Neighborhood and Playground
Scavenger Hunts

2010 Scavenger Hunt - Scavenger Hunt of the Week- August 2nd
Children will gather objects, answer questions, and take pictures pertaining
to the number 10.  This hunt can easily be changed to a number that
corresponds to a birthday.   

Chautauqua Institution Scavenger Hunt - Scavenger Hunt of the
Week - July 26th
 This hunt is specific to Chautauqua Institution in New
York.  It takes you all over Chautauqua on bike or on foot.  Some of the
answers may change from year to year so there is no answer sheet.  Feel
free to email your answers to admin@scavengerhuntsforkids.com.


Neighborhood Bike/walk Hunt -  view mobile-friendly   Look for the
objects and keep a tally of how many you find.

Outside Homophones Story  - Story Answers -  
view mobile-friendly   mobile-friendly answers      Each sentence has a
homophone.  Figure out the homophone and go get the object.  For
example, the first homophone is chilly.  Find a can or package of chili.

Playground Geometry Hunt -
view mobile-friendly
Children search the playground for each
particular shape.

Counting on the Playground -
View mobile-friendly   - Counting and
measuring on the playground.  

Neighborhood Picture Scavenger Hunt 2 - view mobile-friendly   
Pictures of things to spot around the neighborhood.   

10 Team Challenges  -   A list of 10 events for a team to do together.  
Directions and Blog         

Garage Treasure Hunt - view mobile-friendly - Example clue -  Find
something round that bounces on the ground.

Playground Treasure Hunt -  Rhyming clues for things to find on the
playground.

Snowball Target Practice -  Hit the following objects with a snowball.  

Limerick Treasure Hunt

Backyard Treasure Hunt -  view mobile-friendly   Example clue - Look
for a seat you push with your feet.
 Sample clues and Blog


Neighborhood Picture Scavenger Hunt - view mobile-friendly  Pictures
of things to spot in your neighborhood.  


Free outside scavenger hunts.  Perfect for a family reunion or block
party. Fun outside games for all ages.  Click on the title below to
download and print.  Games have picture and rhyming clues.  
Rhyming clues will build word pattern recognition which will
increase reading skills.  The hunts are fun and active reading
games. Children learn about nature and animals while playing an
educational game.  Children get great exercise and learn about the
environment.