If you are looking for an activity that can truly entertain the whole family, look no further than scavenger hunts. Scavenger hunts are fun for all ages, from preschoolers to older kids (and it’s even a lot of fun for adults too!). If you have cabin fever, this can be used as a perfect way to make the most of any place in nature with an outdoor scavenger hunt. The beauty of this activity is that if the weather is not in your favor, you can also do an indoor scavenger hunt. With a little creativity and the desire to have some fun, a scavenger hunt can fill many purposes. More: 75 Activities for Kids at Home to Fight the Boredom Blues
How to Create a Scavenger Hunt
Follow these steps to create the ultimate scavenger hunt:
Ready Made Scavenger Hunts
If you don’t want to create the scavenger hunt and want to be a participant with the rest of the family, there are several options for premade scavenger hunts:
Scavenger Hunt Themes
Scavenger hunts make for an awesome birthday party activity. It can be planned as an indoor or outdoor activity at your home, or you can use it as an organized activity for a party at a park, beach, or public area. The great thing about doing a birthday party scavenger hunt is that it also provides an easy way to double as goodie bags or party favors. Here are a few ideas that work for preschool aged kids or little ones:
Mini stuffed animals Trading cards Stickers Temporary tattoos
There are plenty of options for the older kids too:
$5 gift cards to a store in the mall or iTunes Reusable water bottles Notebooks and colored pencils Fun socks or sunglasses
Scavenger hunts make for festive DIY holiday fun too. You can use plastic Easter eggs on Easter, look for shamrocks and gold on a St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt, or have a themed scavenger hunt to celebrate anything from Christmas to Halloween. In addition, scavenger hunts make for excellent learning activities. It’s a perfect homeschool option to simply celebrate every day, have fun, and learn at the same time. There are so many fun ideas for indoor options on a rainy day including doing an alphabet scavenger hunt with young kids. A fun scavenger hunt can be done in almost any weather if you want to take a science approach with a nature scavenger hunt. It can be natural beach living themed, forest themed, river themed or simply make the most of any natural place you want your children to explore more thoroughly. The options for scavenger hunts are endless, and they can help to make any day more special or serve as a launching pad for learning and study that feels like play. The most important thing is to keep an open mind, keep trying new options, and be ready to have lots of fun!
