Let’s Go on a Summer Scavenger Hunt

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One of our favorite spring and summer activities is going on an old-fashioned scavenger hunt. When the weather is just right you can find yourself spending an entire summer morning exploring the park and checking off list of cool finds. The great thing about a scavenger hunts is that there are SO many ways you can mix it up and make it fun and exciting for your kiddos. Here are a few helpful hints and ideas that will make every kid an expert explorer by the end of summer vacation. Have fun little explorers!

Scavenger HuntStep 1: Pick a location…scavenger hunts can come in all shapes and sizes, just think outside the box.

  • a playground
  • the beach
  • the neighborhood
  • a near by state park  
  • the grocery store (it’s a fun way to get grocery shopping accomplished)  
  • the playroom (for a rainy day)
  • your backyard
  • on a road trip  

Step 2: Make a checklist or find a checklist online. (Pinterest has a ton of free downloads)

Step 3: Give everyone a collection bag, such as a recycled gift bag or a brown paper lunch bag. Also take this time to explain any guidelines and safety reminders.

Step 4: Pick a prize, reward, or a treat for after the scavenger hunt is finished.

  • fruit popsicles
  • pencils or erasers
  • stickers
  • mini playdough containers

Step 5: Start exploring!

Other helpful hints: Make this a group play date; invite neighborhood friends, classmates, or teammates. (For bigger groups, try pairing the kids up and plenty of parent participation).  Be sure and stop for water breaks and pictures!

Don’t forget to pack the bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, and plenty of water.

Your kids will love the challenge and excitement of a summer scavenger hunt! 

Looking for more things to do around 30A this Summer? Check this list out!

 

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tovahlocke
Tovah is a Texas native, born and raised a small town girl. She attended business school at Texas Tech University and left the west Texas plains in her rearview mirror and headed for Tennessee in 2004 to pursue a career and fall in love with everything Tennessee had to offer. Tovah would meet and marry her husband, Josh, in Chattanooga, TN. Over the next several years the two would follow their careers to North Carolina and South Carolina. However, a life of adventure never keeps you in one place too long, after the couple welcomed their son in 2012, they would agree on a move to Santa Rosa Beach, for a slower paced life and an Emerald Coast address. These days the Locke's can be found fishing the intercoastal waters, relaxing on the beach, and falling in love with all things SoWal.