Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Campers

ABC Hunt

• Each team needs to collect something within the campground beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Encourage the teams to think creatively -- for example, an acorn, birds' nest, caterpillar and dead bug for A, B, C and D. The team that collects items representing the most letters wins.

Camera Scavenger Hunt

• Teams are required to take photographs of items on the list rather than return the actual item. By taking photographs, your scavenger hunters will not disturb the natural environment. A picture of a flower, a bird, something tiny and a cloud are items to include in your list. Your list can also include silly situations to be photographed -- for example, a picture of one of your team members swinging from a tree branch, standing barefoot in a stream or roasting marshmallows.

Nature Hunt

• Give each team a list of items found in nature. The items on the list must be natural, not artificial. A shiny rock, an oak leaf, a stick, an insect and a blade of grass are examples of items to include.

Campground Hunt

• Ask your teams to collect camping items found within tents and cabins. Include common camping items such as a lantern, firewood, a tent stake, a flashlight, a camping chair, a marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and a graham cracker to make a s'more. Have your team member return the items or photographs of the items. Require them to take photographs if removing the item would disturb the campsite.