a long list of suggestions but really all scavenger hunts fall into a few categories. Families who want something quick and easy to organize only have to remember these three main types. From there the possibilities are endless.
Treasure Scavenger Hunt
Who doesn't want to find lost or buried treasure. Most people do so the most popular and classic scavenger hunt is guaranteed to be a hit especially with small children. Consider adopting a pirates theme and making a pirates map to make hunting for buried treasure even more exciting.
Quest Scavenger Hunt
Completing a game, solving a puzzle or a riddle to retrieve the next clue and move to the next level is another exciting type of scavenger hunt. Rather than collecting a prize at the end, often the winner is the first to individually or as a group successfully complete all the quests at every stage in the scavenger hunt. Depending on the age, the level of difficulty of the games and puzzles can be customized to make it more fun while challenging. These types of scavenger hunts are very popular especially among older children and adults.
Collection Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt involves searching for or gathering a specific list of items until you find or collect as many items as possible. You can even set a time limit to complete the scavenger hunt with the first to do so winning a prize. Collection treasure hunts are fun because its an opportunity to go exploring since they can be done almost anywhere. While on a nature walk you can hunt for large or small objects, animals, or landmarks. They can even be done while running errands at any local business or even while traveling.
Tips for Planning
No matter what type you choose for a successful scavenger hunt, there's a few things you will need to consider. You will first need to pick a place to hold your scavenger hunt . It could be in your home, in the backyard or even a local park. Playgrounds are also a great place to hide and look for lost treasure. For a treasure hunt you will need a map. Include pictures of the surrounding area, any landmarks and additional clues to find the location of buried treasure etc.. For your clues, write short and easy riddles and always start in reverse order. Begin with the clue for the final location and then work your way back to the start. After finalizing your location and getting your maps and clues together it's time to select all the games and prizes. For your buried loot we recommend using old coins, fashion jewelry, rings, and replicas of precious stones. Pick a good hiding place and be sure to mark the spot on your treasure map.
A scavenger hunt is one of the best ways to bring a family together because they're lots of fun for people of all ages. Other than a little planning they are not very hard to organize and can be done anywhere. Whether it's held outdoors or indoors, they're a fun way to keep the entire family happy and entertained.
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