Scavenger Hunt Clue Ideas

Treasure hunts are a great way to entertain kids at parties or on a boring cold day. Treasure hunts and scavenger hunts are different because unlike scavenger hunts, in treasure hunts when a clue is found another clue are needed to get closer to the treasure. With these steps, you are sure to host an unforgettable treasure hunt with booty galore.

Steps:

1.      Plan your treasure hunt accordingly. Decide what age group and gender will be appropriate for the treasure hunt. Also decide if the treasure hunt is for a birthday or just something to keep the kids entertained and active. This is also a great time to decide if this is for a birthday party, if you want the parents of the kids to provide help with the hunt but not to do the hunt for the kids.

2.      Decide your location. Choosing the right location(s) is everything in a treasure hunt. You can decide to start inside the home and let the kids work their way outside into the front or back yard. Another great location can be the neighborhood.

3.      Decide your trails and clues.  This is also important to the treasure hunt. Considering the age of the hunters, choose and plan clues and trails that will keep the attention of the hunters. You do not want your hunters to get bored or give up because it is too difficult to go on to the next clue. Make the clues fun and interactive such as having to use a highlight marker on invisible ink to reveal a riddle to the next clue.

4.      Choose and create the booty. Although you can buy candies, gift boxes, and treats to make the long waiting a rewarding treasure; but making it will give you the chance to personalize for each person, and really make the treasure one of a kind.