Hobbies And Interests
Tricky Twist
Devise your list with tricky wording to illicit the imagination of family members. This works best with older family members involved. Give them items that are open to interpretation. For example, one suggestion would be a seed, which could refer to an acorn, a pea or any type of seed. Allow extra points for creativity. For an example of this type of hunt see the Nature Hunt link in Resources.
Photo Hunt
Have each member of the family photograph items or actions from her list with her cell phone or digital camera. The photos can then be uploaded to a computer or scrolled through on the device to see which activities from the list she has completed. For examples of items that can be included on the list, see the Home Science Tools link in the References.
Complete Tasks
Provide participants with a list of tasks that must be done, such as taking a picture of themselves with a lady in a pink shirt. Make sure each person has a camera to take photos of himself completing each task. This hunt works best with at least two people on a team.
Night Hunt
Paint scavenger-hunt items with glow-in-the-dark paint. Hide the items where they can get plenty of sunlight. Plan the hunt for dusk or dark while the items are still glowing. Let family members know that the prize will be for the most items found. As an alternative, have one special item that can be used as a prize itself, and the finder is the keeper. For ideas on what to paint see the Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt link in Resources.