Learning Objectives
• Experience engagement and "flow" through problem-solving and teamwork.
• Develop observation and deduction skills.
• Foster a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.
Instructions
- Set up a scavenger hunt with clues hidden around a designated area, such as a park or community centre.
- Divide participants into small teams and provide each team with a set of clues to follow.
- Encourage participants to work together to decipher the clues and locate hidden items or landmarks.
- Include creative challenges or puzzles at each clue location to further engage participants.
- Set a time limit for the scavenger hunt and encourage teams to complete the challenge within the allotted time.
- Offer support and guidance as needed, but allow participants to take the lead in solving the clues and completing the hunt.
- Here is a fun example of a scavenger hunt for 15+:
- Find a smooth rock
- Spot a bird's nest
- Collect a pinecone
- Take a photo with a tree smaller than you
- Find the 3 red flags we hid in the part
- Build a mini nature sculpture using twigs and leaves
- Find a piece of trash and properly dispose of it
- Spot a squirrel or other small animal
- Collect a flower (without picking it)
- Take the funniest group photo!
Debrief
- Gather the participants together after the scavenger hunt.
- Reflect on their experiences and achievements during the activity.
- Guide the conversation towards the concept of engagement and "flow" by asking questions such as:
- How did it feel to work together as a team to solve the clues?
- Did you experience a sense of excitement and focus during the scavenger hunt?
- What was the most challenging part of the hunt for your team?
- Encourage participants to share their favourite moments and discoveries from the scavenger hunt.
- Use the opportunity to reinforce the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and collaboration in achieving shared goals.
Materials
- Clue cards or written instructions
- Hidden items or landmarks
- Creative challenges or puzzles
