| Ideas for scavenger hunts run the gamut from | | | | the rules. |
| Amazing Race-style events to backyard treasure | | | | Finish Off With a Bang |
| hunts. These hunts are perfect for teen get-togethers, | | | | Scavenger hunt parties are not complete without food, |
| birthday parties or any other type of gathering you | | | | including a scavenger hunt. Plan for a finish time, and |
| could imagine. Here are some tips to launch a | | | | have everyone back at an arranged meeting place for |
| successful scavenger hunt for any age group: | | | | food and to announce the winners. |
| Planning Is the Key | | | | Keep the food simple finger foods, pizza, cookies and |
| If you are planning a challenging scavenger hunt or one | | | | cake are perfect. Share videos or digital pictures with |
| that involves traveling, make sure you have everything | | | | everyone if these were part of your scavenger hunt. |
| you will need, including permission from parents for kids | | | | Take group pictures and award prizes. |
| to ride in vehicles. Make the prizes simple, but fun. You | | | | Scavenger Hunt Ideas |
| want your goals to be challenging but realistic enough | | | | - Nature Hunt: This one's great for kids. They need to |
| to be reached. If your scavenger hunt is for older kids | | | | find everything on their list, and the content can range |
| or adults, make it more detailed than simply having to | | | | from flowers to animals. Use a local park for this |
| ask for things. Put a few items on the list that are | | | | event. |
| going to be challenging to get. | | | | - Department Store Hunt: Send your guests off in the |
| Make Safety a Priority | | | | mall for various items. |
| The important thing to keep in mind is safety. If feasible, | | | | - Photo Hunt: For this hunt, you provide a list of things |
| split into teams, and have one or two adults per team, | | | | to do, such as have your picture taken with a |
| even if there are older teens. Make sure parents | | | | policeman. Guests must take a digital photo as proof, |
| understand what is involved if the kids are going to be | | | | and you'll tally up how many photos they take to |
| riding in a car or somewhere other than the original | | | | determine the winner. |
| meeting place. Make sure every child has permission | | | | Remember to use your imagination, keep things safe |
| to participate. For younger kids, simply make sure that | | | | but entertaining and everyone will have a good time. |
| there are adults supervising and that everyone obeys | | | | |