Adult Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger hunts are supposed to be for kids, right? Adults are just supposed to be
the organizers and not actively participating? Wrong! The curiosity in us and our
desire to search and find doesn’t have to wither away just because we turned 40. I
propose we get involved with our kids in these searches and even find a way to have
adult scavenger hunts!
There are plenty of ways to approach and indulge in this sort of thing, and it doesn’t
have to be weird or inappropriate, either. When I say “adult”, I’m referring to the
mature aspect of our creativity and intellectualism. Look at archaeologists: you don’t
think that in some way, they’re pretty much on a life-long scavenger hunt??
So what can we search for? Well, for starters, how about delving into history a little? Think
of some historical questions (wars and dates, inventions and inventors, etc.) that you’re
unclear of, and write them down. Hand them out and see who can find them first.
If that doesn’t sound good enough, I understand. But this is a two-part thing. Quiz each other
after finding the answers and see who does the best. The one who gets their facts right
gets to create the list for the next round, based on what it is that he or she wants
to learn.
Out brains are wired to do this sort of thing; it’s our job to try and not get too competitive so as to ruin the spirit of getting together with our friends – not so easy a task in some families and groups, I know!
Have fun!
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