Hobbies And Interests
Themes List
Holiday-themed lists work well for parties, holiday gatherings or simply getting into the spirit of the season. Whether it is Christmas, Easter or the Fourth of July, there are always items to find. Season- and weather-themed lists work wonderfully, too -- staying inside does not mean you can't find plenty of items related to the outdoors. For winter lists, include snowflakes, scarves, mittens and hot cocoa. A spring list might feature seeds, lightning, flowers, a bicycle, a jumprope and a baseball. A summer list wouldn't be complete without sunscreen, sunglasses and grilling accessories. For a fall list, include leaves, a rake, pumpkins and a football.
Alpha-hunt
The alphabet is a way to help younger kids learn and it can keep any scavenger hunt organized. Gathering one item that starts with each letter is one way to go, but you can mix it up by setting the amount of items each team or player needs to find and assigning each team a different letter. With some letters being more difficult, this can get tricky but as long as it is fair this can be a blast.
Numbers
There are various ways to employ numbers for a scavenger hunt list. The players can actually have to find the numbers themselves or something with the number on it. Make the task more difficult by using Roman numerals or high numbers.
Colors
Organizing a scavenger hunt around colors may sound like too simple an idea, but it doesn't have to be. For younger participants, use the colors on the list to teach them about the rainbow. For bigger kids, make a list to encourage creative thinking. For example, focus on a rare color for all the list items, such as periwinkle or chartreuse. Supply magazines and newspapers for inside scavenger hunts in case participants can't find all the items on the list.