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Plants and Trees Scavenger Hunt
Plants are often included in outdoor scavenger hunts, since plants are easy to find around homes, parks and schools. Include small plants, flowers and shrubs on scavenger hunt lists. Items found on trees, such as leaves and bark may also be added to scavenger hunt lists for a mix of items. Instruct teams or individuals to search for plants and trees with rough or smooth textures, as well as bright and rich color in leaves and flowers.
Animal and Insect Scavenger Hunt
Although most scavenger hunts require teams and individuals to search for tangible items, list may also include animals and insects that do not need to be brought back to scavenger hunt leaders. Create a scavenger hunt list of domestic animals, such as dogs and cats. Also, include a list of insects that are easy to find, such as beetles, ladybugs and butterflies. Instruct scavenger hunt teams to take pictures of animals and insects on the list with a digital camera, to show proof that the animals and insect were found.
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
The first day of school can be nerve wrecking for students in elementary and middle school. To break the ice and familiarize new students with classrooms, create a classroom scavenger hunt. Pair students with fellow classmates, and provide list of items in the classroom, such as computers, books and crayons. List items, such as newspaper and magazine racks, pencil sharpeners and science lab tools, for students in middle school.
Celebration Scavenger Hunt
Keep children, and antsy adults, busy during birthday and holiday celebrations with a scavenger hunt. Instruct each team to search for items that pertain to the celebration in the home or outdoors. Include birthday hats, balloons and centerpieces on birthday scavenger hunt lists. List printed paper plates, decorations and festive treats for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Give small gifts to teams who find Easter and Christmas celebration items first, as a reward.