Hobbies And Interests
Recycling Scavenger Hunts
Cleaning up a park or roadside doesn't necessarily have to be a tedious volunteer project. In a recycling scavenger hunt, teams must track down various pieces of litter on a checklist such as paper cups, newspaper scraps, flyers, wrappers, aluminum containers and plastic bags. Players should wear gloves, as this game can get a little dirty. A grocery bag should be suitable for collecting items.
Scientific Scavenger Hunts
A good way of learning about local flora and fauna is on a nature hunt. Players must track down specimens of various plant species and other natural phenomena such as obscure forms of moss. Hunting for rare mushrooms is another variation on this game that dates back to medieval Russia. Other possible nature objects include pinecones, types of bark, maple leaves, three-leaf clovers and Y-shaped twigs. As with recycling hunts, players should wear gloves and use a bag to collect items.
Architectural Scavenger Hunts
Many cities possess rich architectural histories that are largely ignored by residents. A historical scavenger hunt helps people learn about their surroundings and often develop a sense of civic pride. In this type of game, players will need to take digital photos of locations rather than retrieve items. For instance, they might be required to photograph a copper turret or mansard roof as well as round windows, floor mosaics, Doric columns, and rosettes.
Charity Hunts
A charity hunt is a special kind of activity in which players retrieve or buy items for charitable organizations. For instance, teams might receive a list of hints about items needed by a charity, presented in the form of riddles or trivia questions. Players are then set loose in a shopping center to buy them. Another variation may be to provide teams with creative lists. Rather than ask someone to buy stuffed animals for children, the item on the list may be "something to comfort you when you're scared."