How to Make a Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Your teens probably won't be in favor of the idea at first, but then again-how many things do teenagers like at first? A scavenger hunt can be a great way to meet new people and break the ice, or to just relax and have fun with friends. If you do it right, your teens might just end up learning something. These steps will help you make a scavenger hunt for teens.

Instructions

1. Pick a location. When you make a scavenger hunt for teens, picking the right location for your scavenger hunt is crucial. You will want to pick somewhere close with a lot of different items to find. A place your teenagers are familiar with can't hurt either. Some excellent places for a scavenger hunt include the mall, a grocery store, or perhaps the library.

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   Divide into groups. If you're going to all the trouble to make a scavenger hunt for teens, why not make it a fun competition? Divide the teenagers into groups of three or four so they can work together to find items on the scavenger hunt list. Consider bringing a camera and taking pictures of items on the scavenger hunt list. Each group can have a digital camera and take turns being in pictures.

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   Create a list. A scavenger hunt wouldn't be a scavenger hunt without a list of items to find! Create a good list of potential items for your teens to hunt for. After all, teens love choices, so it won't hurt to add a few extra items to the list to give them a choice on which items to look for. If you're bringing a camera on your scavenger hunt, add some creative things to your list. You might say someone needs to be in a picture dressed up, or take a picture with an actor look-alike.

4. Assign point values. Instead of a boring scavenger hunt where your teens just look for items, why not turn it into a fun competition? Make each of the items on your scavenger hunt list worth a different amount of points. This will give the teens a lot more variety when picking items to hunt for.

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   Award prizes. A competition wouldn't be a competition without a small prize at the end. Make your scavenger hunt fun for the teens by giving the winning team some candy or gift cards. This will ensure your scavenger hunt is not soon forgotten!