| A nature scavenger hunt is a great addition to | | | | shaker, a votive candle, etc. |
| your outdoor activities for kids. Let's face it, who | | | | Fourth: Gather together your lists and anything |
| doesn't like to go on a scavenger hunt? They are | | | | you might be hiding and get the site prepared. |
| experiential in nature and get the kids out, moving | | | | Contact any park authorities if you need |
| around and exploring their surroundings. | | | | permission to have the hunt on another |
| There are several things to keep in mind when | | | | organization's property. |
| starting to prepare your outdoor scavenger hunt. | | | | Fifth: Send the kids exploring on their outdoor |
| First: Pick a location that is appropriate for your | | | | scavenger hunt. Be sure to have enough adults |
| group. Make sure that it is in a safe space. Make | | | | present to supervise, especially if they are |
| the boundaries larger for older kids and smaller | | | | younger kids. |
| for the younger ones. | | | | Sixth: Have prizes handy for the kids. Be sure to |
| Second: Decide if they will go looking for a list of | | | | bring along water and a shade tent if the area is |
| objects that are already in the location such as a | | | | really sunny so that the kids are hydrated and |
| leaf or a pine cone or if you will be hiding objects | | | | not too hot. |
| in the playing area. You can also decide to do a | | | | Seventh: Always end your outdoor activities for |
| combination of the two. | | | | kids with them wanting more. It's proof that they |
| Third: Make your list. Examples of items found | | | | are having fun and still engaged in the activity. |
| outside include: a leaf, a pebble, three types of | | | | And of course, have fun with it! Use these |
| grass, a feather, smooth bark, rough bark, a | | | | outdoor scavenger hunt lists to supplement this |
| ladybug, etc. Examples of things that you can hide | | | | guide as you create your own fun activity for |
| in the area include: a crayon, a comb, a lifesaver, | | | | kids. |
| a plastic cup, a book, a tube of toothpaste, salt | | | | |