We go to tons of birthday parties and some of our favorites and most remembered by our kids have included a scavenger or treasure hunt. Hunts can be custom designed around any birthday theme, location and to the ability of your partygoers. The most recent treasure hunt we went on included clues, a treasure map and some wildly giggling girls who loved the thrill of both finding the clues and the treasure. Another hunt we’ve seen was designed for older kids in our neighborhood that featured landmarks and ice cream! Whatever route you choose, be cautioned that hunts sometimes take longer than expected, so plan accordingly, and if possible send only 1-2 adults along while prepping other party activities at the birthday site.
HUNTS DEFINED:
Treasure hunts are great for littles. You can write simple clues/and or riddles for an adult reader or you can draw the clues on a map. Depending on the size of your group, you could break into smaller groups to make the hunt more manageable.
Scavenger Hunts include lists of items to find that drive partygoers from place to place. The clues and solving of riddles can lead to a larger prize and winner at the end, and typically involves a time limit.
WHAT YOU NEED:
Prizes or treasure
Clues (as simple or as complex as you like)
Location & theme
WHAT YOU DO:
1. Pick your location
2. Write and plan clues (and a map if using)
3. At time of hunt, separate into groups for scavenger hunt and for treasure hunts if a large group
4. Send the kids off (with an adult who knows the hunt)
