I just found these adorable free scavenger hunt printables for kids over on the Shutterfly website. My kids absolutely love scavenger hunts so I will definitely be printing these out!
What You’ll Need For A Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Camera or smartphone
- Writing instrument
- Scavenger hunt list or print outs
- A prize for the winner
Photo Scavenger Hunt Rules
Scavenger hunt rules are pretty easy. You can set your own rules depending on how many players will be participating. You can choose to play as a team, as competing teams or as individuals.
The players will have a list of items they are able to find in the area they are in. Whoever finds the items and photographs within time allocated first, wins.
- Choose a location and theme.
- Assign someone to be the moderator or judge.
- Decide how you want to separate your players into teams. Always pair kids with adults in every team.
- Make sure you set boundaries within the location — assign parameters and let each player know.
- Set a timer. An hour should be plenty of time.
- Give a prize to the winner.
1. Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Visiting the animals is so peaceful and fun. As you say hi to the tigers, monkeys and zebras…make sure to also snap a photo of the friendly zoo keeper!
2. Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
What can be more fun than a road trip? A road trip scavenger hunt! Adventure through gas stations, lookout points, bridges and trains. Make sure you to pay attention to your surroundings, you may zoom through one of the challenges.
3. Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
You don’t have to travel far to go on an adventure. You can do it right in your neighborhood. Round up the kids and their friends and have fun discovering all the ins and outs of your community.
4. Nature Scavenger Hunt
There’s nothing more relaxing than being in nature. Nature watching is always exciting especially, when surrounded by beautiful trees, leaves and sunshine—a perfect weekend activity for the whole family.
5. Home Scavenger Hunt
No need to leave your house to have fun. If you have markers, puzzles and spare change, then you’ve got the perfect scavenger hunt setup! Make sure to put everything back in its place or you’ll have a messy home.
6. Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Keeping the kids entertained at the grocery store can be a bit tricky. But, if you incorporate a scavenger hunt into the mix, you’ll have a happy crew and get your shopping done we well. The challenging part will be to not purchase those cookies.
7. Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt
Farmer’s markets are a great place to get your seasonal goods and mingle with your neighbors. The kids will have a great time finding sweet strawberries, beautiful flowers and freshly baked bread.
8. City Scavenger Hunt
Going into the city is always an adventure. The hustle and bustle, loud noises and groups of tourists keep the city exciting. Navigate your way through the streets while snapping fun pictures of taxis and bikes.
9. Beach Scavenger Hunt
A beach scavenger hunt is fun for any age. There are many common items that can be found in just about any beach and the best part of all is everyone gets to splish-splash around. Make sure not to drop your phone in the water!
10. Airport Scavenger Hunt
Traveling can be a little stressful and hectic. But once you’ve made your way through the airport security line, you’ll have to kill some time before your flight. Have fun snapping someone sleeping, suitcases and laptops.
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