Spring Break Ideas: Photo Scavenger Hunt
by Jennifer Cooper, posted on March 11th, 2010 in Games & Creative Play
Spring break is just around the corner leaving many families faced with this question: What are we going to do? This year our family is going the staycation route. But that doesn’t mean we’ll be bored. Over the next couple weeks, as I make my own plans for spring break fun, I’ll feature ideas you and your family can enjoy right in your own backyard. First up: the Photo Scavenger Hunt.
In one of the first issues of Classic Play, we featured a twist on the traditional scavenger hunt where kids took pictures of things we wanted them to find. We distributed a list of items and a disposable camera. Then we told the kids to snap away. Not only is it a great introduction into photography, you get to walk away with souvenirs of the adventure.
One of the things I love about this idea is its flexibility. You can come up with a list of items in the neighborhood or just as easily turn it into a grander adventure by pairing it with a trip to the zoo by including animals on the list. I also love that while it’s guided, there’s plenty of room for self expression. In my book, that’s just about the perfect recipe for play.
For pictures from our original scavenger hunt and more ideas, check out the feature here.
